Do you feel scared to get robbed when wearing your Rolex?

[maverick95]

so far i feel pretty safe in sg.....even though i have worn my rolex watches to malaysia and korea.......oso alright lah

but most often i wear my hamilton khaki to malaysia....hehe

Casios and swatch for me in m'sia. No point attracting unwanted attention.

[Darkangel]

wearing bling bling Rollies, I think such risks exist everywhere. It can occur anytime. At clubs, and especially in the washrooms in the wee hours of the morning, I cannot help the feeling that folks around me are eyeing that Bling on my wrist. Someone told me before that if I want to wear it, I must get ready for it to be taken away. Its a choice. Once, while waiting at a driveway for a friend in JB, a bad ass (going by his appearance) came up and commented that I've got a nice watch. Its not uncommon for people to chat outside these clubs. But I get the feeling that something's not right, as he was constantly looking around and he refuses to leave. Seems to me he is planning his strike. (Now they don't ask you if you want a jab of his knife or to give him the watch. It takes too much time and they don't want to risk you putting up a fight. They knock you out or slash you to intimidate you before stripping the watch away from you.)

So I asked him if he wants a closer look as it is too dark. Pulled out a two feet metal Maglight and shine at the watch, its like telling him to choose the watch or that heavy light in his face. Don't know if I did the right thing but if I'm gonna wear that watch, I'm gonna make sure it stays on my wrist the best way I know how. Its a choice. Great I'm still alive to enjoy my watch.

Anyone with similar close call?

Wah...you sibeh lucky hor

next time go m'sia wear cheap cheap watches

[amboose]

true, some friends later told me its a risk as the bloke may be armed and they don't operate alone. Maybe I was just fed up that night. Refused to be bullied into not wearing my favourite watch. Worked hard, paid for the watch and can't wear it wherever I go. That's what a Rolex should be isn't it? A reliable travelling companion (as well as a ticket back should anything go wrong).

I was in Thailand when I chatted up a fellow traveller. He's Italian. We happen to talk about his Panerai. Its strapped to his thick tree trunk wrist. He's been to Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam alone but has not met any close call for his watch. I guess its his built, real menacing. He's not armed but I guess with a fist the size of a boy's face, he is ready for anything. Or at least, a deterrence to would be attackers. he made a poignant point in my face - 'if you are too coward to wear such watches, it is not for you.' His Panerai has a history of being an instrument for naval divers, so does Rolex. Both watches, to him are badges of honour. Worn by brave men. To him, these are the toughest street watches.

Since then, I've been wearing mine wherever I go . And making sure it stays on the wrist.

[tomcatf]

Chinese saying... Big trees invite wind... So don't walk around like christmas tree... sure it will invite not only winds but eyes....

[feilong108]

hehehe...true....well..sometimes it depend on the group u r with at the time...for me i have no such problems...i wear wad i desire at any places i want to....no point of buying a nice watch and putting at home...haha..watches are meant and made to be worn on the wrist...

[tomcatf]

hehehe...true....well..sometimes it depend on the group u r with at the time...for me i have no such problems...i wear wad i desire at any places i want to....no point of buying a nice watch and putting at home...haha..watches are meant and made to be worn on the wrist...

Bro, you always got a group of body guards, God Bless You. But you should have some moment on your own, right?... that is when they strike you... Just Be Careful.

[feilong108]

hahaha..i where got so loaded..aiyo..i juz hang ard with thugs lar...hahaha....

[amboose]

so, for me, there's two ways of looking at it - be like that garang Italian, wear his watch like a man and stand stall or be a spindley coward and wear the watch when it is safe. On the other hand, my wife will hope that I can grow wiser as time passes haha. But for now, I'd like to wear my travelling companion wherever I go. And maybe put it at home when I can no longer see clearly with my eyes, or have a huge tummy, balding scalp and arthritic joints. At least then, I can look at the Rolex, hold its cold steel and recall the exciting places we;ve visited and the close calls we had.

[Reborn]

In Johor, better wear

Casios and swatch for me in m'sia. No point attracting unwanted attention.

