Wearing a Pepsi in NYC

[lamnyc]

Live and work in NYC, I wear all my Rolex watches in rotation pretty much all my life living in the city. Just wear long sleeves and don’t flash your wrist. FYI. The expensive neighborhoods draws more robberies. If you were to ride the subway, don’t take it after 10pm. It’s just common sense of life living in NYC.

[agsstructures]

Lived in NYC since 2011, you'll be fine. I take the subway to and from work daily and am in the office 5 days a week. Rotate between a 3940 and 5402 without any issues.

[Avonsurfernc]

No way I wouldn't ! Zoo York isn't safe at all

[Ny325]

Wear it, and use common sense.

[LndLord]

These threads are so annoying

[RB971]

I would just be mindful in times square in crowded areas

[jb335]

Originally Posted by agsstructures

Lived in NYC since 2011, you'll be fine. I take the subway to and from work daily and am in the office 5 days a week. Rotate between a 3940 and 5402 without any issues.

Damn, now that’s quite the duo!! Well done


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[codecow]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

You are the first person to use the term "poor" in this thread.

But not the last!

I didn’t wear anything last time I was walking around midtown. I asked the doorman at Ritz Carlton where is ok to walk and walked only those places. Mostly avoided the poors.

[JSCP]

Just hide under sleeve, do not put in pocket! or briefcase/bag!

[watchboynyc]

You should be ok but always be on the lookout for bad situations and avoid. Obviously don't take the train at 2am alone.

[Laphroaig4Breakfast]

This is amazing satire. Kudos.

On the off chance it’s not, get over yourself. Nobody cares about your Rolex in NYC. They’re a dime a dozen.

[Moondoggy]

I have never been there in my life, however I would not even wear brand new flip-flops in NYC.

[MarioB83]

Hi gente. A question to the newyorkers. Last time I was there it was 2011. Staying at Queens and catching subway all day long to Manhattan, Brooklyn, walked through Harlem, Bronx, etc. Even at late in the night after partying in Terminal 5.
Always felt safe and confident, always watching our sorroundings tho. Of course saw a lot of fauna but no issues at all.
Nowadays, what is different based on this thread comments?

[travisb]

I've never had an issue wearing mine anywhere in Manhattan. You'll likely see many other fellow Rolex owners too.

[Daytonaman799]

I wear all my watches and just use common sense. Be aware of your surroundings and it’s totally fine. My daily is a DD 40 plat and my weekend watches are a Pepsi or a nautilus. I walk around NYC with them EVERY day. My wife’s daily is a RG AP, A bulgari serpenti or a malachite DD 36. All good.

[samson66]

Long sleeves

[Time-Immemorial]

I live in Manhattan and wear various watches on the subway (sky dweller, explorer, root beer etc). Just as everyone else is saying - be aware of your surroundings and use common sense. If on the subway I would suggest long sleeves - light jacket or whatever. But if it’s going to make you so anxious it will affect your trip don’t bother. I hope you enjoy your time in the city.

[forcinitijp]

It's a very striking watch, but you'll be able to use it without a problem... NYC is not London or Barcelona.

[belutak]

Originally Posted by seosub

Pepsi is not the most subtle watch & will probably draw some attention anywhere especially NYC.

I havent been to NYC in years but used to go all the time and while any big city warrants caution, in NYC people would openly wear very high end watches with tshirts. I remember meeting NYPD officers with TT subs - it wasnt infrequent that youd see someone with a very high end PM piece - Rolex, AP, Patek...

Not sure how things have changed in the last 5 years

It is not the same wearing jewelery on the high street or in the subway


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[BMess]

This is a silly thread. I work in midtown and wear my Pepsi or AP royal oak everyday and never think twice about it. You’ll be fine.

[belutak]

Originally Posted by bronxbombers42

You're fine, enjoy your trip and be aware of your surroundings (even if not wearing a watch). Everyone and their mothers are wearing Rolex in the city these days and no one bats an eye

You sure?


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[belutak]

Originally Posted by Vetracer

Unconscious bias is rife in these comments. It doesn’t matter if you live in a rich area. Organised criminals target luxury resorts and neighbourhoods annually to steal watches.

Just because an area is “poor”, it doesn’t mean the locals will steal your watch.

Just use common sense when travelling. Of course wearing a watch costing tens of thousands on public transport whilst wearing a t-shirt is a bad idea.

Similarly if you’re in a flashy restaurant, be aware that organised criminals pay waiters on minimum wage to spot expensive watches so you may become a victim when you leave.

Finally one realistic opinion and a sensible advice


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[belutak]

Originally Posted by MarioB83

Hi gente. A question to the newyorkers. Last time I was there it was 2011. Staying at Queens and catching subway all day long to Manhattan, Brooklyn, walked through Harlem, Bronx, etc. Even at late in the night after partying in Terminal 5.
Always felt safe and confident, always watching our sorroundings tho. Of course saw a lot of fauna but no issues at all.
Nowadays, what is different based on this thread comments?

The fact that you did not experience any problems does not presume that many others did not either.


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[c41006]

Originally Posted by abhishekd

Thanks! Will wear a jacket at all times and keep wrist covered!

That's a bit extra

[MrMercedes]

I wear all my GMTs in NY without a problem!

[MarioB83]

Originally Posted by belutak

The fact that you did not experience any problems does not presume that many others did not either.


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That’s why Im sharing my experience and asking. Fact

[Alex369]

I wear my Pepsi in NYC frequently. However, I often wear long sleeves that I roll up or down depending on the situation. I have no problems wearing the watch on the train, but I typically roll down my sleeves...

[SAAS]

You’ll be fine, we aren’t Barcelona.

[stevestil]

Realistically, you Should be ok but no one can say with certainty. Lots happening in the city right now and to be honest I don’t wear my Rolexes much in the city anymore unless I will be in the car or the office majority of the day.

Watch theft is definitely a thing. I know 5+ people who have gotten robbed for their watches in the last few months. Most of them happened downtown and not near where you’re staying, but I do have a very good friend who got robbed for his Nautilus on 64th and park Ave in broad daylight not long ago.

Just be aware of your surroundings.


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[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by stevestil

Realistically, you Should be ok but no one can say with certainty. Lots happening in the city right now and to be honest I don’t wear my Rolexes much in the city anymore unless I will be in the car or the office majority of the day.

Watch theft is definitely a thing. I know 5+ people who have gotten robbed for their watches in the last few months. Most of them happened downtown and not near where you’re staying, but I do have a very good friend who got robbed for his Nautilus on 64th and park Ave in broad daylight not long ago.

Just be aware of your surroundings.


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Surprising in that area. I’ve worn different gold Rolex’s in manhattan and not thought much about it. Going back soon and was going to wear a Santos with a diamond bezel. I don’t ride the sub way but need to be more aware.