What is the point of owning an ROLEX GMT if you cannot wear it when Travel?

[trandonnghia92]

I'm living in an Southeast Asian country, and although many think my country is not safe, actually we can wear the expensive watch on the street and don't worry much about getting thief.

But when travel to other countries , the story is completely different.

I don't know about the U.S, But when someone who have beautiful watches travel to European , especially some of the biggest City there like London, Paris, Madrid, Milan... People always say don't wear nice watches on the street... Because the thief always there waiting for expensive watches.

I mean those countries are the most developed in the world, not some place like India, Iraq... And still cannot stop the thief? Can someone who live in those countries confirm if those warning is true or not?

Maybe Rolex should invent some anti-thief Bracelet? because their watches is so popular/eyes-catching that can be seen by thief from far distance?

[michaelodonnell123]

An anti-theft bracelet would force the criminal to use a machete to hack your hand off to get your watch. Not a good idea.

[SudiYunus]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

An anti-theft bracelet would force the criminal to use a machete to hack your hand off to get your watch. Not a good idea.

yes, criminals chop off your wrists/ hands for $200 watches/ goods in bad neighbourhoods in SE Asia, S America, Africa.
People got stabbed disputing 50ct parking fees in my hometown, all the time :(
I'm from SE Asia, trust me (....as Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop)

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

An anti-theft bracelet would force the criminal to use a machete to hack your hand off to get your watch. Not a good idea.

I don't think so, watch robberies at street nowadays are at the lowest priority among criminal cases in the police department. because no bodies get hurt and losing a rolex won't hurt too much to rich people. but chopping one's hand off would definitely raise the priority to the highest level, and those robbers definitely don't want that!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by rambo99

I don't think so, watch robberies at street nowadays are at the lowest priority among criminal cases in the police department. because no bodies get hurt and losing a rolex won't hurt too much to rich people. but chopping one's hand off would definitely raise the priority to the highest level, and those robbers definitely don't want that!

Nobody get hurt? Are you kidding me? People are getting beaten, stabbed and even sometimes killed for their luxury watch. Open your eyes!

[Cambo]

Originally Posted by karleone

Nobody get hurt? Are you kidding me? People are getting beaten, stabbed and even sometimes killed for their luxury watch. Open your eyes!

This^^^^
Didn’t a guy and his partner just get pistol whipped in LA not so long ago? For his watch?

[johnorpheus]

Originally Posted by Cambo

This^^^^
Didn’t a guy and his partner just get pistol whipped in LA not so long ago? For his watch?

I mean, there are terrible stories about doing anything, anywhere. If you just focus on whatever sensational story is reported, you’d never leave your house.

[amh]

Originally Posted by karleone

Nobody get hurt? Are you kidding me? People are getting beaten, stabbed and even sometimes killed for their luxury watch. Open your eyes!

I don't think cops care.

Look at crime stats for the formerly-great city of Chicago. It's not about Rolex envy...

(first link)
https://lmgtfy.app/?q=chicago+crime+stats+page

[Krash]

Originally Posted by amh

I don't think cops care.

Look at crime stats for the formerly-great city of Chicago. It's not about Rolex envy...

(first link)
https://lmgtfy.app/?q=chicago+crime+stats+page

Cops aren't the issue. District attornys are the problem. They don't prosecute and judges let people walk without bail.

[lightcatcher]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I'm living in an Southeast Asian country, and although many think my country is not safe, actually we can wear the expensive watch on the street and don't worry much about getting thief.

But when travel to other countries , the story is completely different.

I don't know about the U.S, But when someone who have beautiful watches travel to European , especially some of the biggest City there like London, Paris, Madrid, Milan... People always say don't wear nice watches on the street... Because the thief always there waiting for expensive watches.

I mean those countries are the most developed in the world, not some place like India, Iraq... And still cannot stop the thief? Can someone who live in those countries confirm if those warning is true or not?

Maybe Rolex should invent some anti-thief Bracelet? because their watches is so popular/eyes-catching that can be seen by thief from far distance?

India is pretty developed, mate. And quite safe to wear your GMT and other watches in public as long as you are sensible about it.


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[trandonnghia92]

Originally Posted by lightcatcher

India is pretty developed, mate. And quite safe to wear your GMT and other watches in public as long as you are sensible about it.


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Are you sure? I have been to India before, and only central city like Mumbai, New Delhi...considered as developed, Other rural areas is pretty chaos.

I don't mean anything but many tourist get rape in India not along watch thief...

[lightcatcher]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

Are you sure? I have been to India before, and only central city like Mumbai, New Delhi...considered as developed, Other rural areas is pretty chaos.

