All the worlds an oyster ?

[millsubxxx]

Are the days of travelling abroad sporting say a vintage Sub over , considering cost , possible theft ?

[run23]

Originally Posted by millsubxxx

Are the days of travelling abroad sporting say a vintage Sub over , considering cost , possible theft ?

No.

[jimcarver]

No, not at all. People have Rolex's outside of Canada and believe it or not they aren't in constant fear of being robbed.

[semi-ambivalent]

Originally Posted by jimcarver

No, not at all. People have Rolex's outside of Canada and believe it or not they aren't in constant fear of being robbed.

Plus, when the volcano is going to blow that Rolex is the only thing that will buy a seat on the last plane out. You'll want to have it.

[Kingface66]

I’d say yes, and no. I just got back from traveling throughout Japan (by and large, a very safe country) with a ‘67 5512 on my wrist the whole time. I will admit that I chose that piece over bringing one of my two gilt-dialed watches for reasons of preserving the conditions of both, and the fact that a near-perfect gilt dial is a rarity. I’m sure they would’ve been fine (and they’re both insured) but, yes, the fact that they’re more valuable was the decidinh factor for not bringing one.

And jet-lag sucks....as I type this while wide-awake at 4:30AM EST!

[R.O.L.E.X]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

I’d say yes, and no. I just got back from traveling throughout Japan (by and large, a very safe country) with a ‘67 5512 on my wrist the whole time. I will admit that I chose that piece over bringing one of my two gilt-dialed watches for reasons of preserving the conditions of both, and the fact that a near-perfect gilt dial is a rarity. I’m sure they would’ve been fine (and they’re both insured) but, yes, the fact that they’re more valuable was the decidinh factor for not bringing one.

And jet-lag sucks....as I type this while wide-awake at 4:30AM EST!

Japan is an immensely safe place to travel to. I think it's certainly unwise to wear expensive wrist watches in many different locations when travelling globally. It depends on where you intend to go.

[deltabrent]

My dad had his Sub stolen last year in Chile. Right off his wrist. Didn't even know what happened.

[southtexas]

Got robbed at gun point in broad daylight on the Main Street in the financial district in Bogota several years ago. So, I think you’ll find a variety of perspectives on your question.


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[Styles Bitchley]

My mother was robbed at knife point in Rio for her rather generic Seiko...it doesn't have to be a Rolex. When I travel to developing countries I wear a watch that I like but I really wouldn't care if it disappeared.

[Vlad]

Why would you want to travel in a vintage Rolex? The golden rule of travel, don't wear anything that is more than 2 times local monthly income (or even less). I have a number of watches to choose from, but when I travel, I usually wear something like a basic Luminox

[Toronto Soup King]

I have a 1016 knockoff (one of those Tiger cases with a Miyota inside) I wear while travelling, looks okay, and if I lose it, no tears. I wouldn't feel comfortable getting drunk at the bar on the beach with my genuine 1016 on, and holidays are for relaxing IMO.

Touristy bits of well-behaved Japan? Sure. Phuket, Bangkok, San Fran, Manila? Maybe not. I walk around Toronto with no worries, but Toronto's pretty safe compared to most places.