Is it safe to wear a Rolex around Bangkok??

[spidermike007]

2 hours ago, mstevens said:

 

I actually think a Rolex on your wrist is safer than in a Bangkok hotel safe. Plenty of times I have read stories of theft from the safe in a Thailand hotel room.

When I'm carrying a significant amount of money or valuables, I lock them in my luggage. It's very inconspicuous, if someone inspects the luggage they'll see a lock on it and they tend to leave it alone. I've been doing this for well over 20 years in various cities around the world and I've never had anyone tamper with my luggage. 

 

I feel much safer doing this then leaving it in the hotel safe which is likely much more vulnerable. 

[2baht]

On 7/1/2024 at 11:34 AM, Mekmong MICK said:

Nah when they see me they'll know; I'm well groomed and look successful unlike a lot of the Westerners / sex tourists. The way I carry myself they'll know it's a genuine 

You sound like a target???

[itsari]

Try asking your insurance company , thats presuming you have the Rolex insured.

They may want an extra premium for wearing the watch out in Bangkok.

I think London would be a more risky place my self.

[ignis]

can never work out why anyone these days needs a watch.... I do have 2 nice ones in there boxes

 

My cheap Smartphone has the correct time, not worn my watch for at least 16 years

[thaibeachlovers]

Seriously? If in doubt don't. There, wasn't that easy?

[JimTripper]

Why not?

 

[Brian Hull]

I would say it's pretty stupid

[XB12X]

Why wear one in the first place?

[diveasia666]

nobody cares in BKK, dude. 

Edited September 27 by diveasia666
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[Dave1954]

Wear it and let us know how you got on

[Presnock]

Right now probably okay as they will shortly have the fake Trump watches out...Rolex has always been the top fakes here so unless you stay at the very top hotels and dress in expensive wear, as someone else mentioned, the bad guys will think yours is a fake too.

[LukKrueng]

On 7/1/2024 at 10:33 AM, Mekmong MICK said:

Per the title, I need to make a trip to Bangkok later in the week for an appointment and sort a few matters out. Will I be safe wearing my Rolex? I plan to stay the night and will probably end up at a couple of bars? Should I wear my Rolex and will I be safe from pickpocketers / gangs or should I leave it in my hotel safe?

 

And a note; can I ask posters please keep responses civil and informative? 

Ok, you made your point. You own a Rolex. You win...

[Andre0720]

I would think so.

Everyone knows that they are all fake.

Well, nearly all...

[Middle Aged Grouch]

Why show off with a Rolex as in anyplace in the world, people will usually consider it to be a fake.

 

Not speaking here about the cheap crap sold in the streets of Sukhumvit. But the top notch of fakes, those "grade A++" that are usually sold in the hidden office behind the shopfront.

 

The watches are flawless and usually have Seiko mouvements or similar and cost upto 500 or a 1000$. Impossible for most to see that they are fakes, but they are.

 

And when you ask the price for any service from a Soapy happy-end to bargain a taxi fare or a plumber service...if you are playing it rich and showing off, you have strong chances to just get ripped off and over charged. Even in a restaurant.

 

Nothing to gain in being a poser nowdays...

[Middle Aged Grouch]

12 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

When I'm carrying a significant amount of money or valuables, I lock them in my luggage. It's very inconspicuous, if someone inspects the luggage they'll see a lock on it and they tend to leave it alone. I've been doing this for well over 20 years in various cities around the world and I've never had anyone tamper with my luggage. 

 

I feel much safer doing this then leaving it in the hotel safe which is likely much more vulnerable. 

I also always take a mini webcam that I leave in the hotel room connected. But always need to ask for 2 card keys at check-in for the room to maintain the electricity run.

 

As for the hotel safe, I always leave what I call "bait cash"  and some useless papers and useless keys inside, such as to satisfy any staff thief who may have acces to open the safe,.

Edited September 27 by Middle Aged Grouch

[Sigmund]

Be it a genuine or a fake. Rolex is for upstarts and the posing as rich. The real rich hi-so's and powerful usually wear a Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Longhe and Sohn or a Gérard Perregaux watch...or the latest iWatch...

[WDSmart]

Yes, as long as you set it with Thai time. Otherwise, you'll have to continually calculate the local time. 

[AustinRacing]

Just a wannabe troll. In forums you don’t dictate how others should reply. 🥱🥱🥱

[CecilM]

Wear, yes. No problem. 
Flaunt, no, because then you're just being a d|ck. 

[wavodavo]

On 7/1/2024 at 1:33 PM, Mekmong MICK said:

Per the title, I need to make a trip to Bangkok later in the week for an appointment and sort a few matters out. Will I be safe wearing my Rolex? I plan to stay the night and will probably end up at a couple of bars? Should I wear my Rolex and will I be safe from pickpocketers / gangs or should I leave it in my hotel safe?

 

And a note; can I ask posters please keep responses civil and informative? 