I don't mean anything but many tourist get rape in India not along watch thief...

It’s a country of a billion plus people. Like any other large city anywhere in the world, there will be dodgy pockets, which are avoidable.

You don’t really hear of any violent crime surrounding watch thefts or someone hacking off your arm to steal your gold Rolex.


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[JDA0779]

India has a billion people mate and a zillion cities. Most of our cities are pretty well developed. Just like any other country follow situational awareness, thats it.

[Chewbacca]

Conflating ‘is it safe’ in general terms with ‘is it safe to wear and be an ignorant peacock flaunting being rude bringing attention to oneself wearing prestige brand accessories that identify with wealth in areas where the GDP per capita is the watch value and not taking a second to occasionally see what’s around you’ are not the same thing.

[trandonnghia92]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Conflating ‘is it safe’ in general terms with ‘is it safe to where and be an ignorant peacock flaunting being rude bringing attention to oneself wearing prestige brand accessories that identify with wealth in areas where the GDP per capita is the watch value and not taking a second to occasionally see what’s around you’ are not the same thing.

By using those words "the areas where GDP per capita is the watch value"
You mean Barcelona ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqjd7PB3iQY

Or Paris?

https://quillandpad.com/2021/08/18/h...risks-reprise/

Or London ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQXHK4HNq0g

Or may be Milan ?

https://nypost.com/2022/07/25/picky-...ts-fake-video/

[dolceman81]

Originally Posted by lightcatcher

India is pretty developed, mate. And quite safe to wear your GMT and other watches in public as long as you are sensible about it.


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I agree! I feel safe wearing my DD in India. Too many people to be focusing on watch!😁

[herts9]

I think it's blown well out of proportion with the news articles that are shared on here, TBH. Sure, you will have a couple instances where people get robbed, but does that mean I'm not going to carry a wallet because there were 5 occurrences of pickpockets over the last month over millions of people? Hardly.

Just insure it, don't flaunt it, and you should be okay to enjoy what you wear anywhere in the world.

[OmegsXWatches]

Originally Posted by herts9

I think it's blown well out of proportion with the news articles that are shared on here, TBH. Sure, you will have a couple instances where people get robbed, but does that mean I'm not going to carry a wallet because there were 5 occurrences of pickpockets over the last month over millions of people? Hardly.

Just insure it, don't flaunt it, and you should be okay to enjoy what you wear anywhere in the world.

I guess you havent been to california or new york.

three black dudes would literally run up on you hold you down and take it off your wrist and run away. They are bold too , they do it on main busy street

Happens every day here.

[sski]

Originally Posted by OmegsXWatches

I guess you havent been to california or new york.

three black dudes would literally run up on you hold you down and take it off your wrist and run away. They are bold too , they do it on main busy street

Happens every day here.

Glad to see the banhammer put to good use here!

[zengineer]

Shelter in place, grow your own food...preferably indoors..., and buy a big heavy expensive safe.

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[Rebel]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Shelter in place, grow your own food...preferably indoors..., and buy a big heavy expensive safe.

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This.

[CedCraig]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Shelter in place, grow your own food...preferably indoors..., and buy a big heavy expensive safe.

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The safe didn‘t help ArchieLuxury

With all of these anguished stories of thefts, it seems like a lot of people don‘t insure their nice watches. Why is that?

[amh]

Originally Posted by CedCraig

The safe didn‘t help ArchieLuxury

With all of these anguished stories of thefts, it seems like a lot of people don‘t insure their nice watches. Why is that?

We hear all the time here on TRF: "If you can't afford to lose 10/20/30/40/50k then you shouldn't be buying a luxury watch. This is my play money, I don't care what watch values are doing." I guess they put their money where their mouth is

[padi56]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I'm living in an Southeast Asian country, and although many think my country is not safe, actually we can wear the expensive watch on the street and don't worry much about getting thief.

But when travel to other countries , the story is completely different.

I don't know about the U.S, But when someone who have beautiful watches travel to European , especially some of the biggest City there like London, Paris, Madrid, Milan... People always say don't wear nice watches on the street... Because the thief always there waiting for expensive watches.

I mean those countries are the most developed in the world, not some place like India, Iraq... And still cannot stop the thief? Can someone who live in those countries confirm if those warning is true or not?

Maybe Rolex should invent some anti-thief Bracelet? because their watches is so popular/eyes-catching that can be seen by thief from far distance?

Millions of people wear Rolex watches every day in most all countries on this planet a very tiny proportion get any problems. But today if any thefts and its any high end brand then over exaggerated and reported by the media.

