Longtime collector. My strategy is simple. Wear a long sleeve shirt. Roll your sleeves up when it’s appropriate and roll them down when it’s not.

@drsrsv8884

Ай бұрын

I wear my 🤑 watches all the time, and haven't had any issues. Probably because I always wear long sleeve shirts, or sweaters. And, also I don't live in a s***hole area.....

AD makes sure nobody steals my sub... by not selling them in the first place

@brianc0019

Ай бұрын

😂

@Anirossa

Ай бұрын

True everyday heros 😂

When you have to go to such lengths and take all of these precautions just to wear a nice watch you no longer own that possession - it owns you .

@TheTerryMarsh1

Ай бұрын

True! Your comment reminds me of Gollum in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.

@Amplitudeproblem

Ай бұрын

This is the only wisdom I've ever found in 20 years of reading KZread comments.

@Bailiol

Ай бұрын

Yep - something similar was said in Fight Club

@simonlangmead7

Ай бұрын

Perfectly said, if any nice possession makes you worry about it, more than you are enjoying it, why bother?

@zsb707

Ай бұрын

"The things you own end up owning you" - Tyler Durden, Fight Club

I never worry since the ad won't sell me one 😅

I wore my Rolex Sub down in Miami and the Keys with no issues. Keeping your head on a swivel and being aware of your surroundings is always key. Having a concealed handgun and the training to back it up helps.

@angelvalle6515

27 күн бұрын

Florida is a Republican state we prosecute criminals here 💪

This is clearly a UK problem. I wear my Rolex watches everywhere in the states and nary a look. Well, of course I’m also carrying a SIG P365 in my waistband most days

@josephcolton2614

Ай бұрын

Mainly a European problem, because most in European countries the law-abiding citizens have either been disarmed or carrying a firearm is so strictly regulated that only cops and gangsters carry them.

@dirkx2350

Ай бұрын

Exactly. While traveling the EU, there laws in regard to self defense ensure you will always be a victim and at your attackers mercy.

@davidbowie2046

Ай бұрын

Yes, Definitely. London is a cesspit and if you wear anything nice, watches or jewellery you'll be a target

If you need to watch this video, it's time to stop wearing a Rolex, and start thinking about voting in politicians who care about prosecuting criminals in your district.

@angelvalle6515

27 күн бұрын

Well said

@JDYTC

13 күн бұрын

Or give you the right to defend yourself 🔫

@johncarter6238

12 күн бұрын

@@JDYTC I wear my Rolex with my Glock 17. So if they want gold. Do they get lead?

I find my Glock a lovely accessory for my Kermit. Hey - it's not easy being green!

@Anonymouslyme1

10 ай бұрын

You can’t carry your Glock in London, Paris or Rome

@Agent-vj3ns

3 ай бұрын

​@@Anonymouslyme1which is why there's stabbings every day

@drsrsv8884

Ай бұрын

​@@Anonymouslyme1And? Those cities haven't been anything since the 00's

@TheDmperignon

Ай бұрын

@@Thatsriiight Take my little Glock from me? Why - I invite you to try! P.S. Please use a Sharpie to write your SSN on the inside of your right arm - it will help the authorities identify you when notifying next of kin. Thanks!

@M3LTUP

Ай бұрын

Even if you successfully defend your watch. Some Lefty DA is gonna prosecute you to pacify the Media and the Mob. You will spend next 1-2yrs on trial. You may still end up in prison if you do not hire the best Lawyer($500k-1M) and a professional Jury consultant($250k) too. Wear your Rolex when you visit Dubai , Singapore , China , Etc. They know how to deal w. criminals there.

When I had my first Rolex in 89 everyone used to pull me up and say "Is that fake?" I always replied. "Yes". Now people are being robbed, even for fake one's. I've passed both my Rolex' to my son who wears them occasionally, I've told him to sell them and have a good holiday. I personally wouldn't own another.

@gjonno

Ай бұрын

That’s really sad 😞

@dougcameron6609

Ай бұрын

Plus Rolex in general is just tacky and gauche. I wouldn’t own one either

@ER-me1ii

Ай бұрын

@@dougcameron6609there isn’t a sophisticated watch aficionado in the world that agrees with you. Just because they are the biggest player in the luxury watch world doesn’t mean they aren’t universally admired.

@tomy8339

21 күн бұрын

​@@dougcameron6609Well said! I couldn't agree more.

Tip # 1. Do not leave your home. You can wear your Rolex in your living room. Then put it back in the safe.

@0000dear

Ай бұрын

In sadiq khans london, its safer to go inside your safe, lock the door and look at the time and come out agsin

@M3LTUP

Ай бұрын

@@0000dear I have a feeling price of Rolex , Patek , Omega is gonna crater in a few years. Nobody is gonna want to buy a $5-10k watch when crime in these Cities is rampant and unpunished. A $200 Seiko may not even be safe to wear if it gets really bad.

