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DARK_KNIGHT · 7 November 2009, 01:05 PM

When in Orlando, Florida.............be careful.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091106/...obsessed_thief

meloncap78 · 7 November 2009, 01:08 PM

Unbelievable........well, not really as this seems to be something of the norm lately. Still....... unbelievable.

Penn · 7 November 2009, 01:12 PM

I live in Orlando and read about this in the news paper this morning. I always notice peoples watches, especially when its a Rolex. I see a lot of Subs but have never seen a President. It makes me sick to think there are people out there just watching so they can rob you.

Submarino · 7 November 2009, 02:09 PM

Very common in Mexico City where I lived before moving to the States. I was robbed twice at gunpoint; once for an Oysterquartz in SS with white dial and roman numerals and the second time for a Bulgari Diagono Aluminum. Since then, I am always quite paranoid when I see people checking out my watches.

diversified · 7 November 2009, 02:12 PM

If I remember right, I think the boxing promoter "Don King" was mugged in Mexico City for his Presidential Rolex some time back.

Watchnut1 · 8 November 2009, 09:19 AM

Pretty sad, and scary at the same time. I had a President a few years ago. I was almost robbed at a convenience mart when I was filling up with gasoline. I was, admittedly, wearing the watch with a t-shirt and jeans, so it stood out a bit. Fortunately, the clerk inside saw the 2 men approaching me, and when one of them said something to me, from about 10 feet away, the clerk came outside and they ran. It actually happened again several months later. I traded the watch a few months later, and don't regret it. It is a nice watch, though. I'll take steel and gold any day of the week over a solid gold.

tszyu#1 · 8 November 2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diversified

If I remember right, I think the boxing promoter "Don King" was mugged in Mexico City for his Presidential Rolex some time back.

Really? Too bad he wasn't robbed for lot more. The robbing he's done to Ali, Holmes, and mostly Tyson, he deserves alot more than getting robbed for a watch.

The sad thing is there was recent talks of a Tyson comeback, which he dismissed the next day, but most disturbing was a pic of the 2 of them, smiling and shaking hands.

Sorry to mini-hijack this thread.

chopperboy · 8 November 2009, 09:20 AM

Only in florida baby!!!!

sleddog · 8 November 2009, 09:23 AM

Scary..! At least they got him and hopefully lock him up for a LONG time!!

Speed · 8 November 2009, 09:27 AM

So he was in prison since for 17 years and is going back again? Oy vey!

BarkMaster · 8 November 2009, 10:19 AM

I guess I won't wear my hat in Florida then!!

ingoodtime · 8 November 2009, 11:26 AM

this is just another sign of the times. There wi always be theives
and victims. Pack heat and shoot t back. The more
victims fight back, the more these creeps will think twice.

DWdrummer · 9 November 2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ingoodtime

this is just another sign of the times. There wi always be theives
and victims. Pack heat and shoot t back. The more
victims fight back, the more these creeps will think twice.

THIS, I carry everywhere I go legally of course. There are no guarantee that you wont get hurt or killed even if you give them what they want, watch, wallet or car etc. I view anyone trying to take something from me by force as a lethal threat to my and my loved ones, and they will be dealt with accordingly.

Sad that people would rather rob and kill other for what they want instead of working and EARNING what they want. Very sad indeed.

dkpw · 8 November 2009, 12:12 PM

At least he has good taste...

deserted · 8 November 2009, 12:58 PM

Be careful guys , put your head in a swivel mode when out and about...

ducatidoc · 8 November 2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deserted

Be careful guys , put your head in a swivel mode when out and about...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ingoodtime

this is just another sign of the times. There wi always be theives
and victims. Pack heat and shoot t back. The more
victims fight back, the more these creeps will think twice.

Excellent advice from both of you. I have adopted both of these philosophies for some 20 years or so.

Cocobaci · 9 November 2009, 12:56 AM

Funnily enough, was playing poker last night with my brother at the casino and my brother said, "you going to insure that thing?" I replied "Havent got round to it yet" next thing you know 2 of the older blokes at the table started staring at my watch for a good half hour, pissed me off a little... One of them shook his head... I laughed inside. Kept on playing. I am 28, the older blokes probably thought I was wearing daddys watch... LOL

roach13 · 9 November 2009, 01:24 AM

He's a WIS ........ lol

SDDS · 9 November 2009, 01:48 AM

thats really strange

chicagowatchman · 9 November 2009, 05:46 AM

i read in another link he has the Rolex Crown tatoed on his arm!

7 November 2009, 02:09 PM	#4
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Very common in Mexico City where I lived before moving to the States. I was robbed twice at gunpoint; once for an Oysterquartz in SS with white dial and roman numerals and the second time for a Bulgari Diagono Aluminum. Since then, I am always quite paranoid when I see people checking out my watches. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

8 November 2009, 09:20 AM	#8
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	Only in florida baby!!!! __________________

8 November 2009, 09:23 AM	#9
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Scary..! At least they got him and hopefully lock him up for a LONG time!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

8 November 2009, 10:19 AM	#11
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I guess I won't wear my hat in Florida then!! __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

8 November 2009, 12:12 PM	#14
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	At least he has good taste... __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

7 November 2009, 01:05 PM	#1
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Got a Rolex President to spare? When in Orlando, Florida.............be careful. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091106/...obsessed_thief

7 November 2009, 01:08 PM	#2
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Unbelievable........well, not really as this seems to be something of the norm lately. Still....... unbelievable.

7 November 2009, 01:12 PM	#3
Penn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Andy Penn Location: Orlando, FL Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 14	I live in Orlando and read about this in the news paper this morning. I always notice peoples watches, especially when its a Rolex. I see a lot of Subs but have never seen a President. It makes me sick to think there are people out there just watching so they can rob you.

7 November 2009, 02:12 PM	#5
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	If I remember right, I think the boxing promoter "Don King" was mugged in Mexico City for his Presidential Rolex some time back.

8 November 2009, 09:19 AM	#6
Watchnut1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 30	Pretty sad, and scary at the same time. I had a President a few years ago. I was almost robbed at a convenience mart when I was filling up with gasoline. I was, admittedly, wearing the watch with a t-shirt and jeans, so it stood out a bit. Fortunately, the clerk inside saw the 2 men approaching me, and when one of them said something to me, from about 10 feet away, the clerk came outside and they ran. It actually happened again several months later. I traded the watch a few months later, and don't regret it. It is a nice watch, though. I'll take steel and gold any day of the week over a solid gold.

8 November 2009, 09:27 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	So he was in prison since for 17 years and is going back again? Oy vey!

8 November 2009, 11:26 AM	#12
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	this is just another sign of the times. There wi always be theives and victims. Pack heat and shoot t back. The more victims fight back, the more these creeps will think twice.

8 November 2009, 12:58 PM	#15
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Be careful guys , put your head in a swivel mode when out and about...

9 November 2009, 12:56 AM	#17
Cocobaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far far away Posts: 126	Funnily enough, was playing poker last night with my brother at the casino and my brother said, "you going to insure that thing?" I replied "Havent got round to it yet" next thing you know 2 of the older blokes at the table started staring at my watch for a good half hour, pissed me off a little... One of them shook his head... I laughed inside. Kept on playing. I am 28, the older blokes probably thought I was wearing daddys watch... LOL

9 November 2009, 01:24 AM	#18
roach13 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ******* Posts: 233	He's a WIS ........ lol

9 November 2009, 01:48 AM	#19
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	thats really strange __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

9 November 2009, 05:46 AM	#20
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	i read in another link he has the Rolex Crown tatoed on his arm! __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

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