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i20rider
·Can you tell us where that was? I'm almost afraid to guess.
Being careful - guarding your watches in the big bad world.
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Fritz
·Can you tell us where that was? I'm almost afraid to guess.
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Au79
·North eastern Mexico, where all the US corporations have set up their automotive plants. I used to have a guide to the area issued by GM, it included pictures of the local uniforms, national guard, army, police etcetera, and told you how to survive encounters with each of them! One warning suggested locking yourself in your vehicle until a different uniform type arrived,,, it was really comforting.
Damn. That's actually... Horrifying!
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Wetworks
·North eastern Mexico, where all the US corporations have set up their automotive plants. I used to have a guide to the area issued by GM, it included pictures of the local uniforms, national guard, army, police etcetera, and told you how to survive encounters with each of them! One warning suggested locking yourself in your vehicle until a different uniform type arrived,,, it was really comforting.
That's just awful. It would be one thing if you were going to talk about gangs or something, but to hear that about uniformed personnel? But here in the States it's ICE that are the bad guys.😵💫
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Omegafanman
·That's just awful. It would be one thing if you were going to talk about gangs or something, but to hear that about uniformed personnel? But here in the States it's ICE that are the bad guys.😵💫
As an aside I am not a massive fan on enhanced insurance - It seems to just mean letting more random people have detailed lists of your junk and what it is worth…Maybe better to stay under the radar.
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Muddlerminnow
·As an aside I am not a massive fan on enhanced insurance - It seems to just mean letting more random people have detailed lists of your junk and what it is worth…Maybe better to stay under the radar.
Staying under the radar doesn't help is your home burns or is flooded--insurance is good for different things. Having been flooded out once, I have a lot of evolved opinions about how useful insurance can be, especially if you take care to make sure you are appropriately covered, and have good records of ownership.
But yeah--crap can happen anywhere, no matter how careful you are.
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pweingarten
·Never can tell. I had some in a safe and then the bank flooded in a thunderstorm. All boxes below a certain level were drenched. Luckily, mine was higher, but ...
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Fritz
·I keep mine in the house where I can see them and enjoy them. When the day comes that its too dangerous to keep them around I'll likely sell the lot keeping only those select few pieces.
a daily wearer, likely the Bulova Oceanographer
Dad's Omega Century
the Illinois 24j Bunn Special
stuff the rest...
a daily wearer, likely the Bulova Oceanographer
Dad's Omega Century
the Illinois 24j Bunn Special
stuff the rest...
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Professor
·Damn. That's actually... Horrifying!
Watches aren't the only thing you should keep safe down there.
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marco
·I did not want to put a downer on things but while enjoying our hobby it is good to keep safe and a weather eye open (accepting that sometimes sh-t happens whatever). The reported story below shows sometimes trouble will find you if you advertise for it...…..
''Thieves used a 'rammit' device - the type used by police - to force the door, ran into the house demanding money and shouting: 'Where's the Rolex?'…the persons partner had previously advertised a Rolex watch for sale on the internet''
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KingCrouchy
·This situation makes a case for owning a reasonable fake Rolex. Just leave it lying around if they break in while you are not there it will go. If heaven forbid its a home " invasion" you don't have to go to the safe just surrender it.
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STANDY
··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorI have said beforehand a moat is the way to go
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nttisch23
·Usually if I know that I am going somewhere that I would feel uncomfortable wearing it, it will stay at home. If my life is threatened there is nothing worth that much to fight over. Hand it over. Always good to have it insured. Another thing I’ll do is tuck it up under my sweater sleeve to try and hide it or keep Lynch hand in pocket if I’m feeling uneasy
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marco
·If they see a Rolex laying around they will search for more. You just gave them an nice appetizer and motivation bost.
One step further 2 safes one easily found with a couple less desireable piece inside.
Second safe not easily seen is the mother load.
This can be taken further if you feel its needed. Primarily don't advertise your collection.
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Evitzee
·Get a grip, people. Most of us are not going to get mugged for our watch and wallet. Keep your wits about you and don't visit a strip club at 1am on a Saturday night and drink too much beer. I've travelled the world for 40 years, often with many watches, and have yet to run into problems, but I don't put myself at risk flashing an expensive watch in sketchy parts of the city or after dark. BE SMART, it's not that difficult. If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation take your watch off and slip it in your front pocket.
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerOf course I expected this crowd so I took some actions beforehand.
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Omegafanman
·Staying under the radar doesn't help is your home burns or is flooded--insurance is good for different things. Having been flooded out once, I have a lot of evolved opinions about how useful insurance can be, especially if you take care to make sure you are appropriately covered, and have good records of ownership. But yeah--crap can happen anywhere, no matter how careful you are.
I live in a benign area for environmental risks. There are storage solutions to mitigate flood and to a degree fire. Fire is a worry for me as there are so many ignition sources these days / everything is rechargeable. I had a scare once and now have a smoke alarms in every room plus I don't leave too much plugged in or run major appliances when not in the house (apart from the fridge). For sure I fully insure the building.
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Omegafanman
·I have said beforehand a moat is the way to go
They say no man is an Island...….but I like your thinking :0)
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Omegafanman
·Also great for zombie apocalypse 😉.
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