Keanu Reeves’ stolen ‘John Wick’ Rolex watches recovered 6,000 miles away from Los Angeles

The Rolex watches are believed to have been stolen during a burglary at the actor’s Los Angeles home in late 2023.

Among the items recovered was a Rolex Submariner engraved with Reeves’ first name and inscription“2021, JW4, thank you, The John Wick Five.” This particular watch has sentimental value as Reeves provided similar models to the stunt team John Wick: Chapter 4 in 2021. The Rolex Submariner, one of the brand’s most iconic models, retails for around $9,000 / $13,500, according to Rolex’s official website.

The discovery was made during a police operation in eastern Santiago, Chile, targeting a series of local robberies. Authorities found a pile of valuable jewelry and watches, with at least one identified as belonging to a “famous actor” who was victimized in the December 2023 burglary.

Chilean police, working alongside US officials, tracked the stolen items to Reeves’ break-in. A 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case.

This is not the first time that the Hollywood star is the victim of a crime. In 2014, Reeves endured back-to-back home invasions over three days, exposing the vulnerabilities of even high-profile celebrities. Don’t they know who they’re messing with? It’s John Wick. Baba Yaga.

His fans John Wick series can appreciate the irony of this real-life theft. The hit franchise begins with Reeves’ character, a retired hit man, seeking revenge after his home is invaded, his dog killed and his possessions stolen. While Reeves’ life is thankfully free of the violent reprisals of his on-screen character, the recovery of his prized watches is a small but significant victory.

Reeves’ reps have yet to comment on the incident.

The story behind the talented John Wick Rolex Submariners

Reeves went watch shopping, gifting brand new watches Rolex Submarines of all members John Wick: Chapter 4 stunt team, a crew known affectionately as ‘John Wick 5’. Reeves was spotted celebrating with his co-stars at a restaurant in Paris after filming in Berlin, everyone clearly happy with their new watches.

Reeves even bought one for himself and had all the watches engraved with a personal message of thanks. What a gentleman.