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subdownunder · 20 August 2021, 04:05 PM

Given the rapid inflation in Rolex values and the fact many have more than one expensive watch.

Where do you store your watches and why?

Do you fear they increase the risk for home invasions or burglary?

Or do you have no concerns regarding the value of your collection.

arcadelt · 20 August 2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by subdownunder

Where do you store your watches and why?

In a safe! Not just my Rolex watches either, but all of them.

Jack T · 20 August 2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by subdownunder

Given the rapid inflation in Rolex values and the fact many have more than one expensive watch.

Where do you store your watches and why?

Do you fear they increase the risk for home invasions or burglary?

Or do you have no concerns regarding the value of your collection.

Why should having a Rolex increase the risk of home invasion or burglary?

Joepstin · 20 August 2021, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Why should having a Rolex increase the risk of home invasion or burglary?

In the Netherlands there were multiple robberies at houses where there was a known watch collection.

HL65 · 20 August 2021, 06:08 PM

Safe deposit boxes.

subdownunder · 20 August 2021, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Why should having a Rolex increase the risk of home invasion or burglary?

Home invasion robberies are often based on intelligence that high value items are stored there. Criminals gather information from Facebook, loose talk and other means to select targets.

Probably low probability but very high risk and danger.

SeeDweller · 20 August 2021, 06:41 PM

We keep our watches in a large safe. Then, we keep other watches in a different safe.
We figure, it would take a burglar a long time to break into those, and by that point the screaming perimeter and motion alarms would probably have them looking for faster items to gather.
(this assumes we are not home when they’re stupid enough to break in).
If they break in, while we are at home.... that’s the subject of another discussion.

Most importantly, we pay for personal articles policy on our homeowners insurance. It covers everything for approximately the purchase price. That’s sufficient for us, despite the appreciation of many of them.

For the few pieces that we rarely wear anymore, maybe we should consider the safe deposit box after all. Thanks for that suggestion!

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Roddypeepa · 20 August 2021, 07:54 PM

Keep them in the safe or on my wrist.

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Brew · 20 August 2021, 08:03 PM

Ask Koda.

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beshannon · 20 August 2021, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subdownunder

Given the rapid inflation in Rolex values and the fact many have more than one expensive watch.

Where do you store your watches and why?

Do you fear they increase the risk for home invasions or burglary?

Or do you have no concerns regarding the value of your collection.

I have never worried about someone breaking into my home, even before I owned watches.

Must be difficult to live in fear everyday

padi56 · 20 August 2021, 10:20 PM

Nothing special just a old box.

jsd757 · 20 August 2021, 10:21 PM

Great Alarm, Great Dogs, Great Cameras. It's not living in fear, it's being aware of the reality of the situation. You don't worry about it, you don't loose sleep over it, you take steps to deter it.

Handey0465 · 20 August 2021, 11:48 PM

OP is laziest burglar ever

992Guy · 20 August 2021, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Handey0465

OP is laziest burglar ever

ras47 · 20 August 2021, 11:55 PM

In a safe, inside a vault, in a volcano. Right next to the Juicedratics formula.

M9APO · 21 August 2021, 12:03 AM

In a waterproof, dustproof Peli case that fits in a very hard to find gap.

I’d thought about putting the case with tools so it looks like a drill or something.

I keep a dummy GMT on my bedside cabinet too as a decoy.

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Jackie Daytona · 21 August 2021, 12:55 AM

I link them all together and wear them like a belt similar to those travelers safety belts to store money. Don’t want them out of my sight

Mifune · 21 August 2021, 01:07 AM

safe

Bill2 · 21 August 2021, 01:15 AM

I keep them in a bank vault and rotate them every other week. I only keep the daily dresser on the bed stand with some smart watches.

samson66 · 21 August 2021, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

In a safe, inside a vault, in a volcano. Right next to the Juicedratics formula.

That's great. Had to look it up but I knew it sounded familiar.

brucethemanlee · 21 August 2021, 01:21 AM

underneath my bed with the monsters and demons

Oxfordian · 21 August 2021, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

underneath my bed with the monsters and demons

I don’t think so, the monsters are under my bed, they have been there since I was a child.

However, the demons are in the bottle close by the bed.

brucethemanlee · 21 August 2021, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Oxfordian

I don’t think so, the monsters are under my bed, they have been there since I was a child.

However, the demons are in the bottle close by the bed.

Gab27 · 21 August 2021, 02:44 AM

In a TL-30/UL 350 safe, although the safe was purchased long before the watch.

I store it in this safe because it can easily resist skilled attacks and will also protect the contents even if, God forbid, the house completely burns to the ground.

And yes, wearing a Rolex could absolutely increase the chance of a home invasion. However, visibility plays a huge role here, no different than if you store firearms, bullion, crypto wallets, etc. at your home or leave a digital trail suggesting that you may store such items at your home.

amphr1 · 21 August 2021, 02:48 AM

I have it hidden in the sock drawer so to speak, a place hopefully unlikely to find expensive things. I have a safe, several actually, but mostly to store firearms, documents, and cash, but I think it's too much trouble to put it there. If I were to put it in a safe, it'd have to be dedicated to watches, with a nice display where i can see my entire collection, of 6, all at once. I actually recently got a safe deposit box at the bank, I have yet to put anything in there haha.

