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pereira · 31 October 2011, 03:11 AM

I'm going to south africa if i get my submariner back from the dealer in time is it safe to take it with me i.v never too a rolex with me on my trips but even now i miss the watch

316lad · 31 October 2011, 03:12 AM

I couldn't say - but judging by the build quality of my own Sub I'd say there's nothing to suggest it wouldn't work just as well in the southern hemisphere as it does up here in the north.

Security is a personal thing. If you go about flaunting your time piece you stand a risk of losing it wherever you are.

Just keep it to yourself, don't flash it around in obviously dodgy places and it'll be fine.

Speed · 31 October 2011, 03:15 AM

< Groan >

Ok...you've had your giggle ;-)

Grumpy Badger · 31 October 2011, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 316lad

I couldn't say - but judging by the build quality of my own Sub I'd say there's nothing to suggest in wouldn't work just as well in the southern hemisphere as it does up here in the north.

You mean the hands don't spin in the opposite direction like the water when you flush the turlet...?!?

WatchTimes · 31 October 2011, 05:19 AM

I always travel with my watch of the day (Rolex, IWC or ?) and usually take a beater (Marathon) along as well....

I have never had any problems and I have been to some shady places!

beaglehusky · 31 October 2011, 06:20 AM

I can tell you that in Cape Town I felt safe enough to wear one.

I've only been in C-Town but from hearing stories about petty crime, I'm not sure that other places like Johannesburg or Pretoria are as safe.

Good luck!

crew · 31 October 2011, 06:26 AM

I was in Johannesburg and Cape Town a few months ago. In my opinion I would say that J-burg has the potential to be very dangerous. Cape Town, not so much, but you always need to be careful when in unfamiliar areas.
I'd say take your Sub, travel smart & carefully and enjoy yourself.

Keeperoftime · 31 October 2011, 08:34 AM

I think a Sub in SS shouldn't be too "Blingy"

Mickey® · 31 October 2011, 08:56 AM

I wear it everywhere...just got to be aware...

tudorlex · 31 October 2011, 09:18 AM

ex SA, my advise leave the rolex at home & take a beater.

31 October 2011, 03:11 AM	#1
pereira "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: canada Posts: 3	Trip I'm going to south africa if i get my submariner back from the dealer in time is it safe to take it with me i.v never too a rolex with me on my trips but even now i miss the watch

31 October 2011, 05:19 AM	#5
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I always travel with my watch of the day (Rolex, IWC or ?) and usually take a beater (Marathon) along as well.... I have never had any problems and I have been to some shady places! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

31 October 2011, 08:34 AM	#8
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	I think a Sub in SS shouldn't be too "Blingy" __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

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31 October 2011, 03:12 AM	#2
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	I couldn't say - but judging by the build quality of my own Sub I'd say there's nothing to suggest it wouldn't work just as well in the southern hemisphere as it does up here in the north. Security is a personal thing. If you go about flaunting your time piece you stand a risk of losing it wherever you are. Just keep it to yourself, don't flash it around in obviously dodgy places and it'll be fine.

31 October 2011, 03:15 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	< Groan > Ok...you've had your giggle ;-)

31 October 2011, 06:20 AM	#6
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	I can tell you that in Cape Town I felt safe enough to wear one. I've only been in C-Town but from hearing stories about petty crime, I'm not sure that other places like Johannesburg or Pretoria are as safe. Good luck!

31 October 2011, 06:26 AM	#7
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	I was in Johannesburg and Cape Town a few months ago. In my opinion I would say that J-burg has the potential to be very dangerous. Cape Town, not so much, but you always need to be careful when in unfamiliar areas. I'd say take your Sub, travel smart & carefully and enjoy yourself.

31 October 2011, 08:56 AM	#9
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I wear it everywhere...just got to be aware...

31 October 2011, 09:18 AM	#10
tudorlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Down Under Watch: 16570 Posts: 484	ex SA, my advise leave the rolex at home & take a beater.

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