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Mickyfin · 6 July 2013, 01:16 AM

We are due to go on vacation soon, and I was wondering if I should trust the hotel room safe? Its a 5 star all exclusive hotel.

I will be taking a couple of watches with me hence the question.

mr.president1 · 6 July 2013, 02:01 AM

I will be going on vacation here in two weeks from today exactly. We usually stay at our favorite hotel down where we're going. It's 4.5 star, and does have a Rm safe as well. I have never had a problem with using the Rm safe. I'd say they're reliable. I usually take a couple watches and of course my wallet and a few other valuable things. I don't think the maid staff has access to open them. I think you're good to go. However, if I may ask, What watches are you planning on taking/wearing on your trip?

cop414 · 6 July 2013, 02:11 AM

Good qusetion, I guess if I was worried about it I'd take one watch and keep it on my wrist, also if I was going to use the room safe I'd make sure that my insurance would cover the loss if one went missing.

rr-nyc · 6 July 2013, 03:13 AM

I put my passport and misc things that are insured or relatively easy to replace. Anything of significant value goes in the safety deposit box of the hotel.

HL65 · 6 July 2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I put my passport and misc things that are insured or relatively easy to replace. Anything of significant value goes in the safety deposit box of the hotel.

X2

GradyPhilpott · 6 July 2013, 03:26 AM

Don't trust hotel room safes.

That's my suggestion.

I would also wear an nice inexpensive watch.

azguy · 6 July 2013, 03:26 AM

You would be surprised how many hotels have safe deposit boxes...I always use those.

accce · 6 July 2013, 03:29 AM

Dont trust them. There are many more on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=954ZIcLM7gE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZAeL7J4vQg

figbo · 6 July 2013, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accce

Dont trust them. There are many more on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=954ZIcLM7gE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZAeL7J4vQg

Thanks for the info.

77T · 6 July 2013, 03:38 AM

Anything I take on a trip is considered expendable. Your homeowners may have coverage limits so check that part too.

The in-room safes only help remove temptation to otherwise honest staff.

Wahlberg · 6 July 2013, 03:45 AM

If you are staying at just one hotel your whole vacation why don't you just take along 1 watch instead of a couple?

Wolfgang427 · 6 July 2013, 04:09 AM

Leave anything that's not replaceable at home, then enjoy the trip with no worries.

T. Ferguson · 6 July 2013, 04:44 AM

If you've ever read any of the threads about buying a safe for your home, then one look at a flimsy hotel room safe should tell you they don't offer much protection. Yes, it's a little better than leaving your Rolex laying around in the room but that's about it, imho.

You're staying at a 5 star hotel, they will almost for sure have hotel safe deposit (you can certainly check ahead to be sure). I'll always use the hotel SD before trusting a room safe. And you have access around the clock.

BTW, it's always a good idea to ask at the front desk to flag your account to remind you on check out that you have something on deposit so you don't depart without the contents. The possibility of forgetting it may sound like a negative but it's not really since it's no different than forgetting to empty the contents of a room safe in that regard. And on the off chance I did forget and left, I'd rather have my watches sitting secured in the hotel safe than in the room safe.

Rashid.bk · 6 July 2013, 05:09 AM

Not safer than my wrist. I wouldn't trust it with an expensive watch that eventually will be noticed on your wrist at some point during your stay.
On vacation and staying in a public place, only one expensive watch comes along. I'm on vacation, don't want to be burdened with silly concerns.

Mickyfin · 6 July 2013, 05:13 AM

Thanks so much for all your replies. I think I will now only be taking one of my watches, and wear it all the time. Less hassle.

Thanks again guys!

skprd13 · 6 July 2013, 05:19 AM

Hit it really hard on the top! Hard to believe it is that easy to open. Thanks for sharing those youtube videos! Sounds like you will be using the hotels safe deposit boxes.

Rags · 6 July 2013, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickyfin

Thanks so much for all your replies. I think I will now only be taking one of my watches, and wear it all the time. Less hassle.

