Traveling to Cancun & South America... can just bring 1 watch... which one should I?

[rolexperfect]

Hi squad... I'll be traveling to Cancun & South America, and I wanted to bring my SkyD Blue Jubilee especially because of the GMT function, but started to feel it's way too flashy, gets too many stares in general, so I can only think how many stares it'll get in Mexico/Latam...

Options I am thinking about:
- 116500LN Panda
- Hulk (would be nice for the swimming pool, summer, and brushed links)
- GMT Pepsi Oyster Bracelet


If you've been in Mexico/Latam, what would you bring that is the least one to get approached/robbed? I will be over there for about 1-2 months....

Thank you for your hints/thoughts!

[sj24k]

"bring what you like, and be done with it"

:)

[TNT009]

Originally Posted by sj24k

"bring what you like, and be done with it"

:)

This, a 1000 times over... Like my Drill Sergeant said.... "Make a damn decision"!!

[kieselguhr]

Lol. Bring your SkyDweller. There are people out there wearing far more expensive watches than that. The sensible ones wear long sleeves

[rolexperfect]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Lol. Bring your SkyDweller. There are people out there wearing far more expensive watches than that. The sensible ones wear long sleeves

Oh... for me it's not just about the money, it's about how flashy and prone to get robbed too

[Tzmore]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Lol. Bring your SkyDweller. There are people out there wearing far more expensive watches than that. The sensible ones wear long sleeves

[watchmakers4]

Is this a troll post?

Due to the risk of attention and possible theft you're concerned about bringing a blue Sky Dweller, so instead you suggest the three hottest "hype" Rolex on the market right now. Why not bring an iced-out YG DD 40?

But of those three, I'd bring the Pepsi...

[rolexperfect]

Originally Posted by watchmakers4

Is this a troll post?

Due to the risk of attention and possible theft you're concerned about bringing a blue Sky Dweller, so instead you suggest the three hottest "hype" Rolex on the market right now. Why not bring an iced-out YG DD 40?

But of those three, I'd bring the Pepsi...

Lol Ted... I'll be in NY too btw Looking forward to it...

[samson66]

Talk about first world problems...

[cornerstore]

Buy a G-Shock. Just returned from a month in Mexico and never saw anything but G-Shocks, Apple watches, a few cheaper brands, not a single Rolex or expensive brands. Not saying it isn’t safe, but there are a lot of people suffering economically everywhere these days. Wearing my Rolex seemed inappropriate, and unnecessary, which is a first for me.

[rolexperfect]

Originally Posted by cornerstore

Buy a G-Shock. Just returned from a month in Mexico and never saw anything but G-Shocks, Apple watches, a few cheaper brands, not a single Rolex or expensive brands. Not saying it isn’t safe, but there are a lot of people suffering economically everywhere these days. Wearing my Rolex seemed inappropriate, and unnecessary, which is a first for me.

Very very interesting. A while ago (back in 2013) I went to Colombia, and decided to not take my 116610LN... and I got a Casio in Bogota.

I did not miss my SubC at all! And I still have the Casio.

[WilsdorfNDavis]

Take whatever you want just make sure you have insurance that covers the current market price of the watch!

You do have separate insurance for your watches, right?

Right?!?!

[rolexperfect]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Take whatever you want just make sure you have insurance that covers the current market price of the watch!

You do have separate insurance for your watches, right?

Right?!?!

That's a very good question, I don't, and I think I'll get one via my bank Allianz branch tomorrow morning for the one that I will bring on! The rest will stay in my safe.

Thanks bud

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by rolexperfect

That's a very good question, I don't, and I think I'll get one via my bank Allianz branch tomorrow morning for the one that I will bring on! The rest will stay in my safe.

Thanks bud

Except I don’t know of any insurance company that will insure a current production model at market rate. Only msrp. If someone else does, please advise.


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[rlj676]

Originally Posted by airchitect

Except I don’t know of any insurance company that will insure a current production model at market rate. Only msrp. If someone else does, please advise.


