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Alienbaby · 30 June 2010, 08:42 AM

You guys may think this is lame for me to bring up, but I'm dying of curiosity.

If you had a Rolex that retailed for over $20k and you were looking to wear the watch as a daily watch, would you be at all concerned about your own security and safety?

Even knowing that you would be staying within the decent middle class to upper-middle class boundaries of society, keeping a routine of eating in the same places and visiting the same places all the time, people are bound to notice the value of such a watch every once in a while.

How would you deal with this? Would this factor alone deter you from the watch altogether?

MortgageGuy · 30 June 2010, 08:46 AM

Nope, I would not give it a second thought... Most do not notice watches to begin with... I prefer SS so its not an issue for me but I would think unless you just happen to be in the wrong location at the wrong time you would be alright.

mpkRolex · 30 June 2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Nope, I would not give it a second thought... Most do not notice watches to begin with... I prefer SS so its not an issue for me but I would think unless you just happen to be in the wrong location at the wrong time you would be alright.

x1000

This is exactly what I think too...I wouldnt worry about wearing it in my home town especially when I know exactly where I go and who I meet...And who is going to notice it anyways..With my few years ownership of Rolex I was asked only once...SS is what I prefer though..

toddb · 30 June 2010, 10:11 AM

NO WATCH is worth losing life or limb for. most homeowner insurance carriers readily insure time pieces....just hand it over, IF they are armed appropriately. IF NOT, kick hia ass up and down the street........

Yazo · 30 June 2010, 08:50 AM

Just get insurance dude!

Hooper · 1 July 2010, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Yazo

Just get insurance dude!

Exactly and don't be a hero !!

Jim232118 · 30 June 2010, 08:54 AM

I have a Yachtmaster II and only wear it on specific occasions where I will be going somewhere that I know is safe. If I am going out to places that have a lot of random people or not so great parts of town I stick with the GMT II or something like it.

johnny80s · 30 June 2010, 09:21 AM

I am lucky enough to be able to carry my pistol with me legally. Someones not gonna get it without a fight.

Subfiend · 30 June 2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by johnny80s

I am lucky enough to be able to carry my pistol with me legally. Someones not gonna get it without a fight.

x2.

The answer would still be no even if this weren't the case. You're just as likely to get mugged for a $2,000 watch as you are for a $20,000 watch.

nickriebe · 1 July 2010, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by johnny80s

I am lucky enough to be able to carry my pistol with me legally. Someones not gonna get it without a fight.

X2 Didnt I just see something about Chicago on the news? Handgun ban, blah, blah, blah... Guess you're one of the lucky ones.

Sose · 21 July 2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by johnny80s

I am lucky enough to be able to carry my pistol with me legally. Someones not gonna get it without a fight.

Agree. I do the same.

No place really is "safe". I will get insurance for my new Rolex (arriving today) as I have for the rest of my collection of watches. Losing a watch won't be a big deal if I have insurance. Losing your life over one, however, is a pretty big deal. That's why I choose to carry.

Alienbaby · 30 June 2010, 09:26 AM

Wow thats cool Johnny80s.

I value all of your feedback. Fear alone would not sway my overall decision one way or another on a watch. I've already lived a lot of great years. Maybe thats how I should look at it.

springbar · 30 June 2010, 10:19 AM

There are two separate issues: 1) fear that the watch will increase the likelihood of assault by a thief, and 2) fear of the loss of property worth $20K.

I don't think anyone should wear a watch so expensive that the prospect of its loss is a source of anxiety.

As for attracting the attention of thieves, that's less to do with dollar values and more to do with appearances (the watch's and yours). If I thought a G-Shock was going to get me mugged, I wouldn't wear it, regardless of how cheap it was.

As with anything, use common sense, of course.

BarkMaster · 30 June 2010, 09:35 AM

Just walk around looking like you are angry with the world and just waiting for an excuse...

Alienbaby · 30 June 2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

just walk around looking like you are angry with the world and just waiting for an excuse...

rofl

Numismatist · 30 June 2010, 09:42 AM

Isn't this what the second amendment was made for?

tgoose1 · 30 June 2010, 09:43 AM

You live in Texas and aren't pack'in. I thought just about everyone in Texas carried?

BarkMaster · 30 June 2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tgoose1

You live in Texas and aren't pack'in. I thought just about everyone in Texas carried?

... and there is no Grand Jury in Texas that would see any wrong in ridding the State of one more criminal.

PeteNYC13 · 30 June 2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tgoose1

You live in Texas and aren't pack'in. I thought just about everyone in Texas carried?

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As long as you and the criminals believe that, we are all good!

Better that than the laws in other states where they "KNOW" you aren't carrying.

Either way, it's a watch, they are insured, not worth my life over metal.

We have had these threads before about "over my cold dead body", "they'll get six in the gut" etc, again, it's a WATCH... no reason to not see my family or hug my wife over a Rolex! You put a gun to my head, you get whatever Rolex I have on. I call the police then the insurance company - then my AD! :-)

-Pete

TimeToGo · 30 June 2010, 09:42 AM

I guess at one time a $3K watch did the same. Anything of value should raise a concern being worn or owned, cars, etc.

ParisDakarBmw · 30 June 2010, 10:14 AM

Cut the price tag off............

sakuraba · 22 July 2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Cut the price tag off............

Nice one Paul!

