Is your city safe?

[figbo]

It's all safe over my town,if you don't take in consideration the 2004 6 people massacre,I tell ya,it's all good!

[ft laud mike]

Originally Posted by KarlFr

Safe from criminals but not always safe hiking
A picture from just around the corner from me

Beautiful!
Fort lauderdale/ miami- good& bad parts, I usually don't stray into the bad areas while not working, but I've never encountered any issues.
In S.E. London, I had several young types approach me as I left a pub (hermits cave on Camberwell church st) and ask me "are you a cop?", I answered "what do you think?" (I am , in the US). I don't know if it was a simple question or they were looking for an easy mark..
I spend some time in Accra, Ghana W. Africa, where my wife owns a house, Never any trouble there, and I definitely "stick out"

[Grumpy Badger]

Originally Posted by ft laud mike

I spend some time in Accra, Ghana W. Africa, where my wife owns a house, Never any trouble there, and I definitely "stick out"

Cool. I was meant to go there last year (all fell through 6 hours before I was due to get on the plane) and I must admit it is the only place I've ever been headed to where I thought about not wearing a good watch. I now stand corrected!
I guess I was guilty of thinking "West Africa... 'wealthy' White foreigner, Rolex watch, hmmm...." but I'm glad to hear I'd have been wrong!

[Ebruner]

Originally Posted by koko105

I live in Cairo and it's very safe

I find this statement hard to believe in light of current events.

-Eddie

[SkyKing31]

I live in Tampa Florida .. There are some really nice areas like where I live, and there are some really bad areas .. It's important to be aware of you're surrounings at all times no matter where you are because you never know what will happen .. Not only am I aware, I also exerscise my 2nd ammendment right

[sea-dweller]

Live in Fremont (Northern Cal), generally safe.

[Mistry]

Hi,

live in london most my life - which is relatively safe
... some areas like most of the world need to be avoided..

worked in last year:
Paris- not safe
Vienna- seems very safe

Currently working in Zug, switzerland- probably the safest place i have ever been. eg no one locks their bikes outside shopping centers lol, its a great place!

[TattooedGQ]

It's pretty safe where I live in NY, obviously some less desirable parts, but I never had a problem yet in my travels.....besides I'm not a small guy, I don't get messed with too often.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Mistry

Hi,

live in london most my life - which is relatively safe
... some areas like most of the world need to be avoided..

worked in last year:
Paris- not safe
Vienna- seems very safe

Currently working in Zug, switzerland- probably the safest place i have ever been. eg no one locks their bikes outside shopping centers lol, its a great place!

hi,

care to elaborate on paris not being safe?

thanks.

[Lion]

I live in a south suburb of Chicago and it's safe enough.....actually no one has ever noticed and commented on my Rolex(except at the jewelry store where I bought it)!!!

[Clocker Bob]

Hi All,

I live in Miami, and I feel safe wearing my Rolex. There are good and bad parts in Miami, as in most cities, so common sense is your best friend. However, as you guys may imagine from Miami's reputation, there is a lot of flashy bling around here (cars, boats, jewelry, etc), so I feel that my SS sub (16610) is pretty understated when I'm walking around, and I like it that way.

Sincerely,

Clocker Bob

"One must give Time it's time"

[UJU]

Yup, all safe here. A couple of blocks away from my neighborhood.

[roleyrolz]

Originally Posted by Ebruner

I find this statement hard to believe in light of current events.

-Eddie

Don't the military and police have control of the country now and also Egypt in genral is safe. People really hate criminals this isnt the west. alot of times the police are there to protect the criminals from the locals. when some one screams "harame"(thief).Makes sure u have a good alaby if no one knows You.

[roleyrolz]

Also like some one said before I'm always safe were i live my friends Heckler and Kock take care of me much like Mr.Glock.

[Bisquitlips]

I have worn my Rolexes all over the world.

No problems anywhere...!

But of course my lovely wife was with me so I think any thieves would consider their eyes more precious than my timepiece!

[HYDROMAROC]

San Diego is safe. Just like any big city, don't go to the bad areas... Just ask we'll tell you...

[Nugs]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

hi,

care to elaborate on paris not being safe?

thanks.

I have spent very little time in Paris, but my friend did get mugged while we were there. He said it was a very polite mugging though, the guy with a knife just went through his stuff took only the cash and gave the rest back.

I feel very safe here in Perth.

