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Bama · 19 October 2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ji603

My dept. reimburses up to $62USD for a wristwatch broken while on duty. $62 !!! Maybe I could buy a new bezel insert for that.

I need to check our policy because $62 sounds in line with my department's way of thinking. If I had money to burn and didn't care about damaging my watch the look on the face of the brass when I turn in a request to have my Rolex LV Sub replaced at the department's expense would be priceless.

Gaijin · 19 October 2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

If you get it damaged in the line of duty shouldn't the Department pay to get it fixed? Be great if the Department had a deal with Rolex to provide subsidised maintenance.
Anyway Dave knives are cool. I used to work in a butcher's shop and one day I had a knife in one hand and a scrubbing brush in the other. The knife was to scrape off dried scaps of meat from the tile wall while I was cleaning it. Somehow I managed to stab myself

while vigerously scrubbing the wall.
So I've learnt to be careful with knives

$35 max for any personal items damaged on duty where I work. i.e. sunglasses and watches.

No way I am wearing a Rolex to work and get into a knock down drag out fight with some tweeker.

SSD · 19 October 2007, 04:58 AM

Come to think of it, I don't believe my agency has any policy at all on personal items damaged at work. I was going to call and apply for some insurance on my Sub this week or next, and I think I better get the lead out. I wear it on patrol, but like I said I can always ditch it into a cup holder. On the other hand, I have seen folks sentenced to repay damages somewhat frequently, not that our local street mutts could pay for a Sub to begin with...

Steve- had a similar experience in the kitchen, too. I have a healthy respect for blades now, and after a good friend got a severe cutting courtesy of a garage door window, glass as well. Ever hear of a partial thread hijacking?

DaveNC · 19 October 2007, 07:55 AM

Our dept. would not help us at all with damages to personal property while on duty. Our only recourse would be to charge the bad guy with damage to property and hoped the judge would rule in our favor. Collecting would be another story...

Downing · 19 October 2007, 08:37 AM

My boss will pay 100% in full replacement cost if I break or lose my watch while on or or even off the clock.

He's a great guy.

Unfortunately, I'm self-employed.

He's still a great guy, though.

SSD · 19 October 2007, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downing

My boss will pay 100% in full replacement cost if I break or lose my watch while on or or even off the clock.

He's a great guy.

Unfortunately, I'm self-employed.

He's still a great guy, though.

digdug · 19 October 2007, 01:04 PM

I'm just a volunteer deputy sheriff, so when on duty I wear my timex expedition.

astcell · 20 October 2007, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Downing

My boss will pay 100% in full replacement cost if I break or lose my watch while on or or even off the clock.

He's a great guy.

Unfortunately, I'm self-employed.

He's still a great guy, though.

And you get to spend evenings with his wife!!!!

Teofilo · 19 October 2007, 08:40 AM

Great thread and interesting stories......Bama are you still going to Iraq in the New Year ?

I would have thought that being a serving police officer would be a reserved occupation....it certainly would in England ! Good luck if you are still going.....

leopardprey · 19 October 2007, 01:29 PM

Well, $62 is not bad considering a complete overhual is around $500. Main thing I could see getting damaged while working as a LEO is the crystal getting cracked. So $62 plus a little from your own account will suffice to replace.

nightlog · 20 October 2007, 12:16 AM

Anyone, LEO or otherwise, who wears their Rollie or other expensive brand 24/7 would benefit from an insurance rider to cover their timepiece. For under $150 a year, my watch is covered against theft, loss or accidental damage. This allows me to relax while wearing mine on duty.

DaveNC · 20 October 2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nightlog

Anyone, LEO or otherwise, who wears their Rollie or other expensive brand 24/7 would benefit from an insurance rider to cover their timepiece. For under $150 a year, my watch is covered against theft, loss or accidental damage. This allows me to relax while wearing mine on duty.

Good idea. I know one of our guys has a policy for his. I keep an additional policy on my automobile policy that covers me if I am in a wreck off duty in my patrol car. So a policy on my Rolex would be a smart idea.

FRY · 21 October 2007, 03:22 PM

I am a motor in So. Cal. and used to wear my Omega on a daily basis, 10 hours a day 4 days a week. That was until the bezel faded from dark blue to light blue and the tip of the second hand completley faded from red to nothing. Cost me 500 bones to fix it. I layed my bike down at 40mph one day and somehow saved the watch from any damage. I got my LV and am not taking any chances, eventhough I'm sure it would hold up. I wear my Luminox while riding at work. That's my 2 cents, stay low and stay safe.

19 October 2007, 04:58 AM	#3
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Come to think of it, I don't believe my agency has any policy at all on personal items damaged at work. I was going to call and apply for some insurance on my Sub this week or next, and I think I better get the lead out. I wear it on patrol, but like I said I can always ditch it into a cup holder. On the other hand, I have seen folks sentenced to repay damages somewhat frequently, not that our local street mutts could pay for a Sub to begin with... Steve- had a similar experience in the kitchen, too. I have a healthy respect for blades now, and after a good friend got a severe cutting courtesy of a garage door window, glass as well. Ever hear of a partial thread hijacking? __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

19 October 2007, 08:37 AM	#5
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	My boss will pay 100% in full replacement cost if I break or lose my watch while on or or even off the clock. He's a great guy. Unfortunately, I'm self-employed. He's still a great guy, though. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

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19 October 2007, 07:55 AM	#4
DaveNC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CONUS Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 10	Our dept. would not help us at all with damages to personal property while on duty. Our only recourse would be to charge the bad guy with damage to property and hoped the judge would rule in our favor. Collecting would be another story...

19 October 2007, 01:04 PM	#7
digdug Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fargo Watch: 16610 Posts: 113	I'm just a volunteer deputy sheriff, so when on duty I wear my timex expedition.

19 October 2007, 08:40 AM	#9
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Great thread and interesting stories......Bama are you still going to Iraq in the New Year ? I would have thought that being a serving police officer would be a reserved occupation....it certainly would in England ! Good luck if you are still going.....

19 October 2007, 01:29 PM	#10
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Well, $62 is not bad considering a complete overhual is around $500. Main thing I could see getting damaged while working as a LEO is the crystal getting cracked. So $62 plus a little from your own account will suffice to replace.

20 October 2007, 12:16 AM	#11
nightlog "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Jim Location: Maryland Watch: Submariner M ser# Posts: 38	Anyone, LEO or otherwise, who wears their Rollie or other expensive brand 24/7 would benefit from an insurance rider to cover their timepiece. For under $150 a year, my watch is covered against theft, loss or accidental damage. This allows me to relax while wearing mine on duty.

21 October 2007, 03:22 PM	#13
FRY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: So. Cal. Watch: Rollie Posts: 13	I am a motor in So. Cal. and used to wear my Omega on a daily basis, 10 hours a day 4 days a week. That was until the bezel faded from dark blue to light blue and the tip of the second hand completley faded from red to nothing. Cost me 500 bones to fix it. I layed my bike down at 40mph one day and somehow saved the watch from any damage. I got my LV and am not taking any chances, eventhough I'm sure it would hold up. I wear my Luminox while riding at work. That's my 2 cents, stay low and stay safe.

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