Yet another reason to never buy an RM

[favre12rodgers]

I take it conceal and carry isn't legal in CA?

[Justindo]

Originally Posted by AzPaul

Miss the days when we blamed the shooter for shooting people.

That's why these incidents are on the rise and why these incidents will continue to rise.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by favre12rodgers

I take it conceal and carry isn't legal in CA?

If someone points a gun at your head and demands your watch, it really wouldn’t matter if you were armed or not.

[Moondoggy]

I loved the days I used to walk around rough areas with my Patek/Rolex on, if by chance someone noticed it they just thought it was fake from looking at what I was wearing.

Stealth is wealth

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Has nothing to do w RM, could be any pm watch or any other high end brand.
Attributing this to RM is like saying this is why I never want to be wealthy!!! Makes no sense.
Situational awareness and insurance is all you can do. If someone shows me a gun I’d gladly give them what they want. I ain’t no damn super hero nor have anything to prove.

Hope they catch the criminals.

So true.

[dtwer]

Originally Posted by RyanJ

People are hurting and are looking for quick cash. During this pandemic the wealthy have gained massive amounts of wealth while many others have been destroyed.

So that makes robbing the people who have more money than you ok? I don’t get what you are trying to rationalize with this.

[Dan417]

Unfortunately this happened in La county. The new DA (Gascon) is not prosecuting much of anything these days. The perps will get a slap on the wrist and will be back on the streets shortly. It’s a sad state affairs these days in LA. No more justice for true victims.


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[Malum]

When I was younger living in Los Angeles I’m pretty sure anyone that noticed my watch thought it was fake . Now I’m considerably older and living two hours from Los Angeles , I’m sure they still think my watch is fake .

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by V25V

If i needed to specify that it was a joke against RM, it wouldn't have been a joke. "yet another reason to never buy an RM - just kidding" ?

I understood that there was probably a joke in the thread even before I knew the contents of the post and it was crystal clear when I read the OP.

[martinr]

Originally Posted by dtwer

So that makes robbing the people who have more money than you ok? I don’t get what you are trying to rationalize with this.

Exactly. This crime has nothing to do with Covid or not being able to “find a job”. It’s some dirtbag criminals taking advantage of the opportunity to steal with impunity. Chances of getting caught practically zero and if they are caught the penalties are almost non existent.

[RyanJ]

Originally Posted by dtwer

So that makes robbing the people who have more money than you ok? I don’t get what you are trying to rationalize with this.

You should read the thread and quote the entire post.

People were wondering how this could happen in such a safe place like Beverly Hills.

My point was... This could happen anywhere as the pandemic has really hurt people and some are desperate and committing crimes even more out in the open than normal.

[V25V]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I understood that there was probably a joke in the thread even before I knew the contents of the post and it was crystal clear when I read the OP.

At least someone here got it.

[britxt0]

Sad experience but it shouldn't be pinned on the RM.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by V25V

At least someone here got it.

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[Chester01]

Originally Posted by samuel019

I have been collecting and buying watches a loooooong time and I just cant remember a time when watches have demanded so much attention.

And its not just social media its ALL media and thieves have obviously caught on. Kinda reminds me when Poker was all the craze and it was everywhere. Then as with most things it lost its luster. Hopefully watches will do the same. If not the only place we will be able to enjoy our watches is at home. Even that might be risky.

I couldn’t agree more. Last year I had a 10 year old and his mother in my office and the 10 year old looks down at my wrist and says woah, is that a Rolex and I said your right kid it is. But if 10 year olds can spot these, it’s getting nuts. And with a nice watch RM, Rolex, PP, AP what ever it’s easy to unload and is high in value from a thief’s perspective. I imagine less of a head ache than carjacking from their perspective too. The hype has turned me off and so I’m wearing my Rolex less and less these days.

[Boopie]

Originally Posted by Dan417

Unfortunately this happened in La county. The new DA (Gascon) is not prosecuting much of anything these days. The perps will get a slap on the wrist and will be back on the streets shortly. It’s a sad state affairs these days in LA. No more justice for true victims.


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Correct. The new DA’s policies are causing a huge spike in crime.

This should be a safe area. There has also been a huge uptick in Rolex robberies on Melrose Avenue.

Question, because I just don’t know...how many of these RM watches are there out there? I imagine a $500k watch would be much, much more difficult to “fence” than, say, a used Rolex DJ or Sub. I would guess that there are even more “Platonas” out there than this watch.

[V25V]

Originally Posted by Boopie

Correct. The new DA’s policies are causing a huge spike in crime.

This should be a safe area. There has also been a huge uptick in Rolex robberies on Melrose Avenue.

Question, because I just don’t know...how many of these RM watches are there out there? I imagine a $500k watch would be much, much more difficult to “fence” than, say, a used Rolex DJ or Sub. I would guess that there are even more “Platonas” out there than this watch.

Definitely. I have to imagine when/if that guy were to try and unload it, he would have major issues offloading it. And anyone who has ~500K or so to drop on a watch will have obvious questions which will need to be answered.

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by V25V

Definitely. I have to imagine when/if that guy were to try and unload it, he would have major issues offloading it. And anyone who has ~500K or so to drop on a watch will have obvious questions which will need to be answered.

It’s possible that the thief would settle for 250k for the bidder with no questions. Just wants the watch to brag to their social circle. It seems every B list rapper has a few RMs in their rotation.


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[V25V]

Originally Posted by Hollie_Rollie

It’s possible that the thief would settle for 250k for the bidder with no questions. Just wants the watch to brag to their social circle. It seems every B list rapper has a few RMs in their rotation.


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Very possible! Or the thief already had a buyer on hand.