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kingcie · 5 April 2008, 06:32 AM

Just back from a trip to Italy. I'm sitting on an Alitalia flight from Rome to Bari, and next to me to the right is a guy with a new GMT. To the left of me is a pilot wearing a Date-just I believe (I couldn't see it too clearly), and 1 of the flight attendants had a SS Submariner. Pretty neat. I wasn't wearing my TT Sub since I didn't want to travel to Europe with it, but noticed the others...

Scarface · 5 April 2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kingcie

I wasn't wearing my TT Sub since I didn't want to travel to Europe with it...

Why? Europe is safer than USA...or another reason?

kingcie · 5 April 2008, 06:49 AM

I wouldn't want to stand out in area I was going to in Southern Italy.

Scarface · 5 April 2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kingcie

I wouldn't want to stand out in area I was going to in Southern Italy.

Were you on a business trip to deal with "Mafiosos"?

To me, South Italy, is safer than N.Y. but I understand you ...

kingcie · 5 April 2008, 06:58 AM

Not there to deal with them, but let's just say that there is a presence.

Scarface · 5 April 2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kingcie

Not there to deal with them, but let's just say that there is a presence.

Maybe yes, but they 're in a different kind of business ... surely not stealing watches or robbing tourists

Anyway, if you felt more comfortable like that you did well.
Pity though you missed your Sub in the plane.

rob · 5 April 2008, 07:12 AM

Travel smart, live long. Traveled all around the world with my seiko, usally keeping a low profile. Blend in at all times, never stand out. IMHO. Wear the Rolex were you feel comfy!

Scarface · 5 April 2008, 07:18 AM

I spent a whole year living and doing business in Moscow, travelling within Russia ... never had any problems having a very expensive Titanium/Gold Omega on my wrist. And that was back a few years ago when things were still a bit weird there ...
I have to admit that during the first days there, I was hiding it from public view...once I got used, I realised it was not necessary.
It is bad to stereotype places like that - but it is good to be careful, of course

colemanitis · 5 April 2008, 07:35 AM

You went to Europe and didn't bring your Rolex? There's no way I would leave my watch home during a big trip like that.

frostie · 5 April 2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

You went to Europe and didn't bring your Rolex? There's no way I would leave my watch home during a big trip like that.

Especially if it has the GMT function

Scarface · 5 April 2008, 07:47 AM

Yes, I think that if you travel a lot you can enjoy and appreciate more a GMT or any good watch or generally nice things of life

It has to do with the aura of foreign places, the different people that you meet, the things that you buy - that extra boost in quality that lacks from everyday life and matches the quality of a fine wristwatch...
The problem is that if you do too much of traveling, it becomes so tiring; a good way to appreciate quiet life back at home again...

Green Sub · 5 April 2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarface

Why? Europe is safer than USA...or another reason?

Yeah, but I don't speak any other language fluently and my wife and I just about lost our passport and cash in Budapest in 1993 in a little incedent. Not a nice felling considering our hotel was in Vienna. Ever since then we have left the valuable jewelry home when traveling out of the country.

Perdu · 5 April 2008, 09:26 AM

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timackerman · 5 April 2008, 01:58 PM

Once you start looking it is amazing how many people out there own a Rolex!

dkpw · 5 April 2008, 02:13 PM

I'm just back from the casino.

Spotted this evening were, two SS SubDates (mine and another player's) a white metal DateJust and a gold DayDate. I felt at home.

Unfortunately I finished 14/92 in the poker tournament and so didn't cash, but my Sub enjoyed it's first proper outing.

5 April 2008, 06:32 AM	#1
kingcie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Watch: TT Sub; Batman Posts: 20	Surrounded by Rolex's Just back from a trip to Italy. I'm sitting on an Alitalia flight from Rome to Bari, and next to me to the right is a guy with a new GMT. To the left of me is a pilot wearing a Date-just I believe (I couldn't see it too clearly), and 1 of the flight attendants had a SS Submariner. Pretty neat. I wasn't wearing my TT Sub since I didn't want to travel to Europe with it, but noticed the others...

5 April 2008, 07:18 AM	#8
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	I spent a whole year living and doing business in Moscow, travelling within Russia ... never had any problems having a very expensive Titanium/Gold Omega on my wrist. And that was back a few years ago when things were still a bit weird there ... I have to admit that during the first days there, I was hiding it from public view...once I got used, I realised it was not necessary. It is bad to stereotype places like that - but it is good to be careful, of course __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

5 April 2008, 07:35 AM	#9
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	You went to Europe and didn't bring your Rolex? There's no way I would leave my watch home during a big trip like that. __________________ Member #471

5 April 2008, 07:47 AM	#11
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	Yes, I think that if you travel a lot you can enjoy and appreciate more a GMT or any good watch or generally nice things of life It has to do with the aura of foreign places, the different people that you meet, the things that you buy - that extra boost in quality that lacks from everyday life and matches the quality of a fine wristwatch... The problem is that if you do too much of traveling, it becomes so tiring; a good way to appreciate quiet life back at home again... __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

5 April 2008, 09:26 AM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	deleted __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

5 April 2008, 06:49 AM	#3
kingcie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Watch: TT Sub; Batman Posts: 20	I wouldn't want to stand out in area I was going to in Southern Italy.

5 April 2008, 06:58 AM	#5
kingcie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Watch: TT Sub; Batman Posts: 20	Not there to deal with them, but let's just say that there is a presence.

5 April 2008, 07:12 AM	#7
rob 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ca. Watch: SS only Posts: 865	Travel smart, live long. Traveled all around the world with my seiko, usally keeping a low profile. Blend in at all times, never stand out. IMHO. Wear the Rolex were you feel comfy!

5 April 2008, 01:58 PM	#14
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	Once you start looking it is amazing how many people out there own a Rolex! __________________ Daytona 116520

5 April 2008, 02:13 PM	#15
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	I'm just back from the casino. Spotted this evening were, two SS SubDates (mine and another player's) a white metal DateJust and a gold DayDate. I felt at home. Unfortunately I finished 14/92 in the poker tournament and so didn't cash, but my Sub enjoyed it's first proper outing. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

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