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JPSUB · 2 June 2007, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RenoTommy

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Didn't James Bond's PPK jammed on him at a very critical moment and that caused him to change his sidearm to a Beretta(sp?)?

Nonetheless, the PPKs are wonderful pistols and so are your photos.

I think that the Beretta jammed on him and he switched to the PPK. I cant remember if it was in Dr.No or From Russia With Love.

JJ Irani · 2 June 2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JPSUB

I think that the Beretta jammed on him and he switched to the PPK. I cant remember if it was in Dr.No or From Russia With Love.

I think it was in the very first film - Dr. No - and in the second he was issued the PPK by "M". Bond, however, tried to swipe away the Beretta under the other box, but "M" (then brilliantly played by Bernard Lee) caught him out.

In his second masterpiece - From Russia With Love, Bond was back to the PPK.

JJ

watchnut · 2 June 2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks for that!! And, yes, I do agree......Connery was the one and only 007!!

Am I the only one who thinks this looks suspiciously like a certain person from NZ? And wasn't the first Bond girl named Zemina?

JJ Irani · 2 June 2007, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by watchnut

Am I the only one who thinks this looks suspiciously like a certain person from NZ? And wasn't the first Bond girl named Zemina?

Yes!!

S2000 Driver · 2 June 2007, 06:16 AM

James Bond poses with his
Rolex Submariner and Walther PPK.

"Tools of the trade"

butlersl · 2 June 2007, 07:44 AM

I added my Sub to our Homeowner's policy under the existing jewelry rider we have for my wife's stuff. It wasn't _that_ much more, and I feel a lot more calm. It's not so much theft I was worried about, as loss (diving), damage (diving), or just general making-a-stupid-mistake (hopefully NOT diving). I had a jeweler do an appraisel, took hardcopies of digital photos of the watch showing the S/N and papers, and dropped the package off at my insurance agent and they added it to their files.

gmt 16750 · 2 June 2007, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ck867

where can i find insurance on my watch in the US? where should i go look? I'm personally thinking at the moment that i want to buy a gun safe that is atleast 500+ pounds to hold my watches plus future firearms. Anybody else do this?

Not a gun safe but I'm (sometime!) going to be in the process of fitting a very old and heavy 'Chubb and Son' safe in my basement - you know the kind that has a 5" thick door and it takes two men just to carry said door.
It being fire resistant is a bonus - a few watches might end up in there.

RT · 2 June 2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gmt 16750

Not a gun safe but I'm (sometime!) going to be in the process of fitting a very old and heavy 'Chubb and Son' safe in my basement - you know the kind that has a 5" thick door and it takes two men just to carry said door.
It being fire resistant is a bonus - a few watches might end up in there.

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The only drawback about having a gun safe at home is that then people know you have valuables at home, e.g. guns, cash and jewelries. You'll be surprised how much "outsiders" know about your house even if your safe is at the basement.....the water heater repairman, the building inspector, etc. you'll never know what kind of friends they have. The problem then is NOT burglary, rather it may turn into a strong armed home invasion type of robbery. If the dudes cannot open the safe, they may wait around for you or your wife to return home and that will make the situation more dangerous. On the same token, I once saw an ex professional burglar being interviewed on TV. He said he had never burglarized a home which had NO alarm installed. If no alarm, he figured, there couldn't be anything valuable. And that made sense.

If someone comes to burlgarize my house, all he'll find is a computer. All my valuables are in the bank. I needn't worry about being robbed, fire, flood, or earthquake.

RT · 2 June 2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by butlersl

I added my Sub to our Homeowner's policy under the existing jewelry rider we have for my wife's stuff. It wasn't _that_ much more, and I feel a lot more calm. It's not so much theft I was worried about, as loss (diving), damage (diving), or just general making-a-stupid-mistake (hopefully NOT diving). I had a jeweler do an appraisel, took hardcopies of digital photos of the watch showing the S/N and papers, and dropped the package off at my insurance agent and they added it to their files.

