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richard371 · 16 March 2018, 10:45 AM

Im going to Tokyo, HK, Beijing, and Shanghai for 5 weeks for work (IT support for a law firm) They are putting us up nice hotels. Is it safe to take the D500? Ive been to Japan and HK before with my Bluesy and it was fine but what about China?

Roger Lococco · 16 March 2018, 10:49 AM

Yes, of course. Like anywhere in the world, if you want to find trouble you can. But those cities are far safer than say many large cities in the United States.

Easy E · 16 March 2018, 10:49 AM

It will get hacked.

richard371 · 16 March 2018, 10:55 AM

will it work behind the "great firewall?"

zjd168 · 16 March 2018, 11:02 AM

These places are much much safer than any us big cities

Rogdogg · 16 March 2018, 11:02 AM

It will be fine. I would put all of those cities as being much safer than any European or US City from the point of view of violent crime/muggings etc. and crimes of that nature.
You will be fine.
Ad has been said in any city if you're looking for trouble you can find it but in my experience trouble finds you an awful lot less in those cities you mentioned than others.

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Hank · 16 March 2018, 11:13 AM

I live in Shanghai and wear a Patek, AP and Rolexes in rotation daily. No problems!

richard371 · 16 March 2018, 11:34 AM

was going to bring the AW too but prob best just to wear the D500.

TimeToWatch · 16 March 2018, 11:37 AM

Only if its platinum

SamLovesWatches · 16 March 2018, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard371

Im going to Tokyo, HK, Beijing, and Shanghai for 5 weeks for work (IT support for a law firm) They are putting us up nice hotels. Is it safe to take the D500? Ive been to Japan and HK before with my Bluesy and it was fine but what about China?

Yes. Those places you mentioned are cosmopolitan and you won't be the only one wearing a Rolex. They are also incredibly safer than the West in terms of crime.

aquatimerfla · 16 March 2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by richard371

Im going to Tokyo, HK, Beijing, and Shanghai for 5 weeks for work (IT support for a law firm) They are putting us up nice hotels. Is it safe to take the D500? Ive been to Japan and HK before with my Bluesy and it was fine but what about China?

The Daytona will be a dime o 100 dozen in China!!!!!

Yes. It will be ok

sya · 16 March 2018, 12:05 PM

you'll be surprised because you will see even more expensive watches than that esp in HK and Shanghai

richard371 · 16 March 2018, 12:09 PM

Thanks guys. Interesting as everyone here in SF seems to wear an apple watch. Will be nice to see some great watches in the wild.

doboy007 · 16 March 2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aquatimerfla

The Daytona will be a dime o 100 dozen in China!!!!!

Yes. It will be ok

And lot of them are fakes

rollee1 · 16 March 2018, 12:31 PM

Better guard your cards, chance is fairly high you are coming back with another watch.

johnnevermind · 16 March 2018, 12:42 PM

You’ll fit right in with the attorneys, they will certainly be wearing similar pieces. However, the local IT staff may not. Either way enjoy your trip!

Speed · 16 March 2018, 12:43 PM

Unbelievable

Chadridv · 16 March 2018, 12:44 PM

insure it and enjoy!

Fleetlord · 16 March 2018, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Unbelievable

Is it though?

79280_116520 · 16 March 2018, 12:57 PM

The Tier One cities in China are very safe, much safer than any city in the States. You'll be ok with your Daytona.

Like what "sya" has said, there will be more expensive watches over there.

DoctorA · 16 March 2018, 12:59 PM

Make sure you stay away from shady areas! You should be ok

grnbean · 16 March 2018, 01:41 PM

You'll be fine.
Get ready to see alot of nice (if not nicer) pieces on people's wrists in JP and HK.
You'll probably see some nice pieces in Shanghai and Beijing depending on what districts you go. Most likely you'll see the nicer pieces on peoples wrists at PEK or PVG airport though.

MinMay · 16 March 2018, 03:14 PM

I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.

yaku · 16 March 2018, 03:34 PM

Just like everywhere else.. if you leave you bag open or leave your phone on the table with crowded people, there is a chance ppl will snatch your phone or cameras. But it's pretty much common sense. As for the watch... don't worry about it as long as you are wearing it on you. Rolex is a dime a dozen in China. I have been travelling to various areas of china for the past 20 years.. Never had ANYTHING stolen. I wouldn't worry at all man.

TurboDiesel · 16 March 2018, 03:57 PM

Id leave it home... wear something else

tyler1980 · 16 March 2018, 04:04 PM

yes, take it

richard371 · 16 March 2018, 04:06 PM

Thanks guys. I’m going there for work not for hookers and blow.

