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ismelllikepoop · 14 June 2014, 04:51 AM

got a vacation to Capri and amalfi coast area this fall. was warned not to be flashy as there are people ready to rip off/steal from tourists. usually I like wearing my seadweller as my casual travel watch, but honestly get more comments on it than my offshore. do you guys leave your prized watches behind and just rock a gshock or say the hell with it I'll wear what I want. I also have a beat up Breitling that I'm considering using too.

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brandrea · 14 June 2014, 04:55 AM

I've travelled to Italy many times and never had a problem. If you use common sense you can wear just about anything you want. Have a great trip .... be sure to check out the Cinque Terre

Rockrolex · 14 June 2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I've travelled to Italy many times and never had a problem. If you use common sense you can wear just about anything you want. Have a great trip .... be sure to check out the Cinque Terre

X2. I couldn't agree more.

FTX I · 14 June 2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

X2. I couldn't agree more.

X3.

ltmgeller · 14 June 2014, 05:01 AM

I wear a 16803 when I travel out of the country. I would hate to lose it but find it goes with any outfit I choose, and would not be that hard to replace if necessary.

landroverking · 14 June 2014, 05:13 AM

Been many times. Never an issue.

AJMarcus · 14 June 2014, 05:18 AM

With all due respect I've never understood these type of questions. There are plenty of Rolex and luxury watch wearers in Italy. Heck....Italians brought the Daytona back to life in the 1960s. Just use common sense and don't go anywhere you don't feel safe. Just like traveling anywhere back home. Have fun!

ismelllikepoop · 14 June 2014, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AJMarcus

With all due respect I've never understood these type of questions. There are plenty of Rolex and luxury watch wearers in Italy. Heck....Italians brought the Daytona back to life in the 1960s. Just use common sense and don't go anywhere you don't feel safe. Just like traveling anywhere back home. Have fun!

Yea im not an idiot when traveling, but when I know of family members and friends who have actually had things stolen when they traveled to that area, it makes me wary. Thanks for the responses everyone.

Chad072 · 15 June 2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AJMarcus

With all due respect I've never understood these type of questions. There are plenty of Rolex and luxury watch wearers in Italy. Heck....Italians brought the Daytona back to life in the 1960s. Just use common sense and don't go anywhere you don't feel safe. Just like traveling anywhere back home. Have fun!

While I agree with this, petty thieves can spot a local from a tourist a mile away.

ec51 · 15 June 2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad072

While I agree with this, petty thieves can spot a local from a tourist a mile away.

If you dress and act like a tourist for sure.

Leave the white sneakers at home and you might have a chance blending in.

Too often I see American tourists stick out like sore thumbs.

sea-dweller · 14 June 2014, 05:19 AM

Wear your Rolex and have fun, just use common sense.

Travelair007 · 14 June 2014, 05:21 AM

I was just there....Capri and the Amalfi coast is very safe...use common sense.

Check out Ravello....Loved it...!

Brandon(phila) · 14 June 2014, 06:24 AM

My SeaDweller has always been my "travel" watch. (Been to Italy twice) now that I am thinking about it...I wore TT Blue Sub the first time.

I usually try to be more aware of my pockets and wallet before worrying about the watch.
(people walking too close or bumping into you)

Stay on the normal beat and path (tourist areas) and you will be fine.
Stay away from those dark alleys

Enjoy!!

Dan Pierce · 14 June 2014, 06:25 AM

Very safe, just be aware of your surroundings, and use common sense.

Enjoy your trip!
dP

Dr. Robert · 14 June 2014, 06:29 AM

Naples is the only place in Italy I wouldn't wear my Rolex/Tudor.

AK797 · 14 June 2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Naples is the only place in Italy I wouldn't wear my Rolex/Tudor.

This is often stated.

PADI_Diver · 14 June 2014, 06:55 AM

Don't worry about it too much, wear what you want but I would go with the sea dweller and leave it in the hotel safe if it's a worry

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BNA/LION · 14 June 2014, 07:12 AM

Wear it and have fun!

