Ways to prevent getting my rolex stolen?

[Defiancekofb]

Originally Posted by tritium8

Has anyone mentioned alcohol and women of ill repute?

Avoid that combo!

LOL I remember that story the businessman visiting Miami, the girl Bill Cosby'ed his drink and ran off with the DD, but he chased her down the lobby in his underwear and remembered the license plate of the getaway vehicle.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

Stay out of strip clubs

[Defiancekofb]

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Stay out of strip clubs

But SR is the best strip club in the US? No?

[Roadblocked]

Stay off backpage while wearing it!

[Zopx-]

Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

My apologies I should have added the , I edited my previous post for effectiveness.

In all seriousness, I think you have nothing to worry about. I visited my retired relatives in Boquete a year ago, I brought my DJ. I have seen several other individuals in town with Rolex, gringos and natives alike. Insure your watch to it's full value, if someone tries to rob you, then give them the watch. It's not worth your life.

Hehehe im new in the forum. I didnt recognize the joke.

Yes im from the city. I think a little bit more dangerous. So cool that you have relative here. Maybe sometime we can meet for a coffee. Cheers mate. Regards from Panama

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[Daytona88]

If you are at all worried about that be sure to insure it. Try Jewelers Mutual. Very inexpensive for peace of mind.

[stylinleems]

Originally Posted by Tan

Just don't flash it around, most watches fly under the radar if you're not putting it people's faces.

^ This

[Zopx-]

Originally Posted by Daytona88

If you are at all worried about that be sure to insure it. Try Jewelers Mutual. Very inexpensive for peace of mind.

Thanks. Definitely going to look for that.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Stay out of strip clubs

I may or may have not been in one such establishment a month or so back. Wore the pelagos on purpose

She said thats a nice...(tried to read the dial)...watch

[HogwldFLTR]

Seems like working and living in safe environs are the key for me; if that isn't a given it's time to upgrade one's life.

[ndsleep612]

either do not buy one and wear a digital Casio or keep it locked up in a bank safe deposit box.

[Chadridv]

Never take it off your wrist, use common sense in all situations and keep it in a safe or bank box when you're not wearing it.

Lastly, get it insured. There's nothing more comforting to know that if I ever end up in the unfortunate situation to have my watch stolen, there's a possibility I could avoid violence by being fully and comfortably cooperative.

[TimeToWatch]

Wear it

[armen34]

Some very funny comments but on a serious note, you can't do much about theft unless you insure it!

[AF_Rob]

Get a non-date model, take it off the bracelet, throw on a strap, put it on, and no one is the wiser.

I have a Explorer 36mm on a green rubber Hirsch strap. There is nothing distinctly Rolex about it... Unless they are one of us!

[NewEnthusiast]

Keep you're brain plugged in is my best advice. It's not unreasonable to worry about theft, especially as a Rolex (and especially a first Rolex) is often inherited from someone special or purchased to mark a special occasion so carries sentimental as well as monetary value.

Take comfort from the fact that, while members here can spot a Rolex at fifty paces, most people won't know what it is and so won't recognise it as worth stealing compared to electrical gadgets, money or obvious "bling". Be mindful of where you're going and what you're doing. If you know you're going to a rough area or somewhere that won't have secure storage for it, leave it at home but DON'T be too afraid to wear it. Where's the fun!

Lastly, make sure you're insured up to the hilt. It won't replace the sentimental value but will make sure a stolen watch is replaced. At least that way you will have peace of mind.

[colpol]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Gain 150 pounds of muscle! Get it insured and be careful of your surroundings.

So right

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by swils8610

don't take it off your wrist.

Originally Posted by headshrinker

gain 150 pounds of muscle! Get it insured and be careful of your surroundings.

x2

[77T]

I'm not an actuary, but "stolen" breaks down into many sub-categories.

Being robbed is prolly the greatest concern followed closely by home burglary. So I'd say crimes of opportunity are more likely to target your wallet and smartphone - no special precautions because of your watch. Just be aware of general safety measures when out and about.

But at home, a safe measure is to bury it in a junk tool drawer with rusty wrenches on top

[VaRobot]

Remember those cheap plastic Halloween masks with the rubber band holding them on.

They need to make an Invicta one that goes over Rolex's, just for wear in certain areas or occasions :)

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Zopx-

As a new member of the rolex community and proud owner of one rolex, I'm always looking to ways to prevent my only rolex stolen.

Regards

Sorry just cannot understand why you bought a Rolex watch if you are going to worry about IF and a BIG IF its going to be stolen.Been wearing Rolex watches for almost 40 years and wearing them almost world wide.And never even thought of any watch I was wearing being stolen, just use common sense when wearing.

[beshannon]

Don't wear it, ever

[oneover]

Originally Posted by joli160

Common sense, don't get drunk and brag about it in the wrong neighbourhood. Just be a little streetwise and you'll be fine.

^^
This


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[Leodagan]

Sell it and buy a Nautilus or a Aquanaut ...

[Rolthai32]

Move country to a safer one if there is such a thing

[MrTito]

Move to the UK - we have circa 17 million incredibly stupid people living here, they don't know a good thing when it's right in front of them and would rather fly in the face of common sense/commercial sense/the advice of anyone of intellect. Doubtless they will view a Rolex as some moribund example of European excess and leave it well alone.......

[Jim Smyth]

Simple enough. Insure it, wear it, enjoy it, beware of your surroundings....................

[997.2]

Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

Here we go again boys. Is it safe? OMG, BLNR on the NYC Subway! Totally not safe! I was robbed shortly after this wrist shot was taken.

Which train are you taking home and what time?


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[artschool]

personally if you can't afford a bodyguard then you shouldn't be buying a rolex.

[donq]

I don't think it's worth worrying about in the grand scheme of things.

How many stolen watches do we see talked about on here compared to overall
membership? It's not that common.

Get some insurance and wear it. If someone wants it, and seems like a real threat,
then give it to them and get another one.

Not worth dying or worrying about in my opinion.