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psv · 8 January 2013, 12:46 AM

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blog...pocketing.html

subtona · 8 January 2013, 12:54 AM

BRILLIANT!!
thanks for sharing

Rogdogg · 8 January 2013, 01:13 AM

That's really good. Thanks for posting the video. That guy is great. The theory seems so easy but imagine the years of practice it takes to get where he is.

dysondiver · 8 January 2013, 01:30 AM

great link , as you say , imagine how long it takes to learn ,,, prob about 5 to 10 years in the pen.

77T · 8 January 2013, 01:31 AM

Charming! Now I'm gong to duct-tape my watch to my ankle and put my money and cellphone into my briefs...ooohhh I need to turn it off vibrate!

linesiders · 8 January 2013, 02:03 AM

Tougher with a NATO strap, mebbe?

GradyPhilpott · 8 January 2013, 02:23 AM

Fascinating.

Kingair · 8 January 2013, 03:16 AM

Hey . . . this is a solution to get the biggest watch collection . . .

Amazing how fast it goes . . . !

HAGOne

SUBversive · 8 January 2013, 12:06 PM

Seems slick. And I'm sure he can speed up the process. But he has to touch your wrist with one or both hands? Think I would notice some dude holding my hand....I hope so anyway.

drockadam · 8 January 2013, 12:32 PM

Adam scared.

FeelingTheBlues · 8 January 2013, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Fascinating.

That's the word that came to my mind while watching this video.

TopNotchChach · 8 January 2013, 12:43 PM

Craze.

Lucky777 · 8 January 2013, 12:46 PM

Unbelievable. Very cool video.

BarkMaster · 8 January 2013, 01:02 PM

Anybody ever remember the movie "Harry in your Pocket"? Harry never carries.

financeman · 8 January 2013, 01:22 PM

That guys is gooooooddddddddd. Kind of scary

Trouble15 · 8 January 2013, 01:33 PM

Wow, thanks for sharing!

Joey_V · 8 January 2013, 01:47 PM

I'm scared, too.

Cesium133 · 8 January 2013, 02:53 PM

Pretty impressive. Make sure you have a deployment buckle on those leather straps, gentleman. That guy can take off your watch with a traditional strap while shaking your hand!

andyboy39 · 8 January 2013, 04:40 PM

Wow, impressive..

East Bay Rider · 8 January 2013, 10:00 PM

Very impressive.

Lion · 8 January 2013, 10:15 PM

Wow...that guy is really phenomenal...many years of practice to perfect his moves. Shows me not to let someone invade my personal space if I can help it!!!
Take it easy.....Leo

Hooper · 9 January 2013, 03:10 AM

Very cool, thank God most street pick pockets aren't as good! I hope

A.Sharp · 9 January 2013, 03:30 AM

Lesson learned: Don't let anyone get into your personal space.

Great vid thanks for sharing!

psv · 9 January 2013, 03:51 AM

This is clearly sophistacted stuff, but you are right about the personal space. The worst is when in Southern Europe at certain places beggers come with an infant baby, start talking to you in a language you don't understand and hands you the baby. You [feel like] have no choice but to 'catch' the baby while a bunch of kids empties your pockets/bag and scatters in all different directions. Good luck fighting off that one.

Numismatist · 9 January 2013, 04:06 AM

Let's see him take this one:

Passionata · 9 January 2013, 04:12 AM

Superb,thanks for sharing

Best
George

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SLRdude · 9 January 2013, 04:30 AM

A very lengthy but good read on Apollo Robbins.

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2...urrentPage=all

Frosty · 9 January 2013, 04:34 AM

The man with the watch has it on his left wrist like I do. I am right handed so I am always taken back when someone sticks their left hand at me. I never shake with my left hand.

I like the fist bump, which after seeing this would make it very difficult to undue the watch, and if you have a bracelet even more diffcult.

Thanks for sharing

Boopie · 11 January 2013, 03:47 PM

I had heard about the watch trick before...I had also heard that they look for people with buckle strap watches, and not bracelet-type of watches (such as a Rolex metal bracelet).

Anyone here know if that is true?

Perhaps that's just for theatrical purposes, that it's easier to do in a stage show, but still easy out on the "street."

Anyway, fascinating, especially the front pants-pocket trick.

bayerische · 11 January 2013, 08:20 PM

He's good, but who would let a complete stranger that close on you?

I've never been pick pocketed.

I always carry my wallet in my front pocket in my pants, or in my inside breast pocket that's zipped or velcroed shut depending on the coat.

The guy in the video is making himself a victim, as he trusts the guy, he knows what's going to happen and that he's getting the stolen items back.

