Stolen $90,000 Rolex returned to owner after international search

Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 26 Aug, 3:17pm

A luxury watch stolen during an Auckland burglary three years ago has been returned to its owner. After the timepiece was recovered from a burglar in late 2023, a police staff member spent five months tracking the owner across New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong.

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1. StuffWed 26 Aug, 12:55pm

   $90,000 stolen Rolex reunited with owner after search spanning four countries (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 26 Aug, 1:40pm

   Stolen Rolex worth $90,000 reunited with owner three years after Auckland burglary (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 26 Aug, 3:17pm

   Stolen $90,000 Rolex returned to owner three years later (opens in new tab)