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Originally Posted by AperolSpritz
I am and used to be a local in these very 3 cities.
Yes, there are gangs specialized in watch theft, coming either from southern Italy or eastern europe. They are very specialized and they know what to go after (probably read this forum  ).
Yet they target mostly wealthy tourists. As a local you generally don't find yourself going to the most touristic areas everyday.
So my own experience, is that I never had a single issue, even wearing loud watches in short sleeves, day and night. But I know the cities and would be more cautious in some areas, not necessarily bad neighborhoods but touristic areas. |
Interesting and thank you for sharing your experience.
I guess when I travel to some of these cities. I see what I believe to be locals wearing nice watches (Rolex mostly). Wait staff, hotel staff especially ...
I agree that common sense and situational awareness should prevail.
Again not judging anyone who doesn't feel comfortable wearing a nice watch to a tourist destination
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