Police have released CCTV video as they hunt a "hugger mugger" who squeezed a student's throat, causing him to pass out, and then stole his £5,000 watch.
The crime began when the pair began chatting in a central London street and the attacker talked about martial arts and acting out restraint moves.
The victim, who was described as a "bit worse for wear after a night out and alone", turned around and the suspect put his arm across the man's throat and squeezed.
This led to the student briefly losing consciousness as he fell to the ground.
Police said the attacker then ripped a Rolex Submariner with a silver bracelet and black face off the victim's wrist and fled.
The man was "badly shaken" and officers said if the suspect had applied more pressure he could have been far more seriously injured.
They are also concerned as the method of mugging was not one they have seen before in their area.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened on Heddon Street, near Regents Street, at around 3.35am on Saturday, May 10.
Scotland Yard said the attacker told the victim he was Algerian.
He was wearing a dark baseball-type jacket, dark blue jeans and a black baseball cap. He was described as bald with stubble, 5ft 8ins and of muscular build.
Investigating officer DC Michael Heaney said: "The suspect targeted his victim carefully, choosing someone who was a bit the worse for wear after a night out, alone and smartly dressed.
"The method he uses is not something we have seen before in this area and is a concern.
"Had the suspect applied more pressure the victim could have been far more seriously injured. As it was, he was just badly shaken."
Witnesses are asked to call police on 0207 321 7513 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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