Wearing a Pepsi in NYC

[abhishekd]

Hi - this may have been asked previously but I would like to understand current scenario. I’m traveling to NYC on a business trip for a week and staying near Central Park. Is it safe nowadays to take and wear my Pepsi? Will be taking the subway to commute.

[Seddyspaghetti]

Better to have it covered on the subway. No need to risk any negative attention towards it.

[101031-28]

I am thinking it would be as long as you keep your arm covered in questionable settings.

[seosub]

Pepsi is not the most subtle watch & will probably draw some attention anywhere especially NYC.

I havent been to NYC in years but used to go all the time and while any big city warrants caution, in NYC people would openly wear very high end watches with tshirts. I remember meeting NYPD officers with TT subs - it wasnt infrequent that youd see someone with a very high end PM piece - Rolex, AP, Patek...

Not sure how things have changed in the last 5 years

[belutak]

Originally Posted by seosub

Pepsi is not the most subtle watch & will probably draw some attention anywhere especially NYC.

I havent been to NYC in years but used to go all the time and while any big city warrants caution, in NYC people would openly wear very high end watches with tshirts. I remember meeting NYPD officers with TT subs - it wasnt infrequent that youd see someone with a very high end PM piece - Rolex, AP, Patek...

Not sure how things have changed in the last 5 years

It is not the same wearing jewelery on the high street or in the subway


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[BigJim67]

Father in law would commute to NYC everyday with an 18K President. He was 5'6", never bothered.

You can always take it off and put in your pocket..

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by BigJim67

Father in law would commute to NYC everyday with an 18K President. He was 5'6", never bothered.

You can always take it off and put in your pocket..

I would not. It's safer on your wrist. I believe you're more likely to be pick-pocketed on the train or someone shoulder-checking you & happily finding a watch when they want to get a wallet than you are to be mugged for your watch.

Be smart. It's a big city. You're not a country bumpkin rube who doesn't understand how crime works. Wear sleeves. I'll be in NYC in May. I wear long sleeves (business) & when I'm on the train, I don't reach up for the overhead handhold with my left (watch) hand.

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

I would not. It's safer on your wrist. I believe you're more likely to be pick-pocketed on the train or someone shoulder-checking you & happily finding a watch when they want to get a wallet than you are to be mugged for your watch.

Be smart. It's a big city. You're not a country bumpkin rube who doesn't understand how crime works. Wear sleeves. I'll be in NYC in May. I wear long sleeves (business) & when I'm on the train, I don't reach up for the overhead handhold with my left (watch) hand.

Good Advice

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by Hollie_Rollie

Good Advice

Thank you! I realized that I said "in May" when we are currently in May. I meant to say later this month. Either way, Smurf. It attracts 1% of the attention than my TT DJ36 does.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

Thank you! I realized that I said "in May" when we are currently in May. I meant to say later this month. Either way, Smurf. It attracts 1% of the attention than my TT DJ36 does.

In the diamond district my husband had maybe 5 people ask to buy his Smurf.

[huncho]

the areas around central park are some of the richest areas in nyc with tons of old money everywhere. if you venture off deeper into the other boroughs, which i doubt you will, then you would start to see more sketchy stuff but in manhattan you'll be fine. there aren't really any bad neighborhoods in manhattan below uptown

[rlx123]

Originally Posted by huncho

the areas around central park are some of the richest areas in nyc with tons of old money everywhere. if you venture off deeper into the other boroughs, which i doubt you will, then you would start to see more sketchy stuff but in manhattan you'll be fine. there aren't really any bad neighborhoods in manhattan below uptown

In the area, I’ve seen a lot of Rolex


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[fsprow]

Live near Central Park. Wear nice watches all the time, including subway very frequently. Never a problem or concern. Enjoy the city.

[JMGoodnight369]

Rode the subway many times during all hours wearing all sorts of Rolex and never had a prob. Last trip I wore my sub while my buddy had on a 5980 PP and rode the train from Brooklyn to Bowery. Still got both arms so I guess it’s safe

[ArtNouveau]

I wear my Rolex every time I’m in New York, situational awareness and common sense apply.

[BillA]

Originally Posted by artnouveau

i wear my rolex every time i’m in new york, situational awareness and common sense apply.

+1

[abhishekd]

Thanks! Will wear a jacket at all times and keep wrist covered!

[c41006]

Originally Posted by abhishekd

Thanks! Will wear a jacket at all times and keep wrist covered!

That's a bit extra

[881]

No way as a tourist

[bronxbombers42]

You're fine, enjoy your trip and be aware of your surroundings (even if not wearing a watch). Everyone and their mothers are wearing Rolex in the city these days and no one bats an eye

[belutak]

Originally Posted by bronxbombers42

You're fine, enjoy your trip and be aware of your surroundings (even if not wearing a watch). Everyone and their mothers are wearing Rolex in the city these days and no one bats an eye

You sure?


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[jb335]

Wear it. Manhattan is full of Rolex wearers.


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[lyutin]

live in brooklyn, go to nyc often - use your judgement. If on train i'd wear a long sleeve. I take the subway almost daily and wear the subC 70% of the time, 10% batgirl and 20% apple watch. never had an issue - and I think brooklyn isnt safer than the city. So you should be fine...

[jfn]

I regularly run in the city, Brooklyn, and Queens wearing a Pepsi. Subway less than I used to, but don't have any concerns with any of my watches.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by abhishekd

Hi - this may have been asked previously...

LOL. Yeah, perhaps once.

Enjoy NYC, you'll be fine.

[Tylerlsu2008]

You’ll be fine. No one cares as much as you think. I also assume half of them I see are super replicas anyway.

[boychild]

Just be aware. Lots going on in NYC now.

[vinny84]

I've worn my BLNR to NYC plenty of times and rode the subway with no issues. I'll actually be there again Wednesday evening to Thursday for my work. You'll be fine, like others say, use common sense and be careful of your surroundings.

[Vetracer]

Unconscious bias is rife in these comments. It doesn’t matter if you live in a rich area. Organised criminals target luxury resorts and neighbourhoods annually to steal watches.

Just because an area is “poor”, it doesn’t mean the locals will steal your watch.

Just use common sense when travelling. Of course wearing a watch costing tens of thousands on public transport whilst wearing a t-shirt is a bad idea.

Similarly if you’re in a flashy restaurant, be aware that organised criminals pay waiters on minimum wage to spot expensive watches so you may become a victim when you leave.

[Actor07]

I ride the subways and Metro North (commuter rail between NYC and Greenwich CT). I wear my Daytonas (WG on Oysterflex) and (Platona) always in NYC. The key to traveling on the subways in NYC is not to flash anything. Be understated, wear black, and don't flaunt anything. That's the key to survival in NYC and the boroughs. I am a 20+ year NYC veteran and have never been robbed. Be understated and be smart and don't look like a tourist. Blend in and all will be fine.