Loss of a timepiece
I just wanted to know if anyone had any advice on how to prevent the loss/theft of a treasured timepiece, what can be done if worst comes to worst and how to deal with the aftermath.
Of course, it’s important to lock things away when not using them, and insure them but wondered if there are any innovative measures fellow crunchers have taken to protect or recover a prized possession.
Having recently seen more and more stories emerging recently of watch theft, or loss in other ways, of sometimes hugely valuable watches (financially as well as sentimentally) I wanted to see how people deal with this risk.
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Andy
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how bout this
As much as I love my watches, I do not show it off except to this forum. As my craziness about watches is expanding so is the cost of each piece. Though I cannot comment on what to do after the loss but grieve or how to recover here are some options I am considering and some I am already doing:
@Half_Life has the basics pretty well covered.
But now that you mentioned it and my brain is working; the technology exists to track an item not in your possession. Unfortunately, the trackers are rather large and don't fit on or in a watch, but maybe that can be miniaturized more. Or maybe the metal cases dampen the signal too much.
A million dollar idea: mini tracker for watches like a strap/ buckle insert 🧐. @UnholiestJedi you might be onto something.
Insurance = Answer.
A lot mentioned about theft already but I would like to mention another peril- stupidity.
Always take your watch off when you are going to be doing activities that may damage it.
Like wrenching on the car
Like going in the water with your watch when you don't need to
Like leaving your watches in careless places where they can be knocked off a table
Like not making sure the springbars are secure after a strap change before putting it on the wrist
Like putting your watch in a checked bag at the airport
Etc....Etc...
You get the idea.....I've done all of the above a one time or another. Damage or loss because of stupiditiy is much more of a threat than theft IMHO.
All good points!
I’ve heard of people using SmartWater on their valuables, don’t know if anyone here has tried that?
I heard of a story earlier this week where a YouTuber had a watch stolen just after having bought it in France. It seems a bit shady but illustrates the desirability and the motivation of some thieves to relieve you of your fine timepieces….and what not to do when it happens too (sadly)!
Theft is really getting out of hand, just a few weeks ago someone stole my fathers daytona, fortunately he is ok, but gosh! I found a platform that was made to report stolen watches, it’s called JoinTrack.org I hope this helps a bit!