@gjonno

Ай бұрын

@M3LTUP That is really sad. IMO wear your watch wherever you go, but just be streetwise. The tips in this video are very good, but really just common sense. Wearing a luxury watch in the right places often opens doors and makes one accepted. Unfortunate but true.

@0000dear

Ай бұрын

@@M3LTUP it's terrible. I have an omega but its left in the ssfe and I wear a seiko

Imagine waiting months and spending thousands of dollars to buy something that you can’t even enjoy due to fear. The Rolex brand has been ruined by artificially low supply and high prices.

@girafingo9280

Жыл бұрын

nailed it.

@penguingobrrbrr353

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, it depends on the country and its crimes. Here where im from most people dont wear watches at all and it sucks. I have one rolex oyster watch and honestly people do be staring at it because its 'unusual' you don't see shiny watches daily. It sucks to wear it daily due to stress so I only wear it when im hanging out with friends or having important meetings my daily walking with no watches

@PrestigeWatches

Жыл бұрын

It is frustrating that luxury items can’t be enjoyed as freely as we would all like 😞

@spursblood1

4 ай бұрын

100% agree with this comment. I refused to send my money on their watches - what's the point as it will only languish in a safe at home!

@kevspencer5744

Ай бұрын

No, the luxury watch brands have been ruined because Police and courts are no longer doing their jobs properly.

The crime in Europe especially London is especially bad. In Asia almost nobody ever gets robbed on the streets

also DONT Drink STAY SOBER This is how I lost my bag 💔

Are you people serious? Just to step out of your home, one has to make a plan as in some sort of military operation. For all of that inconvenience, one gets to give Rolex an inordinate amount of your hard earned money, for an overpriced watch, which is not very accurate anyway. There is one born every minute.

It’s a reason (one of many) why an Omega is better. I own it for myself and nobody looks twice at me and leaves me alone.

@MrNorcal81

Ай бұрын

I have the latest version of the Omega Speedmaster Professional. I normally wouldn't be concerned about some thug trying to rob me for it but the new bracelet that it comes with is gorgeous and more ritsy that the previous ones. So when I'm wearing the Speedy casually with short sleeves I have it on a very nice Artem black sailcloth strap (the Hesalite crystal version of the Speedy can actually be purchased with a bracelet or an Omega sailcloth strap and deployment clasp while the Sapphire version comes with a bracelet or leather strap). The watch looks great on the strap and I've always liked the way my chronographs look on straps. It gives them more of a "tool" watch feel. For more formal occasions, the bracelet goes back on (and I've actually gotten pretty good at getting those Omega bracelets on an off, no easy task) and I have to admit, it's a looker and gets a lot of admiring comments . It's why I will always get quality watch on its bracelet but can switch to strap when I want to or, for safety, need to.

@Bailiol

Ай бұрын

Why is that? Omega are just as recognisable as Rolex and many of their pieces are basically Rolex copies.

@AwfulLottaYea

Ай бұрын

@@BailiolRolex is a brand that almost everyone and their mother knows about. Omega? Not so much. There’s no argument about that.

@zsb707

Ай бұрын

​@@Bailiol"many of their pieces are basically Rolex copies" Seriously? I've never heard that before.

@melissasmess2773

Ай бұрын

I wear my denim Railmaster on a $15 matching NATO and nobody notices my investment. 😂

Wearing an expensive watch makes you a target. Be prepared.

@PrestigeWatches

Жыл бұрын

Sadly, yes. This is the harsh reality. We all wish it was different. Be safe. Be careful. Wear your watch with great care. Remember, us watch enthusiasts should wear watches for ourselves; not for others.

@drsrsv8884

Ай бұрын

​@@PrestigeWatchesIt's even worse for cars. You can be followed home, doxxed etc. You can buy a fake watch, you can't buy a fake expensive car👀

@gjonno

Ай бұрын

Just don’t flash it in the wrong place.

I’ve stopped wearing my Sub. Every time I used to wear it in London everyone asked to see it. It’s a magnet for danger. Even when I did wear it in restaurants with my wife it caused too much anxiety. Shame I saved hard for the watch. Now I wear a Tudor Pelagos. Both are insured

@kimchiwasabee

Ай бұрын

Spent so much,you cannot afford long sleeves??

@justmeeagainn

24 күн бұрын

What a coward. How can you call yourself a man?

I own Rolexes, but I mostly use my Steeldives now.

@funland108

Ай бұрын

Same. Steeldives are surprisingly good actually.

