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syahriltaher · 18 August 2014, 02:59 PM

Guys,

I will be going on holiday to Spain, France, Italy and Switzwerland next December....cant decide which watch to take with me?

SS GMT II --> Nice to have the second timezone feature + flying under the radar

TT SubC --> Rugged, built like a tank, Perfect for the rainy days in Europe

RG Daytona --> Newly acquired, cant take it off, but too flashy for holiday

Glad to hear your opinions guys,

Bangel · 18 August 2014, 03:05 PM

GMT. SS and multiple time zones.

Mr. Big · 18 August 2014, 03:07 PM

This is a no-brainer... SS GMT is made for travel.

fdm79 · 19 August 2014, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Big

This is a no-brainer... SS GMT is made for travel.

X2 - Plus it's also my favorite one.

Nycturbovr6 · 18 August 2014, 03:11 PM

Take the ss gmt

Jayshan · 18 August 2014, 03:21 PM

Gmt

Eric Chan · 18 August 2014, 05:36 PM

Gmt.

KWT · 18 August 2014, 05:46 PM

Gmt

kenn18 · 18 August 2014, 05:55 PM

GMT II - always nice to know the time back home at a glance while on holiday!

AK797 · 18 August 2014, 07:45 PM

GMT and RG Daytona for those times you want to make the occasion extra special. Plus we can see pics of it too!

syahriltaher · 18 August 2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

GMT and RG Daytona for those times you want to make the occasion extra special. Plus we can see pics of it too!

Thanks Neil...I promise to post some wrist shots.....

thomaspp · 18 August 2014, 10:01 PM

TT sub would be fun!

T01 · 18 August 2014, 10:11 PM

RG daytona!

dc98354 · 18 August 2014, 10:11 PM

TT, nice to have a little bit of bling.

kilyung · 18 August 2014, 10:16 PM

GMT but it's not that unobtrusive either.

incontrol · 18 August 2014, 10:29 PM

Sub and GMT. Now you have the best of both, a little bling and knowing the time at home.

brandrea · 18 August 2014, 10:30 PM

I voted GMT. I suppose it depends if you'll be diving, racing a car or just site seeing.

apm101 · 18 August 2014, 10:37 PM

Gmt.

edolecki · 18 August 2014, 10:39 PM

Gmt

GoingPlaces · 18 August 2014, 10:42 PM

GMT was made for travel, no brainer. Why have one otherwise?

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Rockrolex · 18 August 2014, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

GMT was made for travel, no brainer. Why have one otherwise?

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I agree. GMT is the one to take, if you only take one. Even if you take more than one, make sure one of them is the GMT.

Vishy26 · 18 August 2014, 10:52 PM

SS gmt II.

psv · 18 August 2014, 11:02 PM

GMT. Otherwise you are asking to get robbed in places like Barcelona and Italy.

I just returned from 4 weeks in Spain, I wore the Sea-Dweller 4000 24/7.

syahriltaher · 18 August 2014, 11:06 PM

Is it really that dangerous?

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

GMT. Otherwise you are asking to get robbed in places like Barcelona and Italy.

I just returned from 4 weeks in Spain, I wore the Sea-Dweller 4000 24/7.

syahriltaher · 18 August 2014, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

GMT. Otherwise you are asking to get robbed in places like Barcelona and Italy.

I just returned from 4 weeks in Spain, I wore the Sea-Dweller 4000 24/7.

Is it really that bad? Even for a TT SubC?

Thanks in advance for the warning....

SeaAndSky · 19 August 2014, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

GMT. Otherwise you are asking to get robbed in places like Barcelona and Italy.

Wait, what? I'm heading to Italy, once again, at the end of the month to Bormio to climb all the famous mountain passes of the Giro on my Italian Colnago. Italy is incredibly safe. I've been a lot of places in my favorite country in Europe and don't give even a second thought to wearing a nice watch there. You must only go to Naples.

On topic - the GMT is a travel watch of course.

psv · 19 August 2014, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

Wait, what? I'm heading to Italy, once again, at the end of the month to Bormio to climb all the famous mountain passes of the Giro on my Italian Colnago. Italy is incredibly safe. I've been a lot of places in my favorite country in Europe and don't give even a second thought to wearing a nice watch there. You must only go to Naples.

On topic - the GMT is a travel watch of course.

The vast majority of places in Italy are fine, but it all depends on where you are and what you are doing. If you in a bigger city, look like a tourist and wearing a $35K gold Rolex together with short sleeves, wondering aimlessly with a map, you are asking for trouble.

When I was in Barcelona a few weeks ago, with some local friends and family, they asked me cover roll down my sleeve over the Sea-Dweller at certain instances.

psv · 18 August 2014, 11:52 PM

Well, it all depends on who you are, how you dress, where you go and at what time.

None of those European countries are really that dangerous per se, but Barcelona tends to the be home of Eastern European and/or Latin American organized pick-pocket gangs. They'll remove your wallet and/or watch so fast that you won't know what happened to you, pass it on to a collaborator, who will pass it on and they will be gone in 2 seconds. Now that will happened if you are walking down La Rambla in Barcelona on a busy Friday evening wearing short sleeves and a big tourist camera. It is all about situational awareness.

Now Italy is a totally different story. The thugs are literally sitting on motorbikes in Napoli waiting for the American tourists to arrive on the crusing ships. They'll bump you on the head, take your belongings and jump on the waiting motorbike and be gone.

Now it all depends... you are there in December so it will be chilly, thus you'll be wearing long sleeves, jackets, etc. Are you planning to walk around a lot by yourself or are part of a larger group? Are you staying at 5 star hotels and only visiting select attractions?

