“It sounds crazy, but it seems this is happening more and more often. Especially when traveling around Europe,” said an expert from the German luxury watch retailer “Marks Uhren” in a video.
According to him, there is an increasing number of criminal groups specializing specifically in luxury watch thefts.
This phenomenon is also discussed by TikTok content creator Dula, who presents himself as a luxury watch expert.
“I noticed that Americans arriving in Europe often additionally secure their Rolex or other luxury watches on their wrists with plastic straps,” he said.
The man, currently visiting Greece, said he had just met someone who had protected his Rolex in exactly this way.
Dula himself decided not to bring a luxury watch on his trip at all.
“I don’t want to cause myself trouble and constantly think about it,” he explained.
One of his followers chose a different solution: “When I travel, I wear my Casio A618,” he wrote. According to the commenter, he has even received more compliments for this much cheaper watch than for his other watches.
For holidays – better Casio than Rolex?
After the “Marks Uhren” video, many reactions also poured in. One commenter mentioned Casio and stated that no one has ever stolen such a watch from him during holidays. Another user wrote that they do not bring valuable watches or jewelry on trips at all.
For many, the additional Rolex fastening seems “completely over the top,” and the plastic strap itself is obstructive and uncomfortable. They would rather choose cheaper watches or their copies when traveling, as such accessories should be less attractive to thieves.
“If you’re afraid, it’s best not to wear it at all. And if it does get stolen, there is insurance for that,” wrote one commenter.
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Others pointed out that in the case of a robbery, it may no longer be just about the watch, so additional security measures are not necessarily the best solution.
One commenter warned very drastically that thieves, unable to easily remove the watch, might resort to violence.
For some it seems excessive, for others completely understandable
However, some people understand such fear among Rolex owners.
“I paid so much… Why should I leave the watch at home? Then why do I have it at all?” asked one user.
Some believe the manufacturer should also look for a solution.
“For 15–60 thousand, one could expect the clasps to be protected against theft,” wrote one commenter.
Another jokingly added that soon watch clasps will probably have a PIN code or fingerprint sensor.
Others called the additional fastening with plastic straps a “completely understandable” or even “smart” solution.
“When I wear my watch, I always tape the clasp with adhesive tape,” shared one user with his method.
Another commenter claimed to have chosen an even more modern option – installing an AirTag tracking device on his watch.
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