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Old 18 April 2012, 08:21 AM   #1
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Visiting Europe next month, so just wonder, is it safe wearing a Rolex in Paris?

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Old 18 April 2012, 08:22 AM   #2
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:23 AM   #3
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:24 AM   #4
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:25 AM   #5
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I would say... don't show off your wrist between 1:30am and 1:35am, there is a lot of ugly and dirty french stolers around at that time.
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:26 AM   #6
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Make sure you wear a black and white striped shirt and carry a baguette around, you will blend in perfectly. That kept my Exp2 safe.
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:27 AM   #7
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Make sure you wear a black and white striped shirt and carry a baguette around, you will blend in perfectly. That kept my Exp2 safe.
And smell cheese too so Parisians won't be disappointed
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:28 AM   #8
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Nothing like Brazil..... Wear and enjoy ....... Absolutely nothing to worry about in Paris IMO. I go there regularly and have never even thought about it ......

Now Rio .... That's a different matter .....And I can see why you asked the question.......
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:28 AM   #9
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:33 AM   #10
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:34 AM   #11
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:41 AM   #12
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Nothing like Brazil..... Wear and enjoy ....... Absolutely nothing to worry about in Paris IMO. I go there regularly and have never even thought about it ......

Now Rio .... That's a different matter .....And I can see why you asked the question.......

Exactly!

Down here is not safe wearing a Timex!
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:41 AM   #13
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Visiting Europe next month, so just wonder, is it safe wearing a Rolex in Paris?

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Paris is a city and like any city it has rough parts. However you should exercise the same vigilance you would in any unknown city by sticking to well known and well lit areas at night etc.

If you do that you should be fine. Insurance will lift a huge weight of your shoulders as well.
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:45 AM   #14
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Old 18 April 2012, 08:59 AM   #15
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Yeah bro, I think you'll be pretty safe in Paris. LOL!
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Old 18 April 2012, 09:07 AM   #16
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It is safe to wear a Rolex in Paris, you just need to make sure you sit properly in those gondolas, you don't want to fall in the water and damage your watch!

...Or am I mixing cities again?
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Old 18 April 2012, 10:23 AM   #17
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Old 18 April 2012, 10:55 AM   #18
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being from Paris, i can tell you there are lots of easterners pickpockets in the subway and few non touristic areas with africans populations that are unsafe (not only to your rolex).

Paris is a place where they steal your smartphone when you talk on the street, your cartier glasses when you walk... and this could occur anywhere in paris or its suburbs.

If you are afraid about your watch i do understand why... don't show it too much, don't be crushed in crowded area, avoid the young easterners and you will be safe, and enjoy the city!!!
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Old 18 April 2012, 11:43 AM   #19
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being from Paris, i can tell you there are lots of easterners pickpockets in the subway and few non touristic areas with africans populations that are unsafe (not only to your rolex).

Paris is a place where they steal your smartphone when you talk on the street, your cartier glasses when you walk... and this could occur anywhere in paris or its suburbs.

If you are afraid about your watch i do understand why... don't show it too much, don't be crushed in crowded area, avoid the young easterners and you will be safe, and enjoy the city!!!
Thanks RedGlasses, that is what I was referring to. I am pretty sure it is not like here, but an input from a local is always helpful.
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Old 18 April 2012, 12:00 PM   #20
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your from Brazil and your worried about safety in Paris? ha just be aware and use your usual caution.
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Old 18 April 2012, 12:16 PM   #21
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your from Brazil and your worried about safety in Paris? ha just be aware and use your usual caution.
toph, as I stated above, I am sure it is not like here but for caution, comments from people who knows the city are always welcome.
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Old 18 April 2012, 02:30 PM   #22
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No problems in Paris.
Just be aware of your surroundings and use your sense and it will be alright.
Enjoy your stay.
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Old 18 April 2012, 02:39 PM   #23
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Old 18 April 2012, 04:40 PM   #24
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Old 18 April 2012, 04:52 PM   #25
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If I had been drinking milk I would have spit it out my nose when I saw this pic.

OP - whatever you do, don't ever, ever put on a beret and intentionally try and sound like Maurice Chevalier in Gigi. That and stay away from those mimes.

Just saying.
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Old 18 April 2012, 06:04 PM   #27
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Go to Berlin instead---Paris is a nightmare!
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Old 18 April 2012, 06:19 PM   #28
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Old 18 April 2012, 11:13 PM   #30
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being from Paris, i can tell you there are lots of easterners pickpockets in the subway and few non touristic areas with africans populations that are unsafe (not only to your rolex).

Paris is a place where they steal your smartphone when you talk on the street, your cartier glasses when you walk... and this could occur anywhere in paris or its suburbs.

If you are afraid about your watch i do understand why... don't show it too much, don't be crushed in crowded area, avoid the young easterners and you will be safe, and enjoy the city!!!
A bit judgmental huh? Just so you know, these comments send a negative message to others about visiting Paris. Contrary to what you are actually trying to say, it sounds as if you are a racist.

In short, to the OP. Like all cities. Be on your guard and use judgement for the sake of yourself and your property.

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