Do you guys ever worry about wearing your Rolex's out and about?

[ronricks]

caught a guy looking at mine in the elevator last week but mostly only Strippers, Car Salesman and the occasional Attorney notice

[sierra11b]

But this is were a nice beater comes into play. Although I insure all my watches and would glady hand it over, this is where my skx007 comes into play.

[sierra11b]

Originally Posted by Dagmus

Outside Fort Benning some thugs tried to take my and another guys watches a sub and IWC...

Unfortunately for them we just finished halo jumps for SF school... They fought lost and one dropped his wallet best 38 dollars I ever drank with!!

Halo is out of Benning and not Yuma now? Were the would be thugs soldiers?

[Jake B]

In Hong Kong...never.

[sierra11b]

Originally Posted by Jake B

In Hong Kong...never.

Is this because everyone already owns a nice watch?

[Vishy26]

No, not worried at all.

[Nidal]

whats the point of owning it and not waring it, unless you live in a dangerous poor neighborhood!

[Starbucksboss]

Originally Posted by Whistlepig1

I usually dont.
But there have been 1 or 2 instances where I caught a couple of guys looking me over in a public place (Mall).

Nothing came of it, but it got me thinking.

I may have to be more selective where/when I wear it.

You?

S.
j

Yes...anyone who says no is foolish. There are bad guys everywhere and you should be alert...not paranoid byt alert.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Whistlepig1

Are you serious?



Just askin',

S.
j

[phils]

That's where the CCW comes in handy.

[A.Sharp]

no

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by sierra11b

Is this because everyone already owns a nice watch?

There's that, and then add to it a pretty passive culture of people who tend to like minding their own business. I've never felt unsafe anywhere here, at any time of day or night.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by sierra11b

Is this because everyone already owns a nice watch?

No, it's because crime rates here are very low, especially against foreigners. Also, most Chinese (apart from bankers and property developers) would rather work hard for the money than steal.

[sea-dweller]

No. If I had to worry about where I'm going, I wouldn't wear it.

[PADI_Diver]

Originally Posted by Dagmus

Outside Fort Benning some thugs tried to take my and another guys watches a sub and IWC...



Unfortunately for them we just finished halo jumps for SF school... They fought lost and one dropped his wallet best 38 dollars I ever drank with!!

Haha that is great! I can't believe they would even attempt to steal from you guys!


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[rolexnub]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I cannot agree more with this advice.

I once got robbed in my house by my wife.

My wife (now ex) has robbed me for 17 years and still counting ...

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

No, it's because crime rates here are very low, especially against foreigners. Also, most Chinese (apart from bankers and property developers) would rather work hard for the money than steal.

Yep, folks who work hard & mind their own biz make for good neighbors

[Dr. Robert]

Comme ci, comme ca.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Yep, folks who work hard & mind their own biz make for good neighbors

Indeed...although even after several years, you'll neither speak to them nor know their names (in most cases).

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Indeed...although even after several years, you'll neither speak to them nor know their names (in most cases).

Hey, just a smile and a nod goes a long way.

[Old Expat Beast]

That's true.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Whistlepig1

I usually dont.
But there have been 1 or 2 instances where I caught a couple of guys looking me over in a public place (Mall).

Nothing came of it, but it got me thinking.

I may have to be more selective where/when I wear it.

You?

S.
j

If I was going to worry about wearing a Rolex in part of every day life I most certainly would not buy a watch that would cause me any worry.I have been wearing Rolex watches for well over 30 years now.And in that time working and wearing Rolex watches world wide, even middle east, far east, Caribbean. You could count on one hand the number of times people have notice my watch.Now if you are the type that flashes your watch or have a sign on your forehead hey look I am wearing a Rolex then perhaps some would notice the watch more.With today's Rolex wearers it seems to me that once they buy a Rolex they automatically think they are a target for theft.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Nope. You can get mugged anywhere, anytime.

This much is true.

It isn't worth it to think about it.

This is a dangerous state of mind and get you killed.

I'm not saying to put the Rolex watches in the safe and wear Casios and Timexes, but when you have doubts about where you will be going and just how safe things will be, it's best to let caution be your guide.

No matter where you are, you should always be thinking about the possibility of an attack and how you might escape or how you will defend yourself.

I'm not advocating living life in a state of crippling fear, just be vigilant and understand how quickly things can go wrong.

I certainly don't limit my comings and goings, but I do endeavor to exercise a modicum of discretion and dress for the occasion, which includes my watch and other things.

[fmc000]

Unfortunately I'm a bit worried since last Monday when I spotted a nasty guy looking at my wrist and then making eye contact with another one, on the other side of the train station hall I walk through every morning when going to my workplace.

I had to change my habits and now I get to work 5 minutes later but I feel safer.

[Vincent65]

No, and I tend not to frequent unsavoury places!

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Nope. You can get mugged anywhere, anytime. It isn't worth it to think about it.

I don't agree. There are places where you can get mugged, but not anywhere, anytime.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by padi56

If I was going to worry about wearing a Rolex in part of every day life I most certainly would not buy a watch that would cause me any worry.I have been wearing Rolex watches for well over 30 years now.And in that time working and wearing Rolex watches world wide, even middle east, far east, Caribbean. You could count on one hand the number of times people have notice my watch.Now if you are the type that flashes your watch or have a sign on your forehead hey look I am wearing a Rolex then perhaps some would notice the watch more.With today's Rolex wearers it seems to me that once they buy a Rolex they automatically thing they are a target for theft.

Not sure how you can be certain that only a handful of people, over 30 years, have noticed your watch.

[scranger]

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Not worried at all, I don't think anyone noticed my SubC

Same here. My impression is that no one pays much attention to watches, unless maybe it's some Invicta 65mm monster, ala Flavor Flav.

[kbutler1]

Nope.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Jack T

Not sure how you can be certain that only a handful of people, over 30 years, have noticed your watch.

Perhaps I should have said made a direct comment on my watch,Christ there are millions upon millions of Rolex watches worn everyday in most all parts of this world today.And out of those worn its mostly the WIS type that would even notice it.Yes there are thieves in all parts of the world but the ones that are stolen are a very very tiny proportion to those worn daily.And a opportunist thief mugger etc will quite happily take your watch no matter the brand plus wallet and any other valuables you have with you just use your own common sense in all walks of life.