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leopardprey · 22 August 2007, 04:35 PM

Well, many of us were inspired to buy a Rolex through all the years of seeing National Geographic Advertisements for Rolex. And seeing all the Expeditions that Rolex has sponsored with their Watches being used as timekeepers for the expedition.

So what are some of your thought and ideas for a good adventure/expedition to take your Rolex on?

I am thinking of a couple ideas for myself after leaving Afghan next year. Have already completed several personal expeditions/treks overseas and now looking at some more:

My ideas:

Trek across Nepal from Western Border to Eastern Border
Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail thru hikes
5 continent Hunting Trip
Kayaking down Mekong River in Vietnam/Laos

jasonbellevue · 22 August 2007, 06:46 PM

My tamer version of a good adventure:

7 days on a Live Aboard exploring Tubbataha Reef, Sulu Sea
Diving in the Maldives or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia
Trekking up to the peak of Mt. Apo, Mindanao PI with a height of 9,691 feet above sea level.

Gaijin · 22 August 2007, 06:52 PM

My idea. Trekking through Bangkok or Roppongi.

leopardprey · 22 August 2007, 06:55 PM

Jason, Like it! Some good diving and then a good trek up a volcanoe! Good way to test out that TT Blue!

Lol-x · 22 August 2007, 10:56 PM

How about an expedition down to the mall and looking in the AD's window

Seriously, I'd like to do a bicycle ride in Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon. Not the most difficult, but I will do it in the next 18 months.

leopardprey · 22 August 2007, 11:44 PM

LOL-X, that would be a great trip. Harder than you think, definately some elevations. Know couple people who have done it. Beautiful country side. Also met couple bikers going accross Cambodia as well. HOw long do expect the Bike trip to take?

C.J. · 23 August 2007, 12:49 AM

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Blue Bull · 23 August 2007, 05:57 AM

I get to go on an expedition everyday .... to work !!

I really dont take much leave.
Two open heart operations today,tomorrow two again.About 6 hours per operation.

Paulie · 23 August 2007, 06:40 AM

Southern Poland Tatra mountains (around Zakopane).

Did a quick search:

http://www.zakopane-life.com/poland/...tains-zakopane

I took the paved road and stairs (built with forced labor...) to here: http://www.zakopane-life.com/poland/...e-oko-zakopane

Teofilo · 23 August 2007, 08:43 AM

How do the Vietnamese take to Yanks now ? Are there still any feelings about the war, or have they moved on ?

Lol-x · 23 August 2007, 08:49 AM

The ride from Hanoi to Saigon takes 10 days in an organised ride. The total package including airfares bikes, guides etc. is about $4,300 and the proceeds go to a charity of your choice.

jasonbellevue · 23 August 2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Jason, Like it! Some good diving and then a good trek up a volcanoe! Good way to test out that TT Blue!

Oh, the trek up Mt. Apo is going to be a test alright, but more for me than for the T/T Blue.

I'm always green with envy whenever you talk about your experience abroad and the pictures you post.

Flyjet601 · 23 August 2007, 04:47 PM

Love to wander thru Thaliand for about a month..........

leopardprey · 23 August 2007, 05:49 PM

How do the Vietnamese take to Yanks now ? Are there still any feelings about the war, or have they moved on ?

No issues at all. That was over 30 years ago. I started going to Vietnam 12 years ago, and was treated very nice by all the people. Did not go to the far north though, but was manily in Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Mythos Delta Region (big former VC area) and Saigon (HCMC). Most of the Vietnamese I met in the south were proud to tell me how they fought along side Americans. Most also expressed how they did not like the communist government. Have several good friends I was in the military with that have married Vietnamese girls and live and work now in Veitnam. No, issues to them. Remember just within several year of the US winning against the Japanese in WWII, there were some 50,000 american service members (inlcuding my Uncle) who were marrying Japanese ladies! Also, now in Veitnam many American companys are doing bussiness. Ironic, Black Hawk Tactical gear, the largest producer of military tactical web gear, holsters, backpacks, etc.. that is used by the US Military and PRivate Security in Iraq is all produced in Vietnam. Most all civilian Backpacks that are sold in the USA as well are produced in Vietnam.