Great tips! Common sense required and as much as like to think I have a dose of it, I recently made a naïve mistake. I was on a short break to Barcelona which is sadly known for its street crime (theft) where organised gangs operate in the tourist centre targeting innocent holiday makers distracted by the sights & sounds of this great Catalonian city. After some reflection, I had decided to travel in my Rolex Yacht Master in Everose gold. As it is on a rubber strap I believed it to be more subdued that a full gold watch, and therefore less eye catching. On my first day walking around the city centre, I was just entering the Gothic quarter when my self-awareness was heightened. As it was a hot day I was not wearing a long sleeve that would have helped cover the watch. BIG MISTAKE. Whilst walking down a busy lane I heard someone behind me say into his phone (in Spanish) ‘I don’t think this is the best place’. Understanding what had been said, my instincts kicked-in. I stopped on the spot, turned, took a good look at the guy eye to eye and realised he was following me. He was surprised I had understood him and the situation and slipped into a small alley, stopped and continued to watch me whilst talking into his phone. Knowing they operate in gangs I now realised I only had 2 options: continue forward or go back the way I had come. 2ND MISTAKE: I continued on down this long narrow street which offered no escape, except into small shops or down even narrower and more precarious alleys. Adrenaline flowing, I sped up (making me even more visible amongst the slow pedestrians. Aiming to get to the main Las Ramblas thoroughfare I started to notice spotters positioned at regular intervals of 20 meters or so eyeing me and checking my wrist. All appeared to be in constant telephone contact. On exiting the street into Las Ramblas I started to dart in and out of the crowd in the vain hope that I could escape their attention. As I was approaching the main (square) Placa Cataluña two more guys on phones slowly crossed my path, one directly in front and one behind. I made sure they saw I had taken a good look at them in case I need to identify them. One more, I changed direction weaving in and out, left and right yet progressing forwards to the main square. I saw an opportunity to enter a shopping centre into a multi-floor store I was familiar with. I darted in and up the escalator, up again, and circled around for about 10 mins to observe if they had followed me inside. Thinking more clearly I realised I needed to get back to the hotel. That was still about a kilometre walk but doable if I veered off the main path. I made my exit from the store, via an alternative exit to my entrance, and headed up parallel streets to a tapas bar vacated by locals that I know. I entered and sat by the bar hidden by a pillar and calmed down, had a drink and then headed to my hotel somewhat sweaty but very relieved to be safe. I secured my watch in the hotel safe not to be worn until I was through security at the airport some 3 days later. LESSON LEARNED. I consider myself very lucky to have evaded the gang having retained my £20k watch. FOLLOWING YOUR TIPS would have avoided this situation. NOTED for the future 🙏

@PrestigeWatches

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm pleased it didn't have an unhappy ending. Well done for having your wits about you and managing to avert the situation.

@Peter-Alexander

Ай бұрын

Barcelona is notorious. Especially the subway and Rambla area. Has been a long long time like this. The authorities don't seem to do anything about it.

@pesoxmar777

Ай бұрын

Plot twist : the guys with phones were other tourists enjoying the moment

@BruceW.-hs9qq

Ай бұрын

I have a very nice Japanese import solar powered G shock. Wearing a 20K watch in a city you are unfamiliar in makes no sense. PS Please don't stroll alone in Central Park after midnight and say NYC is crime ridden. NYC subway at 2:00 AM no, take an Uber.

@P9uys

Ай бұрын

Out and about in unknown areas I either wear a black non date Sub on a nato strap (a nod to James Bond) or a Tudor, particularly in London 👍🏼

The U.S. Marine Corps taught me how to take of myself and anything that I own…good tips given, thanks.

Driving a $150,000 Mercedes Benz in some areas isn’t exactly inconspicuous.

@proxbimcginley5085

9 күн бұрын

Sometimes I’ll just not park there. I feel that more than the watch. Always make sure the mirrors tucked in. At first I would park right next the front door at hotels because of anxiety, not the flash. I feel like I’ll feel more comfortable in a g63 parking, but we’ll see.

If your that anxious . Think you should buy something less expensive

@gjonno

Ай бұрын

Wise words 👍

I wear a cheap Seiko for international travel. It uses GPS for multiple time zones. Also solar-powered and programmed for the day and date. An amazing watch that no one's going to hit me over the head to steal.

@justmeeagainn

24 күн бұрын

Sounds great and I love Seikos. Where can me and my billyclub find you?

What has the west come to ?! The blessings of diversity ….

Good safety and security advice - and not just for watches. I don't wear anything I couldn't afford to lose. And I definitely don't flash things around.

Why a Rolex Explorer (1) is such a great Rolex watch to own. Total class yet way under the radar! Most people have no idea it’s a Rolex. Wearing a Sub is a completely different vibe and you can feel the attention, while no one takes a second look at the Explorer. But YOU know it’s a Rolex and a damn nice one too !

@PrestigeWatches

19 күн бұрын

A great comment and I agree the Explorer I is certainly an understated and less attention grabbing timepiece, yet stands shoulder to shoulder with its brethren’s when it comes to watchmaking prowess. 👍🏼

Nothing pairs better than my GMT Master II and my Glock 😎 They’re always together.

