Strapping $50K/$100K/$200K+ on your wrist.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Most high end car theft is also desired to be non violet.

This is true. Thieves rarely steal a purple car.



Seriously though, he's right, it's not a fair analogy.

[macrowatch]

Like encountering a bear in the woods. Just make sure you are faster than the person next to you.

[WILLIWALKER]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Meh, I live in a place that’s safe enough for me not to worry about it. When I travel, thieves would only yield 20$ out of me. And insurance takes care of the rest when in my first world country.

We are good in Switzerland

[doubleinfive]

We're at that point in time when if you decide to wear a Rolex, you've put yourself out as a target. I'm not suggesting that you will get mugged. You are simply an owner of an item that other people want. Muggings are no longer just random. They are targeted and often perpetrated by organized crime. Be very careful when dining at high-end establishments. The valet, barkeep, maitre d' and other staff may not be your friend. It's quite easy to take a snapshot of your watch and text it along with your description to cohorts waiting elsewhere. Just keep in mind, you are wearing something that other people want and can easily be fenced.

[XXL]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

wasn't a big deal but it made me realize people know these watches now. Years ago nobody had a clue what it was

Great point, I completely agree with this. For many many years I have worn high end watched and they have, for the most part, gone unnoticed. Now everyone seems to know what these watches look like and are aware of their "value." Thanks Instagram

[Wee-Willie]

Originally Posted by WILLIWALKER

We are good in Switzerland

Too true..I have loved my visits to Switzerland!!

[Hpozzuoli]

When out of the country I don’t bring any PM pieces. Although insured, I don’t want to go thru the claim process. I don’t want to be robbed either. I could see myself getting hurt because I won’t hand over my watch. My family also feels uneasy at times with me having $$$ on my wrist. I have my concealed permit and it relieves some stress, but also ads some as well. There’s no real solution other than do what makes you feel the safest.

I purchased a replica that I wear when out of the country. It still gives me the pleasure of wearing something I like to look at while being a throw away. I know that’s blasphemy to say here.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by Hpozzuoli

When out of the country I don’t bring any PM pieces. Although insured, I don’t want to go thru the claim process. I don’t want to be robbed either. I could see myself getting hurt because I won’t hand over my watch. My family also feels uneasy at times with me having $$$ on my wrist. I have my concealed permit and it relieves some stress, but also ads some as well. There’s no real solution other than do what makes you feel the safest.

I purchased a replica that I wear when out of the country. It still gives me the pleasure of wearing something I like to look at while being a throw away. I know that’s blasphemy to say here.

Wow, guns and replica watches in one post! One more and you hit the trifecta!

[MichelleP]

I live in SF as well and won't wear my PM watches or ones that can't be replaced while walking around.

[ts3]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

I wont lie I wore my 5711 daily and now its very seldom. I got on an elevator and I thought my shirt was covering it and a guy said nice Nautilus.... wasn't a big deal but it made me realize people know these watches now. Years ago nobody had a clue what it was

I have been wearing my 5711 daily for most of the past 12 months and only once the watch was recognized in the wild. Hanging out in the park a maybe 18y old teenager spotted the watch and came over with his girlfriend to have a look. He was wearing some vintage Rolex and I wasn't exactly scared.

Other than that the watch has remained under the radar. Watch stores are a different story of course. When I picked up my Mark XV at the IWC Boutique today the SA quickly commented on the Nautilus.

[AK797]

Never been concerned before, but the prices lately of some of my watches has got me thinking again and that takes the fun out of it - this was quite the select hobby when I joined the forum but it has gone so the opposite now, so that now you can't buy the watches you want and can't wear the ones you do. Doesn't really feel like the same hobby any more.

[Tensai]

Seriously, 99.99999% of people don’t look at your watches or care about them. Relax.

[mattfa999]

Originally Posted by AK797

Never been concerned before, but the prices lately of some of my watches has got me thinking again and that takes the fun out of it - this was quite the select hobby when I joined the forum but it has gone so the opposite now, so that now you can't buy the watches you want and can't wear the ones you do. Doesn't really feel like the same hobby any more.

This post summed up my feelings better than I could have said it. The worst part is we have accepted this state of affairs as normal. There is nothing normal or acceptable about being worried or having to hide your watch or any other of your hard earned possessions. This just plain sucks. The worse part is the feeling that nothing is going to change for the better any time soon.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by Wee-Willie

Nothing good happens AFTER MIDNIGHT!!!

Ha ha, my mother-in-law used to always say that to my wife when she was in high school! She abided by it and one night by going home early it saved her from being involved in a car accident.

[Dougiebaby]

I don’t mean this to be political but…

so many of our local/federal governments are turning a blind eye to this illegal activity making crooks more brazen and incidences more common. It’s a shame that society has become dramatically less “civil” in the last (approximately) 2 years. While there has always been muggings, this was not a common topic of this forum two years ago.


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[thenewrick]

The 3 things common criminals are trying to steal via burglary or robbery

1: guns out of your unlocked car
2: drugs if you're known to have drugs
3: your wallet and jewelry if you look rich *they recognize Rolex cyclops/AP Royal Oaks mostly. Or they will look at your attire and assume your watch is fancy also.

So yea wearing a Cyclops or identifiable Rolex will make you more of a target than an average Joe.

Get them insured, be aware of your surroundings, be okay with a small risk that someone might just hit you with a brick and steal your stuff and run away someday.

[Parapraxis]

Over my dead body

[RolexSimon]

Just tailor the wartch to your surroundings. Nice restauraunt with no outside walk to get there - wear whatever you want. Going to a major sporting event having to walk miles in big crowds for me it's Tudor / Grand Seiko tops although you could probably wear a ALS Odysseus or FPJ Octa S without anyone batting an eyelid.

[joejet]

Originally Posted by Mystro

^^Very good point.^^ Most woman daily diamond rings over $50k all the time.

50k she would be lucky!


Asda is selling engagement rings for £1 for Valentine's Day

https://virginradio.co.uk/lifestyle/...valentines-day

[NebHusker23]

Originally Posted by myk7000

I keep hearing about muggings and thefts with regard to Rolex watches. It's not something that concerns me on the day-to-day, but as my watches get more and more expensive/valuable, it does start to enter my head.

I've always wanted to eventually get a perpetual calendar chronograph from Patek, which ends up being $150K+, but also Rolexes today, such as the Platona are already around that pricing. Not to mention SS pieces like the Daytona or SkyDweller that are reaching $50K prices, which is a LOT to strap on your wrist. I am reconsidering these grander ambitions as a result.

Does this cross your guys' minds when considering those larger purchases? Would you intentionally keep multiple "lower value" watches in rotation instead of $100K bangers just in case something goes awry?

Curious to hear your guys' thoughts.

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