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Old 29 November 2022, 06:29 AM   #1
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Suspects caught on camera stealing Rolex watch from man in LA

https://www.foxnews.com/us/suspects-...ch-from-man-la
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Old 29 November 2022, 07:38 AM   #2
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I mean what should we say to these posts? Bad people do bad things. Get insurance and don’t wear Rolex in high theft areas. Next.
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Old 29 November 2022, 07:49 AM   #3
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Situational awareness sounds like a hackneyed cliché - until you wish you'd had some.
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Old 29 November 2022, 07:49 AM   #4
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Suspects caught on camera stealing Rolex watch from man in LA

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I mean what should we say to these posts? Bad people do bad things. Get insurance and don’t wear Rolex in high theft areas. Next.

People feel better when others feel the same way they do.

You’re supposed to say “that’s scary, I’ll never wear a watch ever again”

Get with the program
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Old 29 November 2022, 07:51 AM   #5
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People feel better when others feel the same way they do.

You’re supposed to say “that’s scary, I’ll never wear a watch ever again”

Get with the program
OK.

That's scary, I'll never wear a watch ever again.

I hope that was of some help.
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Old 29 November 2022, 07:52 AM   #6
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People feel better when others feel the same way they do.

You’re supposed to say “that’s scary, I’ll never wear a watch ever again”

Get with the program
Ah I get it! How about, “watch out, oh no, honey where are my keys I am selling those Rolex watches”
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Old 29 November 2022, 08:01 AM   #7
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I think this is more important to show the decay of society and how wearing the items we have a forum for can now put you in risk even in historically safe places. This same thing happened in Melrose during the day, not exactly Lemert Park. Its relevant, theres no hard and fast answer or response but good to know. Fun being a forum tough guy until you get pistol whipped
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Old 29 November 2022, 08:02 AM   #8
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As a commercial airline pilot I overnight in different cities on every trip. I am cognizant of my surroundings and don't always wear my GMT out in sketchy cities--it stays hidden in my hotel room. I am not paranoid but aware of the threat. Why chance a robbery just to wear a Rolex out in public? I am a gigantic mammal but don't take unnecessary chances--my size alone garners enough attention.
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Old 29 November 2022, 08:25 AM   #9
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I posted this for no other reason than that it's Rolex-related content, not to raise an alarm about the safety, or lack thereof, in wearing a high-end watch in a major city like LA. I wear my Rolex here in my hometown San Diego, in my second home Barcelona, and in my third most-frequented city, London. I'm not a "tough guy", and I'm not reckless. I am street smart and practice situational awareness wherever I happen to be. So far, so good.
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Old 29 November 2022, 09:01 AM   #10
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I agree with you Gaff
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Old 29 November 2022, 09:11 AM   #11
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At least they caught the guys right away

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Get insurance and don’t wear Rolex in high theft areas.
Or wear a long sleeve.
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Old 29 November 2022, 09:16 AM   #12
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Poor criminals, it’s not their fault. They need a get out of jail free pass. Never mind, I forgot they’re in Cali, they already have 1
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Old 29 November 2022, 09:18 AM   #13
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I posted this for no other reason than that it's Rolex-related content, not to raise an alarm about the safety, or lack thereof, in wearing a high-end watch in a major city like LA. I wear my Rolex here in my hometown San Diego, in my second home Barcelona, and in my third most-frequented city, London. I'm not a "tough guy", and I'm not reckless. I am street smart and practice situational awareness wherever I happen to be. So far, so good.
Here on the forum we discuss Rolex watches. Unfortunately, the one item we have in common has become a form of high value currency in a very exposed location (your wrist) and bad people now see Rolex theft as a low risk, high reward crime.

This puts the average person who wears a nice watch at higher risk of serious injury and financial loss, and we do need to be reminded of this.

So yes, keep posting about these crimes....
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Old 29 November 2022, 10:42 AM   #14
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OK.

That's scary, I'll never wear a watch ever again.

I hope that was of some help.
Very much, thanks for playing.
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Old 29 November 2022, 11:07 AM   #15
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Old 29 November 2022, 11:14 AM   #16
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Time to dust off those Seiko Quartz in the collection...
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Old 29 November 2022, 11:58 AM   #17
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Thief last names are Dumas and Witty. I think it’s safe to skip the correct French pronunciation.


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