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Actually while in Hawaii, I did see some people went diving with their solid gold Submariner. I assumed the Subs were real because the fakes are not waterproof. However, why in world would a person go diving with a $10,000 watch? Besides risking losing the piece in the ocean, I am sure LONG EXPSOURE to salt water is not good for the watch even tho it is a Sub. My watchmaker told me that that was the reason why a lot of the Subs lost their bezels.

gmt 16750 · 2 June 2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoTommy

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If someone comes to burlgarize my house, all he'll find is a computer. All my valuables are in the bank. I needn't worry about being robbed, fire, flood, or earthquake.

How come - are banks in your area unaffected by eathquakes?

Tombstone · 2 June 2007, 05:59 PM

Florida Sam I love your insurance policy. I have the same coverage the 35 program with an additional 27 policy as a back up incase the first policy fails to cover all the possible damages. Self-coverage with an Austrian under-writer can be so gratifying less paperwork to fill out.

RT · 2 June 2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gmt 16750

How come - are banks in your area unaffected by eathquakes?

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Reno, NV, area rarely has devastating earthquakes unlike in the San Francisco
Bay Area. As a matter of fact, there has NOT had any BIG quake in Reno as far as any records show. However, if one does hit the area - God forbids, the bank vault will most likely stay in tack while the rest of the building may have collasped.

Also when I rented my safety deposit boxes, I made sure I requested those that were high up from the floor, in case of flooding. That thought never came across my mind until somebody reminded me of that potential happening.

Atl · 3 June 2007, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by S2000 Driver

An Austrian toy!

Here's the real thing, from Germany, and James Bond's choice in Never Say Never Again:

Walther P5

You would just get them angry, that little pop gun shoots a .380

jhelms · 1 July 2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks for that!! And, yes, I do agree......Connery was the one and only 007!!

I have that exact same picture autographed and framed, love the white jacket tuxedo look!

Also, we used to have ours insured by Jewelers Mutual but checked with out AllState guy and it was cheaper to put them on a separate rider - they also have our homeowners and car insurance.

Arturo · 1 July 2007, 05:06 PM

My AD immediately photopgraphs the watch at time of purchase, does an official appraisal, puts it all in a nice package which I drop off with my insurance agent and she adds it to the homeowners package. Better price than the jewelry policies out there I think. aws

mfer · 2 July 2007, 07:51 AM

For those of you who said they are covered under your home policy, I would check that paperwork. I have not seen a policy that offers unlimited jewelry coverage. There is always a max amount covered. Mine is only $5000, but my wifey's ring is considerable more than that, so we have a separate policy. It is 1% of the appraised value per year. When I do get my Rollie, it will be added to the policy.

jaycee · 2 July 2007, 09:58 AM

Interesting thread! My GMT costs me £5 a month extra on my home contents insurance and that's for world-wide coverage. I double-checked this and got it in writing as I work in some pretty dodgy places but prefer to take the watch wherever I go rather than leave it in my safe.

On the other hand, I have a telescope worth about the same as the watch and my insurer will only cover it for use within the boundaries of my own property! My car insurer also won't insure the telescope if I have it in the car! Mind you, it's probably much easier to break a telescope than it is to break a Rolex!

KJacques · 2 July 2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RT

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Didn't James Bond's PPK jammed on him at a very critical moment and that caused him to change his sidearm to a Beretta(sp?)?

It was the other way around when his Beretta caught on the waistband of his trousers when he needed it. As M said in Dr. No, "It's that damn Beretta again."

KJacques · 2 July 2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Atl

You would just get them angry, that little pop gun shoots a .380

The P5 is a 9mm, not a .380. Loaded with certain ammo, it's quite lethal. But mainly, it is superbly engineered, accurate and fast handling. But then again, in 007's hands, even a .25 was deadly.

waltk1026 · 2 July 2007, 01:17 PM

I believe jewelry on a homeowners policy does have a limit. If you need coverage for higher amounts its better to put it all on a separate policy, that way I'm told if you had a claim you wouldn't get an increase on your homeowner policy. I have home, auto, and jewelry with State Farm. Jewelry on a separate policy runs $1.30 per hundred.

Rubenonfire · 3 July 2007, 06:28 AM

I have my Rollie on my wrist pretty much 24-7, so I guess insuring it against theft would be a little unnecessary. It sounds like there are policies against losses and breakage as well, though, that are worth looking in to. I suppose when I do pick up my Ex-II I'll insure them both against theft, considering I can't wear them both at a time...

