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DJ TT 2002 · 26 January 2016, 03:27 PM

Wear it. Enjoy it.
Be aware of your surroundings and play it safe, if necessary.

I wear my 116718 in NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, etc. all the time.
Never had a problem.

SMD · 26 January 2016, 04:08 PM

It depends. I went to school in Hyde Park and I sure would not have been comfortable in some of the surrounding areas.

But if you have been there for five years you should already know the answer to this question, and know where and when it might be an issue. So my money is on troll - all the tell tale signs - inherited Rolex, just joined, is it safe, etc.

yukosaturno · 26 January 2016, 11:37 PM

i wore patek calatrava 34mm yellow gold and oyster perpetual 34mm yellow gold on the streets of são paulo without any problems...

keeping in mind it's a much dangerous city than chicago...

i go everywhere with my datejust and never had a problem,neither had with tag,seamaster or even corum white gold diamond bezel,so white metal watches are not a problem...

when you have an all gold watch like a day-date,you have to double your attention,try to wear long sleeve shirts,and sometimes casually put the watch in your pocket...

but it's in the end all about where you walk and how much you pay attention to your surroundings!!

Relyt · 27 January 2016, 12:44 AM

I've noticed in my career that theft of cellphones ( or cars ) is probably the most predominant form of crime. I'm not saying watch theft DOESN'T happen, but I can assure you crime today is focused more on the electronics. I would be more worried wearing an Apple Watch than a Rolex.

The other way I can compare crime and fear of having a watch stolen is this: let's take dog attacks for example. If you show fear, a dog is more likely to attack you.

If you show fear of having a watch stolen, you will probably be touching your watch more, looking at it, trying to cover it. These will stick out to the "bad guys," and you will have a higher chance at getting it taken.

When I'm working a beat on the streets, if I drive or walk by a criminal it is blatantly obvious if he has drugs or a gun on him. Sub consciously they will automatically touch the pocket or area where the stuff is hidden.

Same is going to for the watch. If you are that afraid, when you see a "shady character" you may touch your watch which in turn will draw THEIR attention to the watch.

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vipergts · 27 January 2016, 12:47 AM

just takes one desperate junkie. and believe it or not a lot of these criminals read the Robb and other magazines and know all about these luxury items. know how i know is because i talked to them about it. I am a prison guard. So don't think they are not noticing or clueless.

dominic.warren · 27 January 2016, 12:55 AM

Insurance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Insurance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And common sense!!!!!!!!!!! Just my 3 suggestions.

tigerpac · 27 January 2016, 01:04 AM

Get it insured and then if somebody wants to take it from you by force, just let them have it!

BlackHayze · 27 January 2016, 01:24 AM

I plan on getting it insured. While it is being serviced we are going to ask them to also appraise it and then as soon as I get that appraisal I plan on calling State Farm up and adding it onto my renters insurance before I even get back to Chicago with it.

s14roller · 27 January 2016, 01:27 AM

Just use your head and you'll be fine. Mind your surroundings. I'd probably keep it under my sleeve out in public but that's about it.

Danny83 · 27 January 2016, 01:29 AM

Long sleeve shirt if you're worried

pd999 · 31 January 2016, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by danny83

long sleeve shirt if you're worried

+1

kingSubTT · 27 January 2016, 05:34 AM

Ask Obama. If it ok with him that you are wearing his Rolex, it is OK with us

BlackHayze · 27 January 2016, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingSubTT

Ask Obama. If it ok with him that you are wearing his Rolex, it is OK with us

I just laughed out loud at this one! I'll go visit his house on the south side of the city and ask him in person next time he comes to Chicago.

etp095 · 27 January 2016, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHayze

I just laughed out loud at this one! I'll go visit his house on the south side of the city and ask him in person next time he comes to Chicago.

I doubt very much he will be spending much time in Chicago after his retirement, look for him in NY.

locutus49 · 31 January 2016, 02:39 AM

A lot of worriers on this website.

Daytona88 · 31 January 2016, 05:02 AM

Even with insurance I probably wouldn't do it. Never know what desperate people might do.

GB-man · 31 January 2016, 02:16 PM

Can't say I have much chi town experience but have worn my SS Rolex all over NY/NJ subways system. Be aware of your surroundings and if by some chance you do get targeted, cough it up. It's just a watch.

I love all the internet cowboys who think they are going to commit murder over thier wristwatch.

ltmgeller · 31 January 2016, 02:28 PM

As a rule of thumb for me is don't have anything nice you can't afford to lose. Insure it and enjoy.

Boopie · 31 January 2016, 03:33 PM

I presume most large cities have high crime areas. I work in downtown LA, and when I had to walk through some sketchy blocks (we have a large homeless population) I am careful that my watch is covered with my sleeve, but I am watching myself, my purse, etc.

I had to go to San Franscisco a few years back for work, and the group I was with insisted on waking to our destination through the the Tenderloin district. I was very cautious for myself, and kept my Rolex covered with my sleeve.

