Safety when travelling to...

[tudorbaja27]

WILL THIS EVER END?

[delboylee]

They sound like pretty safe cities to me. But I’m from London.

There’s always dodgy parts in every city

[easterbunny]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I always feel safer in New York and San Francisco than London or Paris

Same

[Dr. Robert]

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, Concord. My son & daughter in law live in Oakland. I’m in Oakland a lot. Just like any big town, be aware, don’t go to certain areas.
That said, the Oracle arena during the series is going to have a police presence, I wouldn’t worry.
PS I also lived in San Francisco, as a student & an adult, again be aware, stay away from certain neighborhoods at certain times.

[MinMay]

I know places around Oakland, SF, the arena, BART, etc where you can easily be targeted for your watch. If you’re at the wrong place at the wrong time, crossing path with a thief, then it was meant to be.

Can you reduce the risk? Of course. It’s common sense so I’ll let you make your own path. Do you want to live someone’s else path or your path? You decide.

I hate to be honest but these are questions my 11 years old would ask me.

Go Warriors.

[woof]

I live in the SF bay area. I wear my rolex (BLNR, Sub & Daytona) every where in SF, Oakland, Berkeley. No one would notice and no one cares about it here. Please enjoy the game and wear your rolex. Please take pics during and share.. Thanks

[Kingfish01]

I can’t speak for Oakland but San Francisco is bad. The homeless own the streets. My wife was once assaulted there by a homeless person . She only goes a few times a year and it turned out that several of her coworkers had also been assaulted in SF by the homeless
Ive seen human feces on the sidewalks in SF. I’d definitely not take anything of value or at least hide your watch when outdoors

[Zakalwe]

You'll be fine if you're not feckless.

Though once again, like a mantra, if you're that worried about your watch, shouldn't you also be rather more worried about the bag of flesh and bone that carries you around?

[Brny11]

I see why Padi is leaving the forum!

Same precautions as any where from Southside Chicago to upper east side Manhattan...

Don’t flash it around, be aware of your surroundings, and if you feel uncomfortable, leave it in hotel. This is life common sense and not just applicable to your Rolex.

Your overthinking it. Enjoy the trip!!

[AJM914]

Just wear the Seiko

[GONZO2LR]

The comment "I see why Padi is leaving the forum!" makes me laugh....

this forum is just like a TV station or movie theater....

if i don't like the channel I'm watching, i click next
if i don't want to watch that movie, i will watch something else....
if i don't like what I'm reading, i click next

sometimes you guys take everything to serious....just go with the flow...
many here have taught me a lot...
and some, just make me laugh....
I'm here to learn from the best...
and laugh at the silly stuff....

LGJ

[doramas]

Thank you all for responding. I will take them and use them. Living in fear is not living.

[MinMay]

What’s the purpose is this thread again? Lol.

[thomas311]

youre gonna be at the Warriors home game for the NBA finals. the people there are serious about their team and arguably paying a good amount of scratch to attend said game. yes, I am equating ticket prices to arena safety. with all the nonsense thats been going around this country, its guaranteed security will be around making sure everyone is safe.

dont worry about your watch. wear it, wave it around and enjoy the game.

go DUBs!!!

[garbanzo]

The US is not safe for travellers, huge amount of visitors get robbed there every year and they don’t only lose their watches but their lives too in the process. Leave your Rolex at home and wear your G-Shock or Mickey Mouse watch in order to avoid any attention.

Just kidding. I guess OP’s post was a joke; there has been numerous posts in this forum regarding safety issues in Europe that seem equally senseless...

[SpeakWithMichael]

Originally Posted by abozz

I always feel safe in EEUU.

Non-Spanish speaking Americans will have no idea what you mean by that.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

Non-Spanish speaking Americans will have no idea what you mean by that.

Estados Unidos.

[SpeakWithMichael]

Originally Posted by Art 1

Estados Unidos.

[Vanmarsenille]

Originally Posted by doramas

I don't mean to bother anyone. I just want to be prudent and cautious.
His answer is revanchism. I'm sure you haven't been to Playa del Inglés or just lie because if you had been it's impossible to compare it to the crime of Detroit or Tampa.

Anyway, thanks for answering.

Wow.

[nickrb]

In December I wore my GMT to the Steelers vs. Raiders game, at the Coliseum, in my Steeler jersey.

You'll be fine. (As a side note Raider fans are a blast, real party animals.)

[Todd Turbo S]

I worked in SF and for 20 years I has a Rolex on my wrist, never felt threatened. I’ve been to many GSW games in Oakland, and no issues there as well. Enjoy the Finals.

[Feelix]

Nobody in SF gives a crud about your Rolex.

[calh22a]

I wore my Rolex to all the warriors home games I’ve been this year. Plan on wearing them to the finals. I think you’re safe within the arena and parking lot. Tons of police officers and security. Not so sure if you decide to venture away from Oracle, but I wouldn’t worry if you’re going to the game in a car and parking in the Oracle lots.

[Lemonvr6]

Live in downtown Oakland. Born and raised. No issues

[dba]

Stay home. You can wear any watch you want. Problem solved. You're welcome.

[brandrea]

I struggle to understand these safe travel threads.

If you’re traveling to areas where you’re genuinely worried about being robbed of your Rolex, are you also worried about your personal safety?

I’ve travelled extensively throughout the US, Europe and here at home and I’ve never worried about my watch.

[lear60man]

Tampa? Really? Ok I guess Ybor City after dark but I wouldnt think twice about wearing a Rolex in Tampa. Every boater with a little $$ is sporting a Rolex in that town.

[jec3]

Wow


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[tadbart]

Originally Posted by doramas

I'm going to watch the NBA finals in Oakland, but I don't think it's a very safe city to wear my Rolexes. I'll also be in San Francisco.
In 2004 I was in Detroit to watch the NBA finals and I've never been more scared than there, and I travel a lot around the world.
I travel around Europe and I have never had security problems, but in the U.S. sometimes I have been scared in cities like Tampa or Orlando in Florida.

What do you recommend? Do I bring Rolex or Seiko?



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Florida Man here. What has you scared in Orlando and Tampa? Stay off of Parramore and the South Trail, and don't wander around after a Bucs game. I've been in Mons Venus with probably $50k of watches on my party's wrists- never an issue.

[EJ257]

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