What is the point of owning an ROLEX GMT if you cannot wear it when Travel?

[lightcatcher]

Originally Posted by JDA0779

Dude I regularly wear my GMT and Sub LV in India every other month when I am there.
No one cares a rat arse about any watch in India.

Same here! I’m quite amazed at the OPs generalisation, but then again.., maybe I’m just being overly sensitive given we’ve surpassed the UK’s economy and comparisons with Iraq are quite, IMHO, unmerited :)


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[squadra21]

I don't think an "anti-theft" bracelet would do much. Nowadays everyone knows what (insert any brand) are, especially brands constantly mentioned in pop culture. If the thief wants it, they'll force it off your hands one way or another. Whatever anti-theft system is there will only slow them down.

The best method is to be fully aware of your surrounding. If you don't feel safe don't wear it, if you have to think about it twice don't wear it.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by amh

IBTL

The USA is very safe, in general. But let's consider the city of Los Angeles.
1) You land at the airport (safe)
2) Take an uber to your hotel (safe) [Select hotel in a clean part of town]
3) Walk to a nearby mall (safe)
4) Eat dinner at a nearby restaurant (safe)
5) Next day go to Disneyland, or Queen Mary, a museum (safe)

However, there are many places that are not safe whether you wear a Rolex or not.

LA crime map. Stay away from the high crime places and there's no issue. Follow the same advice with any large city.
https://products.xtown.la/map

And of course neighboring Orange County is safer still - don't even need to stay "in" LA itself.

Exactly. USA is extremely safe in about 99% of the country.

Like you said, there are some exceptions.

I hate to pick on the Kensington section of Philadelphia, but that’s 1 example where I’d never wear a Rolex. Detroit, Chicago, LA and all large urban areas have similar sections that you should avoid.


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[Bizcut1]

Originally Posted by amh

IBTL

The USA is very safe, in general. But let's consider the city of Los Angeles.
1) You land at the airport (safe)
2) Take an uber to your hotel (safe) [Select hotel in a clean part of town]
3) Walk to a nearby mall (safe)
4) Eat dinner at a nearby restaurant (safe)
5) Next day go to Disneyland, or Queen Mary, a museum (safe)

However, there are many places that are not safe whether you wear a Rolex or not.

LA crime map. Stay away from the high crime places and there's no issue. Follow the same advice with any large city.
https://products.xtown.la/map

And of course neighboring Orange County is safer still - don't even need to stay "in" LA itself.

Great post and all true with one addition from me...

Watch out for a Tommy's chiliburger - delicious but will give you (almost instant) gas...then again, maybe a better warning for your traveling companions..

Good luck with it!

Ben

[walkman2727]

I a m Chinese live in CA, I travel a lot domestic and internationally. I wear my Gshock only, I know what you are saying and agreed with you.

[cryptowalkway]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I'm living in an Southeast Asian country, and although many think my country is not safe, actually we can wear the expensive watch on the street and don't worry much about getting thief.

But when travel to other countries , the story is completely different.

I don't know about the U.S, But when someone who have beautiful watches travel to European , especially some of the biggest City there like London, Paris, Madrid, Milan... People always say don't wear nice watches on the street... Because the thief always there waiting for expensive watches.

I mean those countries are the most developed in the world, not some place like India, Iraq... And still cannot stop the thief? Can someone who live in those countries confirm if those warning is true or not?

Maybe Rolex should invent some anti-thief Bracelet? because their watches is so popular/eyes-catching that can be seen by thief from far distance?

More developed country means more money means more luxury watches on people’s wrists. Add to that people’s naivety due to having grown up in a developed country, and it’s a thief’s paradise I’m sure

[amphr1]

I think it may have to do with how people travel and class division. In Hong Kong, I think most people, even if you're well off, will take public transportation. There are enough folks who has money to have a Rolex collection that takes the subway to commute. In places like California, only the poor takes the subway or the bus, unless you live in a dense urban area, even then I think many of those folks choose to take an Uber/Lyft rather than public transport. So I think you have a situation where Rolex are common sightings in HK and probably most of Asia, and it isn't in places like California and most of US.

[Marioso]

An anti-theft bracelet is not safe.

[prnceofpersia23]

I didn't know the only purpose of a GMT was for traveling. Guess I'll throw mine away.

[prw]

I've worn my Sub in 52 countries and still have it.

[Baiv]

It depends on the destination really

[SLWoodster]

What's the point of wearing a GMT if you can't fly a plane?

What's the point of wearing a submariner if you can't dive?

What's the point of wearing a daytona if you don't race cars?

What's the point of wearing a yachtmaster if you don't have a yacht?

What's the point of wearing a skydweller if you don't fly first class or have your own private plane?

What's the point of wearing a day date if you're the president of nothing?

OH nm, this is about safety.

[SudiYunus]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

An anti-theft bracelet would force the criminal to use a machete to hack your hand off to get your watch. Not a good idea.

yes, criminals chop off your wrists/ hands for $200 watches/ goods in bad neighbourhoods in SE Asia, S America, Africa.
People got stabbed disputing 50ct parking fees in my hometown, all the time :(
I'm from SE Asia, trust me (....as Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop)

[roadie1]

I recently spent a couple weeks in Italy. I wore my solid gold rootbeer the entire time and enjoyed every minute.

[Harry-57]

The point of owning an ROLEX GMT if I cannot wear it when travel is that I work in multiple time zones and have friends and family in multiple time zones. It is useful for me to simultaneously show two or three different time zones. I like a date function, I use the date function, I like the cyclops and for me the cyclops makes the date function easier to use. The bi rotatable bezel is also useful for me when I need to time things.

