Can I suggest that thefts are reported to the UK police and also entered on the stolen items online database (make sure that the stolen flag is enabled and include serial numbers and any identifying marks).

The police, auction houses and dealers regularly check the database before buying watches or other high value goods and report/act on any suspicious items. The URL address is:

http://www.immobilise.com

Hope it helps,
Lofty

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: While, historically, there may have been some disparity between the
: service record of FedEx and UPS, in international shipments, I
: would be surprised if there is much of a difference at present.
: I have shipped dozens of watches internationally using UPS, and
: their track record has been perfect. I wonder whether there is
: any real difference, in the current era? I would think that both
: FedEx and UPS use the same sorts of tracking and security
: systems, with their workforces having similar integrity, etc.

: Sounds as though shipping into the U.K has gotten a bit dicey
: lately, regardless of carrier (or are these just two instances
: of bad luck?).

: Jeff

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