Any American who travels to Veitnam will be warmly welcomed. It is a great country to travel, explore, and visit.

Teofilo · 24 August 2007, 02:29 AM

Chad interesting.....I suppose it's only in Europe that we bear grudges for years.....
Well, Europe and the Middle East !!!!!

frostie · 24 August 2007, 03:03 AM

Explorer II and a space expedition would be good

Subfiend · 25 August 2007, 01:05 AM

Chad,

I think a new GMT-II would work great on any of these trips, and even on a dive trip.

Seriously, I would wear something that is easily visible in low light, rugged and has a 24 hour hand. These are the reasons why the Ex II is favored by so many explorers on land expeditions.

On my expeditions, which are mostly underwater, I have worn my original Sub, the SD and my Daytona. On my last Titanic expedition, Ralph White and I wore the two engraved Rolex watches that Rolex USA supplied to us shortly before the expedition on the first dives. I wore the engraved SD and a Daytona in Mir 1 on Dive 1, and Ralph wore an engraved Ex II in Mir 2. He switched the Ex II for the 1680 Sub he has worn since the late 60s, including on the expedition that discovered the Titanic. The engraved SD is the only one of its kind in the world, and Ralph is leaving me the engraved Ex II in his will.

I wore my Ex II when I went motorcycling in Iceland. I have come very, very close to wearing my GMT-II on major expeditions, but something always sways me to the others. However, if I had the new GMT-II, I think I would leave the others at home.

leopardprey · 25 August 2007, 06:42 PM

Subfiend, Those are definately some very Special Role Watches you have! And some great expeditions!

Subfiend · 26 August 2007, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Subfiend, Those are definately some very Special Role Watches you have! And some great expeditions!

Thanks. And thanks to the members of this forum who talked me into keeping my Daytona when I contemplated selling it last year. I'm glad I kept it in the family.

JJ Irani · 26 August 2007, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

Thanks. And thanks to the members of this forum who talked me into keeping my Daytona when I contemplated selling it last year. I'm glad I kept it in the family.

Hey David,

How about some nice recent ads on the white Exp-II?

Thanks - JJ

22 August 2007, 04:35 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Rolex Expedition, your thoughts??? Well, many of us were inspired to buy a Rolex through all the years of seeing National Geographic Advertisements for Rolex. And seeing all the Expeditions that Rolex has sponsored with their Watches being used as timekeepers for the expedition. So what are some of your thought and ideas for a good adventure/expedition to take your Rolex on? I am thinking of a couple ideas for myself after leaving Afghan next year. Have already completed several personal expeditions/treks overseas and now looking at some more: My ideas: Trek across Nepal from Western Border to Eastern Border Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail thru hikes 5 continent Hunting Trip Kayaking down Mekong River in Vietnam/Laos

22 August 2007, 06:46 PM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	My tamer version of a good adventure: 7 days on a Live Aboard exploring Tubbataha Reef, Sulu Sea Diving in the Maldives or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia Trekking up to the peak of Mt. Apo, Mindanao PI with a height of 9,691 feet above sea level. __________________

23 August 2007, 12:49 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	* __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 22 September 2007 at 11:38 PM..

23 August 2007, 06:40 AM	#9
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Southern Poland Tatra mountains (around Zakopane). Did a quick search: http://www.zakopane-life.com/poland/...tains-zakopane I took the paved road and stairs (built with forced labor...) to here: http://www.zakopane-life.com/poland/...e-oko-zakopane __________________

23 August 2007, 04:47 PM	#13
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Love to wander thru Thaliand for about a month.......... __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

22 August 2007, 06:52 PM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	My idea. Trekking through Bangkok or Roppongi.