I have been many times and I offer some must see/do items below...

Sorrento- Nice town, good shopping, gelato, try the lemon liquor
Capri- Blue Grotto, wear your SD & ask if you can jump in the water real fast, they let us!
Cinque Terre- Beautiful hiking on the coastline to picturesque little towns
Portofino- Great fishing town with awesome restaurants
Pompeii-

Eric Chan · 14 June 2014, 09:11 AM

Went to Italy for my honeymoon and we travelled around the country to various places such as Milan, Rome, Venice, Florance and both my wife and I wore our matching SS Datejusts. It was never an issue, although I was warned by a friend that there is a good chance tourists can get mugged, especially in parts of Milan around the Centrale Train Station.

In any event, as long as common sense is applied and you don't advertise your Rolex or any expensive items, I think you will be alright. This can be said pretty much about anywhere a person chooses to travel, not just Italy.

zama · 14 June 2014, 09:20 AM

Should be safe if in doubt wear something else, just make sure it is in a safe at home while away, hate to see your house broken into, to be fair more likely than your watch being taken off you on holidays. Agree it is your wallet or handbag that is more at risk than something bolted to your wrist.

Nycturbovr6 · 14 June 2014, 09:24 AM

You should be ok just wear what you want

Snow-Dweller · 14 June 2014, 09:34 AM

You will spot a lot more Rolex wearers in that part of the world than most places

JCZ5 · 14 June 2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

You will spot a lot more Rolex wearers in that part of the world than most places

👍 Europeans are much more into watches. Teenagers and young adults are sporting many high end pieces!

Old Expat Beast · 14 June 2014, 11:42 AM

I'd be more cautious about having credit card details stolen..that happened to me last time I was there.

tkerrmd · 14 June 2014, 01:13 PM

Wear, be smart, enjoy

KINGROLESAR · 14 June 2014, 01:34 PM

I would be more concerned with that smell.

samsam · 14 June 2014, 10:15 PM

One of my ex-GFs was from Puzzoli (close to Napoli) so I went there few times. If you are going to stay at Capri and Amalfi, you are going to be fine. These are touristy areas and generally safe. I would stay away from Napoli's downtown (especially after dark), and just use common sense.
Check out Ischia if you would like to swim, one of the nicest little islands there; great beach.

Seaward · 14 June 2014, 10:49 PM

Been to Capri many times, never had any issues. As others have mentioned, I would be careful in Naples.

Gary. · 14 June 2014, 11:33 PM

As everyone said, you'll be fine everywhere but Naples. DON'T wear it there if you decide to make a stop.

Have fun.

Urosfan · 14 June 2014, 11:40 PM

Just wear it and enjoy, that's why most of us have insurance cheers

14 June 2014, 04:51 AM	#1
ismelllikepoop Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 68	traveling to italy got a vacation to Capri and amalfi coast area this fall. was warned not to be flashy as there are people ready to rip off/steal from tourists. usually I like wearing my seadweller as my casual travel watch, but honestly get more comments on it than my offshore. do you guys leave your prized watches behind and just rock a gshock or say the hell with it I'll wear what I want. I also have a beat up Breitling that I'm considering using too. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

14 June 2014, 06:25 AM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Very safe, just be aware of your surroundings, and use common sense. Enjoy your trip! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

14 June 2014, 06:29 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Naples is the only place in Italy I wouldn't wear my Rolex/Tudor. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 June 2014, 07:12 AM	#18
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	Wear it and have fun! I have been many times and I offer some must see/do items below... Sorrento- Nice town, good shopping, gelato, try the lemon liquor Capri- Blue Grotto, wear your SD & ask if you can jump in the water real fast, they let us! Cinque Terre- Beautiful hiking on the coastline to picturesque little towns Portofino- Great fishing town with awesome restaurants Pompeii- __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

