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1 March 2019, 12:17 PM | #31 |
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I have been to Barcelona and had a great time, bought my wife her Rolex there and had no issues. Will go back wearing my Rolex like I always do, my motto is, if it's not safe for my own body then it's not safe for my watch, watch yourself and your surroundings even at Disney World. We don't have any details, it's one post and we don't know the motive. I'm a suspicious person, maybe he's angry at a seller and now listing his watch as stolen so the guy is now screwed....who knows...but I need details first, can't just randomly believe everything on the internet. |
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1 March 2019, 01:34 PM | #35 |
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Oh, that's really bad. Rolex is easily spotted, especially when you are holding the handrail in the metro. I was robbed in Athens Metro a few years ago, I already put my backpack in front of me, and the thiefs still tried to rob it. I wasn't wearing a Rolex. If I was, maybe they would be more aggressive .
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1 March 2019, 01:52 PM | #37 |
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I'm not sure about op's post, but I did learn that con men can remove watch without you even knowing about it...
So, not a total loss here... either way, thanks OP for getting us to talk about theft abroad...
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1 March 2019, 02:00 PM | #38 |
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I never wear expensive jewelry when I travel abroad. But I do carry in my back pocket a cheap wallet from Walmart with nothing in it except a little card with a happy face that reads "Have a Nice Day".
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1 March 2019, 02:01 PM | #39 |
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I can see someone unbuckling a strap and swiping a watch without you noticing but how does one remove a bracelet off of your hand without you noticing. I feel like there’s more to this story than what was posted.
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1 March 2019, 04:15 PM | #42 |
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Very unfortunate OP... My friend had his hulk taken right off his wrist on the promenade near the casino a few years back. Having said that, still one of my favourite cities in Europe. I would never travel anywhere without my watch being insured for peace of mind.
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1 March 2019, 05:19 PM | #44 |
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Sad to see this kinda stuff happen so regularly in Barcelona. I think this is the 3rd thread this year already.
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1 March 2019, 05:38 PM | #45 |
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My friend was on his stag do in Barcelona wearing his Daytona when a thief tried to take his Daytona in a crowd....the thief didn't bargain that my friend had 10 guys with him....I shouldn't repeat what happened next! But lets just say the thief was taught a harsh lesson...
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If this is in fact a legit thread I feel for the OP
I nearly had my Panerai stolen in Barcelona last year in September. Luckily I had seen a few videos of how pickpockets actually do their trick and as soon as this a**hole touched my wrist I pulled away from him and he'd already started trying to unbuckle the strap. I hate anyone touching me... even in crowded places I slip through without bumping or touching anyone. If I am constantly aware of who is coming I avoid all contact. Of course if you want to stand and enjoy a street performer, I just stand there with my hands in my pockets on all my belongings so I know where everything is. It takes constant effort and energy but it means I don't get swindled. I am also mainly watching that nothing is happening to my girlfriend as well as her head is in the clouds sometimes haha.
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1 March 2019, 07:32 PM | #50 |
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happened to me, had my breitling stolen. file a police report for the insurance and move on.
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2 March 2019, 01:17 AM | #52 |
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So sorry for your bummer experience. I hope your bat somehow is returned to you. I don't leave the US anymore but I have worn my Blnr when I've traveled but on extended vacations I'll take a few Seikos, that's what their for.
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Yup, my daughter had her wallet and phone stolen from her purse there too.
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Hello I am only after noticing this thread about Barcelona being so dangerous with professional pickpockets that can remove a Watch from your wrist without you knowing. In September I will be vacationing in the Costa Brava but will be flying into Barcelona before getting a coach to my destination. I use crutches but I will be only using the left one on my vacation because I will have to pull a case with my right hand. I wear my watch on the left wrist the one I’ll be using the crutch, I would imagine that this would make it a bit more difficult for someone to remove my watch without me knowing. I don’t think I will be in Barcelona very long I reckon it will be just off the Plane then getting the connecting coach. Has any TRF any advice that would be of benefit to me. This is the Rolex in question that I will be wearing, would it be very noticeable
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^^^^ Leave it at home or in the bank. Better safe than sorry. That Daytona will stick out like a sore thumb.
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3 March 2019, 08:33 AM | #56 |
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Anything that looks like gold and is not a Casio will be flashing lights in Spain. Expensive watches (anything costing over a grand) are very uncommon here outside of the marinas and airports. Spaniards just typically don't have that mentality to spend a month's rent on a Tissot, much less two year's rent on a gold Rolex. So yes, you'll stick out like an Asian at a Mississippi gospel church. Not worth it.
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3 March 2019, 09:57 AM | #57 |
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Wow! This is really scary! I still won’t stop wearing my watches. I can handle myself and I’m not the sort of person that guys will try to target. I don’t look like a mark and they usually go for easier targets. I wouldn’t even hand over a watch at gunpoint and I have been held up at gunpoint in NYC in the past.
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I usually wear tracksuits as casual wear so I will probably bring a tracksuit top with me & wear it till I get to my destination I also wear a lot of heavy yellow gold jewelry so I would probably need to cover that up as well while in Barcelona I never knew it had such a bad reputation for thieves & pickpockets but I will be wearing my watch & jewelry because I will not be put off by some lowlifes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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