Thanks again guys!

Wise choice better to be safe than sorry..

Kingair · 6 July 2013, 05:35 AM

Woooooaaaaw . . . that hard to open . . . ?

HAGOne

Sarajevo · 6 July 2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang427

Leave anything that's not replaceable at home, then enjoy the trip with no worries.

Including wife and children?

Tools · 6 July 2013, 09:43 AM

Hotel room and other venues with in-room safes represent a risk that you need to decide if you want to take..

They do put your stuff out-of-sight, which is the most common problem with hotel room theft - opportunity.

If you don't make a big entrance and flaunt what you have you are less likely to be singled out for room theft. Still, you shouldn't be traveling with anything that you cannot afford to lose at some point in time..

As mentioned, true valuables should be safeguarded properly.

experimentjon · 6 July 2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accce

Dont trust them. There are many more on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=954ZIcLM7gE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZAeL7J4vQg

Figured they must have had a backdoor to those safes since people almost definitely need help getting into their own stuff occasionally.

Ebruner · 6 July 2013, 01:13 PM

Too bad we don't have a certified safe technician to trend this thread along......

-Eddie

BarkMaster · 6 July 2013, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

Too bad we don't have a certified safe technician to trend this thread along......

-Eddie

East Bay Rider · 6 July 2013, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

Too bad we don't have a certified safe technician to trend this thread along......
-Eddie

Ebruner · 6 July 2013, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

You know what is great about TRF, I haven't been on for about 3 months, and BAM it's like I never left. I love this place.

-Eddie

Kingair · 6 July 2013, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

You know what is great about TRF, I haven't been on for about 3 months, and BAM it's like I never left. I love this place.

-Eddie

3 months . . . .

After 3 days I already start to shake . . . .

HAGWe

rr-nyc · 9 July 2013, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accce

Dont trust them. There are many more on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=954ZIcLM7gE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZAeL7J4vQg

That video looks like its from a cheap hotel. That installed them as a hotel ammenity. My wife managed to lock us out of our hotel safe at a reputable chain. Security came up and had to call the manufacturer to give the serial number in order to get one of the two codes (one hotel and one from manufacturer)

wantonebad · 9 July 2013, 04:07 AM

None of the hotel safes I've used have a default password of "000000" but just the same I don't trust them. For my wife's Jewelery we use something like this but not exactly this:

http://www.totalsecuritystore.com/sa...Diversion_Safe

Like Paul said, it won't deter anyone who actually goes looking for it, it will just remove the immediate temptation.

JCW1980 · 9 July 2013, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Don't trust hotel room safes.

That's my suggestion.

I would also wear an nice inexpensive watch.

+1 - I'm going on vacation in a couple of days, and I plan to take one watch: my trusty Seiko 200m Diver. Great watch, and if it gets knicked/lost/broken, it's nothing I can't replace for $150 or so.

diaby2afc · 9 July 2013, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

http://www.totalsecuritystore.com/sa...Diversion_Safe

Like Paul said, it won't deter anyone who actually goes looking for it, it will just remove the immediate temptation.

Most thieves are dudes and many dudes drink beer. I don't see how a beer just laying around is not temptation. Unless they're utmost professionals and don't drink on the "job".

Now, if you disguise a small safe as a box of tampons, I'd say that's a more effective diversion.

6 July 2013, 01:16 AM	#1
Mickyfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Suomi Watch: Planet Ocean Posts: 334	Just how safe are Hotel room Safe's? We are due to go on vacation soon, and I was wondering if I should trust the hotel room safe? Its a 5 star all exclusive hotel. I will be taking a couple of watches with me hence the question.

