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tcpx · 22 June 2015, 05:59 AM

Hello all,

Just wanted to hear everybody's take on bringing their Rolex's or other valuable watches when they are travelling overseas, or if they just leave it at home and use a beater watch.

My wife to be and myself are going to Japan for our honeymoon in the fall for 3 weeks, and will be visiting 6-7 different cities and rural areas. I'm debating whether or not I should bring my GMT master II to accompany us during the trip and how "safe" it would be (though I've heard Japan is generally fairly safe)

Would like to hear your thoughts - thanks in advance!

bigwatchman · 22 June 2015, 06:00 AM

Insure, wear and enjoy. Just be smart about your surroundings.

Matt748 · 22 June 2015, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwatchman

Insure, wear and enjoy. Just be smart about your surroundings.

Sound advice

RichHitch · 22 June 2015, 06:03 AM

If you don't take your GMT when travelling, tell me...

What is it for ?

breitlings · 22 June 2015, 06:03 AM

usually a gmt

Globule · 22 June 2015, 06:03 AM

In the UK with one time zone, there would be no point in a GMT if I did not take it whilst travelling abroad. (Aside from the fact that I would need surgery to remove it from my wrist

)

luvsub · 22 June 2015, 06:05 AM

Gmt sounds right.

timeisfathaoftruth · 22 June 2015, 06:09 AM

I only take one Rolex with me when I travel, the one on my wrist, and it always my SS GMT when changing time zones.

AH0RSEY · 22 June 2015, 06:15 AM

Having travelled extensively around Japan on at least a dozen occasions and my wife and I both wearing various Rolex I can say it's a very safe country. I would wear it for sure with no hesitation. If you are insured and lose it off your wrist or something else causes damage then you are covered but I would be very surprised if theft was to occur.

liuk3 · 22 June 2015, 06:17 AM

I would bring it.

jamesbondOO7 · 22 June 2015, 06:17 AM

I would not.Life is too dangerous outside Canada.

2ar2c1 · 22 June 2015, 06:23 AM

always: most often on a nato strap: sometimes worn facing inwards.

capote · 22 June 2015, 06:24 AM

No

RMF · 22 June 2015, 06:24 AM

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world; I wouldn't worry about it. If you happen to mistakenly leave it someplace, 99.9% of the time someone would go out of their way to bring it back to you. I always travel internationally with one of my preferred watches, as part of the allure (at least to me) is to look back and recall an adventure/trip knowing that a certain watch was on my wrist at that time.

crfsocal · 22 June 2015, 06:28 AM

Depends were I am traveling to...

I have traveled to some countries due to work that I was rocking my $90 G-Shock :)

In your case I think you will be fine, just as mentioned be smart about your surroundings.

Steel28 · 22 June 2015, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

I would not.Life is too dangerous outside Canada.

Ummm..

:

OP, I would wear it.

anothernewphone · 22 June 2015, 06:45 AM

Makes no sense to avoid bringing your watch on a trip with you. If you're worried about loss, insure it. Life's way too short.

brettpaul · 22 June 2015, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt748

Sound advice

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichHitch

If you don't take your GMT when travelling, tell me...

What is it for ?

Insure, wear, and enjoy mate!!

jschmidtdmd · 22 June 2015, 07:08 AM

always. Insure it and move on!

sickened1 · 22 June 2015, 07:10 AM

I bring mine with me everywhere albeit not the blingy one.

tcpx · 22 June 2015, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

I would not.Life is too dangerous outside Canada.

LOL. This pretty much just made the thread

Thanks everybody, just insured the watch with JM so it's ready to be worn and enjoyed even more as everybody suggested

Steve36Efc · 22 June 2015, 07:15 AM

That's the time to enjoy your watch the most.

Rolex fan 61 · 22 June 2015, 07:17 AM

Always wear when abroad + its fully insured, enjoy

elcompa · 22 June 2015, 07:22 AM

I bring a Rolex to Western Europe, US, Canada, Costa Rica and the UAE. Some other places I'm a bit more cautious and take along a tier two time piece.

Vincent65 · 22 June 2015, 07:23 AM

yes - take it

toneafficianado · 22 June 2015, 07:32 AM

I was in Japan in April wearing my 216570 constantly. Not one worry. Japan feels VERY safe to travel in. I say take a Rolex and enjoy the company and reliability of it.
If you want to look at new ones check out Bic Camera chain stores..amazing range !

GsurgBM · 22 June 2015, 07:38 AM

Wear it man.

