One is travelling or working routinely in an area with. . .less than impressive reputation for safety and ambitious crime statistics inversely proportional to economic development in this area. How does one plan his or her "wrist attire."
Unfortunately, metropolitan crime entailing ⌚ theft in cities globally make wearing a⌚ precarious. Any advice?
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Sawtelle Gaijin
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I'd say it mostly depends on the watch. People are more likely to notice/target your Rolex GMT than your IWC Type XX.
If you're wearing something "hyped" or popular enough to be known by non watch people, the risk goes up.
I'd also say if you're worried enough to ask the question, maybe stick to the affordables for now and see how you feel / how it goes.
Wear your nicest watch. Lure them in. Their excitement makes them more tender.
Be smart.
Pay attention to your surroundings. Like ACTUAL pay attention, don't be just zoning out, make eye contact and watch people. Ambush predators hate being observed.
Don't go to the dive bar/strip club combo with the Gold LE Daytona at 0200.
If the streets get real empty all of a sudden leave post haste.
No watch is worth your loved ones or your life.
If the bad guys plan to harm your loved ones or you anyway, eliminate their threat with extreme prejudice, utilizing whatever tools are at hand.
One simply uses common sense.
One simply uses common sense.
Oddly, though, common sense lacks uniform standards.
I agree: THINK.
It is unclear, however, what that means for people in general.
I'd say it mostly depends on the watch. People are more likely to notice/target your Rolex GMT than your IWC Type XX.
If you're wearing something "hyped" or popular enough to be known by non watch people, the risk goes up.
I'd also say if you're worried enough to ask the question, maybe stick to the affordables for now and see how you feel / how it goes.
My choice for this dilemma, but even this can and does draw attention.
Just don't flex unnecessarily. Be smart about your surroundings.
Just don't flex unnecessarily. Be smart about your surroundings.
Sage advice indeed.
Common sense also says that nothing good happens when you’re still out at 2 AM
Common sense also says that nothing good happens when you’re still out at 2 AM
Oh to the YES.
I know from experience.
Situational awareness, G-Shock and Glock IF you can't avoid it altogether.
Situational awareness, G-Shock and Glock IF you can't avoid it altogether.
Certainly applies to areaa where I have worked before.
Wear what you like but be willing to let it go so you can go home to your family.
Wear what you like but be willing to let it go so you can go home to your family.
Well said.