OT - Rolex watch market

[LouDeeter]

I've always loved nice watches. I wore one while working, but haven't for over 12 years now. I wear an inexpensive watch while traveling overseas and it amazes me how many men wear their nice Rolex while traveling--just inviting a thief in my opinion. I have offered a nice Maurice Lacroix in trade for cycling stuff to many of you here on the forum. It's my last mechanical watch. I have traded the others. The mechanical watches aren't for everyone, but when I wear one, it does make me feel a bit more special than when not.

[KJMUNC]

Was just in London as well and really like the new black/green Sub but it’s a lefty only watch. Just doesn’t make sense for a right handed wearer. Plus I have a Hulk so not too different.

I went with IWC Big Pilot Petite Prince instead…timeless design and have wanted one since seeing one on a business trip back in 2007.

[rice rocket]

Originally Posted by KJMUNC

Was just in London as well and really like the new black/green Sub but it’s a lefty only watch. Just doesn’t make sense for a right handed wearer. Plus I have a Hulk so not too different.

There's one brand that has all the stems on the inside, the name isn't coming to me right now.

It makes a fair bit of sense to not have a stem digging into your hand on extension, but traditions I guess.

[IJWS]

I think the worst thing about having your Rolex taken from you would be the useless check from your insurance company and the 1-2 year wait for a replacement.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Kingfisher

Yep, just sold my no date 2018 submariner for $11k to a jeweler/Rolex dealer near Philadelphia. I paid retail in 2018 from a dealer in state college pa, $7300.

And he'll make $ on it when he sells it...

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by irideti

I live in LA, the capital of smash-and-grab and luxury watch robbery in the US. I stopped wearing my nice Swiss watches since I don't want get robbed or even get hurt. It is very sad since I love watches and used to wear them everywhere. I recently visited a local Seiko/Citizen/Casio retailer for an alarm clock. The owner told me she is selling a lot Seiko and Citizen these days. Many of the customers told her that they are leaving their Rolex in the safe for personal safety.

IMHO, life's too short to give into this sort of thing. You can 'what if' yourself into or out of anything. My Rolex is very dear to me but I won't 'what if it gets stolen' it off my wrist. Besides, stay vigilant, be prepared. Leave it at that.

[Tony T]

I still wear my Tag everyday.
I would love to have the Sea-Dweller, but as I rarely dive to 1,200 meters, I'll have to stay to above 200 meters with my Tag

(joking, I don't dive)

Great watch, enjoy!

[Likes2ridefar]

I had a sea dweller for a few years but the weight got to me and I eventually sold it. I got it for the lack of cyclops compared to the submariner…

More of a swatch guy (it’s still Swiss at least for accuracy and cycling weight weenie approved) now after years of being obsessed with Rolex and a few other brands.

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

IMHO, life's too short to give into this sort of thing. You can 'what if' yourself into or out of anything. My Rolex is very dear to me but I won't 'what if it gets stolen' it off my wrist. Besides, stay vigilant, be prepared. Leave it at that.

I think its more of I don't want to get beaten up for my watch. Its not just oh oooops I got my rolex stolen, its more of a you beaten up and roughed up because you are wearing a 20k dollar watch.

But yeah LA is a lot more "dangerous" than Colorado so ymmv.

Personally if I had a rolex or any other valuable watch I would not wear it as a daily, too much attention imo

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

I think its more of I don't want to get beaten up for my watch. Its not just oh oooops I got my rolex stolen, its more of a you beaten up and roughed up because you are wearing a 20k dollar watch.

But yeah LA is a lot more "dangerous" than Colorado so ymmv.

Personally if I had a rolex or any other valuable watch I would not wear it as a daily, too much attention imo

be prepared Can't predict anything but........

The Boulder jewelry store that sent my watch to Rolex service center..
https://www.dailycamera.com/2022/04/...jewelry-store/

[tomato coupe]

I sold my Rolex GMT several years ago. Now I use an Apple Watch with a GMT face.

[irideti]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

I think its more of I don't want to get beaten up for my watch. Its not just oh oooops I got my rolex stolen, its more of a you beaten up and roughed up because you are wearing a 20k dollar watch.

But yeah LA is a lot more "dangerous" than Colorado so ymmv.

Personally if I had a rolex or any other valuable watch I would not wear it as a daily, too much attention imo

Exactly. Criminals are much more violent these days. There has been incidents that shooting was involved.

[IJWS]

I'm just dumbfounded, sitting here trying to think of a place in town where I'm going to get roughed up for my watch. I guess I'll leave that to the experts that live on the other side of the country. Fortunately I only wear a Tudor or a Speedmaster so I make it home safely most days.

[R3awak3n]

you mean echo park or LA? I bet there are plenty of locations in LA that it could happen, Echo Park probably not as it seems median price for a home is over 1.3m

[whateveronfire]

I wear my OP and Tudors in LA all the time. Advantage (I guess) of having smaller ones, but I never worry. Love the OP and want an Explorer. I'd wear it in LA, too.