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goflick · 27 July 2009, 05:26 AM

Here's my story. I was always into watches growing up and the first time I saw a Submariner I knew that I had to have one. My mother saw my obsession and used it to her advantage and promised me one if I went and graduated from college. I never was into school and just kind of did what I had to to get decent grades. I screwed around in college got kicked out, dropped in and out and eventually took a civil service exam and ended up getting a job as a prison guard when I was 22. Luckily most of my friends were still in college, so I went back and finished a couple of years later. My mother upheld her end of the bargain and bought me my sub in 1999.
I have always kept the watch on a winder and only wore it when going out to dinner, vacations or special occasions. I recently started wearing the watch almost daily when I'm not at work but am still a little hesitant about wearing in to work. I've made my way up the ranks in the prison to a middle management position and really am not getting down and dirty as much as I use to.
How many of you, if you were in my position would say screw it and wear it to work?

Tools · 27 July 2009, 05:30 AM

Of course I would wear it to work........... even in a prison, it's much safer than downtown LA.

Why ever not............

However, I would not drop the soap in the shower..............

macstiltskin · 27 July 2009, 05:44 AM

I myself would not wear anything which personalised me or made me stand out in any way, whilst working in a prison. I'm sure you must have training on these issues and will be better informed than myself, just my thoughts.

Lukewarm 76 did some porridge, he'll advise shortly.

GoldenBear · 27 July 2009, 05:50 AM

I would think you would want to avoid any unwanted 'attention' from the inmates and/or their friends.

Jimbits76 · 27 July 2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by macstiltskin

I myself would not wear anything which personalised me or made me stand out in any way, whilst working in a prison. I'm sure you must have training on these issues and will be better informed than myself, just my thoughts.

Lukewarm 76 did some porridge, he'll advise shortly.

I aint ever been inside!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so dumb however that I thought the guy was saying he was about to go down and should he wear his watch

I agree, I wouldn't have anything that distinguishes me from any of the others...I thought that was the thought train behind the use of uniforms.

J

eddiehkg · 27 July 2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Of course I would wear it to work........... even in a prison, it's much safer than downtown LA.

Why ever not............

However, I would not drop the soap in the shower..............

i strongly agree. it's much safe than Brooklyn, NY. my watch is useless that i have to leave them in winder. i don't see her unless i opened my safe.

Brushpup · 27 July 2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Of course I would wear it to work........... even in a prison, it's much safer than downtown LA.

Why ever not............

However, I would not drop the soap in the shower..............

Amen to that!!

Taffi Abernathy · 27 July 2009, 05:42 AM

I might if I had a death wish.

Yume-sama · 27 July 2009, 05:43 AM

I would think they'd take it away from you. I mean, hasn't the warden seen James Bond?!

Oh, you don't mean as an inmate...

rolexsubdate · 27 July 2009, 06:00 AM

If I worked at a prison and want my integrity uncompromised, I would leave the rolex at home. If I was going to prison for a crime, a rolex will be way down the list ..the BOOTY BANDIT will be make the top of the list......

rolexsubdate · 27 July 2009, 06:02 AM

Sure .. .wear it to prison .... you will get an automatic upgrade from stainless steel to
a Two Tone, when the inmates throw fecal matter at you .....

dweller · 27 July 2009, 06:14 AM

Something to think about, tough call to make with out being in your situation, knowing how you dress, long/short sleeve etc.., dirt bags may or may not notice a expensive watch, got to figure if there thieves they may..

One thing I would think about is an imate saying this SOB gaurd wears a 10k watch to one of his buddys on the outside, may not be attention you want..

Cato · 27 July 2009, 06:11 AM

You mentioned that you are in "middle management." If don't have direct contact with inmates, then it seems safe enough; especially if you wear long sleeves. A Subbie is easy to conceal under a sleeve. Now if you're wearing a YG Subbie blinged out with diamonds, that's too flashy. Now if you are handling the inmates, then you shouldn't bring your Rolex. Get a Casio or Suunto. Rolex is well known to all those gangsta rapper types. Don't prisons have some inmates working in the prison these days? If you have prisoners mopping floors and making coffee around you, I'd avoid it.

momac · 27 July 2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cato

You mentioned that you are in "middle management." If don't have direct contact with inmates, then it seems safe enough; especially if you wear long sleeves. A Subbie is easy to conceal under a sleeve. Now if you're wearing a YG Subbie blinged out with diamonds, that's too flashy. Now if you are handling the inmates, then you shouldn't bring your Rolex. Get a Casio or Suunto. Rolex is well known to all those gangsta rapper types. Don't prisons have some inmates working in the prison these days? If you have prisoners mopping floors and making coffee around you, I'd avoid it.