Fake Casio, fake crocodile underwear, and if you can find a fake car, drive that there as well. I hear sometimes even locals get robbed.

[evets]

i am planning for a backpacking trip to HK in Sept and am thinking of wearing my GMT II. what do you guyz reckon? should be safe ya.

[feilong108]

HK is pretty safe compare to many other countries...no worries...wear to good health...enjoy ur trip...

[wolfeyes1974]

i am planning for a backpacking trip to HK in Sept and am thinking of wearing my GMT II. what do you guyz reckon? should be safe ya.

safe...u can wear 2 rollies...one on each wrist..hahaaha

[profjohn]

Be careful if you travel to Europe

In England, you have to wear it carefully - always hide it under a long sleeve or leave at home in Sg. I don't wear a Rolex if I go out at night. Reason being that the streets are not safe in any city - London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford etc. Knife crime amongst youths is an epidemic problem in the UK. Many people have been robbed at knife and gun point in the UK, for things as cheap as their mobile phones. Much worse in Italy, France where they have organised Rolex gangs looking out for Rolex.

My colleague, a senior lecturer in his 40's got robbed at knife point in broad daylight while shopping on Oxford Street in London of his Rado watch and diamond ring, luckily he was insured. With so many people around, no body dared to do anything. This is Britain under the Labour govt, if you stop and intervene, the robbers will accuse you, the innocent victim, of assault and it is usually the victim or those good samaritans who get charged by the Police. This country has gone to the dogs because the police protect the rights of the criminals.

[amboose]

yes, I have heard its a pretty violent place, certain suburbs especially. When I am in Oz, I usually do not leave my place armed, even to throw rubbish into the bin outside. After dusk, the place can be so eerily quiet and dark. Anyone can spring from the pitch black shadows to mug you, worse, attack those inside the home. The most vulnerable time is when you are getting in or out of the car as your vision and hearing from within the car is limited.

Sad to say, other than my rolex, my other steel companion is a 6 inch tanto. Told myself I'd be the first to plunge that cold steel companion into his guts should anyone dare impose force at my home. I want to go back in a piece not in a coffin.

[seiko.citizen]

In England, you have to wear it carefully - always hide it under a long sleeve or leave at home in Sg. I don't wear a Rolex if I go out at night. Reason being that the streets are not safe in any city - London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford etc. Knife crime amongst youths is an epidemic problem in the UK. Many people have been robbed at knife and gun point in the UK, for things as cheap as their mobile phones. Much worse in Italy, France where they have organised Rolex gangs looking out for Rolex.

My colleague, a senior lecturer in his 40's got robbed at knife point in broad daylight while shopping on Oxford Street in London of his Rado watch and diamond ring, luckily he was insured. With so many people around, no body dared to do anything. This is Britain under the Labour govt, if you stop and intervene, the robbers will accuse you, the innocent victim, of assault and it is usually the victim or those good samaritans who get charged by the Police. This country has gone to the dogs because the police protect the rights of the criminals.

same as Oz, innocent always get the rotten end of the stick. like ive said before one of my customer bashed up a thief who was stealing his car (lousy one) next day, he got charged with assault occasioning bodily harm

yes, I have heard its a pretty violent place, certain suburbs especially. When I am in Oz, I usually do not leave my place armed, even to throw rubbish into the bin outside. After dusk, the place can be so eerily quiet and dark. Anyone can spring from the pitch black shadows to mug you, worse, attack those inside the home. The most vulnerable time is when you are getting in or out of the car as your vision and hearing from within the car is limited.

Sad to say, other than my rolex, my other steel companion is a 6 inch tanto. Told myself I'd be the first to plunge that cold steel companion into his guts should anyone dare impose force at my home. I want to go back in a piece not in a coffin.

in Oz i just becareful. when i wear my watch, i wear long sleeve to cover, and have a blade on me just in case my car also have a nice wrench for opening nuts

at the end of the day, better to be a "criminal" than to go home in a coffin. worse still to be home in a coffin