@Thatsriiight

Ай бұрын

You walk around carrying and with a Rolex? Drive a raised truck on monster wheels too? Poor little fella sounds like the poster child of trying to compensate.. smh I feel sorry for the “short end of the stick” fellas like you in life sport 🙁

@Thatsriiight

Ай бұрын

@@drsrsv8884 awe , you got me with that one now didn’t you .. 👍👍👍

@MrPINKFL0YD

Ай бұрын

Right

@mohamedalkaboom

Ай бұрын

Yea unless they whack you with their own Glock

@MovieGuy666

Ай бұрын

dude your not John Wick and no one is impressed.

I only ever wear mine at home, for my own appreciation and enjoyment, which was the only reason I purchased it to start with.

Not just a ROLEX. Any luxury peace.

I wear a hair scrunchie over my watch when I am in public transport and walking the streets. That way, I get to enjoy it everyday and not be worried. There is a slight inconvenience of needing to push the scrunchie aside when I need to tell the time but I get a lot more joy wearing my Rolex just for me and not for anybody else to see. My colleague once mistook my scrunchie for a bandage and asked if I injured my wrist!

@PrestigeWatches

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea Angela. Thanks for sharing.

@Pulsonar

Жыл бұрын

Now that you’ve told the world, be careful of scrunchie robbers now 😂

@K_2__

Жыл бұрын

That’s an EXCELLENT idea! I’m going to do this when I get my watch. Thank you

@jali898

11 ай бұрын

Or a sweat band ...keeps it hidden when in a dodgy area and protects it from scratches..

@MichaelS-uo8tp

Ай бұрын

Sweat band works! But this is why you need a few watches. Can't go everywhere in a Daytona or 18k so you need not as loud watches. But also disappointed that you can't wear what you like after working so hard to obtain them

If someone says something about your watch just say its a copy.

“A sacrificial Invicta”… ☺️ I like that!

In terms of watches that are not Rolex: I think anything that cannot be sold quickly and easily is probably fairly safe, for example Breitling, Panerai, vintage Omega (not Speedmaster). Once the Swatch Blancpain is out, it will be risky to wear that in London, probably - depending for how much it goes on Ebay :) It's quite crazy. Lookalikes can be dangerous, too, thinking about Tudor here.

I’m seeing a lot of comments here about wearing a Rolex and carrying a Glock, and I must say that I am very disappointed. I’d have expected those wearing Rolexes to be carrying something bougie, like a Staccato or Heckler & Koch. 🤷🏻‍♂️😆

@dirkx2350

Ай бұрын

I do lol. Both actually. But my 19 is in my carry rotation.

How can anyone steal my Rolex when the AD never has one to sell in the first place?

All good tips!….thanks for posting

I live in a gun-friendly state in the US and I am ALWAYS carrying. Just try to take my watch!

@negnatrepsej2903

Жыл бұрын

Jesus christ what a shitty country to live in

@walkerb1734

Жыл бұрын

@@negnatrepsej2903 And you live someplace better?

@PrestigeWatches

Жыл бұрын

Keep safe watch-bro and do what you can to keep the that safety switch on!

@markwoldin162

Жыл бұрын

So you carry an expensive watch and a gun. Great. Or you could carry neither and be free from care.

@deepseadweller687

10 ай бұрын

​@@markwoldin162Not really they will kill you over $20

Your advice is excellent

You’ve given some very good advice. I got the call from my AD and purchased my dream watch, the Bluesy Sub. I actually do what you do. I go to a nice restaurant wearing my Sub, but before I leave, I switch to my Invicta Pro Diver which is an excellent copy. If someone demands my watch after I’ve left, I’ll happily give them the Invicta and make the spotter from the restaurant look like an absolute fool!

@PrestigeWatches

2 жыл бұрын

:) Well done Lori And great choice of watch. A personal favourite of mine (but I prefer the black)👍🙏

@proxbimcginley5085

9 күн бұрын

Love bluesy in the sun, geez the blues!

@loriosterweil982

9 күн бұрын

@@proxbimcginley5085 I know!

Good advice. Be streetwise.

Here’s a Tip, Don’t wear a Rolex watch, don’t make yourself a target, don’t flex, be humble

I wear my nice SEIKO watches, & I am cautious. Thanks for these timely reminders. Can't be too careful these days, can we?

I observe the restaurant or the area I'm Going to sit or be in for any characters that strike me as a little suss. Between venues I put the sleeves down. Only pop it if I feel safe and this is no guarantee.

Boy, if you're afraid to wear your jewelry, this isn't the jewelry for you. How bad, for example, that you change your watch when you leave the restaurant (I read in the comments someone who wears his Rolex while eating, but exchanges it for an Invicta when leaving 🤪).

Since the introduction of the Apple Watch most people have no idea what a nice watch actually is - most believe watches only operate with a battery or plugged in to get a charge.

