The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Old 31 October 2011, 03:11 AM   #1
pereira
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: canada
Posts: 3
Trip

I'm going to south africa if i get my submariner back from the dealer in time is it safe to take it with me i.v never too a rolex with me on my trips but even now i miss the watch
pereira is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 October 2011, 03:12 AM   #2
316lad
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 1,642
I couldn't say - but judging by the build quality of my own Sub I'd say there's nothing to suggest it wouldn't work just as well in the southern hemisphere as it does up here in the north.



Security is a personal thing. If you go about flaunting your time piece you stand a risk of losing it wherever you are.

Just keep it to yourself, don't flash it around in obviously dodgy places and it'll be fine.
316lad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 October 2011, 03:15 AM   #3
Grumpy Badger
"TRF" Member
 
Grumpy Badger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Mark
Location: Bonny Scotland
Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc)
Posts: 5,280
Quote:
Originally Posted by 316lad View Post
I couldn't say - but judging by the build quality of my own Sub I'd say there's nothing to suggest in wouldn't work just as well in the southern hemisphere as it does up here in the north.
You mean the hands don't spin in the opposite direction like the water when you flush the turlet...?!?
__________________
Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts!

"You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life."
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.
Grumpy Badger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 October 2011, 03:15 AM   #4
Speed
"TRF" Member
 
Speed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 19,706
< Groan >

Ok...you've had your giggle ;-)
Speed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 October 2011, 05:19 AM   #5
WatchTimes
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
 
WatchTimes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy
Location: Metro Detroit USA
Watch: It's a Rolex!
Posts: 5,787
I always travel with my watch of the day (Rolex, IWC or ?) and usually take a beater (Marathon) along as well....

I have never had any problems and I have been to some shady places!
__________________
"You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman

Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun
WatchTimes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 October 2011, 06:20 AM   #6
beaglehusky
"TRF" Member
 
beaglehusky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Adrian
Location: Tanzania
Posts: 1,553
I can tell you that in Cape Town I felt safe enough to wear one.

I've only been in C-Town but from hearing stories about petty crime, I'm not sure that other places like Johannesburg or Pretoria are as safe.

Good luck!
beaglehusky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 October 2011, 06:26 AM   #7
crew
"TRF" Member
 
crew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: John
Location: Rochester/Naples
Watch: Pepsi
Posts: 18,307
I was in Johannesburg and Cape Town a few months ago. In my opinion I would say that J-burg has the potential to be very dangerous. Cape Town, not so much, but you always need to be careful when in unfamiliar areas.
I'd say take your Sub, travel smart & carefully and enjoy yourself.
crew is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 October 2011, 08:34 AM   #8
Keeperoftime
"TRF" Member
 
Keeperoftime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Jeremy
Location: Louisiana
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,732
I think a Sub in SS shouldn't be too "Blingy"
__________________
As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers.
William Blake
Keeperoftime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 October 2011, 08:56 AM   #9
Mickey®
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Mickey®
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: Swiss Made
Posts: 5,801
I wear it everywhere...just got to be aware...
Mickey® is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 October 2011, 09:18 AM   #10
tudorlex
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Down Under
Watch: 16570
Posts: 484
ex SA, my advise leave the rolex at home & take a beater.
tudorlex is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

OCWatches

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.