One had to be generally cautious of one's surroundings. That being said my Rokex is insured for full replacement value, because if God forbid I'm ever held up for it, the watch goes. People get robbed in the nicest areas, too.

26 January 2016, 04:08 PM	#2
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	Safe to wear President's Rolex in Chicago? It depends. I went to school in Hyde Park and I sure would not have been comfortable in some of the surrounding areas. But if you have been there for five years you should already know the answer to this question, and know where and when it might be an issue. So my money is on troll - all the tell tale signs - inherited Rolex, just joined, is it safe, etc.

27 January 2016, 12:44 AM	#4
Relyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Tye Location: Eastern US Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 1,464	I've noticed in my career that theft of cellphones ( or cars ) is probably the most predominant form of crime. I'm not saying watch theft DOESN'T happen, but I can assure you crime today is focused more on the electronics. I would be more worried wearing an Apple Watch than a Rolex. The other way I can compare crime and fear of having a watch stolen is this: let's take dog attacks for example. If you show fear, a dog is more likely to attack you. If you show fear of having a watch stolen, you will probably be touching your watch more, looking at it, trying to cover it. These will stick out to the "bad guys," and you will have a higher chance at getting it taken. When I'm working a beat on the streets, if I drive or walk by a criminal it is blatantly obvious if he has drugs or a gun on him. Sub consciously they will automatically touch the pocket or area where the stuff is hidden. Same is going to for the watch. If you are that afraid, when you see a "shady character" you may touch your watch which in turn will draw THEIR attention to the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~NEVER GIVE UP! 2005 Explorer ii 16570T

27 January 2016, 05:34 AM	#12
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	Ask Obama. If it ok with him that you are wearing his Rolex, it is OK with us __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

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26 January 2016, 03:27 PM	#1
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Wear it. Enjoy it. Be aware of your surroundings and play it safe, if necessary. I wear my 116718 in NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, etc. all the time. Never had a problem.

26 January 2016, 11:37 PM	#3
yukosaturno "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: george Location: Montreal Watch: 1603 Posts: 148	i wore patek calatrava 34mm yellow gold and oyster perpetual 34mm yellow gold on the streets of são paulo without any problems... keeping in mind it's a much dangerous city than chicago... i go everywhere with my datejust and never had a problem,neither had with tag,seamaster or even corum white gold diamond bezel,so white metal watches are not a problem... when you have an all gold watch like a day-date,you have to double your attention,try to wear long sleeve shirts,and sometimes casually put the watch in your pocket... but it's in the end all about where you walk and how much you pay attention to your surroundings!!

27 January 2016, 12:47 AM	#5
vipergts "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: PA Posts: 246	just takes one desperate junkie. and believe it or not a lot of these criminals read the Robb and other magazines and know all about these luxury items. know how i know is because i talked to them about it. I am a prison guard. So don't think they are not noticing or clueless.

27 January 2016, 12:55 AM	#6
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	Insurance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Insurance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And common sense!!!!!!!!!!! Just my 3 suggestions.

27 January 2016, 01:04 AM	#7
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 673	Get it insured and then if somebody wants to take it from you by force, just let them have it!

27 January 2016, 01:24 AM	#8
BlackHayze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 21	I plan on getting it insured. While it is being serviced we are going to ask them to also appraise it and then as soon as I get that appraisal I plan on calling State Farm up and adding it onto my renters insurance before I even get back to Chicago with it.

27 January 2016, 01:27 AM	#9
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Just use your head and you'll be fine. Mind your surroundings. I'd probably keep it under my sleeve out in public but that's about it.

27 January 2016, 01:29 AM	#10
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Long sleeve shirt if you're worried

31 January 2016, 02:39 AM	#15
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	A lot of worriers on this website.

31 January 2016, 05:02 AM	#16
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	Even with insurance I probably wouldn't do it. Never know what desperate people might do.

31 January 2016, 02:16 PM	#17
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Can't say I have much chi town experience but have worn my SS Rolex all over NY/NJ subways system. Be aware of your surroundings and if by some chance you do get targeted, cough it up. It's just a watch. I love all the internet cowboys who think they are going to commit murder over thier wristwatch.

31 January 2016, 02:28 PM	#18
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	As a rule of thumb for me is don't have anything nice you can't afford to lose. Insure it and enjoy.

31 January 2016, 03:33 PM	#19
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I presume most large cities have high crime areas. I work in downtown LA, and when I had to walk through some sketchy blocks (we have a large homeless population) I am careful that my watch is covered with my sleeve, but I am watching myself, my purse, etc. I had to go to San Franscisco a few years back for work, and the group I was with insisted on waking to our destination through the the Tenderloin district. I was very cautious for myself, and kept my Rolex covered with my sleeve. One had to be generally cautious of one's surroundings. That being said my Rokex is insured for full replacement value, because if God forbid I'm ever held up for it, the watch goes. People get robbed in the nicest areas, too.

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