[roleyrolz]

Originally Posted by Nugs

I have spent very little time in Paris, but my friend did get mugged while we were there. He said it was a very polite mugging though, the guy with a knife just went through his stuff took only the cash and gave the rest back.

I feel very safe here in Perth.

Ah a polite mugging why can't they all be that way. "give me your money or I'll kill you!!!! "(mugger) " of course sir I apologize on the wait"(victim) " no problems sir take your time no change please just paper money. Oh also your watch if u don't mind."(mugger) " sure sure do u also want my checking account"(victim) "no thank u that's alright to easily trackable but thank u for the offer."(mugger) " anything else sir"(victim) "no that's enough for today, see u same time next week"(mugger) "no no I'll be on vacation same tiMe
two weeks from now."(victim) "also don't forget to wear a Patek or ap or something I have so many Rolex sport watchs"(mugger) "will do"(victim) "well have a good day sir"(mugger)

[CKLinLA]

Originally Posted by rickyinrio

Do you live in a safe enviroment? Can you wear your Rolex safe from beeing robbed? I ask this because we have a lot of members living all over the world and this could be a red light or a green meaning, yes, you are safe wearing your Rolex in my town. For instance, I live in São Paulo wich is the mos important city in Brasil and is very dangerous to wear a Rolex here.They have gangs specialized on Rolexes. What I usualy do is, I put my watch in my pocket and when I get to the place/building I'm suppose to go when I get to the elevator I wear my watch. It's terrible but this is how we deal with this situation. When I used to live in Manhattan I had no worries.How about you, where do you live and is it safe?

That is a bit sad. I remember that when I visited Sao Paulo in the 1980s, I was told twice shortly after I arriving at the hotel not to wear my watch if I was walking on the streets. Regarding LA, I have not hesitated to wear my watches for safety reasons.

[gmh1013]

If anybody tried to mug me /take Rolex etc.....I would give them a free lead vasectomy!

[bayerische]

Helsinki, perfectly safe.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Nugs

I have spent very little time in Paris, but my friend did get mugged while we were there. He said it was a very polite mugging though, the guy with a knife just went through his stuff took only the cash and gave the rest back.

I feel very safe here in Perth.

well, i am sure there's been a mugging in perth at some point....kind of an over-generalization to say that paris isn't safe because your friend got mugged.

this thread is pretty funny, imo. unless you're living in afghanistan or a cartel-controlled village in mexico or some other hotspots (libya, syria), you'll find safe and dangerous places wherever you go.

[Lissage]

I feel very safe where I live. Just recently saw an older very elegant lady all decked out in a croc Birkin, beautiful jewelry and diamond watch at the subway.

[WouterN]

I live in Amsterdam.. don't worry much when I am wearing an expensive watch.. Nothing ever happened.

[porscheman]

Very safe here in Hong Kong. This place Is all about making money. It probably has the highest concentration of millionaires in the world (I am not one btw!).

[Scunner]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

The locals can be a bit unfriendly if they think you are in league with Lucifer, though!

Or if they're from another Clan!

[Oyster1982]

I live in down the shore in NJ, pretty safe where I live, but the town next to mine Asbury Park is a little iffy in certian areas. But none of those problems spill over into my town.

[Nugs]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

well, i am sure there's been a mugging in perth at some point....kind of an over-generalization to say that paris isn't safe because your friend got mugged.

this thread is pretty funny, imo. unless you're living in afghanistan or a cartel-controlled village in mexico or some other hotspots (libya, syria), you'll find safe and dangerous places wherever you go.

Completely agree, I just took the opportunity to tell that anecdote.

[ft laud mike]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Cool. I was meant to go there last year (all fell through 6 hours before I was due to get on the plane) and I must admit it is the only place I've ever been headed to where I thought about not wearing a good watch. I now stand corrected!
I guess I was guilty of thinking "West Africa... 'wealthy' White foreigner, Rolex watch, hmmm...." but I'm glad to hear I'd have been wrong!

, I should qualify this statement, when I have been there, it was usually with my BIL (native,ie speaks the local tribal languages, although everybody speaks english it is rather rudimentary). I did not feel unsafe, but if I had been alone, I would have felt differently, I'm sure.
ps, If you do end up going, and your white, you will feel like a celebrity, everywhere we drove (neighborhoods) children would point and wave yelling "obruni man" (white man).
Some children (1-2 y.o.) had never seen a white person, several started crying, my BIL told me to buy some sweets and give it to them..they were happy then

[vitix]

Santo Domingo - is safe, though if you get robbed they will take the watch, no matter if is a rolex or not....