Rolex In Mexico City

[Mattomatic]

Yes, another post about safety concerns when wearing a Rolex while traveling. Have a groan, and also let me know what you think?

Heading to Mexico City for the first time on Monday and staying in Condesa and plan on sticking to safer areas.

For those who have been, would you feel comfortable exploring with an explorer 1? Pretty low key…

Thoughts? Thanks!


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[omar-rye]

Nice wrist shot. Stay safe

[Nico81]

One of my favorite cities in the world. I have been there around 15 times over last 3 years
Always wore a Rolex… but nothing flashy
Its a very safe city
Condesa, Roma Norte, polanco
In Polanco, at moments you will think you are in Beverly Hills

Enjoy and havr fun


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[xrole]

Originally Posted by Nico81

Its a very safe city

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

You mean... by Mexican standards? Because it is most certainly a high crime city where I would never wear a Rolex, a watch that represents many months of salary for the average person, while walking around the streets https://www.numbeo.com/crime/in/Mexico-City

It basically makes you a walking, and relatively easy payday, with low chance of reprisals for the thief.

Some of the members of this forum (I'm guessing mostly boomer generations) appear to be delusional about real-world risks just because so far they didn't get burnt. I hope it doesn't get them in serious trouble one day.

It should be nothing but common sense to not make yourself a juicy target in countries where human life is cheap and where people are routinely kidnapped, tortured and/or killed.

[JSCP]

Originally Posted by xrole

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

You mean... by Mexican standards? Because it is most certainly a high crime city where I would never wear a Rolex, a watch that represents many months of salary for the average person, while walking around the streets https://www.numbeo.com/crime/in/Mexico-City

It basically makes you a walking, and relatively easy payday, with low chance of reprisals for the thief.

Some of the members of this forum (I'm guessing mostly boomer generations) appear to be delusional about real-world risks just because so far they didn't get burnt. I hope it doesn't get them in serious trouble one day.

It should be nothing but common sense to not make yourself a juicy target in countries where human life is cheap and where people are routinely kidnapped, tortured and/or killed.

Totally agree. Thanks for sharing link to numbeo, very useful.

[996marty]

Originally Posted by xrole

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

You mean... by Mexican standards? Because it is most certainly a high crime city where I would never wear a Rolex, a watch that represents many months of salary for the average person, while walking around the streets https://www.numbeo.com/crime/in/Mexico-City

It basically makes you a walking, and relatively easy payday, with low chance of reprisals for the thief.

Some of the members of this forum (I'm guessing mostly boomer generations) appear to be delusional about real-world risks just because so far they didn't get burnt. I hope it doesn't get them in serious trouble one day.

It should be nothing but common sense to not make yourself a juicy target in countries where human life is cheap and where people are routinely kidnapped, tortured and/or killed.

👆👆👆 This for me makes perfect sense

[Stingerstingray]

I've been to Mexico City a couple of times. I purchased a Rolex from an AD in Guadalajara. I personally wouldn't wear a Rolex in Mexico City. Just my 2 cent.

[Big Kahuna 0311]

I went to Mexico City last year and have been all over Mexico. I personally would not take a Rolex; I didn’t even take my Tudor. Why take the risk of a robbery or worse. Low key is the way to go, don’t attract unnecessary attention. As an added note Police are useless in DF.

[Mattomatic]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I wore it and had zero issues - stuck to nicer areas like Roma and Condesa.

Such an amazing place, I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!


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[Jack T]

I have no interest in going anywhere in Mexico, never mind wearing a Rolex. Hope you have a good trip, back.

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I have no interest in going anywhere in Mexico, never mind wearing a Rolex. Hope you have a good trip, back.

Such a useless post.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

Such a useless post.

I haven’t read a single reply to the OP that doesn’t reinforce my sentiments.

[cbalster]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I haven’t read a single reply to the OP that doesn’t reinforce my sentiments.

Your post categorizing an entire country as a place you might not come back from comes across as insulting to a lot of Mexicans. It’s a big country with a lot of variety in every aspect including safety. I’m curious what “utopia” you live in. It’s easy to be a keyboard warrior and throw daggers at far away places you only know about from the internet. Someone could make a similar ill-informed comment about NYC, LA, Houston, Chicago, or San Francisco just the same. Perhaps you live on Palm Beach Island or Singapore and never leave the bubble in which I would better understand where this is coming from besides racial bias.

People get their watches stolen in Miami and Las Vegas all the time but no one says to leave your watch at home when traveling there. Yes, DF (district federal) has risks and it will be more risky than the comfort zone of many visitors. But they have Rolex ADs in Mexico City that sell watches. So those watches are moving around town. Mexico City is huge, and Polanco/Roma/Condessa is a lot different than Doctores/Garibaldi in terms of safety.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by cbalster

Your post categorizing an entire country as a place you might not come back from comes across as insulting to a lot of Mexicans. It’s a big country with a lot of variety in every aspect including safety. I’m curious what “utopia” you live in. It’s easy to be a keyboard warrior and throw daggers at far away places you only know about from the internet. Someone could make a similar ill-informed comment about NYC, LA, Houston, Chicago, or San Francisco just the same. Perhaps you live on Palm Beach Island or Singapore and never leave the bubble in which I would better understand where this is coming from besides racial bias.

People get their watches stolen in Miami and Las Vegas all the time but no one says to leave your watch at home when traveling there. Yes, DF (district federal) has risks and it will be more risky than the comfort zone of many visitors. But they have Rolex ADs in Mexico City that sell watches. So those watches are moving around town. Mexico City is huge, and Polanco/Roma/Condessa is a lot different than Doctores/Garibaldi in terms of safety.

None of my comments made any mention of crime, never mind race. I simply said I have no interest in going to Mexico, the insinuations are yours.