@FABM27

5 күн бұрын

“Most” people are not the threats. The threats are the trained thieves who hang around nice restaurants and tourist hubs as “spotters” trying to find their next victim. They signal their pals and then you get mobbed for your watch. Happens everyday.

Very informative -- and very troubling . .

Just wear a Casio g shock and leave the Rolex in your Peter

I collect Omegas and pew pews

Love the decoy idea ❤

I don't think people are searching who wears good watches. But always is good to have your guard up

I don't think to much about it when I am wearing my Seamaster 300m - I just enjoy wearing it. But it depends on the situation: clubbing or walking at night at an unsafe area, I leave my watch at home. But when I am at the restaurant and cinema with my girlfriend I don't care :-) Ps: I am always covering my watch with my jacket or sweater if possible. I wear my watch for myself. :-)

@PrestigeWatches

Жыл бұрын

I like your sign off comment; you wear your watch for yourself. Their in lies the fundamental shift in watch-wearing risk! Who do we wear watches for? Ourselves? Or for others? Well done. 👏🏼

@johnprosser5035

Жыл бұрын

Ive not heard of anyone being robbed for a Seamaster?

@Zyklop223

Жыл бұрын

@@johnprosser5035 I think those robbers don't care if it's a Rolex, Patek, AP, Omega, Breitling, Hublot, IWC or whatever. All they are interested in is money so I guess a Seamaster is a good target for them as well. Additionally it's a very popular model. So take care also with these kind of watches.

@joaqpani8719

Жыл бұрын

A seamaster is also a target for thieves in various countries. It’s a truly flashy watch as well!

@1983Jacko

Жыл бұрын

So you don't think about it but you cover it with a jacket or a sweater? sounds like you think about it then.

I don’t like luxury items that signal status to other people. I wear watches for work, and I’ll get rid of them the moment I retire. In fact after years of buying these watches, I got the subtle message from the industry that isn’t obvious to most people. Time is precious. Nothing signifies good times like an expensive wristwatch. All this bollox of the movement etc is irrelevant. Production price rarely exceeds $1000. For me, the only reason i own some is the same reason a rapper recently rapped “they can tell by my watch that it’s a different time”. I like my fitness watch personally. I’ve got more utility out of it than any other. If I was to buy one for quality, it would probably be a Credo from Japan. It’s just that my phone tells me the time, it’s wasteful. But I’m nearly 40 now, I stopped caring about what people thought of me a long time ago.

My Reverso, worn dial-side down, kind of just looks like a Fitbit from a distance. Hiding in plain sight 😊

@Rommel1988111

Ай бұрын

Even dial side up it has zero chance of getting stolen from you. This from a JLC Reverso owner

@daverooni7763

Ай бұрын

@@Rommel1988111 Because they aren’t widely recognized?

If I owned something that put my life or my family’s life at risk, I would get rid of it immediately. No material item is worth the risk of harm to your family.

I used to, until I started working in a jail. Those guys notice everything you’re wearing from shoes to shirts to watches. That’s how they make a living.

Buy a Casio - you're safe and cool. 🧠

Great vid Marcelo!

@PrestigeWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter. Appreciate the comment.

I wear an athletic wristband over my wrist covers my Rolex at all times and only remove the wristband when I an inside the building at the party or restaurant. I also have a rule as to how late I get home. I also very rarely wear my Rolex anyways. It also helps to wear a fake Rolex on the other hand to give the thief just in case

Thank you for your wise advice. 30-years ago I was attacked in the foyer of my New York apartment building at approximately 1 AM ( I was in the restaurant management business and arriving home from a long day at the restaurant). The attacker immediately jumped my back and began a stranglehold on my neck with his left arm while stabbing me on my right arm and shoulder with a sharp knife. I was about to lose conscienceless as he said, “Give me your watch!” I owned a beautiful gold/steel Rolex Datejust that I purchased new in Texas in 1978 after graduating from college. I was afraid that he had an accomplice with him who either could have killed me or done serious bodily harm with a gun or knife (I was both tired and exhausted from not being able to breathe). I slowly took off the watch and tossed it away from me to see who my attacker was as he ran to retrieve my Rolex. He quickly left the building (there was no accomplice). I eventually went to the hospital and was treated for multiple wounds. My wife was 7-months pregnant and I was only able to tell her that I was “hurt, but OK”on my way home. I didn’t want to tell her my details of the attack in her expectant condition. I have since come to terms with the fact that if I were to go back and forth to work on the NYC subway that it would not be wise to own a valuable watch simply to fit in with the clientele that I saw every day and night. I still would desire a Rolex replacement, but I would find it not safe to wear, especially when crime is mostly unstoppable.

@PrestigeWatches

Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. Simply shocking, and I’m sorry that you had to experience such a horrific ordeal.

Depends on the situation or event. I don’t wear my expensive watches everyday. I have a cheap watch I wear at home. I have another watch for going out and about and a luxury watch for special occasions.

