"Beware" Tourist dies after failed mugging for Rolex in Naples

[beowulf566]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

I would disagree with you on this. Maybe someone just will not themselves to be robbed. You're right in all senses where the person should give up their watch without any issues to save their own lives.

Maybe, Mr. Mendoza had a special relationship/history/whatever with this watch. I've heard a lot of people saying that comment but some people will refuse to be the victim.

Personally, I would've handed it over without a problem. For others, they might feel differently. In the end, it was nothing to do with being able to afford a watch.

I also disagree, I would never hand over my watch

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by beowulf566

I also disagree, I would never hand over my watch

Unlikely, and unwise.
Mr Mendoza felt the same way.

[Numismatist]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Unlikely, and unwise.
Mr Mendoza felt the same way.

Mr. Mendoza did what was right and just, he paid for it with his life...but so have so many other great men.

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Mr. Mendoza did what was right and just, he paid for it with his life...but so have so many other great men.

I'll stick around to do more great things. You can tell the 2 dudes who have the drop on you in a Rome alley to go F off though.
I'll spend the rest of the trip searching for an adequate replacement. Do they sell anything but Panerai in Italy?

[Numismatist]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I'll stick around to do more great things. You can tell the 2 dudes who have the drop on you in a Rome alley to go F off though.
I'll spend the rest of the trip searching for an adequate replacement. Do they sell anything but Panerai in Italy?

Yup, the majority do live off the sacrifices of the minority - it's just simple history.

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Yup, the majority do live off the sacrifices of the minority - it's just simple history.

Like my history of 12 years of US military service? During wartime?
Not so simple anymore. Question someone else's courage mate.

[Numismatist]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Like my history of 12 years of US military service? During wartime?
Not so simple anymore. Question someone else's courage mate.

Very simple...I don't question your courage, just your words in this thread.

[Newportkrieger]

So, a watch is worth a human life to all of you? Even a pathetic creature like a mugger?


I would certainly fight back and probably prevail should my health and/or life be truly threatened. If the watch makes them go away....that's why I have insurance and even if not, I have more than enough wealth to always buy more watches... LOTS more. The point is that I do not want to not enjoy my wealth because I would not let go of $5 K to $14K worth of Rolex and was killed.

BTW... I don't want the Karma of killing someone over any personal property. I am exceptionally well trained in lethal force confrontations and usually well armed when out and about. I have CCW permits what permit me Concealed Carry 46 states. IMHO all you "armchair vigilantes" clearly are thinking with the small head not the big one... Going to a gun store, buying a gun and going to a square range and shooting paper has so little to do with correct combative mindset and ability to effectively use your weapon and take a human life, particularly a life that has experience in the application of violence and the "jump" on you... GROW UP all you gun owning little boys. Best also not forget that many times, as in traveling abroad, you will not have a gun or even a knife (how many of you actually KNOW how to defend and respond to a knife?)