Does crime in your area affect your wearing of watches?
This picture was taken last week visiting a local AD for Rolex, Tudor , Patek Philippe, Breitling, Cartier, Panerai and I'm sure I am forgetting a few. These guys are friendly and always hold the door for me. I'm no VIP just a casual customer. This is not my Rolex AD who told me I need to buy jewelry (specifically diamonds) to get the call for a requested watch. These folks just tell me there's nothing available. In fact, I was actually looking at a Tudor and they mentioned the 39mm Pelagos is a "scarce" item. 🤔. I'm getting sidetracked. I gifted away a GS SBGA463 last year because a friend was robbed at gunpoint for the same watch. He was asked to give up his "Rolex". Many of my polished pieces sit in a safe. I don't wear gold (have very few) pieces right now. Every pice is insured. A watch isn't worth losing, or taking, a life over. Unfortunately the people robbing someone don't hold the same values . It appears we are headed into a recession. The trend may get worse. Our leaders often report crime is down. Does this picture tell that story? Have your watch wearing habits changed ?
1st Rolex purchased as a highschool senior. Saved the $ working in a lawnmower factory. I love and own many brands
NO.
And I'm not afraid to cross the street for fear of being hit by a car.
One simply needs to "read the room" when wearing an expensive watch
Robbery is not a recent problem. Just like with police brutality the availability of social media turns everyone into a reporter. Now that issues can be seen around the world it's a "epidemic" . I feel sorry for your friend. Glad he's ok.
Nah, I wear whatever wherever I go. Though, I don't actually ever go anywhere that isn't filled with fat, middle-aged, tired people, like myself. Pudgy old guys like me aren't known for committing crime!
Just gonna leave this here...
https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2015/03/politically-incorrect-paper-of-the-day-death-penalty-eugenics.html
Grew up in the rough neighborhood where kids were getting killed for their Jordans. So yes, keep your head on a swivel and don’t make yourself a target. I don’t think this is necessarily a sign of the times as things have been this way as long as I’ve been alive. Keep the nice watches under a cuff.
If someone has enough money to have a $10,000 watch then they can have the foresight to also have (or not have) insurance for the watch
My increased business in the shady world of replica watches has increased 10 fold in the past few years unfortunately. Put this out front, I don’t advocate buying a replica nor do I have a horse in that race, but clients are plain scared to walk downtown wearing their Rolex Sub or Daytona or hell, even their Bulova afraid they are going to get mugged for it. It’s human nature to tell some thug “Off my dead body dirtbag” but these days the watch probably is coming off your dead body. But you tend not to be John Wayne when some crackhead is threatening you for a $300 replica watch, jokes on him. You know when he takes it to the pawn shop to score some dope and booze for his gal he will be humiliated and thrown out. Karma. Sad state of affairs, the actions of others dictating our lifestyle.
I have no problems wearing anything anywhere except in crowded bars etc where you can't be fully aware and when you're likely to be alcohol impaired. But really you're more likely to lose your phone than your watch in UK.
My increased business in the shady world of replica watches has increased 10 fold in the past few years unfortunately. Put this out front, I don’t advocate buying a replica nor do I have a horse in that race, but clients are plain scared to walk downtown wearing their Rolex Sub or Daytona or hell, even their Bulova afraid they are going to get mugged for it. It’s human nature to tell some thug “Off my dead body dirtbag” but these days the watch probably is coming off your dead body. But you tend not to be John Wayne when some crackhead is threatening you for a $300 replica watch, jokes on him. You know when he takes it to the pawn shop to score some dope and booze for his gal he will be humiliated and thrown out. Karma. Sad state of affairs, the actions of others dictating our lifestyle.
Replicas can still get you hurt or killed.
As far as the crook knows it's real. They might soften the financial loss but won't protect you from crime.
Nah, I wear whatever wherever I go. Though, I don't actually ever go anywhere that isn't filled with fat, middle-aged, tired people, like myself. Pudgy old guys like me aren't known for committing crime!
Just gonna leave this here...
https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2015/03/politically-incorrect-paper-of-the-day-death-penalty-eugenics.html
BTW, your description of who you hang out with leads me to believe you've been stalking me again. I'm beyond pudgy these days . I should be watching what I eat more than who's looking at my watch.