Sensible advice!!

When is the audience ever important? If you’re not wearing the watch for yourself, don’t wear it.

I work at an indoor range (Texas) 😅 and I see many clients with Tag Heuer, Rolex, and Omega watches. Seen many Sea masters, Speedys, Oysters, Subs, DateJust, and recently an amazing GMT 2 Coke!

@PrestigeWatches

Ай бұрын

🤩

I make the switch in the ladies room before I leave the restaurant.

@PrestigeWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Keep safe Lori. Glad to read you are being savvy. 👍

I have a $20 aliexpress counterfeit rolex I use as decoy for my 126610 sub. It actually keeps time well w a nh35 movement.

@Nomad_783

Ай бұрын

hopefully nobody beats you up for a fake 20 bucks watch once. People actually do that, sadly

@Anirossa

Ай бұрын

Hopefully it dosn't look too real, not worth getting stabbed over it

@Agent-vj3ns

Ай бұрын

@@Nomad_783 the last guy that tried robbing me got turned into hamburger, we're allowed to stand our ground if our lives are threatened in our conservative state

Its quite safe, if you live in a country thats not UK or US. Thats the sad truth, i from central europe and i could be walking around in the capital at night with it and noone would bat an eye or even care.

@PrestigeWatches

Жыл бұрын

Yes, cities seem to go through waves of change. Hopefully the streets of the city will return to a safer place in the near future. Sadly, I think a lot of change needs to happen to prevent it!

I'm always lawfully carry my 45cal tucked In. If someone tries to rob me of my Datejust 41..... they get a 45 to the chest.

@donny484

Жыл бұрын

I’m on your side on this one, however what sucks is that the law will work against you even after the fact and the police are not your friend either. Can’t even protect your own damn property without being prosecuted against.

@slr-streetlegalrevenue899

Жыл бұрын

Unless you’re Clint Eastwood, you can draw on a drawn pistol

@Anonymouslyme1

10 ай бұрын

How does that work when you travel internationally as many of us do regularly?

@elhar3761

9 ай бұрын

Smart man

@deannoble673

Ай бұрын

Yes so because of your laws you get to act like a tough guy. Meanwhile 30K people a year get killed by firearms including many children. In the UK we have never had a year when more than 100 people have been shot dead. Could even one of your cities match that?

Some good tips here. It’s a sad state of the affairs in many parts of the world unfortunately. Bought my Sub in 2000 and have worn it all over Europe and LATAM without any issues, however as watch crime increased from around 10 years ago I bought an IWC Aquatimer to wear as well as its not as recognisable at the usual suspects, Rolex, Omega, Cartier etc and wear that most weekends and holidays if I am going outside my “comfort zone”. Still a nice watch but not going to attract the same attention and built well for beach/sports etc..Some others on rotation but using common sense is a must.

@PrestigeWatches

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. More and more people are doing similar. It’s a good strategy. 👍🏼🙏🏻

Best way to not get a rolex stolen is to not buy one in the first place. They are not worth the money, nor the risk. Plus if you like the design there are TONS of different brands which sell almost exact copies with decent movement. If you want to invest, buy gold and put in a safe. No need to wear your ''investment'' on your wrist.

Rolexes are easy to sell and pull off, but in general, the super high value watches like RM, PPs are much much harder to sell without papers and will be confiscated easily when the serial numbers are checked.

@Bailiol

Ай бұрын

Remember, many criminals are not exactly geniuses and won't be thinking 2 or 3 steps ahead - they'll just clock a PP and think "payday!"

Don’t wear mine in London or New York, which is a shame, but not worth the risk.

Seriously I have enough anxiety I won’t buy a Rolex…I will buy a Seiko at least I will feel less stressed.

From what price point do watches become a target normally? Is it only 10k+ or also watches like an omega or even a tissot or Seiko?

@PrestigeWatches

10 ай бұрын

I think you have it about right. I don’t think too many of the bad guys be as interested in anything sub-10k (considering the risk / reward). Most of the news that is covered tends to be on much higher value Rolex / Patek / R.M. But there may be many other unfortunate stories that are untold of lower priced watches different brands being targeted. 😔

@Rommel1988111

Ай бұрын

Rolex owners will think you are going to rob them if they see you wearing a Tissot

Its a shame you can't buy clip on watch disguises, that makes an expensive watch look like a Casio, the outer plastic could even protect the watch on transit from bumps and knocks.

@gtracer6629

Ай бұрын

Sounds like an opportunity for someone to create a new product

Such a great video. Thank you. Sibscribed

@PrestigeWatches

Ай бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I always wear a black sub non date on a nato strap (a nod to James Bond) or a Tudor when in unknown areas, especially London. It’s a shame but you wouldn’t go out and not close your front door 🤷🏻‍♂️

I will protect my watch wich I have worked and saved hard for👊

@PrestigeWatches

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Be safe. Be vigilant.