22 August 2007, 06:55 PM	#4
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Jason, Like it! Some good diving and then a good trek up a volcanoe! Good way to test out that TT Blue!

22 August 2007, 10:56 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	How about an expedition down to the mall and looking in the AD's window Seriously, I'd like to do a bicycle ride in Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon. Not the most difficult, but I will do it in the next 18 months.

22 August 2007, 11:44 PM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	LOL-X, that would be a great trip. Harder than you think, definately some elevations. Know couple people who have done it. Beautiful country side. Also met couple bikers going accross Cambodia as well. HOw long do expect the Bike trip to take?

23 August 2007, 05:57 AM	#8
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	I get to go on an expedition everyday .... to work !! I really dont take much leave. Two open heart operations today,tomorrow two again.About 6 hours per operation.

23 August 2007, 08:43 AM	#10
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	How do the Vietnamese take to Yanks now ? Are there still any feelings about the war, or have they moved on ?

23 August 2007, 08:49 AM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	The ride from Hanoi to Saigon takes 10 days in an organised ride. The total package including airfares bikes, guides etc. is about $4,300 and the proceeds go to a charity of your choice.

23 August 2007, 05:49 PM	#14
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	*How do the Vietnamese take to Yanks now ? Are there still any feelings about the war, or have they moved on ?* No issues at all. That was over 30 years ago. I started going to Vietnam 12 years ago, and was treated very nice by all the people. Did not go to the far north though, but was manily in Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Mythos Delta Region (big former VC area) and Saigon (HCMC). Most of the Vietnamese I met in the south were proud to tell me how they fought along side Americans. Most also expressed how they did not like the communist government. Have several good friends I was in the military with that have married Vietnamese girls and live and work now in Veitnam. No, issues to them. Remember just within several year of the US winning against the Japanese in WWII, there were some 50,000 american service members (inlcuding my Uncle) who were marrying Japanese ladies! Also, now in Veitnam many American companys are doing bussiness. Ironic, Black Hawk Tactical gear, the largest producer of military tactical web gear, holsters, backpacks, etc.. that is used by the US Military and PRivate Security in Iraq is all produced in Vietnam. Most all civilian Backpacks that are sold in the USA as well are produced in Vietnam. Any American who travels to Veitnam will be warmly welcomed. It is a great country to travel, explore, and visit.

24 August 2007, 02:29 AM	#15
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Chad interesting.....I suppose it's only in Europe that we bear grudges for years..... Well, Europe and the Middle East !!!!!

24 August 2007, 03:03 AM	#16
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Explorer II and a space expedition would be good

25 August 2007, 01:05 AM	#17
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Chad, I think a new GMT-II would work great on any of these trips, and even on a dive trip. Seriously, I would wear something that is easily visible in low light, rugged and has a 24 hour hand. These are the reasons why the Ex II is favored by so many explorers on land expeditions. On my expeditions, which are mostly underwater, I have worn my original Sub, the SD and my Daytona. On my last Titanic expedition, Ralph White and I wore the two engraved Rolex watches that Rolex USA supplied to us shortly before the expedition on the first dives. I wore the engraved SD and a Daytona in Mir 1 on Dive 1, and Ralph wore an engraved Ex II in Mir 2. He switched the Ex II for the 1680 Sub he has worn since the late 60s, including on the expedition that discovered the Titanic. The engraved SD is the only one of its kind in the world, and Ralph is leaving me the engraved Ex II in his will. I wore my Ex II when I went motorcycling in Iceland. I have come very, very close to wearing my GMT-II on major expeditions, but something always sways me to the others. However, if I had the new GMT-II, I think I would leave the others at home. __________________ Subfiend

25 August 2007, 06:42 PM	#18
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Subfiend, Those are definately some very Special Role Watches you have! And some great expeditions!

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