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mcubed · 20 October 2007, 06:09 AM

We have had some discussion on the boards now and again about people being robbed while wearing a Rolex.

Do you think you are more likely to be robbed because you are wearing one (I.e targeted), or do you think more often than not, its just coincidence.

Thoughts?

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 October 2007, 06:20 AM

I think it is often coincidence like "Gimme your watch and wallet!"

"Opportunist's crime", if you like.

But if you flash your Rolex in a crowded train, one might later follow you to go STRAIGHT after your Rolex (and what you else might have on you of valuables).

Downing · 20 October 2007, 06:24 AM

One of the sad ironies about my line of work is that it's precisely because of crime that I am able to own a Rolex.

Back to the topic, I agree with Bo. If you get mugged, it's almost certainly not because you were wearing a Rolex but because you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time, plus possibly doing the wrong thing. Unfortunately, there are a lot of bad people out there. You can certainly minimize your exposure by taking precautions, but life involves risk and sometimes uh, stuff happens.

ron17402 · 20 October 2007, 07:49 AM

I have thought about this as well. Not only for my new GMT, but for my girl's President priced engagement ring.

We have booked our honeymoon in Costa Rica for next April and have been contemplating taking or wearing our valuables.

I realize that people put themselves in the wrong position many times and that is the cause for thier misfortune, but I (we) don't want to be singled out BECAUSE we are wearing expensive jewerly.

Mike734 · 20 October 2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ron17402

We have booked our honeymoon in Costa Rica for next April and have been contemplating taking or wearing our valuables.

Don't take your Rolex. There is NO upside to taking anything of value down there.

Robb · 20 October 2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcubed

We have had some discussion on the boards now and again about people being robbed while wearing a Rolex.

Do you think you are more likely to be robbed because you are wearing one (I.e targeted), or do you think more often than not, its just coincidence.

Thoughts?

No. Most people dont even notice!

newrolexman · 20 October 2007, 09:57 AM

Unfortunately you need a good offense.

No one wants to get hurt over a watch but one needs to protect themselve.

Thank goodness Fl is a proactive 2nd Amendment State!

RolexSoFla · 20 October 2007, 10:43 AM

targeted people coming out of popular restaurants. It didn't matter if it was lunch time or dinner. Unnoticed, he would follow them to their cars and muscle it from them. It went on for years until he was eventually caught a couple of years ago. He would have a tougher time today with more people arming themselves.

Bama · 20 October 2007, 10:48 AM

I think more often then not it is a coincidence. I think most times people are not targeted because of their watch, but it happens to be a casualty from the crime. I'm sure there are some places where crooks target watches or jewelry, but I wonder how many recognize it as a Rollie before they take it.

astcell · 20 October 2007, 09:14 PM

No one hassles me, maybe it is because I am 6'4".

14060man · 20 October 2007, 10:51 PM

Take a clunker when you travel overseas.

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 October 2007, 11:27 PM

No one messes with me or my SD!

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DC watchman · 21 October 2007, 01:58 AM

And if you do find yourself on the wrong side of the tracks; don't do anything to call attention to yourself.

Pay attention to the rules of walking around a city late at night; stay away from alleys, walk in spots that are as well lit as possible......

If you know that you are going to take a late night jog back to your destination. Simply remove your watch from your wrist and put it inside your coat or jacket pocket.

A lot of times just staying alert can help you to avoid an ugly situtation.

ji603 · 22 October 2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ron17402

I have thought about this as well. Not only for my new GMT, but for my girl's President priced engagement ring.

We have booked our honeymoon in Costa Rica for next April and have been contemplating taking or wearing our valuables.

Pura Vida!

You'll have fun. My last trip to Costa Rica I wore my watch walking all over San Jose, up Paseo Colon and Avenida Central... I'd guess it's safer than most big US cities.

20 October 2007, 06:09 AM	#1
mcubed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: US Posts: 468	Rolex and Crime We have had some discussion on the boards now and again about people being robbed while wearing a Rolex. Do you think you are more likely to be robbed because you are wearing one (I.e targeted), or do you think more often than not, its just coincidence. Thoughts?

20 October 2007, 06:20 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I think it is often coincidence like "Gimme your watch and wallet!" "Opportunist's crime", if you like. But if you flash your Rolex in a crowded train, one might later follow you to go STRAIGHT after your Rolex (and what you else might have on you of valuables). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 October 2007, 06:24 AM	#3
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	One of the sad ironies about my line of work is that it's precisely because of crime that I am able to own a Rolex. Back to the topic, I agree with Bo. If you get mugged, it's almost certainly not because you were wearing a Rolex but because you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time, plus possibly doing the wrong thing. Unfortunately, there are a lot of bad people out there. You can certainly minimize your exposure by taking precautions, but life involves risk and sometimes uh, stuff happens. __________________ 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 Last edited by Downing; 20 October 2007 at 06:27 AM.. Reason: grammar

20 October 2007, 07:49 AM	#4
ron17402 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Charlotte, NC USA Watch: 116710 Posts: 435	I have thought about this as well. Not only for my new GMT, but for my girl's President priced engagement ring. We have booked our honeymoon in Costa Rica for next April and have been contemplating taking or wearing our valuables. I realize that people put themselves in the wrong position many times and that is the cause for thier misfortune, but I (we) don't want to be singled out BECAUSE we are wearing expensive jewerly. Last edited by ron17402; 20 October 2007 at 07:50 AM.. Reason: spelling

20 October 2007, 10:43 AM	#8
RolexSoFla Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GMT-5 Watch: SS Daytona, ND Sub Posts: 269	The Rolex Bandit as he was called here in South Florida ...... targeted people coming out of popular restaurants. It didn't matter if it was lunch time or dinner. Unnoticed, he would follow them to their cars and muscle it from them. It went on for years until he was eventually caught a couple of years ago. He would have a tougher time today with more people arming themselves.

20 October 2007, 09:57 AM	#7
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	Unfortunately you need a good offense. No one wants to get hurt over a watch but one needs to protect themselve. Thank goodness Fl is a proactive 2nd Amendment State!

20 October 2007, 10:48 AM	#9
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	I think more often then not it is a coincidence. I think most times people are not targeted because of their watch, but it happens to be a casualty from the crime. I'm sure there are some places where crooks target watches or jewelry, but I wonder how many recognize it as a Rollie before they take it.

20 October 2007, 09:14 PM	#10
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	No one hassles me, maybe it is because I am 6'4".

20 October 2007, 10:51 PM	#11
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	Take a clunker when you travel overseas.

20 October 2007, 11:27 PM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	No one messes with me or my SD! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

21 October 2007, 01:58 AM	#13
DC watchman Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: VA Posts: 305	Don't put yourself in a bad situation in the first place..... And if you do find yourself on the wrong side of the tracks; don't do anything to call attention to yourself. Pay attention to the rules of walking around a city late at night; stay away from alleys, walk in spots that are as well lit as possible...... If you know that you are going to take a late night jog back to your destination. Simply remove your watch from your wrist and put it inside your coat or jacket pocket. A lot of times just staying alert can help you to avoid an ugly situtation.

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