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13 May 2018, 03:47 PM | #1 |
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I envy TRF guys who travel with their Rolex
My work requires me to travel from my home in Vancouver, BC to remote far away places, where gold and diamond deposits are usually found - Africa, Russia, South America, etc.
Aside from safety concerns, I don't see the need to wear a Rolex in this type of environment. I envy TRF guys who travel with their beloved Rolex. Business trips for me means Breitlings, Tags and Vostok (Russian diver watch). I'm now in Magadan, Russia and for the first time brought my Speedy with me and am happy. But God knows how I miss my Rolex - they are in dark isolated locked vault. I can only imagine how lonely are they now. Good thing is, after 3 long weeks on camp feasting on camp foods, my long trek back home starts tomorrow. PS needless to say, I also miss my wife and kids. And my bed. And the smell of home. Here are some photos - Russian watch when in Russia My service vehicle (I meant the white pickup truck) Speedy on the way to Magadan, Russia Somewhere in Siberia - Temp hovers from -25 to -45°C. There's nothing else to do but work. eat. sleep. repeat. They work 12hrs straight for 2months then go home to the warm embrace of their family. Heading back to work after a month. I have nothing but admiration to people living and working in this part of the world. Somewhere in Africa - the fourth largest diamond mine in the world. It has massive pit that if you look closely right in the middle, those huge hauler trucks look so tiny (not referring to truck on the foreground). |
13 May 2018, 04:10 PM | #2 |
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Wow, cool pictures and insight. Thanks..!
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13 May 2018, 04:18 PM | #3 |
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great pics and insight. Thanks
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13 May 2018, 04:22 PM | #4 |
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Cool! Used to travel a lot to similar places for work, miss it.
What about an older polar explorer II? Nobody notices it. |
13 May 2018, 04:26 PM | #5 |
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Great pictures and my admiration has this people too!
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13 May 2018, 04:31 PM | #6 |
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I travel with my Patek, because nobody seems to care about a svelte boring looking watch that's not big, nor blingy, and does not have the words "Rolex" on it. True story.
Thanks for sharing, stay safe, and hope you get united with your Rolexes soon! |
13 May 2018, 04:31 PM | #7 |
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Great pics, thanks for sharing.
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13 May 2018, 04:36 PM | #8 |
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Great pics! Just think about it this way. Your travels force you to enjoy some non Rolex pieces.
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13 May 2018, 04:36 PM | #9 |
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Wow, that CAT vehicle! Thanks for sharing.
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13 May 2018, 08:14 PM | #10 |
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13 May 2018, 08:16 PM | #11 |
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13 May 2018, 09:43 PM | #12 |
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Interesting work experience. I would use this as an chance to explore some watch brands that would work in the difficult environment you work in. I would look at the Seiko Turtles and the Prospect line-up. Great value and cool watches. Each trip you could buy one and wear it and not break the bank and have several rugged work watches.
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13 May 2018, 10:30 PM | #13 |
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OP you work for Anglo? I’m big fan of miners.
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14 May 2018, 05:17 PM | #14 | |
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14 May 2018, 05:19 PM | #15 |
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I’ve never seen blockcaving. Just a bunch of diagrams. But have seen open pits which is always impressive. |
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14 May 2018, 09:16 PM | #17 |
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Cool photos
Thanks for sharing |
14 May 2018, 09:37 PM | #18 |
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Very interesting Jun, thanks for sharing
Wouldn’t an explorer be the perfect watch for this type of work and travel |
14 May 2018, 09:45 PM | #19 |
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Interesting, thanks.
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15 May 2018, 04:54 AM | #20 |
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Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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15 May 2018, 08:45 AM | #21 |
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you can most certain travel with quality watch without getting unwanted attention.
Speedmaster is a great choice. Others that comes to mind would be Seiko Prospex or Grand Seiko, Breitling Aerospace EVO, Ball watches. I don't travel with Rolex because I have enough to worry about (when traveling with family) and I don't want my watches to be one of them.
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15 May 2018, 09:10 AM | #22 |
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Just a thought. Do you guys think that putting an Explorer (or any other under the radar rolex) on some kind of leather, rubber, fabric strap or nato would call less attention to the watch? Might be a good idea if someone is nervous about traveling with their rolex.
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17 May 2018, 02:55 AM | #23 |
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Great pics! I love travelling - for work and pleasure. Though my work hasn't taken me to the places you mention!
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17 May 2018, 05:12 AM | #24 |
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I prefer warm weather destinations when I travel. But It's great that you enjoy what you do, that is all what life is about. BTW very cool pictures.
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