For now, I go with the same Austrian insurance that some other members utilize. Mine is a Policy #27.

S2000 Driver · 27 August 2007, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KJacques

The P5 is a 9mm, not a .380. Loaded with certain ammo, it's quite lethal. But mainly, it is superbly engineered, accurate and fast handling...

Quite right, Kevin.

Here is the ammo I use:

f16570 · 27 August 2007, 04:27 AM

Hiscox Insurance for house and contents, and covers both Rollies and other jewellery upto £15K worldwide. Gotta be worth it.
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Rawhyde · 27 August 2007, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by S2000 Driver

The Walther PPK was James Bond's (Sean Connery that is -- the one and only true Bond!) choice in the earlier films. He chose their then latest model, the Walther P5, for his last film, Never Say Never Again.

They're both beautiful Walthers, the Rolex equivalent for handguns!

Walther PPK

Walther P5

Nice guns, but the Rolex equivilent in a firearm is the Colt Python!

Rawhyde

USMCsilver · 27 August 2007, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rawhyde

Rolex equivilent in a firearm is the Colt Python!

Surely, you jest!

I'd go with something more like an Ed Brown 1911. Much more refined than anything Colt ever made. Not to mention, it's all handfitted like a Rolex, and goes up in value...

Sorry, since there was a gun thread going on, I had to get my $0.02 in.

And, BTW, that's a sweet Walther. Always wanted a P99, but I think that one is much more original looking, especially due to the fact that I own a P22.

Anyway -- nix the Python!

Pete G · 27 August 2007, 06:52 AM

Why is it that we can always count on gratuitous handgun pics every time the topic of insurance comes up? Is it just macho posturing, or would you guys really shoot somebody to protect a stupid wristwatch?

brownoysterdj · 27 August 2007, 07:02 AM

Insurance is a MUST all my watches over 1k are insured by Allstate.

As an officer of the law (even though i'm a probation officer) I am issued a glock 22 and keep it on me at all times. Not the nicest gun but it's what most of us cops carry...Now for fun I have an colt ar15 sporter sp1 carbine and every time I goto the range the thing puts a big smile on my face.

USMCsilver · 27 August 2007, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete G

Why is it that we can always count on gratuitous handgun pics every time the topic of insurance comes up? Is it just macho posturing, or would you guys really shoot somebody to protect a stupid wristwatch?

If there is someone armed, in my house, then I must assume that they are not just after my watch. It is perfectly legal to shoot, and I would.

I have a concealed weapon's permit. If I am on the street, and someone approaches me with a gun -- again, deadly force, by law, is authorized.

Who's to say that in either case, I simply hand over my valuables and I'm safe? My wife's safe? NO ONE! The likelihood of being shot to leave no witnesses is high. If there's an armed robber, then he didn't bring the gun to make a fashion statement.

Perdu · 27 August 2007, 07:44 AM

I do insure my Rolex. On my small street there have been three robberies in the last year . . .and it's a decent neighborhood!

Pete G · 27 August 2007, 08:04 AM

Sterling, I understand what you're saying, but it doesn't get to my real, unspoken point.

This is the Rolex forum, not the Guns & Ammo forum, yet the guns always come out a-blazin' whenever the topic of insurance comes up.

Guns aren't insurance. They're weapons. Now, if somebody asked, "What weapon do you use to protect your Rolex?", I would totally understand all the gun posts... though I would consider it a sophomoric question, to be sure.

I am a musician, and frequent several music forums. The topic of insurance comes up all the time, and never have I read anybody saying, "This guitar insured by Smith & Wesson."

The whole online gun brandishing on a watch forum thing just strikes me as incredibly immature.

27 August 2007, 07:44 AM	#59
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I do insure my Rolex. On my small street there have been three robberies in the last year . . .and it's a decent neighborhood! __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

2 June 2007, 06:16 AM	#35
S2000 Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT Watch: Submariner Datum ß Posts: 858	James Bond poses with his Rolex Submariner and Walther PPK. *"Tools of the trade"*

2 June 2007, 07:44 AM	#36
butlersl Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: AL Watch: Sub-Date Posts: 31	I added my Sub to our Homeowner's policy under the existing jewelry rider we have for my wife's stuff. It wasn't _that_ much more, and I feel a lot more calm. It's not so much theft I was worried about, as loss (diving), damage (diving), or just general making-a-stupid-mistake (hopefully NOT diving). I had a jeweler do an appraisel, took hardcopies of digital photos of the watch showing the S/N and papers, and dropped the package off at my insurance agent and they added it to their files.