Loevhagen · 22 June 2015, 07:40 AM

I would wear it at almost any corner of the world - save US.

tcpx · 22 June 2015, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toneafficianado

I was in Japan in April wearing my 216570 constantly. Not one worry. Japan feels VERY safe to travel in. I say take a Rolex and enjoy the company and reliability of it.
If you want to look at new ones check out Bic Camera chain stores..amazing range !

That's awesome to hear. Any other recommendations for used and new luxury watch stores to check out in Japan too?

fishingbear · 22 June 2015, 07:48 AM

Wear it, use that GMT function and enjoy your trip.

22 June 2015, 05:59 AM	#1
tcpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 374	Do you bring your Rolex with you when you travel? Hello all, Just wanted to hear everybody's take on bringing their Rolex's or other valuable watches when they are travelling overseas, or if they just leave it at home and use a beater watch. My wife to be and myself are going to Japan for our honeymoon in the fall for 3 weeks, and will be visiting 6-7 different cities and rural areas. I'm debating whether or not I should bring my GMT master II to accompany us during the trip and how "safe" it would be (though I've heard Japan is generally fairly safe) Would like to hear your thoughts - thanks in advance!

22 June 2015, 06:00 AM	#2
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Insure, wear and enjoy. Just be smart about your surroundings. __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

22 June 2015, 06:03 AM	#6
Globule "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: G. L. O. Bule Location: UK Watch: out for snakes. Posts: 271	In the UK with one time zone, there would be no point in a GMT if I did not take it whilst travelling abroad. (Aside from the fact that I would need surgery to remove it from my wrist)

22 June 2015, 06:09 AM	#8
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	I only take one Rolex with me when I travel, the one on my wrist, and it always my SS GMT when changing time zones. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

22 June 2015, 06:15 AM	#9
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	Having travelled extensively around Japan on at least a dozen occasions and my wife and I both wearing various Rolex I can say it's a very safe country. I would wear it for sure with no hesitation. If you are insured and lose it off your wrist or something else causes damage then you are covered but I would be very surprised if theft was to occur. __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

22 June 2015, 06:03 AM	#4
RichHitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Barth Location: London Watch: Rolex Patek AP Posts: 108	If you don't take your GMT when travelling, tell me... What is it for ?

22 June 2015, 06:03 AM	#5
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	usually a gmt

22 June 2015, 06:05 AM	#7
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Gmt sounds right.

22 June 2015, 06:17 AM	#10
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	I would bring it. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

22 June 2015, 06:17 AM	#11
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	I would not.Life is too dangerous outside Canada. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

22 June 2015, 06:23 AM	#12
2ar2c1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in a house Posts: 537	always: most often on a nato strap: sometimes worn facing inwards.

22 June 2015, 06:24 AM	#13
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	No

22 June 2015, 06:24 AM	#14
RMF "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 17	Japan is one of the safest countries in the world; I wouldn't worry about it. If you happen to mistakenly leave it someplace, 99.9% of the time someone would go out of their way to bring it back to you. I always travel internationally with one of my preferred watches, as part of the allure (at least to me) is to look back and recall an adventure/trip knowing that a certain watch was on my wrist at that time.

22 June 2015, 06:28 AM	#15
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	Depends were I am traveling to... I have traveled to some countries due to work that I was rocking my $90 G-Shock :) In your case I think you will be fine, just as mentioned be smart about your surroundings.

22 June 2015, 06:45 AM	#17
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Makes no sense to avoid bringing your watch on a trip with you. If you're worried about loss, insure it. Life's way too short.

22 June 2015, 07:08 AM	#19
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	always. Insure it and move on! __________________ Watches!

22 June 2015, 07:10 AM	#20
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	I bring mine with me everywhere albeit not the blingy one.

22 June 2015, 07:15 AM	#22
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	That's the time to enjoy your watch the most.

22 June 2015, 07:17 AM	#23
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Always wear when abroad + its fully insured, enjoy

22 June 2015, 07:22 AM	#24
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	I bring a Rolex to Western Europe, US, Canada, Costa Rica and the UAE. Some other places I'm a bit more cautious and take along a tier two time piece.

22 June 2015, 07:23 AM	#25
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	yes - take it __________________

22 June 2015, 07:32 AM	#26
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	I was in Japan in April wearing my 216570 constantly. Not one worry. Japan feels VERY safe to travel in. I say take a Rolex and enjoy the company and reliability of it. If you want to look at new ones check out Bic Camera chain stores..amazing range !

22 June 2015, 07:38 AM	#27
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Wear it man. __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

22 June 2015, 07:40 AM	#28
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	I would wear it at almost any corner of the world - save US.

22 June 2015, 07:48 AM	#30
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	Wear it, use that GMT function and enjoy your trip.

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