Do you ever worry?

[Bfd70]

When you are in a questionable area have your 11 year old wear it.

[brandrea]

Thanks a lot .... Never worried till now

[watchwatcher]

Dang...that was intense. Sorry that your daughter had to witness, but glad you're OK and justice was administered.

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Several months ago I took my daughter to her eye therapy office located in a very diverse neighborhood. Upon leaving the elevator, a young black man punched me in the face, pushing me back in the elevator. I grabbed his wrist and elbow and smashed his face repeatedly into the wall, breaking his nose. As he turned, I punched him in the face and kicked him in the knee, hyper-extending it badly. I took a breath and turned to see my daughter cowering in the corner. It was the most painful feeling I think I have ever experienced, as she seemed more afraid of me than the mugger. She had never seen that side of me before. My wife had to drive the forty miles to comfort her.
I never told my TRFs this story because I never knew if it was my Rolex (Platona) or the Porsche we drove to the office. Perhaps it was neither.
I suffered a broken orbital bone and my daughter has slept on the floor of our room ever since.
My daughter seems better, and the thugs lawyer failed because of the cameras in the hallway and elevator. It is not all about insurance. I never really worry about myself, but I was not alone. I was taken completely by surprise.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Rolextix

Do you ever worry that while you're wearing some of your beautiful timpieces, Rolex in particular, that someone may notice it and try to rob you? Does it ever stress you out having 10k+ on your wrist?

No, it's all about situational awareness

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Several months ago I took my daughter to her eye therapy office located in a very diverse neighborhood. Upon leaving the elevator, a young black man punched me in the face, pushing me back in the elevator. I grabbed his wrist and elbow and smashed his face repeatedly into the wall, breaking his nose. As he turned, I punched him in the face and kicked him in the knee, hyper-extending it badly. I took a breath and turned to see my daughter cowering in the corner. It was the most painful feeling I think I have ever experienced, as she seemed more afraid of me than the mugger. She had never seen that side of me before. My wife had to drive the forty miles to comfort her.
I never told my TRFs this story because I never knew if it was my Rolex (Platona) or the Porsche we drove to the office. Perhaps it was neither.
I suffered a broken orbital bone and my daughter has slept on the floor of our room ever since.
My daughter seems better, and the thugs lawyer failed because of the cameras in the hallway and elevator. It is not all about insurance. I never really worry about myself, but I was not alone. I was taken completely by surprise.

Just read this my friend, awesome you handled it!! Oh yeah and glad you are ok!

[crfsocal]

Yes, depending where I'll be during the day I will not wear my Rolex.

Honestly I don't think the problem is "Rolex", a junkie, thieves, etc... will not look at the watch brand, they just want "the watch" to sell it for quick cash, having an all gold watch doesn't help either...

I am sure there are thieves that target specifically Rolex but I don't think that's the majority of cases...

[Rags]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Several months ago I took my daughter to her eye therapy office located in a very diverse neighborhood. Upon leaving the elevator, a young black man punched me in the face, pushing me back in the elevator. I grabbed his wrist and elbow and smashed his face repeatedly into the wall, breaking his nose. As he turned, I punched him in the face and kicked him in the knee, hyper-extending it badly. I took a breath and turned to see my daughter cowering in the corner. It was the most painful feeling I think I have ever experienced, as she seemed more afraid of me than the mugger. She had never seen that side of me before. My wife had to drive the forty miles to comfort her.
I never told my TRFs this story because I never knew if it was my Rolex (Platona) or the Porsche we drove to the office. Perhaps it was neither.
I suffered a broken orbital bone and my daughter has slept on the floor of our room ever since.
My daughter seems better, and the thugs lawyer failed because of the cameras in the hallway and elevator. It is not all about insurance. I never really worry about myself, but I was not alone. I was taken completely by surprise.

I'm so sorry you had to go through that ordeal & that your daughter had witnessed the attempted robbery. I'm glad that you were able to fight off this POS & that your daughter wasn't harmed.

[Lpugliese]

insurance, plus it is rare anyone even knows what it is

[Mr. Vegas]

Headshrinker, way to go, sorry to hear about the whole ordeal but glad you handled it like no other. I used to be worried about stuff like that, until I realized I was living life like prey. I changed my perspective and think like a predator now. No worries since.

[ROLEX4EvEr]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Several months ago I took my daughter to her eye therapy office located in a very diverse neighborhood. Upon leaving the elevator, a young black man punched me in the face, pushing me back in the elevator. I grabbed his wrist and elbow and smashed his face repeatedly into the wall, breaking his nose. As he turned, I punched him in the face and kicked him in the knee, hyper-extending it badly. I took a breath and turned to see my daughter cowering in the corner. It was the most painful feeling I think I have ever experienced, as she seemed more afraid of me than the mugger. She had never seen that side of me before. My wife had to drive the forty miles to comfort her.
I never told my TRFs this story because I never knew if it was my Rolex (Platona) or the Porsche we drove to the office. Perhaps it was neither.
I suffered a broken orbital bone and my daughter has slept on the floor of our room ever since.
My daughter seems better, and the thugs lawyer failed because of the cameras in the hallway and elevator. It is not all about insurance. I never really worry about myself, but I was not alone. I was taken completely by surprise.

Im glad to hear your daughter wasn't harmed, Its so sad to hear these crooks have no heart at all
Im glad you fought back

[Hairdude1]

Never, all my watches are insured and I am aware of all my surroundings

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Several months ago I took my daughter to her eye therapy office located in a very diverse neighborhood. Upon leaving the elevator, a young black man punched me in the face, pushing me back in the elevator. I grabbed his wrist and elbow and smashed his face repeatedly into the wall, breaking his nose. As he turned, I punched him in the face and kicked him in the knee, hyper-extending it badly. I took a breath and turned to see my daughter cowering in the corner. It was the most painful feeling I think I have ever experienced, as she seemed more afraid of me than the mugger. She had never seen that side of me before. My wife had to drive the forty miles to comfort her.
I never told my TRFs this story because I never knew if it was my Rolex (Platona) or the Porsche we drove to the office. Perhaps it was neither.
I suffered a broken orbital bone and my daughter has slept on the floor of our room ever since.
My daughter seems better, and the thugs lawyer failed because of the cameras in the hallway and elevator. It is not all about insurance. I never really worry about myself, but I was not alone. I was taken completely by surprise.

Sounds like the thug needs some career counseling. Terrible to go through something like that. As a long time practitioner of martial arts I often wonder what I'd do in a similar situation. The ring is one thing and real life another. Sorry that happened to you; I'm blessed to live in a pretty safe environment and not to be exposed to those kind of issues.