[trandonnghia92]

Originally Posted by padi56

Millions of people wear Rolex watches every day in most all countries on this planet a very tiny proportion get any problems. But today if any thefts and its any high end brand then over exaggerated and reported by the media.

Isn't because of the Media/Rolex Scarcity, the thefts know more about what they should "looking" for?

[amh]

IBTL

The USA is very safe, in general. But let's consider the city of Los Angeles.
1) You land at the airport (safe)
2) Take an uber to your hotel (safe) [Select hotel in a clean part of town]
3) Walk to a nearby mall (safe)
4) Eat dinner at a nearby restaurant (safe)
5) Next day go to Disneyland, or Queen Mary, a museum (safe)

However, there are many places that are not safe whether you wear a Rolex or not.

LA crime map. Stay away from the high crime places and there's no issue. Follow the same advice with any large city.
https://products.xtown.la/map

And of course neighboring Orange County is safer still - don't even need to stay "in" LA itself.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by amh

IBTL

The USA is very safe, in general. But let's consider the city of Los Angeles.
1) You land at the airport (safe)
2) Take an uber to your hotel (safe) [Select hotel in a clean part of town]
3) Walk to a nearby mall (safe)
4) Eat dinner at a nearby restaurant (safe)
5) Next day go to Disneyland, or Queen Mary, a museum (safe)

However, there are many places that are not safe whether you wear a Rolex or not.

LA crime map. Stay away from the high crime places and there's no issue. Follow the same advice with any large city.
https://products.xtown.la/map

And of course neighboring Orange County is safer still - don't even need to stay "in" LA itself.

Exactly. USA is extremely safe in about 99% of the country.

Like you said, there are some exceptions.

I hate to pick on the Kensington section of Philadelphia, but that’s 1 example where I’d never wear a Rolex. Detroit, Chicago, LA and all large urban areas have similar sections that you should avoid.


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[Bizcut1]

Originally Posted by amh

IBTL

The USA is very safe, in general. But let's consider the city of Los Angeles.
1) You land at the airport (safe)
2) Take an uber to your hotel (safe) [Select hotel in a clean part of town]
3) Walk to a nearby mall (safe)
4) Eat dinner at a nearby restaurant (safe)
5) Next day go to Disneyland, or Queen Mary, a museum (safe)

However, there are many places that are not safe whether you wear a Rolex or not.

LA crime map. Stay away from the high crime places and there's no issue. Follow the same advice with any large city.
https://products.xtown.la/map

And of course neighboring Orange County is safer still - don't even need to stay "in" LA itself.

Great post and all true with one addition from me...

Watch out for a Tommy's chiliburger - delicious but will give you (almost instant) gas...then again, maybe a better warning for your traveling companions..

Good luck with it!

Ben

[Oystersteel92]

Originally Posted by amh

IBTL

The USA is very safe, in general. But let's consider the city of Los Angeles.
1) You land at the airport (safe)
2) Take an uber to your hotel (safe) [Select hotel in a clean part of town]
3) Walk to a nearby mall (safe)
4) Eat dinner at a nearby restaurant (safe)
5) Next day go to Disneyland, or Queen Mary, a museum (safe)

However, there are many places that are not safe whether you wear a Rolex or not.

LA crime map. Stay away from the high crime places and there's no issue. Follow the same advice with any large city.
https://products.xtown.la/map

And of course neighboring Orange County is safer still - don't even need to stay "in" LA itself.

Your post is crazy close to the one and only time I was in LA. Stayed on property at Disneyland and went down to Hollywood and walked around, had lunch, caught a movie at the Cinerama Dome and then the next morning took Uber out to the Queen Mary while waiting for the rest of my party to arrive so we could actually do Disneyland. Never felt unsafe at all, though admittedly this was in the fall before Covid.

Not sure how it's degraded now.

I'm driving down to Disneyworld in a few weeks and planning on taking a Rolex with me but it will be secure in the trunk during the driving portion. Planning on wearing a Vostok Amphibia on travel days.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by amh

IBTL

The USA is very safe, in general. But let's consider the city of Los Angeles.
1) You land at the airport (safe)
2) Take an uber to your hotel (safe) [Select hotel in a clean part of town]
3) Walk to a nearby mall (safe)
4) Eat dinner at a nearby restaurant (safe)
5) Next day go to Disneyland, or Queen Mary, a museum (safe)

However, there are many places that are not safe whether you wear a Rolex or not.

LA crime map. Stay away from the high crime places and there's no issue. Follow the same advice with any large city.
https://products.xtown.la/map

And of course neighboring Orange County is safer still - don't even need to stay "in" LA itself.

Lol, that map has Compton in the green and Pacific Palisades in orange. Okaaaaay