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Old 5 July 2016, 12:33 PM   #1
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Icon14 Which one to wear out of these if you were going to the Oylmpics ?

Starts August 5th and it's in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. I should remain neutral between Brasil and United States if they meet up in a match and my watch should represent both or neutral


I have the following watches in no particular order..

16710
116710
116610LVc
116713
116619
Black Bay Red

Here are the flags in no particular order





No security issues

I was thinking my SS GMT IIc
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Old 5 July 2016, 12:51 PM   #2
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I feel a gmt is in order due to the cross between two countries. That is as far as I will speculate ! ;)
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Old 5 July 2016, 12:54 PM   #3
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Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home
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Old 5 July 2016, 01:15 PM   #4
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Old 6 July 2016, 01:56 AM   #5
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Old 6 July 2016, 02:37 AM   #6
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Ugly has hell so it'll never get stolen, and has several useful survival features for when the electricity goes out, the criminals take full control, and marshal law is instituted.
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Old 5 July 2016, 01:51 PM   #7
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I agree with w6ada.
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Old 5 July 2016, 10:52 PM   #8
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Old 5 July 2016, 11:31 PM   #9
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+1 give it up worse place ever
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Old 6 July 2016, 01:30 AM   #11
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Old 6 July 2016, 05:25 AM   #12
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agreed.

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Old 6 July 2016, 08:15 AM   #13
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I avoid wearing any expensive watch even when the state fair comes to town and if I do wear an expensive watch, I stay away from the fair grounds area.

Tons of thieves follow those things around and crime spikes every year.
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Old 5 July 2016, 01:00 PM   #14
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The 116710 GMT Master II get's my vote! That'll likely be my next watch mainly because of how versatile I feel it is.
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Old 5 July 2016, 01:02 PM   #15
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Brasil can be dangerous and Rolex can be a no-no

Take the Tudor if you must or buy a g-shock if you must know the time

Unless you'll have a certain level of security with you

Only time I went there my company put me in an armored vehicle
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Old 5 July 2016, 01:05 PM   #16
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which one you want cut off your wrist with a hatchet
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Old 5 July 2016, 09:31 PM   #17
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which one you want cut off your wrist with a hatchet
I know I shouldn't but .
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Old 5 July 2016, 01:06 PM   #18
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I'm sure there will be plenty of police around the events areas but the BlackBay.... Is the safest bet. Not as recognizable as Rolex.


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Old 5 July 2016, 02:31 PM   #19
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I'm sure there will be plenty of police around the events areas but the BlackBay.... Is the safest bet. Not as recognizable as Rolex.


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Old 5 July 2016, 01:06 PM   #20
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You mentioned "no security issues", if that's the case them definitely the GMT Master II. However, if you're not certain about security, I would take a cheap watch and try not to attract attention in general.


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Old 5 July 2016, 01:34 PM   #21
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If you have absolutely no security issues then the GMT is the way to go. If any concerns, go low key as possible.
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Old 5 July 2016, 01:48 PM   #22
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The one that looks best under a masquito net! :
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Pele had his watch stolen by gunpoint while in his car in RdJ.
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You are nuts.
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Old 5 July 2016, 02:11 PM   #25
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If you are in Rio and you believe you have no security issues, you have security issues.

Expensive watches attract trouble like raw meat attracts yellow jacket wasps in dangerous areas.
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Old 5 July 2016, 10:20 PM   #26
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If you are in Rio and you believe you have no security issues, you have security issues.

Expensive watches attract trouble like raw meat attracts yellow jacket wasps in dangerous areas.
I agree, unless you have an armed bodyguard at your side, no Rolex on the wrist at Rio.
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Old 5 July 2016, 02:19 PM   #27
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Lovely beaches. G-Shock is my fav RdJ watch. Nuff said.
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Old 5 July 2016, 02:24 PM   #28
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Man, that's a tough call. I'd go with the 116710 as it will be the most neutral in a US vs. Brasil situation.

Have a great time! I hope you'll post pics for us to enjoy!
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Old 5 July 2016, 03:12 PM   #29
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Timex or Swatch. However, both may get stolen. German TV van has just got stolen...
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Old 5 July 2016, 03:44 PM   #30
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Balck Bay Red
Seriously though I would wear my WG Sub 116619
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