Gab27 · 21 August 2021, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Why should having a Rolex increase the risk of home invasion or burglary?

Because it potentially suggests you have things 'worth' stealing. Obviously, it is very situation-dependent and location can play a huge factor as well.

amphr1 · 21 August 2021, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill2

I keep them in a bank vault and rotate them every other week. I only keep the daily dresser on the bed stand with some smart watches.

I applaud your discipline!

Chester01 · 21 August 2021, 03:06 AM

Safest place for a watch is on the wrist.

Chester01 · 21 August 2021, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Nothing special just a old box.

That’s one way to do it Padi! Love that Daytona. I have my issues with the modern version, but to my eye that one there may be the ideal Daytona.

saxo3 · 21 August 2021, 03:23 AM

Watch storage like charcoal briquettes

View Poll Results: Where do you store your watch or watch collection
Wherever I take it off	28	12.28%
A watchbox on/in a dresser/bedside table	87	38.16%
In a locked cupboard	5	2.19%
In a home safe	78	34.21%
In a safety deposit box	30	13.16%
Voters: 228. You may not vote on this poll

20 August 2021, 04:05 PM	#1
subdownunder "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 314	Where do you store your watches Given the rapid inflation in Rolex values and the fact many have more than one expensive watch. Where do you store your watches and why? Do you fear they increase the risk for home invasions or burglary? Or do you have no concerns regarding the value of your collection.

20 August 2021, 06:08 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Safe deposit boxes. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 August 2021, 06:41 PM	#7
SeeDweller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Bob Location: NorCal Watch: PP 5167 (traitor!) Posts: 1,756	We keep our watches in a large safe. Then, we keep other watches in a different safe. We figure, it would take a burglar a long time to break into those, and by that point the screaming perimeter and motion alarms would probably have them looking for faster items to gather. (this assumes we are not home when they’re stupid enough to break in). If they break in, while we are at home.... that’s the subject of another discussion. Most importantly, we pay for personal articles policy on our homeowners insurance. It covers everything for approximately the purchase price. That’s sufficient for us, despite the appreciation of many of them. For the few pieces that we rarely wear anymore, maybe we should consider the safe deposit box after all. Thanks for that suggestion! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ . Blessed with SO many beautiful baubles, and only TWO wrists on which to wear them! ... and we're still trying to scratch that itch!.... [/COLOR]

20 August 2021, 10:20 PM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Nothing special just a old box. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 August 2021, 07:54 PM	#8
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,691	Keep them in the safe or on my wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2021, 08:03 PM	#9
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Ask Koda. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

20 August 2021, 10:21 PM	#12
jsd757 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Missouri Posts: 36	Great Alarm, Great Dogs, Great Cameras. It's not living in fear, it's being aware of the reality of the situation. You don't worry about it, you don't loose sleep over it, you take steps to deter it.

20 August 2021, 11:48 PM	#13
Handey0465 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: South Carolina Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 511	OP is laziest burglar ever

20 August 2021, 11:55 PM	#15
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	In a safe, inside a vault, in a volcano. Right next to the Juicedratics formula. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

21 August 2021, 12:03 AM	#16
M9APO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 82	In a waterproof, dustproof Peli case that fits in a very hard to find gap. I’d thought about putting the case with tools so it looks like a drill or something. I keep a dummy GMT on my bedside cabinet too as a decoy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2021, 12:55 AM	#17
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,622	I link them all together and wear them like a belt similar to those travelers safety belts to store money. Don’t want them out of my sight __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

21 August 2021, 01:07 AM	#18
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	safe

21 August 2021, 01:15 AM	#19
Bill2 Banned Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 316	I keep them in a bank vault and rotate them every other week. I only keep the daily dresser on the bed stand with some smart watches.

21 August 2021, 01:21 AM	#21
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	underneath my bed with the monsters and demons

21 August 2021, 02:44 AM	#24
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	In a TL-30/UL 350 safe, although the safe was purchased long before the watch. I store it in this safe because it can easily resist skilled attacks and will also protect the contents even if, God forbid, the house completely burns to the ground. And yes, wearing a Rolex could absolutely increase the chance of a home invasion. However, visibility plays a huge role here, no different than if you store firearms, bullion, crypto wallets, etc. at your home or leave a digital trail suggesting that you may store such items at your home.

21 August 2021, 02:48 AM	#25
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,237	I have it hidden in the sock drawer so to speak, a place hopefully unlikely to find expensive things. I have a safe, several actually, but mostly to store firearms, documents, and cash, but I think it's too much trouble to put it there. If I were to put it in a safe, it'd have to be dedicated to watches, with a nice display where i can see my entire collection, of 6, all at once. I actually recently got a safe deposit box at the bank, I have yet to put anything in there haha.

21 August 2021, 03:06 AM	#28
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Safest place for a watch is on the wrist.

21 August 2021, 03:23 AM	#30
saxo3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: . Posts: 2,918	Watch storage like charcoal briquettes

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