What is the point of owning an ROLEX GMT if you cannot wear it when Travel?

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by padi56

Millions of people wear Rolex watches every day in most all countries on this planet a very tiny proportion get any problems. But today if any thefts and its any high end brand then over exaggerated and reported by the media.

Have you not seen the videos recently of people getting robbed.

They're not exaggerated anything, they're surveillance videos of the crimes. It'll make you sick.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Have you not seen the videos recently of people getting robbed.

They're not exaggerated anything, they're surveillance videos of the crimes. It'll make you sick.

Over confident people here are blind lol

[subtona]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I'm living in an Southeast Asian country, and although many think my country is not safe, actually we can wear the expensive watch on the street and don't worry much about getting thief.

But when travel to other countries , the story is completely different.

I don't know about the U.S, But when someone who have beautiful watches travel to European , especially some of the biggest City there like London, Paris, Madrid, Milan... People always say don't wear nice watches on the street... Because the thief always there waiting for expensive watches.

I mean those countries are the most developed in the world, not some place like India, Iraq... And still cannot stop the thief? Can someone who live in those countries confirm if those warning is true or not?

Maybe Rolex should invent some anti-thief Bracelet? because their watches is so popular/eyes-catching that can be seen by thief from far distance?

digital camouflage for your watch.
a holographic image that visuallly presents the watch as a timex to anyone who is not wearing the holographic transmitter.



unfortunately your concerns are warranted and the solutions are not available.

[V25V]

If you have to worry about wearing a watch when you go somewhere, do yourself a favor and don't buy an expensive watch. I wear any watch I own, anywhere. They are insured and if something happens, so be it. I will not live my life like that and if I were to worry that much about it, I wouldn't buy watches.

[brandrea]

Use situational awareness and common sense.

I’m pretty sure there are rough parts of just about any city where you wouldn’t wear expensive things or drive through in an expensive car etc.

[michaelodonnell123]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Use situational awareness and common sense.

I’m pretty sure there are rough parts of just about any city where you wouldn’t wear expensive things or drive through in an expensive car etc.

Situational awareness and common sense would = do not buy a Rolex.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

Situational awareness and common sense would = do not buy a Rolex.

I suppose that's true then depending on the person.

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[yorkzilla]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Use situational awareness and common sense.

I’m pretty sure there are rough parts of just about any city where you wouldn’t wear expensive things or drive through in an expensive car etc.

[yankeeromeo]

Common sense prevails.

Harder in summer. But I've been out in London and just made sure my watch I'd beneath my sleeve.

I wouldn't wear it to say a festival as I'm lucky to drink too much.
But a restaurant I wouldn't hesitate.
Situation dictates.

[dtwer]

I don't have a solution to propose, but I find OP your thought process fascinating. It is indeed ironic that people can no longer travel with their GMT, which is designed for travel.

Also from what I can see, it's not thefts that people have to guard against for their watch, it's robberies. What kind of device can you think of that can prevent the criminals from forcefully removing a watch from someone's wrist? What about the situation where victims are forced to hand over their watch at gunpoint or knifepoint?

[brkanand]

I live in India and regularly wear my Rolex watches. No issues whatsoever. India has stores selling Rolex watches in all major cities. Currently in Sydney on vacation but decided not to bring my Rolex as I am not comfortable removing it while going through security checks at the airport.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by lightcatcher

India is pretty developed, mate. And quite safe to wear your GMT and other watches in public as long as you are sensible about it.
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Originally Posted by herts9

I think it's blown well out of proportion with the news articles that are shared on here, TBH. Sure, you will have a couple instances where people get robbed, but does that mean I'm not going to carry a wallet because there were 5 occurrences of pickpockets over the last month over millions of people? Hardly.

Just insure it, don't flaunt it, and you should be okay to enjoy what you wear anywhere in the world.

Originally Posted by padi56

Millions of people wear Rolex watches every day in most all countries on this planet a very tiny proportion get any problems. But today if any thefts and its any high end brand then over exaggerated and reported by the media.

Originally Posted by V25V

If you have to worry about wearing a watch when you go somewhere, do yourself a favor and don't buy an expensive watch. I wear any watch I own, anywhere. They are insured and if something happens, so be it. I will not live my life like that and if I were to worry that much about it, I wouldn't buy watches.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Use situational awareness and common sense.

I’m pretty sure there are rough parts of just about any city where you wouldn’t wear expensive things or drive through in an expensive car etc.

All of this.

[j10s]

Originally Posted by brkanand

I live in India and regularly wear my Rolex watches. No issues whatsoever. India has stores selling Rolex watches in all major cities. Currently in Sydney on vacation but decided not to bring my Rolex as I am not comfortable removing it while going through security checks at the airport.

