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Old 24 November 2024, 07:14 AM   #1
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This New Watch Clasp Aims to Keep Your Rolex From Being Stolen

French company, Okros, has invented a Watchlock system to prevent your Daytona from getting stolen.
https://robbreport.com/style/watch-c...ck-1235999490/
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Old 24 November 2024, 07:45 AM   #2
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Very interesting approach. I bought my wife a Love Bracelet from Cartier, and that thing screws down and locks onto her wrist. I made the comment to our SA that if someone wants it, they’ll have to cut her hand off, and Rolex/AP/Patek should probably invent a similar locking system. We joked about it. And here it is!

I suspect a thief may find it within their sphere of scruples (or lack there of) and have no problem just machete off your appendage to get a $20,000 or more score!

Not sure I’d want this… Will be interesting to hear what others think. Thanks for posting OP!
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Old 24 November 2024, 07:46 AM   #3
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Seems like a neat idea - dependent on how intent your mugger is... surprised they haven't produced one for the Sub + GMT ranges - but I'd imagine you'd lose the glidelock and easy-link functions.
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Old 24 November 2024, 07:57 AM   #4
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Stupidest idea ever. If a frantic criminal wants my watch, they get it… not worth introducing this into the equation.
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Old 24 November 2024, 11:43 AM   #5
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Stupidest idea ever. If a frantic criminal wants my watch, they get it… not worth introducing this into the equation.
Brave and Bold are good values, but sensibility is more important in this scenario.

I agree with you 100% but could not resist the irony of your handle
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Old 24 November 2024, 02:27 PM   #6
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Brave and Bold are good values, but sensibility is more important in this scenario.

I agree with you 100% but could not resist the irony of your handle
I may be brave and often bold but stupid I’m not.
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Old 24 November 2024, 04:05 PM   #7
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Imagine – you are approaching security at the airport an then you realise that you have left the key at home. Will they accept that you can´t remove your watch ?
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Old 25 November 2024, 01:55 AM   #8
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Stupidest idea ever. If a frantic criminal wants my watch, they get it… not worth introducing this into the equation.
This is the correct response
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Old 24 November 2024, 08:04 AM   #9
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Great for sleight of hand pickpocket types. Not so great for crazed thieves intent on getting your watch. Not for me.
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Old 24 November 2024, 08:24 AM   #10
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Great for sleight of hand pickpocket types. Not so great for crazed thieves intent on getting your watch. Not for me.
Yah it’s excellent for sleight of hand thievery
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Old 24 November 2024, 08:08 AM   #11
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Interesting but if lose or forget the keys you have a Daytona on your wrist everywhere


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Old 24 November 2024, 08:23 AM   #12
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Not for me. This is why I have insurance on my watch.
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Old 24 November 2024, 08:27 AM   #13
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Just learn Kung Fu. It's a win win. You get into shape and get to kick a muggers ass at the same time. Extremely rewarding!
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Old 24 November 2024, 09:13 AM   #14
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Just learn Kung Fu. It's a win win. You get into shape and get to kick a muggers ass at the same time. Extremely rewarding!
Kung Fu is not going to stop a desperate thief with
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Old 24 November 2024, 09:50 AM   #15
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I guess you never heard of being facetious. This forum is so serious sometimes.
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Old 24 November 2024, 11:45 PM   #16
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I guess you never heard of being facetious. This forum is so serious sometimes.
Serious? I was just giving my personal opinion. You can take it anyway you desire.

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Old 24 November 2024, 04:31 PM   #17
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Kung Fu is not going to stop a desperate thief with
Five point palm exploding heart technique, and they will wish they never tried for my date just.
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Old 24 November 2024, 05:30 PM   #18
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Old 24 November 2024, 11:48 PM   #19
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Old 25 November 2024, 01:44 AM   #20
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This clasp only works with a slight of hand theft. Get a group of guys surrounding you, they're gonna get it off of your wrist no matter what! You're going to end up with an injury in ADDITION to no watch!

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Unless you're this guy of course.....
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Old 25 November 2024, 04:32 AM   #21
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Old 26 November 2024, 04:08 PM   #22
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Just learn Kung Fu. It's a win win. You get into shape and get to kick a muggers ass at the same time. Extremely rewarding!
Every fight is a potential fight to the death or serious injury - it's not the movies. I'll never forget a talk by a Navy Seal and he said his first reaction and advice is to always run - never blunder into a fight.

For the the clasp, if you forget the keys, a small screw driver to unscrew a bracelet link and you are free.
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Old 24 November 2024, 09:10 AM   #23
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The Orkos Universe - The watch lock revolution.

Ok, that’s the most pompous yet bland marketing message I’ve ever seen.
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Old 24 November 2024, 09:52 AM   #24
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Yeah I dunno. The potential damage from someone trying to rip the watch off your wrist could be ugly. I doubt machete wielding thieves are common in most first world big cities but my watch is not worth losing a hand or my life over.
It is pretty impressive tech packed into a clasp that appears no bigger than the standard one.
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They will just cut your hand off.
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Old 26 November 2024, 07:21 PM   #27
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Old 24 November 2024, 10:18 AM   #28
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The best secure system would be to lay the foundations to set laws that allow us to shoot the thief. I am sure they would never stole again…
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Old 24 November 2024, 10:32 AM   #29
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When I have to start locking my watch to my wrist then it’s time for a new hobby.
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Old 24 November 2024, 11:03 AM   #30
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Came up with a similar idea years ago. Just not as attractive!
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