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View Poll Results: Which Rolex to Take for Holiday in Europe?
SS GMT II 68 71.58%
TT SubC 13 13.68%
RG Daytona 14 14.74%
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Old 19 August 2014, 12:26 AM   #31
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The only place in Europe where we've had problems is in Spain. A motorbike thief in Seville tried to steal my wife's shoulder bag about 10 years ago (all they got was a piece of the strap) and I had my pocket picked on the subway in Barcelona about 5 years ago. Lost a couple hundred Euros and the money clip my wife had given me as a graduation present from law school many years earlier. Other than that, I've never had a problem in Europe and I wear my Y-series GMT-II there all the time.
Many thanks for sharing your experience....
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Old 19 August 2014, 12:27 AM   #32
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'Europe' is no worse than anywhere else, and certainly better/safer than many other places. Just use common sense.
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Old 19 August 2014, 12:28 AM   #33
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Old 19 August 2014, 12:28 AM   #34
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Old 19 August 2014, 12:38 AM   #35
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I think the sub is a nice blend of the other too!
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Old 19 August 2014, 12:42 AM   #36
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If you're not choosing the GMT to take traveling then why on earth did you buy it?
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Old 19 August 2014, 02:51 AM   #37
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The most sensible option is to wear the one you feel most comfortable with. In this case, it may be the SS GMT as it won't draw as much attention as one of your gold pieces.
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Old 19 August 2014, 03:26 AM   #38
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GMT, of course and just have common sense when traveling! Use your wallet in the front pocket, and try to blend in a little. I lived in Barcelona for 1 year and nothing happened to me.


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Old 19 August 2014, 03:50 AM   #39
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Wait, what? I'm heading to Italy, once again, at the end of the month to Bormio to climb all the famous mountain passes of the Giro on my Italian Colnago. Italy is incredibly safe. I've been a lot of places in my favorite country in Europe and don't give even a second thought to wearing a nice watch there. You must only go to Naples.

On topic - the GMT is a travel watch of course.
The vast majority of places in Italy are fine, but it all depends on where you are and what you are doing. If you in a bigger city, look like a tourist and wearing a $35K gold Rolex together with short sleeves, wondering aimlessly with a map, you are asking for trouble.

When I was in Barcelona a few weeks ago, with some local friends and family, they asked me cover roll down my sleeve over the Sea-Dweller at certain instances.
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Old 19 August 2014, 05:05 AM   #40
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Ss GMT II, but wow that Daytona
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Old 19 August 2014, 05:17 AM   #41
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SS no doubt, under the radar. I am currently im Poland now wearing also my ss sub👍
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Old 19 August 2014, 05:51 AM   #42
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This is a no-brainer... SS GMT is made for travel.

X2 - Plus it's also my favorite one.
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Old 19 August 2014, 06:56 AM   #43
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GMT.. its a no brainer!! Enjoy!
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Old 19 August 2014, 06:01 PM   #44
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Old 20 August 2014, 12:08 AM   #45
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Definitely gmt2!
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