Not sure what or who you are implying to here with regards to your statement about "Gangsta Rapper Types"? Care to explain? Not sure every one in prison listens to or mimics gansta rappers.

Carlo Miguel · 27 July 2009, 01:05 PM

i don't think so...you'll never know when a riot will occur....

SUBlime · 27 July 2009, 11:01 PM

While not a prison guard, I'm a police officer and in your position I would. I say this because you said you are in "middle management" and as such wouldn't have much direct contact with the inmates. Were you working at intake/recieving (or whatever you call it where you work) I may reconsider.

Jocke · 27 July 2009, 06:21 AM

Why challenge the destiny? I suppose there is guys inside that will kill for a real Rolex.

Jocke

sirjohnbrian · 27 July 2009, 07:02 AM

I think your Mother would knock you on the head for even asking that question.

Saxon007 · 27 July 2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

I think your Mother would knock you on the head for even asking that question.

If she doesn't I suppose a convict will...

cody p · 27 July 2009, 07:45 AM

i don't see a problem - if anyone asks, just blow it off as a fake. most would probably think it was fake, and who notices watches anyways. or disguise it by wearing it on a strap. i've been asked for the time by some pretty scary looking characters and i've looked at my rolex and told it to them and they seemed pretty unaware. mind you, an ak probably looks like a seiko or citizen to most folks.

macstiltskin · 27 July 2009, 08:02 AM

This clip taken from a British prison training video may be of some help regading wearing your Rolex to work.....Take a look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkwmPYWRBPQ

T5AUS · 28 July 2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macstiltskin

This clip taken from a British prison training video may be of some help regading wearing your Rolex to work.....Take a look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkwmPYWRBPQ

Great clip

Taffi Abernathy · 27 July 2009, 08:03 AM

and who notices watches anyways.

Who notices watches? Prison is a virtual "house of thieves." Placing it on a strap won't disguise the case. Why tempt fate? To me, this would be akin to displaying drugs to addicts.

(It also throws in the inmates faces, "look at what I got.")

TheDude · 27 July 2009, 08:07 AM

Why did my mind just jump to Christopher Walken's brilliant monologue from "Pulp Fiction"?

Singslinger · 27 July 2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Why did my mind just jump to Christopher Walken's brilliant monologue from "Pulp Fiction"?

You mean when he was speaking to the young Bruce Willis and explained how he managed to smuggle the watch out of the Vietnamese prison?

TheDude · 27 July 2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

You mean when he was speaking to the young Bruce Willis and explained how he managed to smuggle the watch out of the Vietnamese prison?

Exactly... because that's where that watch is going if an inmate ever gets it off his wrist...

sea-dweller · 27 July 2009, 08:07 AM

No, I don't plan on ever going there, either.

oldrolex · 27 July 2009, 08:44 AM

I would not

goflick · 27 July 2009, 11:28 AM

I have worn it a couple of times and had a few comments from the inmates, just play it off as a fake. I'm not really concerned about the inmates coming after me for the watch. I supervise a lock up/segregation area were the i/m's are locked in the cell 23+ hours a day. They don't leave the cell without being handcuffed. I'm more concerned about banging it up. I have been wearing Seiko automatics that I buy strictly for work and last only about 3 years and look like they have been through a world war. I'm having a hard time envisioning my sub looking like one of the Seikos.
But the position I'm in now is not a physically demanding on me and my watch and that is the only reason I'm considering wearing it now.

YuppieKid · 27 July 2009, 10:02 AM

27 July 2009, 05:26 AM	#1
goflick "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 13	Would you wear your Rolex to prison??? Here's my story. I was always into watches growing up and the first time I saw a Submariner I knew that I had to have one. My mother saw my obsession and used it to her advantage and promised me one if I went and graduated from college. I never was into school and just kind of did what I had to to get decent grades. I screwed around in college got kicked out, dropped in and out and eventually took a civil service exam and ended up getting a job as a prison guard when I was 22. Luckily most of my friends were still in college, so I went back and finished a couple of years later. My mother upheld her end of the bargain and bought me my sub in 1999. I have always kept the watch on a winder and only wore it when going out to dinner, vacations or special occasions. I recently started wearing the watch almost daily when I'm not at work but am still a little hesitant about wearing in to work. I've made my way up the ranks in the prison to a middle management position and really am not getting down and dirty as much as I use to. How many of you, if you were in my position would say screw it and wear it to work?