I’ve kept my watches on me when going through the security checkpoints. I think the watches don’t set off the metal detectors… unless the AD has sold me a fancy fake..

[kingSubTT]

Originally Posted by brkanand

I live in India and regularly wear my Rolex watches. No issues whatsoever. India has stores selling Rolex watches in all major cities. Currently in Sydney on vacation but decided not to bring my Rolex as I am not comfortable removing it while going through security checks at the airport.

None of the airports make you remove the watch.

[LC23]

tbh i don't even wear a watch to tell time. most definitely don't wear a gmt for travelling purposes. if I don't feel safe I won't wear any expensive watches, simple.

[Angryinch]

I think it matters more the neighbourhood not the city. Also the time of day. Walking through a downtown alley at night vs Main Street in broad day light. The details matter as per usual.

[S.Explorer]

I wear mine often but it depends on the destination.

[m j b]

I've traveled to both NYC and London with my Rolex and somehow managed to avoid getting robbed. I've worn it here at home, at work, at the gym and again survived.

I agree with @V25V.

[dlrolex]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I'm living in an Southeast Asian country, and although many think my country is not safe, actually we can wear the expensive watch on the street and don't worry much about getting thief.

But when travel to other countries , the story is completely different.

I don't know about the U.S, But when someone who have beautiful watches travel to European , especially some of the biggest City there like London, Paris, Madrid, Milan... People always say don't wear nice watches on the street... Because the thief always there waiting for expensive watches.

I mean those countries are the most developed in the world, not some place like India, Iraq... And still cannot stop the thief? Can someone who live in those countries confirm if those warning is true or not?

Maybe Rolex should invent some anti-thief Bracelet? because their watches is so popular/eyes-catching that can be seen by thief from far distance?

There are degenerates who roam the streets looking for watches

[TheHulk]

Anti theft bracelet??? Would you rather your arm cut off?

[saltyandwet]

Unfortunately, the criminals in those developed countries have also developed.

[lightcatcher]

Originally Posted by JDA0779

Dude I regularly wear my GMT and Sub LV in India every other month when I am there.
No one cares a rat arse about any watch in India.

Same here! I’m quite amazed at the OPs generalisation, but then again.., maybe I’m just being overly sensitive given we’ve surpassed the UK’s economy and comparisons with Iraq are quite, IMHO, unmerited :)


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[squadra21]

I don't think an "anti-theft" bracelet would do much. Nowadays everyone knows what (insert any brand) are, especially brands constantly mentioned in pop culture. If the thief wants it, they'll force it off your hands one way or another. Whatever anti-theft system is there will only slow them down.

The best method is to be fully aware of your surrounding. If you don't feel safe don't wear it, if you have to think about it twice don't wear it.

[walkman2727]

I a m Chinese live in CA, I travel a lot domestic and internationally. I wear my Gshock only, I know what you are saying and agreed with you.

[mattytreks]

Originally Posted by walkman2727

I a m Chinese live in CA, I travel a lot domestic and internationally. I wear my Gshock only, I know what you are saying and agreed with you.

When do you wear your Rolex?

[cryptowalkway]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I'm living in an Southeast Asian country, and although many think my country is not safe, actually we can wear the expensive watch on the street and don't worry much about getting thief.

But when travel to other countries , the story is completely different.

I don't know about the U.S, But when someone who have beautiful watches travel to European , especially some of the biggest City there like London, Paris, Madrid, Milan... People always say don't wear nice watches on the street... Because the thief always there waiting for expensive watches.

I mean those countries are the most developed in the world, not some place like India, Iraq... And still cannot stop the thief? Can someone who live in those countries confirm if those warning is true or not?

Maybe Rolex should invent some anti-thief Bracelet? because their watches is so popular/eyes-catching that can be seen by thief from far distance?

More developed country means more money means more luxury watches on people’s wrists. Add to that people’s naivety due to having grown up in a developed country, and it’s a thief’s paradise I’m sure

[amphr1]

I think it may have to do with how people travel and class division. In Hong Kong, I think most people, even if you're well off, will take public transportation. There are enough folks who has money to have a Rolex collection that takes the subway to commute. In places like California, only the poor takes the subway or the bus, unless you live in a dense urban area, even then I think many of those folks choose to take an Uber/Lyft rather than public transport. So I think you have a situation where Rolex are common sightings in HK and probably most of Asia, and it isn't in places like California and most of US.

[Marioso]

An anti-theft bracelet is not safe.

[prnceofpersia23]

I didn't know the only purpose of a GMT was for traveling. Guess I'll throw mine away.

[prw]

I've worn my Sub in 52 countries and still have it.