! If you ever see any stats, would love to know what happens with a owner has a safe v no safe

Jul 20, 2020,13:58 PM
 

I've never seen that before, but it would be interesting to know probability of property theft while the owner is home, and if there is more harm if there is a safe v no safe (and then also if the thief knows about the safe and then also what happens if the owner does/doesn't open it). I suspect the info is out there somewhere...if I find it I'll share

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When your watch is stolen...what to do

 
 By: subregister : July 14th, 2020-14:28
Stolen watch? Next steps: File a police report (regardless of whether insured or not) Report to the major stolen watch registries (TWR, Alpha Hands, mystolenwatch) Report to your insurance company if applicable Report to manufacturer Post loss online to w... 

Very reasonable, thanks. [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 14th, 2020-18:51

TL-15 or TL-30

 
 By: subregister : July 14th, 2020-16:35
Either a TL-15 or TL-30 is a great idea for home if you have the space (and funds). There are insurance companies that will also provide a discount if you have a certain level of security, often combined with weight requirement. The benefit to this level ... 

Ha, yeah, it's definitely not going anywhere at 360kg!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 14th, 2020-18:50
A bank deposit box isn't always as safe as one might want: www.nytimes.com So, a TL-15 seems like a decent idea. Thanks for the link, I'll have a look!

I read that NYT article when it first came out

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : July 14th, 2020-20:01
What a horrific thing to happen to that collector. Plain and simple there is no perfect solution

It was a very interesting article.

 
 By: s_haverford : July 15th, 2020-00:36
Reading what these investigators do to track down stolen watches is pretty interesting. While they may be able to help, it’s never guaranteed.

That's it. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 14th, 2020-22:56

A safe in the home can turn a burglary into an armed robbery.

 
 By: BigAppleBill : July 14th, 2020-18:00
Instead, 1) Hire a security professional to assess the vulnerable access points in your home. 2) Get an alarm system. 3) Get a dog. 4) Get a safe deposit box. 5) Regardless of all of the above, get insurance.

Good advice, thanks. I already have the security system.

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 14th, 2020-18:38
However, I am concerned that a bank deposit box may not be safe: www.nytimes.com

I must agree. I stayed away from a home safe, fearing armed robbery, ending with a bad outcome

 
 By: WH_ : July 15th, 2020-00:09
I ended up getting a safe deposit box in a bank that's walking distance from my home, so i can change watches on the way to a specific event, if needed.

I found it difficult to find a bank near my home

 
 By: Reuven Malter : July 15th, 2020-01:03
And my bank fault is an hour away from my home. So i just try to not look rich so nobody thinks of trying to steal something from me.

Home robbery

 
 By: subregister : July 15th, 2020-11:45
I believe that most robberies of watches, jewelry and other goods occur when the homeowner is not present. I haven't as I recall read of any case where someone on the forum was robbed while at home and their watches taken, but have read a number of thefts... 

And if they are at home

 
 By: subregister : July 15th, 2020-23:18
Is there a greater chance of a massacre due to there being a safe? Would be great to see any stats available - thanks!

! If you ever see any stats, would love to know what happens with a owner has a safe v no safe

 
 By: subregister : July 20th, 2020-13:58
I've never seen that before, but it would be interesting to know probability of property theft while the owner is home, and if there is more harm if there is a safe v no safe (and then also if the thief knows about the safe and then also what happens if t...