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frostie · 16 February 2009, 08:41 AM

Yep that's true I got mugged

I was walking in the city center with a girl and suddenly a guy stopped us. Well initially, I thought that he was a beggar as he asked for 1-2 euros and I told him that i didn't have any money on me( honestly i didn't have any money my wallet was at home ), but then he raised his voice and asked me for money and I replied: "hey man i have no money". Then, he said let me search your pockets and when he tried to approach me I thought that that was the time to punch him but seconds after the thought I realised that there was one of his buddies near the girl and the guy that was trying to approach me had a screwdriver.

Then i told him "ok listen I have my mobile phone with me but I want my sim card". He said ok and then i gave him my phone after taking out my sim card ( luckily i had my old 30$ nokia with me so I didn't care that much). Then he started talking to the girl and telling her in greek that he is really sorry for all of this but the girl with that was with me was not greek and i was SO worried because usually they attack foreigners here in greece so i was trying to grab his attention in order not to bother the girl that was with me and realise that she is not greek( the girl was sort of shocked ).

Well in the end, he called his buddies and they said that they were really sorry for what happened ( what kind of criminals are those guys

) and that they got out of jail 2 days ago and they were begging me not to call the police.

I told them: "just leave you got a phone and leave us alone"

If that guy would realise that I had a rolex well things would be much more complex I guess I was lucky and honestly I was really worried for the girl

Anyway I am happy that nobody was hurt and who cares for a 30$ mobile phone

Take care guys/gals

folexhater · 16 February 2009, 08:47 AM

I am so glad that you were not hurt or your friend! Good thing that they didn't dare take your Rolex or they will all be probably at the morgue right now!

Subexplorer · 16 February 2009, 08:51 AM

That was a really scaring moment I imagine!
I´m glad you got serenity to face things and go through with minimal loss.
Fortunately you and your girl friend were untouched. (and Rollie got unseen!!)
Take care!
Regards, Abel

harvey · 16 February 2009, 08:51 AM

hey man... i suck with words at times like these but im glad you guys are safe and sound!! just take care...

p.s. i think he did you a favour taking that crap phone... i had an old nokia not long ago... and i couldnt give it away for love nor money... lol

swissautopro · 16 February 2009, 08:57 AM

Glad you are OK. Happened to me once, but I wasn't so lucky and still have the scar in my ribs to prove it (#2 Phillips head screw driver). You did the right thing, not trying to be a hero. Just give the bastards what they want, within reason, and usually things will end peacefully. The world is a bad place, particularly when you are not prepared for it.

gmh1013 · 16 February 2009, 08:58 AM

When I hear stuff like that it really P.O. me.....Im glad I can carry a gun.
Try that with me I will give them a .38 vasectomy

swissautopro · 16 February 2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmh1013

When I hear stuff like that it really P.O. me.....Im glad I can carry a gun.
Try that with me I will give them a .38 vasectomy

That's the difference between prepared (I am now always prepared), and not prepared. I will never again be unprepared.

Numismatist · 16 February 2009, 09:03 AM

Sorry to hear that...Call them on YOUR cell phone, and tell them they missed the Rolex

chenx15 · 16 February 2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Sorry to hear that...Call them on YOUR cell phone, and tell them they missed the Rolex

That's true!!!

you shouldn't have taken the sim card!

frostie · 16 February 2009, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys

Harvey you are really funny

Well in Greece we cannot carry any guns unfortunately

Cato · 16 February 2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Thanks for the kind words guys

Harvey you are really funny

Well in Greece we cannot carry any guns unfortunately

Nor in Kalifornia

Gotta leave them at home.

chenx15 · 16 February 2009, 09:03 AM

presence of mind under pressure! damn i'm very impressed!

Gerry · 16 February 2009, 09:11 AM

Geez! Glad to hear you're ok and it certainly sounds like you kept your cool in all of this. Take care, bro!

TimeToGo · 16 February 2009, 09:13 AM

To live and tell the tale is what is important. You handled the situation very well.

Be safe over there!!

elijahenoch · 16 February 2009, 09:18 AM

Stamata

kcmo · 16 February 2009, 09:31 AM

Velitsko, I am so sorry to hear what happened. THANK G-D you guys weren't hurt!!! I agree that you did the right thing by handing over your phone. I'm so glad he didn't notice your watch.

Please be careful out there!

2careless · 16 February 2009, 09:33 AM

Lucky that it happened in winter time. In summer your GMT2c will be too shiny to be ignored...
Thought you're a black belt, no?

frostie · 16 February 2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Lucky that it happened in winter time. In summer your GMT2c will be too shiny to be ignored...
Thought you're a black belt, no?

