Pickpockets

Not the first time this has been mentioned but again i will reply saying i dont think its going to be that easy to do with the loop straps. They have to unlatch, loosen the strap and slide it over your wrist to get it off you which is going to be fairly noticeable.

 

For a skilled pickpocket, it will be no trouble at all.

 

The victim has to be that stupid or high on drugs.

 

I think even a skilled pickpocket is going to find it difficult to slip it completely over the wrist and hand to take it off as i dont think the loop watches will undo completely. As far as i can tell from the pics the metal end on the strap wont fit through the connector loop attached to the watch for it to be completely undone....it will always be looped in some way.

If anything its possibly more secure than the other standard non loop straps.

 

From a law enforcement point of view here in the States, we always see an influx of robberies where people get their new model iPhones. They don't bother pick-pocketing, criminals just take it.

I suspect the same when the Apple Watch is seen in the wild.

 

I think you mean: for a talented pickpocket, it will be no trouble at all.

 

For a guy with a gun, it won't be any trouble..

 

Exactly! Im in Los Angeles County and thats what they do, even for older iPhones. I know that the watches will be next.

No "nice" pick pocketers here.

 

Probably can be done. In NYC though, the police estimate that there are only about dozen or two guys still playing that game. Not enough cash in the average guys wallet these days to justify the risk. And the old guys aren't training young guys the skills anymore. And the sub $1,000 Apple Watch really isn't that big a score.

I'd worry about the old snatch and run or the stick up. Assuming you've flashed your iPhone 6 as well at some point, the thief will be able to peg you with $1,500 of Apple gear, plus whatever is in your wallet. That might make you a target.