Should I leave it at home?

[JohnGingerwood]

I live in St. Louis. What area are you going too? You should be fine. I wouldn't in certain areas. Just depends on where and what times you will be out.

[JohnGingerwood]

Originally Posted by koufax80

I've lived in St. Louis my whole life and it's very dependent on where you're going. You can go from a restaurant with Lamborghinis and Bentleys out front to a block with dilapidated 100 year old houses where you wouldn't want to stop at a red light, in a 5 minute walk. As long as you stay in the safe areas, it's unlikely anyone gives you any trouble.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Collector2019

insure it then travel the world with it.

Unless your assailant thinks it's much easier to take a watch off of a corpse.

But I suppose your next of kin could get a new watch.

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by koufax80

I've lived in St. Louis my whole life and it's very dependent on where you're going. You can go from a restaurant with Lamborghinis and Bentleys out front to a block with dilapidated 100 year old houses where you wouldn't want to stop at a red light, in a 5 minute walk. As long as you stay in the safe areas, it's unlikely anyone gives you any trouble.

This is an important observation and much more realistic advice than simply "wear it and live your life"!!!!!!!!

The reality of major cities in the US is that many are undergoing gentrification. Most are still works in progress and that creates environments as described above. Affluent areas that border dilapidated areas with all the nasty crime stuff, that includes robbing you of your Rolex.

You can stumble from your fine dining experience and luxury accommodations into a dodgy part of town before you know it...then you'll be "how'd I end up here"...and that's not a fun trip.

Happened to my friend in a large city in the Western US. He had never been to the city before and was staying in a high end hotel for a convention. He figured he would be able to walk around the area and do whatever....well he noticed that things started to go south rather quickly....to the point where the homeless guy came behind him and urinated on him...so...he didn't go walkabout again after that.

The key here is know where you are, where you are going and don't get lost or just wander around to sight see. That's how you get in trouble...Rolex or not.

[Jhmessing]

I would wear it!

[Daytonaman799]

100% fine

[djgallo]

Every major city in the US has rough areas....if you are not a resident of the subject city, then spend some time beforehand getting familiar with the areas of the city in which you will be visiting.

To say you will just wear a expensive Rolex and not worry about it....is plain Stupid.

In summary, you should be Street Smart and familiar with the territory ...if any doubts - don’t ask for a problem by drawing attention to yourself with a very flashy expensive watch.

[singaporepatek]

I wear my Blancpain Fifty Fathoms for situations where I don’t want to wear a Patek or AP.

[Brny11]

Originally Posted by doramas

Hi, guys!

I've been to a few cities in the United States and in general I've felt very safe, with a few small exceptions. I'm going to St. Louis soon and I'd like some advice. Do I wear a Datejust or better yet, don't I? What would you do?



PS. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. It's just a consultation.

I worked right outside of STL for 2 years traveling every week. Traveled into STL for dinners, ball games, casino, etc. - Felt safe. However, I never stayed at a hotel with a safe in the room. Only safes were at front desk, so if you will be out late and walking far in parking lots to your car, maybe leave it. Otherwise, just be safe. I never leave it home btw.

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[peterpl]

I've walked around everywhere in the shadiest places in Detroit with a YG DD40 showing everywhere many many times.

In fact many other cities worse than Detroit - just dont act a fool and if you look like a timid little guy well obviously just use common sense. You know if you would be a target from potential robbers yourself. Your not oblivious to what others will see and portray you as - if your seen as "easy" target well you know what to do.

[GradyPhilpott]

My advice is that if you have to ask, don't wear it.

There are too many very nice, inexpensive watches that are better suited to visiting areas of the world that you are not familiar with.

Familiarity is really the key. Almost everywhere in the free world, there are safe places and dangerous places and sometimes the difference between a safe place and a dangerous place is one block.

I learned this the hard way and it's the way I conduct myself and advise others.

[Jabbo84]

Thought you were talking about your wife. LOL

[mrricks]

When in doubt, leave it out.

[Partagas]

I've usually travelled wearing a Rolex, except a trip to South America. I just wasn't 100% comfortable, so went with an inexpensive Casio on that trip.

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[Rolex fan 61]

If there is doubt then there is no doubt...….wear a Casio G shock instead.

[watchmework]

Yes, you’ll be fine.

Just stay away from the thieves.

[fsprow]

If I felt my watch was in danger I sure wouldn’t go such a place myself. Have worn nice watches all over the world, including some war zones.

[Oldhootowl]

I live in St. Louis, you’re perfectly fine wearing whatever you want. Just don’t walk around at 2am flashing it around, same as any other big city. I feel safer in St. Louis than Chicago.


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[pickettt]

Per another thread...it may be safer than taking it inside of a bank in broad daylight.

[Jabbo84]

.....get you a cheap speed master to travel with.

[stanleyleecm]

I live in St Louis and it is fine wearing your Rolex. It is just like any other big cities.

Welcome to STL!

[Tangier11]

Originally Posted by collector2019

insure it then travel the world with it.

this!!

[MTdweller]

I would say if you are discreet and the watch is insured, you shouldn’t have to worry.

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I’d say wear it. Have fun. Try the wings.

Rant:

I’m really amazed that as Rolex watch enthusiasts, many here don’t (speculating but going by threads) have a mid-tier or decent low pro backup watch to consider for these events.

It’s like it’s either a Timex or Rolex.

Get a wonderful $1500 - $3k Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Longines, Seiko, Tudor and have a Court date and travel watch.

Exactly. That’s what Omegas are for

[pepsiretail]

I won’t leave Canada, except for Vermont, with anything but either/both of my entry level Omegas.

[AK797]

Meet your Rolex in St Louis.

[Yuri.Popov]

If I have to question if I should wear my watch to a certain place then I probably shouldn't. You asked maybe because of obvious reasons so I would leave it at home.