Nope

No black belts in the sports that i am involved

I was wrestling greco-roman style for 7 years then i switched to boxing and now i am into muay thai

East Bay Rider · 16 February 2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Lucky that it happened in winter time. In summer your GMT2c will be too shiny to be ignored...
Thought you're a black belt, no?

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Nope

No black belts in the sports that i am involved

I was wrestling greco-roman style for 7 years then i switched to boxing and now i am into muay thai

Well handled. Everyone knows the first rule of self defense is to avoid the fight by using your smarts but destroy them if they get physical. So glad that you and especially the girl were not harmed.

Launch Mini · 16 February 2009, 09:40 AM

Glad things worked out.
We will be travelling soon, and after reading one of the posts here, we will both be carrying old wallets with de-activated Credit Cards & now that you mention it, might toss an old phone in my pocket too.
Glad all worked out for the better.

Mosco · 16 February 2009, 09:42 AM

Man, I am glad you're OK - you handled the situation perfectly. Glad nobody got hurt and you're a bigger man for diplomatically 'extinguishing the fire'. Doesn't happen very often here, as you never know who is 'packing'. But if I go to the city center, my .45 Kimber is on my side!

diversified · 16 February 2009, 10:05 AM

Kinda speechless here Velitsko, that really, really, really SUCKS! Just glad to hear everythings ok.

vapalux · 17 February 2009, 03:43 AM

Hi Velitsko,

Sorry to hear about the 'muggers' and I'm glad you are still in one piece. Like Harvey (only worse at it!) I cannot put into words my feelings but I'm just glad you are safe

Si

meloncap78 · 17 February 2009, 03:54 AM

Wow Velitsko!! Very sorry to hear about that. You are correct though, a $30 phone is no comparison to your safety. Very glad things turned out the way they did for you. As for the criminals, apparently they have some sort of conscience.

GBJIV · 16 February 2009, 10:12 AM

Hey, you handled that like a pro. Good job Frostie - We are all glad you are okay... Impressive and I thank you for sharing as it helps us all think about what we would have done in that same situation. I think that is important.

Best,

ijen0311 · 16 February 2009, 10:19 AM

Oh my Frostie!

I'm so glad you and your friend are ok... and your Rollie too

bwalkerVintage · 16 February 2009, 10:32 AM

Wow Velitsko - I'm glad you are ok and they didn't get your GMT. I had a 38 revolver stuck in my face one time as well. Not good times.

gmh1013 · 16 February 2009, 10:40 AM

With the economy sucking more than a Dyson ...crime is going to get worse.
Maybe Dyson can design a vacuum to suck up all the scumbags out there?

Gedanken · 16 February 2009, 10:43 AM

Great handling of the situation, and I'm glad you're all right, Velitsko!

Just a heads-up, guys - let's not let this become a gun discussion.

Taffi Abernathy · 16 February 2009, 10:55 AM

That confrontation must have been horrifying since you couldn't have predicted the outcome. I am glad you and your friend were left unharmed since your phone can be replaced easily enough. When incidents of this kind occur, it tends to justifiably leave people frightened and vigilant. These feelings will get better over time, but it's always good to maintain a certain degree of vigilance. Best wishes, Taffi

16 February 2009, 08:41 AM	#1
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Just got mugged Yep that's true I got mugged I was walking in the city center with a girl and suddenly a guy stopped us. Well initially, I thought that he was a beggar as he asked for 1-2 euros and I told him that i didn't have any money on me( honestly i didn't have any money my wallet was at home ), but then he raised his voice and asked me for money and I replied: "hey man i have no money". Then, he said let me search your pockets and when he tried to approach me I thought that that was the time to punch him but seconds after the thought I realised that there was one of his buddies near the girl and the guy that was trying to approach me had a screwdriver. Then i told him "ok listen I have my mobile phone with me but I want my sim card". He said ok and then i gave him my phone after taking out my sim card ( luckily i had my old 30$ nokia with me so I didn't care that much). Then he started talking to the girl and telling her in greek that he is really sorry for all of this but the girl with that was with me was not greek and i was SO worried because usually they attack foreigners here in greece so i was trying to grab his attention in order not to bother the girl that was with me and realise that she is not greek( the girl was sort of shocked ). Well in the end, he called his buddies and they said that they were really sorry for what happened ( what kind of criminals are those guys ) and that they got out of jail 2 days ago and they were begging me not to call the police. I told them: "just leave you got a phone and leave us alone" If that guy would realise that I had a rolex well things would be much more complex I guess I was lucky and honestly I was really worried for the girl Anyway I am happy that nobody was hurt and who cares for a 30$ mobile phone Take care guys/gals __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

16 February 2009, 08:51 AM	#3
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	That was a really scaring moment I imagine! I´m glad you got serenity to face things and go through with minimal loss. Fortunately you and your girl friend were untouched. (and Rollie got unseen!!) Take care! Regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