Contrary to the supposition that I cannot wear it when I travel, I actually can and do wear it when I travel. It's another reason for owning a watch with a GMT function. As for safety concerns, this has been discussed so frequently that it's just a waste of server space to have the same conversation all over again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again.............

[dlrolex]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

The point of owning an ROLEX GMT if I cannot wear it when travel is that I work in multiple time zones and have friends and family in multiple time zones. It is useful for me to simultaneously show two or three different time zones. I like a date function, I use the date function, I like the cyclops and for me the cyclops makes the date function easier to use. The bi rotatable bezel is also useful for me when I need to time things.

Contrary to the supposition that I cannot wear it when I travel, I actually can and do wear it when I travel. It's another reason for owning a watch with a GMT function. As for safety concerns, this has been discussed so frequently that it's just a waste of server space to have the same conversation all over again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again.............

[j10s]

Originally Posted by brkanand

I live in India and regularly wear my Rolex watches. No issues whatsoever. India has stores selling Rolex watches in all major cities. Currently in Sydney on vacation but decided not to bring my Rolex as I am not comfortable removing it while going through security checks at the airport.

I’ve kept my watches on me when going through the security checkpoints. I think the watches don’t set off the metal detectors… unless the AD has sold me a fancy fake..

[NachoNeal]

I find that being trained in hand to hand combat takes away the tremendous fear factor that many obviously face. I'm not going to risk my life over a stupid watch, but I won't willingly hand it over without a good tussle.

[teck21]

I honestly cannot tell if OP is fact finding or humble bragging.


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[dlrolex]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I'm living in an Southeast Asian country, and although many think my country is not safe, actually we can wear the expensive watch on the street and don't worry much about getting thief.

But when travel to other countries , the story is completely different.

I don't know about the U.S, But when someone who have beautiful watches travel to European , especially some of the biggest City there like London, Paris, Madrid, Milan... People always say don't wear nice watches on the street... Because the thief always there waiting for expensive watches.

I mean those countries are the most developed in the world, not some place like India, Iraq... And still cannot stop the thief? Can someone who live in those countries confirm if those warning is true or not?

Maybe Rolex should invent some anti-thief Bracelet? because their watches is so popular/eyes-catching that can be seen by thief from far distance?

They should put airtags under the casebac

[htc8p]

We are going to Egypt and west Asia. Sadly I might not bring my gmt master.

I don’t want the unwanted attention and the people are not that friendly.

In jungle Asia you can wear expensive watch in a tuktuk no problem. They couldn’t care less.

That’s the reality now.


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[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

Because the thief always there waiting for expensive watches.

If this is what you truly think, no wonder why you’re asking…

I’m sure I can’t add much more to what has been said already.

If you work for a company that frequently conducts business abroad, they likely have security professionals that can give you travel advice.


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[porky51]

I too was told by my AD that this year they have received the most reported stolen Rolex from their customers than from the past 10 years.

The popularity and design choices of modern Rolex are meant to flex and grab attention. It's the price we have to deal with for wearing a popular and expensive timepiece. The only solution is to use common sense and not show it off. Be discreet and enjoy it. Stay safe.

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[joli160]

Nice that everybody is downplaying reality.
European cities are not safe compared to Middle East, China, Singapore or Japan.
Just too many shady area’s.

Does that stop me from wearing my watches, no. I refuse to live in fear.

[28mm]

I've worn a Rolex every day in NYC for many years..I usually take it off on the Subway but that's just the way I've always been going back a very long time.

That being said, I am a little less comfortable or have to be more aware to have one on that I know is sought after and easy to spot..such as a 126610LV or maybe a BLNR..not that I don't wear them but I hate the idea that they are noticed and clearly known.

A lot of this is all in our heads too...as I am wearing a Datejust that I recently got, no way is that noticed and it's 'safe'..which is totally ridiculous but I actually was thinking that when I first got it!

The thing that bothers me the most is not the potential for theft, is the idea that the criminals have little or nothing to fear in NYC for hurting and robbing someone unless it's an extreme situation...I can't get that out of my head and the criminals have a license to break the law in many of our cities..

I will add before I stir up the hate for my city..NYC is safer than many cities and we're not fat and have i think the most amazing women!

[htc8p]

I think rolex has become too famous for its own good and ecomonic situation does not help

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[rambo99]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

An anti-theft bracelet would force the criminal to use a machete to hack your hand off to get your watch. Not a good idea.

I don't think so, watch robberies at street nowadays are at the lowest priority among criminal cases in the police department. because no bodies get hurt and losing a rolex won't hurt too much to rich people. but chopping one's hand off would definitely raise the priority to the highest level, and those robbers definitely don't want that!

[perf0rmance]

Originally Posted by SLWoodster

What's the point of wearing a GMT if you can't fly a plane?

What's the point of wearing a submariner if you can't dive?

What's the point of wearing a daytona if you don't race cars?

What's the point of wearing a yachtmaster if you don't have a yacht?

What's the point of wearing a skydweller if you don't fly first class or have your own private plane?

What's the point of wearing a day date if you're the president of nothing?

OH nm, this is about safety.

This one had me cracking up HAHA

[DonRickles]

It's a watch.

[RyanJ]

Buy a hype watch deal with the hype surrounding it. Luxury goods are often targeted. Most of the time nothing happens but always be vigilant.

If you feel uncomfortable, then leave it at home. I can assure you that vacations and spending time with family can be enjoyable without a Rolex on your wrist.