[rolexandlange]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I have no interest in going anywhere in Mexico, never mind wearing a Rolex. Hope you have a good trip, back.

This is like someone saying they have no interest going to NYC or Philadelphia because of things they've read about what goes down in Trenton and Newark, and suggesting that by going to New Jersey you're somehow risking your life. Thousands of people enter Mexico from the US every single day. Similar to what someone else said, I find this comment ridiculous.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by rolexandlange

This is like someone saying they have no interest going to NYC or Philadelphia because of things they've read about what goes down in Trenton and Newark, and suggesting that by going to New Jersey you're somehow risking your life. Thousands of people enter Mexico from the US every single day. Similar to what someone else said, I find this comment ridiculous.

we really comparing nyc to mexico city now? these threads are wild. i get your point but it's not really applicable to nyc and jersey...

[rolexandlange]

Originally Posted by huncho

we really comparing nyc to mexico city now? these threads are wild. i get your point but it's not really applicable to nyc and jersey...

There are some parts of Mexico City that are 100% safer than some parts of NYC. That is why I take issue with these sort of blanket statements thrown over a whole country as being unsafe to visit if one values their life. When you go to CDMX you can stay at the JW or the W hotel in Polanco. You can go dine at Pujol and you can walk there from your hotel wearing a Rolex at night, and you will walk past a Bentley dealership on the way.

Some people may not feel it's worth the risk, but it's safer than walking around the South Bronx near Yankee stadium at night. That is why I hate these zero helpful zero context statements that say an entire city of like 20mm+ people is entirely unsafe. I have been to Mexico City a half dozen times on business, and ridden the subway to f1 and never had a problem. Not saying there's no risk, but this notion that going there is risking life and limb is just plain silly.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by rolexandlange

There are some parts of Mexico City that are 100% safer than some parts of NYC. That is why I take issue with these sort of blanket statements thrown over a whole country as being unsafe to visit if one values their life. When you go to CDMX you can stay at the JW or the W hotel in Polanco. You can go dine at Pujol and you can walk there from your hotel wearing a Rolex at night, and you will walk past a Bentley dealership on the way.

Some people may not feel it's worth the risk, but it's safer than walking around the South Bronx near Yankee stadium at night. That is why I hate these zero helpful zero context statements that say an entire city of like 20mm+ people is entirely unsafe. I have been to Mexico City a half dozen times on business, and ridden the subway to f1 and never had a problem. Not saying there's no risk, but this notion that going there is risking life and limb is just plain silly.

that's a fair point and i agree with your overall point but the majority of tourists won't be roaming around south bronx or into areas of other boroughs that could have threats. i don't know the geography of mexico city but tourists are for the most part very safe in nyc regardless of what happens in adjacent boroughs/states. there's not really such a thing as bad neighborhoods in manhattan unless you go way up north, which tourists wouldn't. so even if east new york is one of the worst neighborhoods in america imo it has no impact on what you'd see when visiting manhattan. from what i've read the criminal activity spreads all over in mexico city, but i've never been so that's all i can go by

also i'm sure it helps if you've been there before and know where to go, so that's kinda my point. in nyc it's fairly straight forward because most people just stay on the island which is fine

[cbalster]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I have no interest in going anywhere in Mexico, never mind wearing a Rolex. Hope you have a good trip, back.

You wished the OP your hope that he makes it back, suggesting visiting any part of Mexico is a risk to his life. If I have misunderstood than my apologies.

[Big Kahuna 0311]

Very happy to hear that everything went well. Mexico City is definitely one of the best places to visit there so much you can do!

[hutch300]

No watch = no stress = no stabby stabby = come home to your family

[Grim Reaper]

Asking questions about wearing a watch in a resort in Mexico is the equivalent of asking if it's safe to fly along the Iranian border at 39,000 feet on a Qatar Airways flight after leaving the gulf while sipping champagne.

[SublimeZ06]

Plenty of cases of "spotters" watching arrivals at the airport and coordinating following and subsequently robbing the arrivals once they get out on the city streets. I've travelled there some and while there are nice areas of the city, the risk seems too high for me. I've always worn something cheap (Casio digital) while there.

[RaZCaL]

I was in Mexico City earlier this year and decided not to wear a Rolex because of all the stories I’ve heard. I felt more comfortable wearing my SS Cartier Santos. Never felt unsafe as long as you stick to the nice areas. Food is amazing there. Enjoy!

[Normunds]

You are not American, you'll be safe.

[Rolex1982]

I can imagine that the explorer I wouldn’t draw too much attention. I wouldn’t go with a Daytona or GMT. Just my 2 cents. A vacation is for relaxing en enjoying, not worrying if i could get robbed. I love my watches but love my life even more.

[Calatrava r]

So, the common theme here is "stick to the nicer areas." I suspect anything can happen anywhere any time. Take whatever you will enjoy having and wearing and not worry about. Ideally, everything you bring should be replaceable without much trouble or cost, if it is damaged, lost or stolen.

[woof]

The explorer is such a simple watch that no would notice it. Enjoy your vacation and keep sending those nice wrist shots.

[jb335]

I wear my nice watches all over Western Europe (including Barcelona!) and some other parts of the World but will not wear a Rolex in Mexico unless I’m staying at a resort and not leaving.

Mexico City like all of Mexico can be very lawless and corrupt. And that’s just the police.


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[Jorge Borbolla]

I'm Mexican and I wouldn't wear Rolex in CDMX.

Under a sleeve in winter maybe but definitely not in summer.
If you decide to do so, do not seat in restaurants that face the street or if you're driving don't drive with your watch arm exposed. Just basic awareness measures and you should be ok.

If I'd do it I'd be a little paranoid and not enjoying my time in the city.