16 February 2009, 08:51 AM	#4
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,438	hey man... i suck with words at times like these but im glad you guys are safe and sound!! just take care... p.s. i think he did you a favour taking that crap phone... i had an old nokia not long ago... and i couldnt give it away for love nor money... lol __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

16 February 2009, 08:57 AM	#5
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Glad you are OK. Happened to me once, but I wasn't so lucky and still have the scar in my ribs to prove it (#2 Phillips head screw driver). You did the right thing, not trying to be a hero. Just give the bastards what they want, within reason, and usually things will end peacefully. The world is a bad place, particularly when you are not prepared for it. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

16 February 2009, 09:03 AM	#8
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Sorry to hear that...Call them on YOUR cell phone, and tell them they missed the Rolex __________________ 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

16 February 2009, 08:47 AM	#2
folexhater Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: kel Location: Los Angeles Posts: 481	I am so glad that you were not hurt or your friend! Good thing that they didn't dare take your Rolex or they will all be probably at the morgue right now!

16 February 2009, 08:58 AM	#6
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	When I hear stuff like that it really P.O. me.....Im glad I can carry a gun. Try that with me I will give them a .38 vasectomy

16 February 2009, 09:03 AM	#12
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	presence of mind under pressure! damn i'm very impressed! __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

16 February 2009, 09:11 AM	#13
Gerry "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Watch: Z Series 16613 Posts: 887	Geez! Glad to hear you're ok and it certainly sounds like you kept your cool in all of this. Take care, bro! __________________

16 February 2009, 09:13 AM	#14
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	To live and tell the tale is what is important. You handled the situation very well. Be safe over there!!

16 February 2009, 09:18 AM	#15
elijahenoch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: ANTOINE Location: UPLAND,CA Watch: ROLEX G-114060M Posts: 318	Stamata __________________ GOD IS LOVE *REVELATION 13:16-18*

16 February 2009, 09:31 AM	#16
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Velitsko, I am so sorry to hear what happened. THANK G-D you guys weren't hurt!!! I agree that you did the right thing by handing over your phone. I'm so glad he didn't notice your watch. Please be careful out there!

16 February 2009, 09:33 AM	#17
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Lucky that it happened in winter time. In summer your GMT2c will be too shiny to be ignored... Thought you're a black belt, no?

16 February 2009, 09:40 AM	#20
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Glad things worked out. We will be travelling soon, and after reading one of the posts here, we will both be carrying old wallets with de-activated Credit Cards & now that you mention it, might toss an old phone in my pocket too. Glad all worked out for the better. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

16 February 2009, 09:42 AM	#21
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Man, I am glad you're OK - you handled the situation perfectly. Glad nobody got hurt and you're a bigger man for diplomatically 'extinguishing the fire'. Doesn't happen very often here, as you never know who is 'packing'. But if I go to the city center, my .45 Kimber is on my side! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

16 February 2009, 10:05 AM	#22
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Kinda speechless here Velitsko, that really, really, really SUCKS! Just glad to hear everythings ok.

17 February 2009, 03:43 AM	#23
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Hi Velitsko, Sorry to hear about the 'muggers' and I'm glad you are still in one piece. Like Harvey (only worse at it!) I cannot put into words my feelings but I'm just glad you are safe Si

17 February 2009, 03:54 AM	#24
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Wow Velitsko!! Very sorry to hear about that. You are correct though, a $30 phone is no comparison to your safety. Very glad things turned out the way they did for you. As for the criminals, apparently they have some sort of conscience.

16 February 2009, 10:12 AM	#25
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Hey, you handled that like a pro. Good job Frostie - We are all glad you are okay... Impressive and I thank you for sharing as it helps us all think about what we would have done in that same situation. I think that is important. Best, __________________ Jackson

16 February 2009, 10:19 AM	#26
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Oh my Frostie! I'm so glad you and your friend are ok... and your Rollie too

16 February 2009, 10:32 AM	#27
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Wow Velitsko - I'm glad you are ok and they didn't get your GMT. I had a 38 revolver stuck in my face one time as well. Not good times.

16 February 2009, 10:40 AM	#28
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	With the economy sucking more than a Dyson ...crime is going to get worse. Maybe Dyson can design a vacuum to suck up all the scumbags out there?

16 February 2009, 10:43 AM	#29
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Great handling of the situation, and I'm glad you're all right, Velitsko! Just a heads-up, guys - let's not let this become a gun discussion. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

16 February 2009, 10:55 AM	#30
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	That confrontation must have been horrifying since you couldn't have predicted the outcome. I am glad you and your friend were left unharmed since your phone can be replaced easily enough. When incidents of this kind occur, it tends to justifiably leave people frightened and vigilant. These feelings will get better over time, but it's always good to maintain a certain degree of vigilance. Best wishes, Taffi __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

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