Me on the street, a random stranger walking up to me and getting so close he could reach into my pockets... If I couldn't move away from him, I'd put my hands in my pockets.

It's of course another thing doing the classic, steal of the wallet from the back pocket of a loose pair of jeans.

8 January 2013, 12:46 AM	#1
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	This is how pickpocket steals your watch http://www.newyorker.com/online/blog...pocketing.html

8 January 2013, 12:54 AM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	BRILLIANT!! thanks for sharing __________________

8 January 2013, 01:31 AM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Charming! Now I'm gong to duct-tape my watch to my ankle and put my money and cellphone into my briefs...ooohhh I need to turn it off vibrate! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 January 2013, 02:03 AM	#6
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Tougher with a NATO strap, mebbe? __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

8 January 2013, 02:23 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Fascinating. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 January 2013, 01:13 AM	#3
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	That's really good. Thanks for posting the video. That guy is great. The theory seems so easy but imagine the years of practice it takes to get where he is.

8 January 2013, 01:30 AM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	great link , as you say , imagine how long it takes to learn ,,, prob about 5 to 10 years in the pen.

8 January 2013, 03:16 AM	#8
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Hey . . . this is a solution to get the biggest watch collection . . . Amazing how fast it goes . . . ! HAGOne

8 January 2013, 12:06 PM	#9
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Seems slick. And I'm sure he can speed up the process. But he has to touch your wrist with one or both hands? Think I would notice some dude holding my hand....I hope so anyway.

8 January 2013, 12:32 PM	#10
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Adam scared.

8 January 2013, 12:43 PM	#12
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	Craze.

8 January 2013, 12:46 PM	#13
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Unbelievable. Very cool video.

8 January 2013, 01:02 PM	#14
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Anybody ever remember the movie "Harry in your Pocket"? Harry never carries. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

8 January 2013, 01:22 PM	#15
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	That guys is gooooooddddddddd. Kind of scary __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

8 January 2013, 01:33 PM	#16
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Wow, thanks for sharing!

8 January 2013, 01:47 PM	#17
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I'm scared, too. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

8 January 2013, 02:53 PM	#18
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Pretty impressive. Make sure you have a deployment buckle on those leather straps, gentleman. That guy can take off your watch with a traditional strap while shaking your hand!

8 January 2013, 04:40 PM	#19
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	Wow, impressive..

8 January 2013, 10:00 PM	#20
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Very impressive. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

8 January 2013, 10:15 PM	#21
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Wow...that guy is really phenomenal...many years of practice to perfect his moves. Shows me not to let someone invade my personal space if I can help it!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

9 January 2013, 03:10 AM	#22
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Very cool, thank God most street pick pockets aren't as good! I hope

9 January 2013, 03:30 AM	#23
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	Lesson learned: Don't let anyone get into your personal space. Great vid thanks for sharing! __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

9 January 2013, 03:51 AM	#24
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	This is clearly sophistacted stuff, but you are right about the personal space. The worst is when in Southern Europe at certain places beggers come with an infant baby, start talking to you in a language you don't understand and hands you the baby. You [feel like] have no choice but to 'catch' the baby while a bunch of kids empties your pockets/bag and scatters in all different directions. Good luck fighting off that one.

9 January 2013, 04:12 AM	#26
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Superb,thanks for sharing Best George Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

9 January 2013, 04:30 AM	#27
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	A very lengthy but good read on Apollo Robbins. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2...urrentPage=all __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

9 January 2013, 04:34 AM	#28
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	The man with the watch has it on his left wrist like I do. I am right handed so I am always taken back when someone sticks their left hand at me. I never shake with my left hand. I like the fist bump, which after seeing this would make it very difficult to undue the watch, and if you have a bracelet even more diffcult. Thanks for sharing

11 January 2013, 03:47 PM	#29
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I had heard about the watch trick before...I had also heard that they look for people with buckle strap watches, and not bracelet-type of watches (such as a Rolex metal bracelet). Anyone here know if that is true? Perhaps that's just for theatrical purposes, that it's easier to do in a stage show, but still easy out on the "street." Anyway, fascinating, especially the front pants-pocket trick.

11 January 2013, 08:20 PM	#30
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	He's good, but who would let a complete stranger that close on you? I've never been pick pocketed. I always carry my wallet in my front pocket in my pants, or in my inside breast pocket that's zipped or velcroed shut depending on the coat. The guy in the video is making himself a victim, as he trusts the guy, he knows what's going to happen and that he's getting the stolen items back. Me on the street, a random stranger walking up to me and getting so close he could reach into my pockets... If I couldn't move away from him, I'd put my hands in my pockets. It's of course another thing doing the classic, steal of the wallet from the back pocket of a loose pair of jeans. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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