Here's what you do. When you go into a bar you sit down and wave your  arm around to show everyone there that you have a lovely Rolex watch Suddenly you will have all the ladies in the bar around you  so you better buy them drinks You will have a lot of friends for sure. They will probably ask how much it cost you. You could even take it off your wrist so everyone can pick it up and try it on but don't worry they will look after it for you if you have to go to the toilet.

[jvs]

It is really a sad thing the OP has not met a guy named Bob,bit of an alcoholic

and more then a bit annoying but he used to wear a Rolex around Bangkok and

imagine if the two of you would hit the town together!

It would probably be front page news.

On a more serious note if you really want to offend/impress people you should order

the latest Trump graft,a real Trump watch! No name, no real pictures of it yet and no guarantee it will ever be shipped to you but at a mere cost of around 100 000 dollars you can support him paying his lawyers and the M.M.M.

Edited September 29 by jvs

[Will B Good]

 

 

 

Probably okay...........everyone will assume it's a fake.....that's why only wear mine at home.

[geisha]

On 7/1/2024 at 5:58 AM, Mekmong MICK said:

Mine certainly isn't a fake, I could buy a house in Thailand with the price of mine 🙂

You shouldn’t really be asking this question. No one is safe with anything real in all of Thailand. You could get badly hurt. When I’m traveling generally I leave my jewelry in the bank. You wouldn’t be safe in Cannes or Nice either  if it comes to that!  As for bars, that would be the first thing a girl would see, not you.

[Patong2021]

3 months since the  chap asked his question and his visit. Since then we do not know the outcome. Did he wear his Rolex?  If he did was it safe? was he beset by kathoeys and horrifically fondled resulting in the loss of said Rolex? Was it lost in some seedy beer par as he drank too many Leo's? So many questions, so many unresolved concerns. 

Please, sir let us know the outcome of your adventure in the magical big city of Krung Thep.

[Chris Daley]

My friend Nick Gurr had his Rolex stolen.  Not safe.

[richard_smith237]

On 9/27/2024 at 12:01 PM, XB12X said:

Why wear one in the first place?

 

Why not ?

 

I guess if you are not a watch guy, then you'll never know.

 

Its the same as cars...  they still go from A to B...  

 

I once had a Rolex, it was the cheapest watch I ever owned...   ( think about that point for a second )

Though.. keeping it in storage as asset is more sensible...  

 

Some people like nice houses, smart clothes, fly business or first class, have 2 or 3 (or more nice cars)....    drink fine wine, great whisky etc...   

 

If you have to ask why... You'd never understand the answer anyway and on comprehend by shoehorning any response into the 'showing off' box that comes 'pre-biased' into your thinking.

 

 

 

Oh... "I can tell the time on my phone, who needs a watch" ...  "I can ask someone what time it is, who needs a watch" etc etc...    

 

 

[XB12X]

On 10/1/2024 at 10:21 PM, richard_smith237 said:

 

Why not ?

 

I guess if you are not a watch guy, then you'll never know.

 

Its the same as cars...  they still go from A to B...  

 

I once had a Rolex, it was the cheapest watch I ever owned...   ( think about that point for a second )

Though.. keeping it in storage as asset is more sensible...  

 

Some people like nice houses, smart clothes, fly business or first class, have 2 or 3 (or more nice cars)....    drink fine wine, great whisky etc...   

 

If you have to ask why... You'd never understand the answer anyway and on comprehend by shoehorning any response into the 'showing off' box that comes 'pre-biased' into your thinking.

 

 

 

Oh... "I can tell the time on my phone, who needs a watch" ...  "I can ask someone what time it is, who needs a watch" etc etc...    

 

 

I know exactly why people wear them.

 

Your last paragraph, designed to make you look clever, doesn't make sense in English - '... and on comprehend...

[JimmyTobacco]

Things are safe until they are not.

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, XB12X said:

 

On 10/1/2024 at 10:21 PM, richard_smith237 said:

 

Why not ?

 

I guess if you are not a watch guy, then you'll never know.

 

Its the same as cars...  they still go from A to B...  

 

I once had a Rolex, it was the cheapest watch I ever owned...   ( think about that point for a second )

Though.. keeping it in storage as asset is more sensible...  

 

Some people like nice houses, smart clothes, fly business or first class, have 2 or 3 (or more nice cars)....    drink fine wine, great whisky etc...   

 

If you have to ask why... You'd never understand the answer anyway and on comprehend by shoehorning any response into the 'showing off' box that comes 'pre-biased' into your thinking.

 

 

 

Oh... "I can tell the time on my phone, who needs a watch" ...  "I can ask someone what time it is, who needs a watch" etc etc...    

 

 

I know exactly why people wear them.

 

Your last paragraph, designed to make you look clever, doesn't make sense in English - '... and on comprehend...

 

Typed on a phone in a taxi - autocorrect hit a speed bump !

“comparison” - a clever person would have taken context into account & identified the error without the need  to use the error & try to point score ! 

Edited October 3 by richard_smith237

[XB12X]

4 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Typed in a phone in a taxi - autocorrect…

“comparison” - a clever person would have taken context into account & identified the error.

And my word, aren't you the clever one.