Adding a Jewelry Floater to your Homeowners Policy is a effective means to solve the problem.

@proxbimcginley5085

9 күн бұрын

Home owners only covers to a point, plus you need the appraisal. Jewelers insurance will cover for a decent price.

I never wear my watch now. Got tiered of tapping my wrist every few minutes, checking it was still there. Use to keep my hand in my pocket on the street so it could not be slipped off. I got tiered of the constant vigilance and realised the watch owned me. I also realised I was putting my wife and daughter at risk too. Yea it’s insured, but the trauma of having it stolen just isn’t worth it for me. Plus the big duck energy men have when they wear expensive watches doesn’t sit with me anymore!

@PrestigeWatches

10 ай бұрын

Interesting view and Thanks for the comment 👍🏼

@spursblood1

4 ай бұрын

Great comment. I actually wear my nice watches at home now and wear my Apple Watch when I'm out and about.

You have to be nuts to wear an item that puts you at risk .

My Rolex Explorer stays under the cuff & under the radar....

To insure your Rolex is a good idea but its very expensive and to pay that yearly fee for insurance you can buy another Rolex. Unless you know a cheap insurance watch company better off get a safe. You mentioned be careful where you go. You didn’t mention clubs. There are some women in clubs that know what Rolex looks like. They target these men and put something in their drink. When the lady takes the man to his apartment. He feels sleepy and then she takes his Rolex and other belongings in his apartment so even when you’re dating or trying to find someone can put you at risk when wearing a Rolex. The problem with switching watches and giving it to your wife and putting it in her purse can accidentally get lost. It’s better you wear it then keep switching on and off. When you keep taking off your watch and giving it to your wife to put it in her purse, put you at higher risk for accidentally dropping it, misplacing it, getting damaged due to other items inside the purse. If you keep removing and reattaching your Watch to give to the wife can potentially wear the band or strap reducing its lifespan. I still think you should just wear your Rolex and enjoy life. I lived in New York City for 24 years and I was wearing a Casio and I still got mugged. If they’re going to mug you and you show like you’re a victim, you’ll get robbed. However, if you’re wearing a Rolex, but you walk confident, and not weak looking, that will make you a harder target to be robbed. I think you need to mention that when you walk in dangerous neighborhoods with your Rolex definitely use common sense but you can’t walk weak like a victim. Need to walk with determination. It’s all about psychology.

@PrestigeWatches

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply and interesting comment! Take care of yourself (and others). All the best.

If you are wearing a Rolex and taking public transportation, maybe you need to sell the Rolex.

@melissasmess2773

Ай бұрын

😂👍🏻💯

I’m a watch enthusiast and have a modest collection (no Rolex or the ‘big 3’) What amazes me is the chats I’ve heard in the social media by wealthy watch owners what watch they wear, etc… The moment I mention security, safety measures, nobody follows up its like the subject has no relevance to their lives and their immune to being beaten up and robbed on the street. Maybe they’re so rich and too embarrassed to mention ‘… Oh by the way my personal security take care of potential watch snatching issues when I’m out in public…’ 😂

@robertbrandywine

3 ай бұрын

Some people don't live in dangerous areas.

@Pulsonar

3 ай бұрын

@@robertbrandywineSurely your joking? Have you kept up with the news lately? This shit happens in exactly those rich leafy suburbs and prestigious city streets, especially in London. Organized motorbike gangs will even mount the kerb boot the designer dog and girlfriend out of the way before wrestling the watch of the mans wrist. They’ll knock your teeth out and spill blood if they have to. If it can happen there, it can happen anywhere. Even Andrew Tate mentioned that a man can’t even wear a nice watch around the decent streets of London without worrying about being beaten up and robbed. Love him or hate him the man has a very salient point. The gangs are tailing rich folks out there without them even knowing they’ve been selected, the same rich folks multiple times. They’ll break off a hit and look for fresh blood if risk factor moves up a notch, they’re doing that all the time until the target gets sloppy. 20 years ago I seen a businessman robbed with my own eyes by 2 thugs brandishing machetes in broad daylight in the posh Brompton area of London when watch crime wasn’t even a topic. What do you think is going on now? Watch crime doubling in like 7 years, c’mon. Pardon the pun, but the alarm clock went off years ago, wake up man.

I think if you have 3 bodyguards that look as if they flex their muscles it will rip their shirts...you should be fine.

Very good tips. Like the idea of a decoy watch. Saw a story where a guy lost a Rolex out side the airport, guy came up on motorcycle and pointed gun at him. There petty sure some spotter saw him around the airport. So yeah wear a cheap watch when traveling.

Avoid London for a start... 😂

Is it possible to get individual watch insurance. I lived in NL for a while, and could only get house insurance. Thank You.

