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22 June 2017, 11:22 PM | #1 |
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Travelling to Italy
Hi guys, next month I will be travelling around Italy for a couple of weeks, mainly I shall be in Rome and the Amalfi Coast, Bay of Naples.
I've recently acquired my first Rolex, the new Sea Dweller (SD43), it's insured but I am wary of taking it on my travels with me, particularly wearing it around Rome and also to get to the Amalfi Coast I have to go through Naples train station. I know that Naples is a hot bed for thieves and pick pockets and that these guys can whip your watch off your wrist without you even noticing. Just wondering if you guys have experience of wearing a Rolex in these places? Thanks |
22 June 2017, 11:25 PM | #2 |
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I went to all three places in April, included Naples and Rome train stations with my GMT II C.
No problems ANYWHERE. Italy was a blast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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22 June 2017, 11:32 PM | #3 |
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I wear my watch in every country i have ever visited and always will including Italy (Rome and Naples).
Petty crime is an issue everywhere to some extent so its a non issue to me as the likelihood is probably the same you'll get it swiped wearing it in your own hometown. If i was truly worried about getting robbed I would probably be less concerned about whether or not my watch should be making the trip and questioning if i should make the trip. |
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You just have to be smart in crowds people we were traveling with got their wallet lifted in a crowd we were at Trevi Fountain in Rome.
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I would be EXTREMELY careful when wearing it around Naples, especially the train station! I would never wear it.
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So. Do you really think that no one in Italy ever wears a Rolex. That people in Europe keep their watches in safe deposit boxes until they come over to visit the "safe" USA.
I was thinking of going to Walmart today, was unsure if it would be safe to wear my watch because I am going through the frozen foods section. Yes, you will be the ONLY Rolex in all of Rome and thieves will be sending messages to each other to all gang up on the one and only Rolex to ever come through Italy. Really.... |
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OP, you already know your answer. Keep the watch at home and spare yourself the agony.
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Never thought about risk at the fountain even though it was MOBBED from every which direction. Still wore my Rolex and had my wallet before and after the visit. People wear Rolex in Italy daily. In fact there are Rolex ADs in Italy. It is safe to wear your Rolex in Italy. Common sense is all that is needed. No need to pack the paranoia for the vacation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I spent 45 minutes wondering around the Trevi last month wearing a Freccione on my wrist and a wallet in my pocket. I came to no harm and during my 3 week tour of Italy saw nothing to worry me one little bit. I saw more Rolex in Rome than I have ever seen in my entire life, so a Rolex wearer is nothing special.
If you are genuinely about wearing a Rolex then sell it. It does not make sense to wear something that gives you concern. Regards Mick |
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I'm heading there Saturday. Ischia and sorrento with a lot of stops in between- Rome, Vatican etc. planning on bringing my 16610. It's fully insured so I'm not too worried.
Have a fun trip!
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Have traveled all throughout Italy with a Rolex on my wrist without incident.
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If you are worried , just leave it at home. Not worth stressing over.
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Yeah, my dad is from Naples and lived there 30 years of his life and thinks I would be mad to wear expensive jewelry, watches around Naples but thought it would be best to get other opinions as you know what parents are like!
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Nice, sounds similar to my trip. Rome then Naples, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Capri for me. Have a good one!
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Capri is safe, too. Very wealthy island, loaded with Rolex new and vintage. Took this photo at the Rolex AD in Capri. All the vintage Rolex were owned by a local who liked to display his watches. None were for sale. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Rule of thumb from our security people where I used to work was to never wear anything while traveling that might draw attention. Expensive watches do draw attention. Clothing that shouts "I am a tourist" draws attention.
The fact that some people don't get robbed, mugged, or harmed does not mean that no one will get robbed, mugged, or harmed. Getting your watch stolen is not the worst thing that can happen if you get mugged. |
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It's more the City of Naples that I'm worried about and I guess Rome at night as we plan to do a lot of exploring on foot. Thing is my dad was born and raised in Naples and is very old school about making sure not to wear any jewelry in Naples so just thought it would be good to hear other people's recent experiences of travelling in these places :) |
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I never had a problem in Italy, but you do have to be careful.
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Regardless of what you decide to wear, have a great trip!
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Buongiorno! I've been all over Italy including the places you've mentioned with my 116710. I've never had a problem. Rome at night is very safe. Naples has some bad parts but easily avoided just like in every other big city. Persoanlly I'd wear it and enjoy. Italy is a great place. Have fun and enjoy your stay. I'll be back there again in late August and early September once again proving it's safe to wear one in the Alps, Dolomites, and wandering the streets and canals of Venezia.
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Forgot to mention while in Naples, I saw a Russian tourist in a sweat suit strolling about with a Platinum Glacier Blue Day Date.
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OP, since I'm going before you I'll let you know if I get robbed
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Traveled to both, in Rome, there will be plenty much more expensive watches around you. Naples is a different story, I would advise against wearing even a Swatch watch there.
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