27 July 2009, 05:30 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Of course I would wear it to work........... even in a prison, it's much safer than downtown LA. Why ever not............ However, I would not drop the soap in the shower.............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 July 2009, 05:50 AM	#4
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I would think you would want to avoid any unwanted 'attention' from the inmates and/or their friends. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

27 July 2009, 05:42 AM	#8
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	I might if I had a death wish. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

27 July 2009, 06:21 AM	#17
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Why challenge the destiny? I suppose there is guys inside that will kill for a real Rolex. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

27 July 2009, 05:44 AM	#3
macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	I myself would not wear anything which personalised me or made me stand out in any way, whilst working in a prison. I'm sure you must have training on these issues and will be better informed than myself, just my thoughts. Lukewarm 76 did some porridge, he'll advise shortly.

27 July 2009, 05:43 AM	#9
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	I would think they'd take it away from you. I mean, hasn't the warden seen James Bond?! Oh, you don't mean as an inmate...

27 July 2009, 06:00 AM	#10
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	If I worked at a prison and want my integrity uncompromised, I would leave the rolex at home. If I was going to prison for a crime, a rolex will be way down the list ..the BOOTY BANDIT will be make the top of the list......

27 July 2009, 06:02 AM	#11
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	Sure .. .wear it to prison .... you will get an automatic upgrade from stainless steel to a Two Tone, when the inmates throw fecal matter at you .....

27 July 2009, 06:14 AM	#12
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	Something to think about, tough call to make with out being in your situation, knowing how you dress, long/short sleeve etc.., dirt bags may or may not notice a expensive watch, got to figure if there thieves they may.. One thing I would think about is an imate saying this SOB gaurd wears a 10k watch to one of his buddys on the outside, may not be attention you want..

27 July 2009, 06:11 AM	#13
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	You mentioned that you are in "middle management." If don't have direct contact with inmates, then it seems safe enough; especially if you wear long sleeves. A Subbie is easy to conceal under a sleeve. Now if you're wearing a YG Subbie blinged out with diamonds, that's too flashy. Now if you are handling the inmates, then you shouldn't bring your Rolex. Get a Casio or Suunto. Rolex is well known to all those gangsta rapper types. Don't prisons have some inmates working in the prison these days? If you have prisoners mopping floors and making coffee around you, I'd avoid it.

27 July 2009, 01:05 PM	#15
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	i don't think so...you'll never know when a riot will occur....

27 July 2009, 11:01 PM	#16
SUBlime Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falls Church, Va. Watch: 16610 Posts: 42	While not a prison guard, I'm a police officer and in your position I would. I say this because you said you are in "middle management" and as such wouldn't have much direct contact with the inmates. Were you working at intake/recieving (or whatever you call it where you work) I may reconsider.

27 July 2009, 07:02 AM	#18
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I think your Mother would knock you on the head for even asking that question. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

27 July 2009, 07:45 AM	#20
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i don't see a problem - if anyone asks, just blow it off as a fake. most would probably think it was fake, and who notices watches anyways. or disguise it by wearing it on a strap. i've been asked for the time by some pretty scary looking characters and i've looked at my rolex and told it to them and they seemed pretty unaware. mind you, an ak probably looks like a seiko or citizen to most folks.

27 July 2009, 08:02 AM	#21
macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	This clip taken from a British prison training video may be of some help regading wearing your Rolex to work.....Take a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkwmPYWRBPQ

27 July 2009, 08:03 AM	#23
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	and who notices watches anyways. Who notices watches? Prison is a virtual "house of thieves." Placing it on a strap won't disguise the case. Why tempt fate? To me, this would be akin to displaying drugs to addicts. (It also throws in the inmates faces, "look at what I got.") __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

27 July 2009, 08:07 AM	#24
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Why did my mind just jump to Christopher Walken's brilliant monologue from "Pulp Fiction"?

27 July 2009, 08:07 AM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	No, I don't plan on ever going there, either. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 July 2009, 08:44 AM	#28
oldrolex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: WI, USA Watch: DD Wanted Posts: 580	I would not

27 July 2009, 11:28 AM	#29
goflick "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 13	I have worn it a couple of times and had a few comments from the inmates, just play it off as a fake. I'm not really concerned about the inmates coming after me for the watch. I supervise a lock up/segregation area were the i/m's are locked in the cell 23+ hours a day. They don't leave the cell without being handcuffed. I'm more concerned about banging it up. I have been wearing Seiko automatics that I buy strictly for work and last only about 3 years and look like they have been through a world war. I'm having a hard time envisioning my sub looking like one of the Seikos. But the position I'm in now is not a physically demanding on me and my watch and that is the only reason I'm considering wearing it now.

27 July 2009, 10:02 AM	#30
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Wear it. If you get mugged for it, send it the swat team into the cell. __________________ Brandon

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