@JM.TheComposer

Ай бұрын

In my country at least, you can get a rider on your home insurance for jewelry over a certain value.

@johndavies1506

Ай бұрын

@@JM.TheComposer Thank you for your reply. However I was looking for an insurance on the watch when I am outside while wearing it.

@JM.TheComposer

Ай бұрын

@@johndavies1506 Depending on the policy details, it may indeed cover the wristwatch being stolen from your wrist by robbery. It's critical to read the policy details. Note that theft of something left in a vehicle is almost always excluded from homeowners insurance policies.

@user-of1qo3zt5s

Ай бұрын

Yes. Here in the Netherlands you could try the 'kostbaarheden verzekering'. It covers both watches and outdoors. But only domestic.

@Peter-Alexander

Ай бұрын

​@@johndavies1506Do you mean The Netherlands? Most of the insurance companies have a 'buiten' verzekering. Like e.g. Interpolis BuitenDeDeur polis. But check the maximum value covered.

I don’t feel sake wearing Rolex watches in public. End of story. I just sold an all yellow gold AND a SS Daytona to an AD back into the Rolex CPO program.

I’m fortunate enough to live in a part of America where we have the 2nd amendment of the constitution still. If I could not lawfully carry then I’d be a little concerned.

@1983Jacko

Жыл бұрын

So what does that do? It just means that thieves in your area are just more aggressive and aware of the fact that anyone could conceal carry, so they probably pull a gun on you pretty fast. Do you have time to react and pull yours out then? I don't think so.

@Jeriicho

10 ай бұрын

⁠@@1983JackoStill better than living in a state where only the criminals have access to firearms. Either way bad guys are gonna have guns/weapons. Might as well level the playing field a bit.

@M3LTUP

Ай бұрын

Not really a good strategy. If you have to shoot it out over your Rolex. You are probably gonna be prosecuted by the local corrupt DA.

@RL1able

Ай бұрын

@@1983Jacko criminals are lazy and want the "path to least resistance". they may be willing to k*ll you for a watch (although a thief may not want to escalate to murder) but they are not willing to die for it. criminals dont want to get into kung fu battles or shoot outs. also, most are not trained as they cant go to gun ranges with illegal guns (and again, they are lazy). you would be surprised how quickly a trained person can respond to a threat. there is no guarantee that if you "just give him what he asks for" that he will leave you a lone after that.

@dirkx2350

Ай бұрын

@@1983Jacko it doesn’t actually work like that. Nice assumption though. Looking a crime data, areas where concealed carry is allowed have significantly lower crime rates. Gee wiz, wonder why lol.

Get a pistol permit.

@PrestigeWatches

Жыл бұрын

Here in the UK we have spud guns and water-pistols 💦 But I think most people are OK with that.

Have common sense….in a city environment just don’t flash your watch in public and be mindful of your surroundings. I wear watches on the subway all the time.

This is where super clones come into their own...if you can afford the original then a super clone is well within the reach to be an added purchase.....keep the original in the safe and wear the clone. This is not a new concept but has been done in the high end diamond and priceless jewelry industry and the rich and famouse. So when those who ask what's the point of a replica you know they haven't the real thing.

Sometimes take your watch off and slip it to a friend under the table

When intending to carry stuff you can't afford to hand over, be at somebody's place, or a public venue, or inside a taxi at all times. No walking to a car or strolling outside. Posh places have parking service for a reason: it's not for convenience, it's so you need ten steps at the most from the venue's Portier to your car.

As you mention, I too cover and even pocket my expensive watches regularly. I also wear cheaper watches when in more dangerous parts of town.

Great video. Absolutely right...be vigilant and be smart. Dont wear very expensive watches on public transportation, use Uber and Lyft (get a regular driver). If having a night out go in a group and desinate a safety. I've got two ex military (Rangers/ Spec Ops) guys I've known since high school. I'm 6'4" but they're both 6'6" built like linebackers and both are happily married. So I call their wives and have them coordinate a night out. Great time with besties and zero hassles. Traveling if I take a luxury watch (I rarely do) I dont go out to mass public or night cl7bs with it.

YOU DON'T HAVE THOSE PROBLEMS LIVING IN A CITY LIKE VALENCIA IN SPAIN.

@PrestigeWatches

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to Valencia and have very fond memories of your wonderful city 🙌🏼

@spursblood1

4 ай бұрын

I love Valencia but like any big city you need to be cautious,

Rolex Daytona Men's Watch Two Tone is my watch since 2008. I wear it everywhere. I conciled when needed. I would get nightmares of being ganged up in shoddy neighborhoods for the watch. hahaha.

@tonygu2958

Ай бұрын

Hope you sent it back for overhaul, she's a old girl over the time you had her.😅

Mate you obviously don’t come from London if you wore a Rolex in west London you wouldn’t have the Rolex long they have gangs here that go around stealing expensive watches it be off your wrist in hour trust me.