Mockingbird · 30 June 2010, 10:18 AM

Not really, but I've never owned a Rolex over 20k. I owned a few Pateks, a Lange, and a very dressy JLC at one point (sold because it came close to becoming a safe queen) which were over 20k, but were very low profile so I never encountered that problem.

HL65 · 30 June 2010, 10:18 AM

Carry permit works for me.

George Ab · 30 June 2010, 10:43 AM

Do it all the time and I never give it a second thought. Now little old ladies with grocery carts gunning for my watch..... they scare the hell out me.

MortgageGuy · 30 June 2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Cut the price tag off............

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Originally Posted by George Ab

Do it all the time and I never give it a second thought. Now little old ladies with grocery carts gunning for my watch..... they scare the hell out me.

mfer · 30 June 2010, 10:46 AM

Insurance and no one notices.......seriously....no one looks at watches except other WIS's. Buy it for you.

vitix · 30 June 2010, 11:00 AM

thats why i like SS watches, i have no insurance on my watches but i know nobody will beleive that its a expensive either, maybe WG will pass like a SS too...

PeteNYC13 · 30 June 2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vitix

thats why i like SS watches, i have no insurance on my watches but i know nobody will beleive that its a expensive either, maybe WG will pass like a SS too...

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I am not here to spend your money but insurance on watches and other jewelry is the best check I write every year!
It's not just mugging, it's house break-ins, fire, damage, loss while traveling etc. Peace of mind knowing that my watches and other jewelry are replaceable.

Just my thoughts, to each their own.

-Pete

bodybump · 30 June 2010, 11:05 AM

how about life insurance??

30 June 2010, 08:42 AM	#1
Alienbaby Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 36	Security Concerns You guys may think this is lame for me to bring up, but I'm dying of curiosity. If you had a Rolex that retailed for over $20k and you were looking to wear the watch as a daily watch, would you be at all concerned about your own security and safety? Even knowing that you would be staying within the decent middle class to upper-middle class boundaries of society, keeping a routine of eating in the same places and visiting the same places all the time, people are bound to notice the value of such a watch every once in a while. How would you deal with this? Would this factor alone deter you from the watch altogether?

30 June 2010, 08:46 AM	#2
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Nope, I would not give it a second thought... Most do not notice watches to begin with... I prefer SS so its not an issue for me but I would think unless you just happen to be in the wrong location at the wrong time you would be alright. __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

30 June 2010, 10:11 AM	#4
toddb "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: TB Location: SO Cal. Watch: Xplorer 40 Posts: 216	get it insured ! NO WATCH is worth losing life or limb for. most homeowner insurance carriers readily insure time pieces....just hand it over, IF they are armed appropriately. IF NOT, kick hia ass up and down the street........

30 June 2010, 09:35 AM	#14
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Just walk around looking like you are angry with the world and just waiting for an excuse... __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

30 June 2010, 09:42 AM	#16
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Isn't this what the second amendment was made for? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

30 June 2010, 08:50 AM	#5
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Just get insurance dude!

30 June 2010, 08:54 AM	#7
Jim232118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: DFW, TX Watch: Yachtmaster II YG Posts: 276	I have a Yachtmaster II and only wear it on specific occasions where I will be going somewhere that I know is safe. If I am going out to places that have a lot of random people or not so great parts of town I stick with the GMT II or something like it.

30 June 2010, 09:21 AM	#8
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	I am lucky enough to be able to carry my pistol with me legally. Someones not gonna get it without a fight.

30 June 2010, 09:26 AM	#12
Alienbaby Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 36	Wow thats cool Johnny80s. I value all of your feedback. Fear alone would not sway my overall decision one way or another on a watch. I've already lived a lot of great years. Maybe thats how I should look at it.

30 June 2010, 10:19 AM	#13
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	There are two separate issues: 1) fear that the watch will increase the likelihood of assault by a thief, and 2) fear of the loss of property worth $20K. I don't think anyone should wear a watch so expensive that the prospect of its loss is a source of anxiety. As for attracting the attention of thieves, that's less to do with dollar values and more to do with appearances (the watch's and yours). If I thought a G-Shock was going to get me mugged, I wouldn't wear it, regardless of how cheap it was. As with anything, use common sense, of course.

30 June 2010, 09:43 AM	#17
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	You live in Texas and aren't pack'in. I thought just about everyone in Texas carried?

30 June 2010, 09:42 AM	#20
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	I guess at one time a $3K watch did the same. Anything of value should raise a concern being worn or owned, cars, etc.

30 June 2010, 10:14 AM	#21
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Cut the price tag off............

30 June 2010, 10:18 AM	#23
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Not really, but I've never owned a Rolex over 20k. I owned a few Pateks, a Lange, and a very dressy JLC at one point (sold because it came close to becoming a safe queen) which were over 20k, but were very low profile so I never encountered that problem.

30 June 2010, 10:18 AM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Carry permit works for me. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 June 2010, 10:43 AM	#25
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Do it all the time and I never give it a second thought. Now little old ladies with grocery carts gunning for my watch..... they scare the hell out me. __________________

30 June 2010, 10:46 AM	#27
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Insurance and no one notices.......seriously....no one looks at watches except other WIS's. Buy it for you. __________________ member#3242

30 June 2010, 11:00 AM	#28
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	thats why i like SS watches, i have no insurance on my watches but i know nobody will beleive that its a expensive either, maybe WG will pass like a SS too...

30 June 2010, 11:05 AM	#30
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	how about life insurance?? __________________

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