HK Islandboy · 16 March 2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.

After having lived in the region for 20 years and spent much time in China I have never heard of that happening. Like anywhere, I’m sure there are exceptional cases, but it sure isn’t “common“

troways · 16 March 2018, 04:33 PM

99.9% safe in Japan, China and Hong Kong unless you are drunk in the bar or night club.

Ssunnylee24 · 16 March 2018, 04:46 PM

Chop chop

16 March 2018, 10:45 AM	#1
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Going to Asia for 5 weeks for work. Daytona ok? Im going to Tokyo, HK, Beijing, and Shanghai for 5 weeks for work (IT support for a law firm) They are putting us up nice hotels. Is it safe to take the D500? Ive been to Japan and HK before with my Bluesy and it was fine but what about China?

16 March 2018, 11:02 AM	#6
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	It will be fine. I would put all of those cities as being much safer than any European or US City from the point of view of violent crime/muggings etc. and crimes of that nature. You will be fine. Ad has been said in any city if you're looking for trouble you can find it but in my experience trouble finds you an awful lot less in those cities you mentioned than others. Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Better guard your cards, chance is fairly high you are coming back with another watch. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

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Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	insure it and enjoy! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

16 March 2018, 12:59 PM	#21
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Make sure you stay away from shady areas! You should be ok __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

16 March 2018, 10:49 AM	#2
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	Yes, of course. Like anywhere in the world, if you want to find trouble you can. But those cities are far safer than say many large cities in the United States.

16 March 2018, 10:49 AM	#3
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,080	It will get hacked.

16 March 2018, 10:55 AM	#4
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	will it work behind the "great firewall?"

16 March 2018, 11:02 AM	#5
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	These places are much much safer than any us big cities

16 March 2018, 11:13 AM	#7
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,674	I live in Shanghai and wear a Patek, AP and Rolexes in rotation daily. No problems!

16 March 2018, 11:34 AM	#8
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	was going to bring the AW too but prob best just to wear the D500.

16 March 2018, 11:37 AM	#9
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	Only if its platinum

16 March 2018, 12:05 PM	#12
sya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 187	you'll be surprised because you will see even more expensive watches than that esp in HK and Shanghai

16 March 2018, 12:09 PM	#13
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Thanks guys. Interesting as everyone here in SF seems to wear an apple watch. Will be nice to see some great watches in the wild.

16 March 2018, 12:42 PM	#16
johnnevermind "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: TK/HK/MNL/LA/NYC Watch: Rolex/AP/Patek Posts: 4	You’ll fit right in with the attorneys, they will certainly be wearing similar pieces. However, the local IT staff may not. Either way enjoy your trip!

16 March 2018, 12:43 PM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Unbelievable

16 March 2018, 12:57 PM	#20
79280_116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Costa Posts: 255	The Tier One cities in China are very safe, much safer than any city in the States. You'll be ok with your Daytona. Like what "sya" has said, there will be more expensive watches over there.

16 March 2018, 01:41 PM	#22
grnbean 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Posts: 709	You'll be fine. Get ready to see alot of nice (if not nicer) pieces on people's wrists in JP and HK. You'll probably see some nice pieces in Shanghai and Beijing depending on what districts you go. Most likely you'll see the nicer pieces on peoples wrists at PEK or PVG airport though.

16 March 2018, 03:14 PM	#23
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures. It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.

16 March 2018, 03:34 PM	#24
yaku "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: PAM. 88 rolex.. Posts: 51	Just like everywhere else.. if you leave you bag open or leave your phone on the table with crowded people, there is a chance ppl will snatch your phone or cameras. But it's pretty much common sense. As for the watch... don't worry about it as long as you are wearing it on you. Rolex is a dime a dozen in China. I have been travelling to various areas of china for the past 20 years.. Never had ANYTHING stolen. I wouldn't worry at all man.

16 March 2018, 03:57 PM	#25
TurboDiesel Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Submarine Posts: 171	Id leave it home... wear something else

16 March 2018, 04:04 PM	#26
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	yes, take it __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

16 March 2018, 04:06 PM	#27
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Thanks guys. I’m going there for work not for hookers and blow.

16 March 2018, 04:33 PM	#29
troways "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Far East Asia Posts: 124	99.9% safe in Japan, China and Hong Kong unless you are drunk in the bar or night club.

16 March 2018, 04:46 PM	#30
Ssunnylee24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Posts: 854	Chop chop

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