No, in short. But to be fair, Rolex’, Cartier, Omega, diamonds etc are a world away from my world so it’s difficult to relate if I’m honest. I live in London, but I doubt anyone is eyeing up my Sinn or Hamilton.
It all depends on my destination. In my normal travels, I wear what I want. If I'm unsure I wear something muted and relatively inexpensive. If I'm unlucky enough to be robbed and lucky enough to not be harmed, at least I haven't lost an expensive watch too.
If someone has enough money to have a $10,000 watch then they can have the foresight to also have (or not have) insurance for the watch
Ugh! Does insurance cover the cost of forcibly being taken advantage of? I don’t think so. Being a helpless target is as much of a problem or more than the financial loss.
This is not a problem in my location. Crime is going up, but it tends to be localized. If you are spending time in certain locations you may find yourself as a target regardless of the Watch you wear.
Where I live in the Middle East the murders are political.
No muggings that I'm aware of though. Very strange.
And I anyways wear a $150 watch.
😒 I am more afraid that some child will egg my house and damage something or toothpaste my car windows, because I didn't give them enough chocolate on haloween or some shit, rather than steal my watches. I am not even joking. That is why I give loads of chocolate and sweets 👻
The way I see it, the likelihood of getting robbed for a watch increases only to the extent that the watch is exposed to the surroundings in areas where robberies are likely. There was a post about a fella putting his watch in the pocket while taking a leak just recently here on Watch Crunch. I would do that when I wear short sleeves and somehow found myself in an area where I don't want people seeing my watch ... I can count on one hand the number of times that happened.
No. It’s about stopping criminality. Property rights matter. Personal crimes should come with serious penalties, especially when there is violence or threat of violence associated with said crime.
We have a DA that doesn't Prosecute. Indo not anyone who can't see why this is flawed .
That's Polachucks, and no I haven't changed my habits with regard to wearing my watches. Most people stay away from me anyway.....
You are correct Brother. People tend to stay away from me as well. Although, I do want to meet up someday! Always enjoy your insights and your collection my friend
I’m in philly, which doesn’t have great crime rate, but in center city I feel pretty safe and you’ll always find me wearing my Rolex.
Probably more likely to cut yourself with a spring bar tool, get sepsis and die than to get robbed because of your watch. Not worth worrying about!
I live in New York..........
I think residents of larger cities must be more cautious of their surroundings.
I’m somewhat secluded where I live to my local area, plus don’t have anything I ~think~ anyone would try to Jack forcibly.
I know in places like SF and LA reports of crime numbers dwindling are due to the overflow of calls received and they cannot respond to or log. Or a change in recent laws making anything under $3,000 a misdemeanor and not prosecutable (this did happen to me unfortunately, and mine was over $3K - and still wasn’t prosecuted). Moreover a lack of budgetary constraints makes it challenging to offset as well.
Just be safe out there WC community!
Probably more likely to cut yourself with a spring bar tool, get sepsis and die than to get robbed because of your watch. Not worth worrying about!
Next time I'm in that store I'll suggest they pock up some alcohol swabs. Jeweler's can hand them out to customers to avoid infection. The three guys at the door can be fired. Alcohol swabs are cheaper and apparently more useful
Glad that your friend is okay
I live in Kuching which is more common to have knock off watches than originals
So the only robbery happen is when there's a laptop in a car or when someone is wearing gold looking accessories
The only advice I can give is to be safe as possible
I can see why this is an issue in the UK or US, but here in Bulgaria there's no such robbery epidemic. Either:
A) Very safe.
B) Thieves still not aware of watches/brands/prices.
No. It’s about stopping criminality. Property rights matter. Personal crimes should come with serious penalties, especially when there is violence or threat of violence associated with said crime.
Agreed 💯
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No but I'm fortunate to live in a low-crime city. Plus I'm boring and don't go out much.
I do not wear my most valuable watches during the summer where I live cause I cannnot hide them underneath my sleeve in T-shirt mode... So yeah, I am scared in summer.
I spent the first 50 to 55 years of my life living in Seattle & Los Angeles. Both places are a real problem today. But I escaped. I now live where things are civilized, and no one must walk in fear (or concern) for a watch on their wrist.
Not really. I just avoid sketchy areas and going out in public for me usually just involves going to work, the gym, the grocery store, or out to the middle of nowhere to go hiking and desert wandering.