2 June 2007, 05:59 PM	#41
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Florida Sam I love your insurance policy. I have the same coverage the 35 program with an additional 27 policy as a back up incase the first policy fails to cover all the possible damages. Self-coverage with an Austrian under-writer can be so gratifying less paperwork to fill out.

1 July 2007, 05:06 PM	#45
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	My AD immediately photopgraphs the watch at time of purchase, does an official appraisal, puts it all in a nice package which I drop off with my insurance agent and she adds it to the homeowners package. Better price than the jewelry policies out there I think. aws

2 July 2007, 07:51 AM	#46
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	For those of you who said they are covered under your home policy, I would check that paperwork. I have not seen a policy that offers unlimited jewelry coverage. There is always a max amount covered. Mine is only $5000, but my wifey's ring is considerable more than that, so we have a separate policy. It is 1% of the appraised value per year. When I do get my Rollie, it will be added to the policy.

2 July 2007, 09:58 AM	#47
jaycee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: John Location: Halesworth, UK Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 69	Interesting thread! My GMT costs me £5 a month extra on my home contents insurance and that's for world-wide coverage. I double-checked this and got it in writing as I work in some pretty dodgy places but prefer to take the watch wherever I go rather than leave it in my safe. On the other hand, I have a telescope worth about the same as the watch and my insurer will only cover it for use within the boundaries of my own property! My car insurer also won't insure the telescope if I have it in the car! Mind you, it's probably much easier to break a telescope than it is to break a Rolex!

2 July 2007, 01:17 PM	#50
waltk1026 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: phila pa Watch: 116610 5513 Posts: 341	I believe jewelry on a homeowners policy does have a limit. If you need coverage for higher amounts its better to put it all on a separate policy, that way I'm told if you had a claim you wouldn't get an increase on your homeowner policy. I have home, auto, and jewelry with State Farm. Jewelry on a separate policy runs $1.30 per hundred.

3 July 2007, 06:28 AM	#51
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	I have my Rollie on my wrist pretty much 24-7, so I guess insuring it against theft would be a little unnecessary. It sounds like there are policies against losses and breakage as well, though, that are worth looking in to. I suppose when I do pick up my Ex-II I'll insure them both against theft, considering I can't wear them both at a time... For now, I go with the same Austrian insurance that some other members utilize. Mine is a Policy #27.

27 August 2007, 04:27 AM	#53
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Hiscox Insurance for house and contents, and covers both Rollies and other jewellery upto £15K worldwide. Gotta be worth it. f

27 August 2007, 06:52 AM	#56
Pete G Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT-II Posts: 79	Why is it that we can always count on gratuitous handgun pics every time the topic of insurance comes up? Is it just macho posturing, or would you guys really shoot somebody to protect a stupid wristwatch?

27 August 2007, 07:02 AM	#57
brownoysterdj Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 151	Insurance is a MUST all my watches over 1k are insured by Allstate. As an officer of the law (even though i'm a probation officer) I am issued a glock 22 and keep it on me at all times. Not the nicest gun but it's what most of us cops carry...Now for fun I have an colt ar15 sporter sp1 carbine and every time I goto the range the thing puts a big smile on my face.

27 August 2007, 08:04 AM	#60
Pete G Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT-II Posts: 79	Sterling, I understand what you're saying, but it doesn't get to my real, unspoken point. This is the Rolex forum, not the Guns & Ammo forum, yet the guns always come out a-blazin' whenever the topic of insurance comes up. Guns aren't insurance. They're weapons. Now, if somebody asked, "What weapon do you use to protect your Rolex?", I would totally understand all the gun posts... though I would consider it a sophomoric question, to be sure. I am a musician, and frequent several music forums. The topic of insurance comes up all the time, and never have I read anybody saying, "This guitar insured by Smith & Wesson." The whole online gun brandishing on a watch forum thing just strikes me as incredibly immature.

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