14 June 2014, 09:20 AM	#20
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Should be safe if in doubt wear something else, just make sure it is in a safe at home while away, hate to see your house broken into, to be fair more likely than your watch being taken off you on holidays. Agree it is your wallet or handbag that is more at risk than something bolted to your wrist. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

14 June 2014, 04:55 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	I've travelled to Italy many times and never had a problem. If you use common sense you can wear just about anything you want. Have a great trip .... be sure to check out the Cinque Terre

14 June 2014, 05:01 AM	#5
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	I wear a 16803 when I travel out of the country. I would hate to lose it but find it goes with any outfit I choose, and would not be that hard to replace if necessary.

14 June 2014, 05:13 AM	#6
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Been many times. Never an issue.

14 June 2014, 05:18 AM	#7
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	With all due respect I've never understood these type of questions. There are plenty of Rolex and luxury watch wearers in Italy. Heck....Italians brought the Daytona back to life in the 1960s. Just use common sense and don't go anywhere you don't feel safe. Just like traveling anywhere back home. Have fun!

14 June 2014, 05:19 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Wear your Rolex and have fun, just use common sense.

14 June 2014, 05:21 AM	#12
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	I was just there....Capri and the Amalfi coast is very safe...use common sense. Check out Ravello....Loved it...!

14 June 2014, 06:24 AM	#13
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	My SeaDweller has always been my "travel" watch. (Been to Italy twice) now that I am thinking about it...I wore TT Blue Sub the first time. I usually try to be more aware of my pockets and wallet before worrying about the watch. (people walking too close or bumping into you) Stay on the normal beat and path (tourist areas) and you will be fine. Stay away from those dark alleys Enjoy!!

14 June 2014, 06:55 AM	#17
PADI_Diver "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Brendan Location: USA Posts: 228	Don't worry about it too much, wear what you want but I would go with the sea dweller and leave it in the hotel safe if it's a worry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 June 2014, 09:11 AM	#19
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Went to Italy for my honeymoon and we travelled around the country to various places such as Milan, Rome, Venice, Florance and both my wife and I wore our matching SS Datejusts. It was never an issue, although I was warned by a friend that there is a good chance tourists can get mugged, especially in parts of Milan around the Centrale Train Station. In any event, as long as common sense is applied and you don't advertise your Rolex or any expensive items, I think you will be alright. This can be said pretty much about anywhere a person chooses to travel, not just Italy.

14 June 2014, 09:24 AM	#21
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	You should be ok just wear what you want

14 June 2014, 09:34 AM	#22
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	You will spot a lot more Rolex wearers in that part of the world than most places __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

14 June 2014, 11:42 AM	#24
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	I'd be more cautious about having credit card details stolen..that happened to me last time I was there.

14 June 2014, 01:13 PM	#25
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Wear, be smart, enjoy

14 June 2014, 01:34 PM	#26
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	I would be more concerned with that smell. __________________ "Raise your glass high, those here for those not with but a sigh; for enjoy each day, it comes but once, then quickly to the past as it must" - King Rolesar 03

14 June 2014, 10:15 PM	#27
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	One of my ex-GFs was from Puzzoli (close to Napoli) so I went there few times. If you are going to stay at Capri and Amalfi, you are going to be fine. These are touristy areas and generally safe. I would stay away from Napoli's downtown (especially after dark), and just use common sense. Check out Ischia if you would like to swim, one of the nicest little islands there; great beach.

14 June 2014, 10:49 PM	#28
Seaward "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Charles Location: New York Posts: 607	Been to Capri many times, never had any issues. As others have mentioned, I would be careful in Naples.

14 June 2014, 11:33 PM	#29
Gary. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 397	As everyone said, you'll be fine everywhere but Naples. DON'T wear it there if you decide to make a stop. Have fun.

14 June 2014, 11:40 PM	#30
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Just wear it and enjoy, that's why most of us have insurance cheers

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