My wedding rings and earrings are worth far more and I wear them in NYC and everywhere else as well.
Whatever you’re comfortable with
Whatever you’re comfortable with
Issues wearing Rolex in NYC
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I know what you mean. When we were in NYC in 2017, I just turned my engagement ring around when I was on the subway. I didn’t get my Rolex until 2019, so it wasn’t an issue back then.My wedding rings and earring are worth far more and I wear them in NYC and everywhere else as well.
Whatever you’re comfortable with
Agree with above. It is important for all of us to do what we are comfortable with 
Regardless of what you bring, have a great time
Regardless of what you bring, have a great time
Just wondering — is your watch insured? While I’m definitely careful about when/where I wear mine and typically don’t travel with it, knowing that it is insured gives me peace of mind. Because even though mine is a rare vintage model that couldn’t be easily replaced, I know that if anything happened to it I would at least get it’s value in cash and could replace it with something similar. I would be a lot more hesitant to wear it out and about if it was uninsured! 
Hi! For me, I wear my Rolex Daytona, engagement ring, and other jewelry to NYC. London, etc. I never worry, and I often travel solo, but everyone is different. So, it's not what we think; it's how you feel.
For you... the fact that you are even asking this question tells me your gut is telling you no, but you are looking for reassurance it's okay to wear.
Hence, I vote no, leave it at home. You are going to be worried the entire time you are in NYC if someone will rob you. It's just a watch, so leave it at home. I assume you are on vacation in NYC to have fun and relax (e.g. you do not live in NYC).
Above all else, the priority should be to enjoy your vacation and not worry about doing silly things to "hide your watch". I would focus on enjoying your trip, not thinking when you need to hide your watch when you grab a cab, take the subway, or walk down an empty cross-street.
The last thing that should be on your mind is worrying about getting mugged because you wore your Rolex, especially if you are not comfortable wearing it in NYC.
In terms of shopping at luxury brands (e.g. Tiffany, VCA, Chanel, Dior, etc), the SAs are not going to care if you walk in wearing sneakers, shorts, and a Timex or Apple watch, so if you are thinking of wearing it to impress them, I would leave it at home. SAs in NYC have seen it all; there are tons of tourists from all parts of the world.
Based on your concern, I vote leave the watch at home, and focus on enjoying your trip!
That's just my two cents. Hope it helps you decide.
Have fun in NYC! It's a great city!
For you... the fact that you are even asking this question tells me your gut is telling you no, but you are looking for reassurance it's okay to wear.
Hence, I vote no, leave it at home. You are going to be worried the entire time you are in NYC if someone will rob you. It's just a watch, so leave it at home. I assume you are on vacation in NYC to have fun and relax (e.g. you do not live in NYC).
Above all else, the priority should be to enjoy your vacation and not worry about doing silly things to "hide your watch". I would focus on enjoying your trip, not thinking when you need to hide your watch when you grab a cab, take the subway, or walk down an empty cross-street.
The last thing that should be on your mind is worrying about getting mugged because you wore your Rolex, especially if you are not comfortable wearing it in NYC.
In terms of shopping at luxury brands (e.g. Tiffany, VCA, Chanel, Dior, etc), the SAs are not going to care if you walk in wearing sneakers, shorts, and a Timex or Apple watch, so if you are thinking of wearing it to impress them, I would leave it at home. SAs in NYC have seen it all; there are tons of tourists from all parts of the world.
Based on your concern, I vote leave the watch at home, and focus on enjoying your trip!
That's just my two cents. Hope it helps you decide.
Have fun in NYC! It's a great city!
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It’s good that you’re asking for feedback on the area you’re going to. However—One will always increase one’s risk (anywhere) wearing expensive jewelry, accessories or clothes. There’s no way to say you’re safe here or not safe there.
There are factors that increase the level of risk like, crowd size and ages and activities, police or security presence, carrying designer shopping bags, the time of day, the area, being a tourist and appearing unfamiliar with the area or local customs, being distracted, one’s level of situational awareness, physical presence— how easy of a physical target one might be, whether one is unsteady, frail, or encumbered in some way. Whether you stand out or blend in. And, just plain luck. All of these factors may change depending on the time of year or what things are going on in the economy.
You could give yourself 1 point for each thing that may elevate your appeal as a target to a criminal, and decide how many points is acceptable risk to you, and at what level the risk-benefit is unacceptable.
There are factors that increase the level of risk like, crowd size and ages and activities, police or security presence, carrying designer shopping bags, the time of day, the area, being a tourist and appearing unfamiliar with the area or local customs, being distracted, one’s level of situational awareness, physical presence— how easy of a physical target one might be, whether one is unsteady, frail, or encumbered in some way. Whether you stand out or blend in. And, just plain luck. All of these factors may change depending on the time of year or what things are going on in the economy.
You could give yourself 1 point for each thing that may elevate your appeal as a target to a criminal, and decide how many points is acceptable risk to you, and at what level the risk-benefit is unacceptable.
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Does the wristband work well? I thought about getting a wristband but does the watch leave a bump or is it not as noticeable?
I haven’t had issues with the Rolex. It might be more of a bump if it’s a much bigger watch I suppose?
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Stay safe everyone
I was just in NY end of April and although only there for 2 days, hubs and I didn’t venture out (ride the subway etc) we just walked around Time Square (plus our hotel was on 44th) went to a broadway show, and Ubered; i wore my OP 36 the entire time. But like everyone said, it doesn’t matter where you go (country, state, city etc) U have to be vigilant of your surroundings and if questioning yourself, then you should leave it behind. I wear my expensive stuffs at a more appropriate setting/places and i wear inexpensive stuffs and dress down on not so nice area.
I made one with a new black sock (wrist bands were too tight) and it works amazing!
agree with this. a couple visiting from new zealand got attacked at fashion island in newport beach. apparently they saw the husbands rolex and when they couldnt get that, tried to mug the wife, dragged her to the street, and she got runover by a getaway car.
arguably newport beach is the only place i would have felt comfortable sporting my rolex/birkin/whatever, but in reality no one is safe anywhere
I would be worried about London, I live here. It is fairly regular to hear incidents of phone snatching or watch snatching whilst out and about. Obviously certain areas are a little safer than others but it has happened in nicer areas too and in broad daylight. These guys are fast, they come on mopeds and can carry knives. Not trying to scare you but it is common in London with these incidents happening. I no longer use my phone out and about it stays in my pocket and if I need to use it I quickly pop into a coffee shop.
I’m not a New Yorker but I don’t think I’ve heard anything about watch or phone snatching. I haven’t heard of anything like this about any other big cities, but I’m not a local so am sure there are a few of these incidents.
My wedding rings and earrings are worth far more and I wear them in NYC and everywhere else as well.
Whatever you’re comfortable with
I feel like jewellery is a little safer, people don’t necessarily know the value unless it is a popular brand and unlike certain watch brands you lose a lot of value with resale.