At the end of the day, better safe than sorry. A nice and insured GMT will do the trick, why risk it by wearing something flashy?

syahriltaher · 19 August 2014, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Well, it all depends on who you are, how you dress, where you go and at what time.

None of those European countries are really that dangerous per se, but Barcelona tends to the be home of Eastern European and/or Latin American organized pick-pocket gangs. They'll remove your wallet and/or watch so fast that you won't know what happened to you, pass it on to a collaborator, who will pass it on and they will be gone in 2 seconds. Now that will happened if you are walking down La Rambla in Barcelona on a busy Friday evening wearing short sleeves and a big tourist camera. It is all about situational awareness.

Now Italy is a totally different story. The thugs are literally sitting on motorbikes in Napoli waiting for the American tourists to arrive on the crusing ships. They'll bump you on the head, take your belongings and jump on the waiting motorbike and be gone.

Now it all depends... you are there in December so it will be chilly, thus you'll be wearing long sleeves, jackets, etc. Are you planning to walk around a lot by yourself or are part of a larger group? Are you staying at 5 star hotels and only visiting select attractions?

At the end of the day, better safe than sorry. A nice and insured GMT will do the trick, why risk it by wearing something flashy?

Thanks for the warning my friend....I really appreciate it...

bighaole · 19 August 2014, 12:11 AM

GMT. I'd be happy to keep an eye on that Rose Gold Daytona for you, while you're away. I promise I'll give it back...

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18 August 2014, 02:59 PM	#1
syahriltaher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Syahril Location: Bogor, Indonesia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 650	Which Rolex to Take on Holiday? (SS GMT II vs TT SubC vs RG Daytona) Guys, I will be going on holiday to Spain, France, Italy and Switzwerland next December....cant decide which watch to take with me? SS GMT II --> Nice to have the second timezone feature + flying under the radar TT SubC --> Rugged, built like a tank, Perfect for the rainy days in Europe RG Daytona --> Newly acquired, cant take it off, but too flashy for holiday Glad to hear your opinions guys, Attached Images __________________ - Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861

18 August 2014, 03:21 PM	#6
Jayshan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto Watch: 116610LN Posts: 397	Gmt __________________ Best Regards, Jayshan ROLEX SUBMARINER 116610LN

18 August 2014, 10:01 PM	#12
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	TT sub would be fun! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

18 August 2014, 10:29 PM	#16
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Sub and GMT. Now you have the best of both, a little bling and knowing the time at home. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

18 August 2014, 03:05 PM	#2
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	GMT. SS and multiple time zones.

18 August 2014, 03:07 PM	#3
Mr. Big "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Parts Unknown Watch: Daytona, GMT Posts: 50	This is a no-brainer... SS GMT is made for travel.

18 August 2014, 03:11 PM	#5
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Take the ss gmt

18 August 2014, 05:36 PM	#7
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Gmt.

18 August 2014, 05:46 PM	#8
KWT "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Mansour Location: KWT Posts: 169	Gmt

18 August 2014, 05:55 PM	#9
kenn18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New City Watch: Rolex Posts: 169	GMT II - always nice to know the time back home at a glance while on holiday!

18 August 2014, 07:45 PM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	GMT and RG Daytona for those times you want to make the occasion extra special. Plus we can see pics of it too!

18 August 2014, 10:11 PM	#13
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	RG daytona!

18 August 2014, 10:11 PM	#14
dc98354 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Back in HK Posts: 110	TT, nice to have a little bit of bling.

18 August 2014, 10:16 PM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	GMT but it's not that unobtrusive either.

18 August 2014, 10:30 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,095	I voted GMT. I suppose it depends if you'll be diving, racing a car or just site seeing.

18 August 2014, 10:37 PM	#18
apm101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London, England Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 36	Gmt.

18 August 2014, 10:39 PM	#19
edolecki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: Boston Watch: DD TOG 16253 TBird Posts: 262	Gmt

18 August 2014, 10:42 PM	#20
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	GMT was made for travel, no brainer. Why have one otherwise? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

18 August 2014, 10:52 PM	#22
Vishy26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Krishna Location: Australia Posts: 611	SS gmt II.

18 August 2014, 11:02 PM	#23
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	GMT. Otherwise you are asking to get robbed in places like Barcelona and Italy. I just returned from 4 weeks in Spain, I wore the Sea-Dweller 4000 24/7.

18 August 2014, 11:52 PM	#28
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Well, it all depends on who you are, how you dress, where you go and at what time. None of those European countries are really that dangerous per se, but Barcelona tends to the be home of Eastern European and/or Latin American organized pick-pocket gangs. They'll remove your wallet and/or watch so fast that you won't know what happened to you, pass it on to a collaborator, who will pass it on and they will be gone in 2 seconds. Now that will happened if you are walking down La Rambla in Barcelona on a busy Friday evening wearing short sleeves and a big tourist camera. It is all about situational awareness. Now Italy is a totally different story. The thugs are literally sitting on motorbikes in Napoli waiting for the American tourists to arrive on the crusing ships. They'll bump you on the head, take your belongings and jump on the waiting motorbike and be gone. Now it all depends... you are there in December so it will be chilly, thus you'll be wearing long sleeves, jackets, etc. Are you planning to walk around a lot by yourself or are part of a larger group? Are you staying at 5 star hotels and only visiting select attractions? At the end of the day, better safe than sorry. A nice and insured GMT will do the trick, why risk it by wearing something flashy?

19 August 2014, 12:11 AM	#30
bighaole "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Watch: Exp II + Daytona Posts: 452	GMT. I'd be happy to keep an eye on that Rose Gold Daytona for you, while you're away. I promise I'll give it back...

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