Indeed!

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Another Attempted Watch Robbery

 
 By: patrick_y : July 1st, 2022-20:06
Allegedly, the would-be thief was after the driver's wristwatch! ...  

I don’t want to seem ignorant…

 
 By: CGJ0 : July 1st, 2022-20:14
But is this really news for a place like Mexico City? It’s the same perception I’d have of Johannesburg… high levels of violent crime.

Not at all. I think you're one of the few who actually know about these facts...

 
 By: patrick_y : July 1st, 2022-20:59
Mexico City and Johannesburg are definitely places where something like this happens. You're definitely not ignorant. But to see it captured on video, and to know that nobody nearby will help you (because they're wondering what is going on) is the added v... 

There’s a human psychological phenomenon which I won’t try to name whereby the volume of people actually devolves the responsibility of any one person to act.

 
 By: CGJ0 : July 5th, 2022-19:05
It’s well-documented/researched that even were we to conclude people DID know what was happening this could have played a part. Further in credit to those onlookers they also probably were aware that there was a high risk the individual was armed.

Indeed. But sometimes people are just stunned that they don't know what to do.

 
 By: patrick_y : July 6th, 2022-17:38
I myself have witnessed a strange situation where people whom I knew personally just watched three gypsy women try to rob someone. They just watched and could figure something was very wrong, but just didn't know what to do.

Yes! They didn't even shout in this case!

 
 By: patrick_y : July 6th, 2022-21:56
They just stared not knowing what to do. It was quite awful really. Three gypsies were all over a man (obviously a tourist as he was carrying luggage) trying to figure out where his wallet was. These women were patting his clothes everywhere. A fourth gyp... 

Does not surprise me sadly.

 
 By: CGJ0 : July 7th, 2022-20:25
Reminds me vividly of the experience my parents had when they visited Moscow, similar experience re: distraction and someone leaning on my Father, only due to my Mother’s good sense to yell at them did they scatter. I know we can’t expect schools to do ev... 

Now I really like the flush door handles design, where the burglar is trying to scratch his hands...but still he could have smashed the windows...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : July 1st, 2022-20:43
Of all the cars, why he chose this Tesla??? Must be targeted or informed. Sad that watches robberies are becoming headline news in many occasions.

Definitely targeted.

 
 By: patrick_y : July 1st, 2022-21:00
Probably saw the watch through the window (crime of the moment) or targeted this person well in advance beforehand.

Very sad!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : July 1st, 2022-22:41

Indeed!

 
 By: patrick_y : July 1st, 2022-23:02
But at least it wasn't any worse. No injury, not even loss of property.

True, in that sense it could have been much worse!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : July 2nd, 2022-00:43

Indeed!

 
 By: patrick_y : July 2nd, 2022-19:37

Terrible!! but....

 
 By: Spencer Karrington : July 1st, 2022-20:45
how did you get a youtube video on your post?!?!?!?

YouTube has figured out I like watches.

 
 By: patrick_y : July 1st, 2022-21:03
One day I was talking with a friend about Lamborghini Miuras on my iPhone (which is supposed to have good privacy built in) and somehow later that day Lamborghini Miura videos were all over my YouTube. I didn't search Lamborghini Miuras at all. But someho... 

Yeah! Not bad!

 
 By: patrick_y : July 2nd, 2022-19:33

It’s a common sight in Pakistan

 
 By: Horology75 : July 2nd, 2022-05:55
Loosing watches and cell phones is a daily order

Yikes! I guess I'll need an escort wherever I go!

 
 By: patrick_y : July 2nd, 2022-19:33
Since I usually wear a watch and have a cell phone. And apparently I'm a trouble maker in London!

I might sound ignorant, but I am naive, really.

 
 By: Moka-Tiger (Ron) : July 2nd, 2022-12:18
Who is filming this while watching a guy get robbed? Or I assume this is a re-enactment of what happened? These kinds of events captured on video always make me wonder.

The car has a surround surveillance system.

 
 By: patrick_y : July 2nd, 2022-19:34
Tesla vehicles have this security surveillance system built in on many models since 2017/18 model year.

So true Patrick. I was thinking of wearing this one and leave the Rolex at home on my next trip😂😂🤣🤣

 
 By: hmd4m : July 7th, 2022-22:27
Seiko modified! NH 35 movement. Keeping great time and looks decent😁 ...  

I'm not familiar with these...

 
 By: patrick_y : July 7th, 2022-22:46
I'm not familiar with these. But the main thing is definitely go with a watch that won't attract attention and will keep you safe!