A content creator drew flak on social media after leaving an Audemars Piguet watch worth $60,000 at Merlion Park as a social experiment.
The video was posted on the TikTok page of the local business TimeTells last week and has since gained 183,500 views.
“Let’s see how long it takes for someone to steal a $60,000 watch in Singapore,” the caption read.
In the clip, the content creator placed a box containing the luxury watch on one of the concrete cube seats at Merlion Park, with Marina Bay Sands in the background.
He moved out of the frame before the video sped up, showing many people passing by the watch and taking photos of Marina Bay Sands in a span of 35 minutes.
Source: @timetellswatches on TikTok
Despite the number of people in the area, the watch remained untouched.
The content creator then returned to retrieve the watch, looking pleased with the result, and gave the camera a thumbs up.
“This is Singapore lah,” the caption stated.
Source: @timetellswatches on TikTok
The content creator faced criticism from netizens, who argued that the social experiment is ineffective as the camera placed indiscreetly in front of the watch would deter any thief.
Source: Reddit
Another user added that most people who visit Merlion Park are tourists, so the result would not reflect Singaporeans’ behaviour.
Source: Reddit
Some also proposed he should place the watch at a different location, suggesting other neighbourhoods in Singapore, and even HDB void decks, where items could get stolen.
Source: @timetellswatches on Instagram
Meanwhile, others jokingly asked the OP where he would put the watch next, implying they would take it if given the chance.
Source: @timetellswatches on TikTok
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Featured image adapted from @timetellswatches on TikTok.
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