6 July 2013, 02:01 AM	#2
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	I will be going on vacation here in two weeks from today exactly. We usually stay at our favorite hotel down where we're going. It's 4.5 star, and does have a Rm safe as well. I have never had a problem with using the Rm safe. I'd say they're reliable. I usually take a couple watches and of course my wallet and a few other valuable things. I don't think the maid staff has access to open them. I think you're good to go. However, if I may ask, What watches are you planning on taking/wearing on your trip? __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

6 July 2013, 02:11 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	Good qusetion, I guess if I was worried about it I'd take one watch and keep it on my wrist, also if I was going to use the room safe I'd make sure that my insurance would cover the loss if one went missing. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

6 July 2013, 03:26 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Don't trust hotel room safes. That's my suggestion. I would also wear an nice inexpensive watch. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 July 2013, 03:38 AM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Just how safe are Hotel room Safe's? Anything I take on a trip is considered expendable. Your homeowners may have coverage limits so check that part too. The in-room safes only help remove temptation to otherwise honest staff. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 July 2013, 03:13 AM	#4
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	I put my passport and misc things that are insured or relatively easy to replace. Anything of significant value goes in the safety deposit box of the hotel.

6 July 2013, 03:26 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	You would be surprised how many hotels have safe deposit boxes...I always use those.

6 July 2013, 03:29 AM	#8
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	Dont trust them. There are many more on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=954ZIcLM7gE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZAeL7J4vQg

6 July 2013, 03:45 AM	#11
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,590	If you are staying at just one hotel your whole vacation why don't you just take along 1 watch instead of a couple?

6 July 2013, 04:09 AM	#12
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Leave anything that's not replaceable at home, then enjoy the trip with no worries. __________________ TRF member #917

6 July 2013, 04:44 AM	#13
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	If you've ever read any of the threads about buying a safe for your home, then one look at a flimsy hotel room safe should tell you they don't offer much protection. Yes, it's a little better than leaving your Rolex laying around in the room but that's about it, imho. You're staying at a 5 star hotel, they will almost for sure have hotel safe deposit (you can certainly check ahead to be sure). I'll always use the hotel SD before trusting a room safe. And you have access around the clock. BTW, it's always a good idea to ask at the front desk to flag your account to remind you on check out that you have something on deposit so you don't depart without the contents. The possibility of forgetting it may sound like a negative but it's not really since it's no different than forgetting to empty the contents of a room safe in that regard. And on the off chance I did forget and left, I'd rather have my watches sitting secured in the hotel safe than in the room safe. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

6 July 2013, 05:09 AM	#14
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Not safer than my wrist. I wouldn't trust it with an expensive watch that eventually will be noticed on your wrist at some point during your stay. On vacation and staying in a public place, only one expensive watch comes along. I'm on vacation, don't want to be burdened with silly concerns.

6 July 2013, 05:13 AM	#15
Mickyfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Suomi Watch: Planet Ocean Posts: 334	Thanks so much for all your replies. I think I will now only be taking one of my watches, and wear it all the time. Less hassle. Thanks again guys!

6 July 2013, 05:19 AM	#16
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Hit it really hard on the top! Hard to believe it is that easy to open. Thanks for sharing those youtube videos! Sounds like you will be using the hotels safe deposit boxes.

6 July 2013, 05:35 AM	#18
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Woooooaaaaw . . . that hard to open . . . ? HAGOne

6 July 2013, 09:43 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Hotel room and other venues with in-room safes represent a risk that you need to decide if you want to take.. They do put your stuff out-of-sight, which is the most common problem with hotel room theft - opportunity. If you don't make a big entrance and flaunt what you have you are less likely to be singled out for room theft. Still, you shouldn't be traveling with anything that you cannot afford to lose at some point in time.. As mentioned, true valuables should be safeguarded properly. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 July 2013, 01:13 PM	#22
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Too bad we don't have a certified safe technician to trend this thread along...... -Eddie __________________

9 July 2013, 04:07 AM	#28
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	None of the hotel safes I've used have a default password of "000000" but just the same I don't trust them. For my wife's Jewelery we use something like this but not exactly this: http://www.totalsecuritystore.com/sa...Diversion_Safe Like Paul said, it won't deter anyone who actually goes looking for it, it will just remove the immediate temptation. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

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