This New Watch Clasp Aims to Keep Your Rolex From Being Stolen

[Paul C]

French company, Okros, has invented a Watchlock system to prevent your Daytona from getting stolen.
https://robbreport.com/style/watch-c...ck-1235999490/

[NAUI1982]

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!

[dukie748]

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.

[BraveBold]

Stupidest idea ever. If a frantic criminal wants my watch, they get it… not worth introducing this into the equation.

[Chiboy]

Great for sleight of hand pickpocket types. Not so great for crazed thieves intent on getting your watch. Not for me.

[mpkRolex]

Interesting but if lose or forget the keys you have a Daytona on your wrist everywhere


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[Pboned]

Not for me. This is why I have insurance on my watch.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

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

[Enzo954]

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!

[Henrimontgomery]

The Orkos Universe - The watch lock revolution.

Ok, that’s the most pompous yet bland marketing message I’ve ever seen.

[JoseR]

Originally Posted by Enzo954

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

[Enzo954]

Originally Posted by JoseR

Kung Fu is not going to stop a desperate thief with

I guess you never heard of being facetious. This forum is so serious sometimes.

[ArtNouveau]

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.

[enjoythemusic]

How did Hannibal get out of handcuffs?

[Akacoke]

They will just cut your hand off.

[Obi Wan]

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…

[Kevin of Larchmont]

When I have to start locking my watch to my wrist then it’s time for a new hobby.

[csaltphoto]

Came up with a similar idea years ago. Just not as attractive!

[subtona]

Hope it comes w a tourniquet

[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by BraveBold

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

[BraveBold]

Originally Posted by WatchGuy1966

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.

[Highfly]

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 ?

[VictorGMT]

Originally Posted by JoseR

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.

[Halifax Daytona UK]

When someone is threatening you with a machete , as regularly happens in London, the lock is useless as you just take off the watch and give it to them

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by JoseR

Kung Fu is not going to stop a desperate thief with

[jamesbondOO7]

By the time you had explained to the robber that you cannot take the watch off, you’ll be dead.

[Harry-57]

Nothing that an inexpertly wielded meat cleaver won't overcome. Thieves are adaptable.

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Nothing that an inexpertly wielded meat cleaver won't overcome. Thieves are adaptable.

Yep, lots of people wandering the streets with a meat cleaver checking people's arms for those pricey watches.

[Oxfordian]

For what this WatchLock costs I'd be looking at buying a simple watch to wear when I go on my travels to those destinations where my Rolex (or other expensive watch) may get removed from my wrist.

Its a great idea and thank you OP for creating the thread, at least someone is trying something to stop the thieves.

[Paul V in GA]

Interesting concept. Not sure why you would need a unique key though. Just have it unlock with the same size flat blade screwdriver used to remove a link.
I mean, why make the clasp seemingly more secure than the bracelet, which could just be removed with a simple screwdriver?
As others have said, could help sight of hand theft, would be worried about violence escalation and resulting injury.