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Hodinkee;)

On the travel question, would people feel more comfortable in Cancun with the watch on a non Rolex bracelet? Say a camo Horus/black Daytona? Flashy but not obviously a Rolex without the oyster (and no clasp so not oysterflex).

[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by rlj676

Hodinkee;)

Yup, I was going to mention Hodinkee. Insure it for the current market price and Hodinkee insures for up to 150% of that value. So you don't have to redo your policy until your Panda goes from $35k to $52k in value.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Take whatever you want just make sure you have insurance that covers the current market price of the watch!



You do have separate insurance for your watches, right?



Right?!?!

Just FYI, many policies won't cover you in Mexico.

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[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by Mendota

Just FYI, many policies won't cover you in Mexico.

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What?

Any decent watch insurance (like Jewelers Mutual, AXA, Chubb, Brite Co., Hodinkee) has worldwide coverage.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

What?



Any decent watch insurance (like Jewelers Mutual, AXA, Chubb, Brite Co., Hodinkee) has worldwide coverage.

I'm referring to personal articles riders attached to a homeowners policy, not a separate jewelry policy like you referenced. Just like your auto insurance coverage stops at the Mexican border. You need to obtain separate coverage for driving your vehicle in Mexico.

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[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by Mendota

I'm referring to personal articles riders attached to a homeowners policy, not a separate jewelry policy like you referenced. Just like your auto insurance coverage stops at the Mexican border. You need to obtain separate coverage for driving your vehicle in Mexico.

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Ahh gotcha.

Yes, you are absolutely correct.

Great reminder!

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

What?



Any decent watch insurance (like Jewelers Mutual, AXA, Chubb, Brite Co., Hodinkee) has worldwide coverage.

Just so you don't think I'm pulling that out of my a$$, I'm in the business and work with about a dozen of the top carriers including Chubb. You will want to check the exclusions list on any policy you have to confirm that you actually do have coverage for Mexico specifically. What you think may be "worldwide" may actually be worldwide with the exception of Mexico and/or insert any other high risk country. And no, I'm not saying no carrier will cover Mexico. Some do and some won't. What I'm saying is you need to check and make sure your own policy does indeed include Mexico and then if it doesn't, contact your agent and ask if you can add an endorsement for it, or change policies/carriers to one that does.

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[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Take whatever you want just make sure you have insurance that covers the current market price of the watch!

You do have separate insurance for your watches, right?

Right?!?!

Up to date life insurance is more important than watch insurance depending on where you go wearing someone's potential years or even life's earnings on your wrist.

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by Old Geezer

wearing someone's potential years or even life's earnings on your wrist.

When I weigh factors, this is generally the heaviest. For those trips, it's a Seiko on a nato. It's not even a compromise.

It's a day-date with a rotating bezel, which is perfect for a vacation where I never remember the day of the week, let alone the date and the bezel allows me to track a second timezone, or track a meter. Perfect.

[Saaci]

I’d recommend a Richard Mille


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[rolexperfect]

Originally Posted by Saaci

I’d recommend a Richard Mille


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you're gonna get one for me too, right?

[T.Mas]

Oh! Can we help you pick out your bathing suit too!?



…Sorry, I had to. ��

[rolexperfect]

Originally Posted by T.Mas

Oh! Can we help you pick out your bathing suit too!?



…Sorry, I had to.

No worries, I'll enjoy Playa del Carmen with my watch regardless and have margaritas in the pool looking at a nice dial.

[T.Mas]

Originally Posted by rolexperfect

No worries, I'll enjoy Playa del Carmen with my watch regardless and have margaritas in the pool looking at a nice dial.

Enjoy!

[rolexperfect]

Originally Posted by T.Mas

Enjoy!

Danke! Merci.

[rmagoo57]

Originally Posted by rolexperfect

No worries, I'll enjoy Playa del Carmen with my watch regardless and have margaritas in the pool looking at a nice dial.

If you're going from the airport to the resort and back, you'll be fine. If you plan to roam around town to shop and dine often, maybe not.

Planning to go there in March and will wear my polar 16570. Enjoy the margaritas!!