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JSol1 · 3 November 2022, 10:08 PM

Like you, I’ve never been a fan of cruising but we did a small (relatively) ship cruise last holiday season and I really enjoyed it. I took 3 Rolex and my Casioak. I wore the Casio exclusively on shore excursions-not for fear but I just didn’t feel comfortable flaunting wealth on shore.
On the ship I completely enjoyed wearing my watches and mixing it up (16 days). Absolutely no worries about using the room safe and we had the same steward clean our cabin throughout the trip so it would have been pretty obvious if their was any kind of theft…enjoy your watches and your trip!

brandrea · 3 November 2022, 10:12 PM

Hope you and the family have an amazing trip Bob

We aren’t cruisers and I only ever travel with one watch, so unfortunately I can’t help you here.

airchitect · 3 November 2022, 11:13 PM

Take a single all rounder and call it good. Don’t over complicate it.

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bobernet · 3 November 2022, 11:15 PM

Thanks for all the advice. Sounds like consensus is a single watch. Cheers, all.

RyanJ · 4 November 2022, 01:22 AM

I'd wear the gold Day-Date and walk around the ship like a total bad ass.

austinp · 4 November 2022, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanJ

I'd wear the gold Day-Date and walk around the ship like a total bad ass.

I like this advice.

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Tri-Tip · 4 November 2022, 04:33 AM

I'd be more concerned about the time off of the ship in Cozumel that leaving the watch in your safe on the ship.

I was on a Regent Seven Seas Cruise (pretty high end) a few years ago and the battery on my safe died. I called the desk and they sent up someone from management with a key that opened the safe. Not sure how many of these master keys are deployed on a ship.

I'm cruising to Hawaii in January and leaning towards just taking one watch, either my Sub or Explorer II.

train-time · 4 November 2022, 07:11 AM

Take a sport model for the days and the Ivory Pyramid Roman Day Date for the nights!

jnelson3097 · 6 November 2022, 07:32 AM

I just got off a similar cruise on Royal Caribbean and I just took my Seamaster. In the past, I’ve also just brought my Sub and a Datejust for the dinners at night. I’m pretty sure going forward that I’ll just bring one watch.

Vivalas · 6 November 2022, 07:59 AM

Did a two week med cruise in august and took these two watches.

DLRIDES · 6 November 2022, 08:03 AM

Been on a few cruises in the past, mostly Royal Caribbean. IMO, one and done, BP Fifty Fathoms

wesdaniel · 6 November 2022, 09:26 AM

I've typically taken between 2 and 4 depending on the length of the cruise, what ports we'll be in, and whether there is anywhere I want to wear a specific watch.

We cruise on Princess and I've never had an issue with leaving them in our cabin safe. The room locks are computerized (if there's a theft other than a break-in, they can tell who went into your room), the watches are all insured, etc.

Take what you want to wear and have fun.

Gab27 · 6 November 2022, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wesdaniel

I've typically taken between 2 and 4 depending on the length of the cruise, what ports we'll be in, and whether there is anywhere I want to wear a specific watch.

We cruise on Princess and I've never had an issue with leaving them in our cabin safe. The room locks are computerized (if there's a theft other than a break-in, they can tell who went into your room), the watches are all insured, etc.

Take what you want to wear and have fun.

More than likely, you won't have an issue, but I do recommend checking the hotel safe to ensure that the hotel has changed the administrative/superuser password from its default. Otherwise, anyone can open it almost as fast as they can a drawer.

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Stud Screw · 6 November 2022, 11:26 AM

I've been on cruises. Trust me, wear a Casio F-150 and you'll be overdressed.

Lawman77 · 6 November 2022, 02:10 PM

Always good to plan a specific watch for hot tubbing and pool use only. Why have I never thought of this. Whatever one you choose, please only wear while engaging in said water activities.

bobernet · 6 November 2022, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawman77

Always good to plan a specific watch for hot tubbing and pool use only. Why have I never thought of this. Whatever one you choose, please only wear while engaging in said water activities.

Some of us own watches that are great for daily wear, but not appropriate for water use. Didn’t think that was surprising or controversial.

6 November 2022, 08:03 AM	#11
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,676	Been on a few cruises in the past, mostly Royal Caribbean. IMO, one and done, BP Fifty Fathoms __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

6 November 2022, 11:26 AM	#14
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 790	I've been on cruises. Trust me, wear a Casio F-150 and you'll be overdressed. __________________ “Better to have thunk wrong than not thunk at all.”

3 November 2022, 10:08 PM	#1
JSol1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New England Posts: 1,933	Like you, I’ve never been a fan of cruising but we did a small (relatively) ship cruise last holiday season and I really enjoyed it. I took 3 Rolex and my Casioak. I wore the Casio exclusively on shore excursions-not for fear but I just didn’t feel comfortable flaunting wealth on shore. On the ship I completely enjoyed wearing my watches and mixing it up (16 days). Absolutely no worries about using the room safe and we had the same steward clean our cabin throughout the trip so it would have been pretty obvious if their was any kind of theft…enjoy your watches and your trip!

3 November 2022, 10:12 PM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	Hope you and the family have an amazing trip Bob We aren’t cruisers and I only ever travel with one watch, so unfortunately I can’t help you here.

3 November 2022, 11:13 PM	#3
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Take a single all rounder and call it good. Don’t over complicate it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2022, 11:15 PM	#4
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	Thanks for all the advice. Sounds like consensus is a single watch. Cheers, all.

4 November 2022, 01:22 AM	#5
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,448	I'd wear the gold Day-Date and walk around the ship like a total bad ass.

4 November 2022, 04:33 AM	#7
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	I'd be more concerned about the time off of the ship in Cozumel that leaving the watch in your safe on the ship. I was on a Regent Seven Seas Cruise (pretty high end) a few years ago and the battery on my safe died. I called the desk and they sent up someone from management with a key that opened the safe. Not sure how many of these master keys are deployed on a ship. I'm cruising to Hawaii in January and leaning towards just taking one watch, either my Sub or Explorer II.

4 November 2022, 07:11 AM	#8
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Take a sport model for the days and the Ivory Pyramid Roman Day Date for the nights!

6 November 2022, 07:32 AM	#9
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I just got off a similar cruise on Royal Caribbean and I just took my Seamaster. In the past, I’ve also just brought my Sub and a Datejust for the dinners at night. I’m pretty sure going forward that I’ll just bring one watch.

6 November 2022, 07:59 AM	#10
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	Did a two week med cruise in august and took these two watches.

6 November 2022, 09:26 AM	#12
wesdaniel 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,347	I've typically taken between 2 and 4 depending on the length of the cruise, what ports we'll be in, and whether there is anywhere I want to wear a specific watch. We cruise on Princess and I've never had an issue with leaving them in our cabin safe. The room locks are computerized (if there's a theft other than a break-in, they can tell who went into your room), the watches are all insured, etc. Take what you want to wear and have fun.

6 November 2022, 02:10 PM	#15
Lawman77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 494	Always good to plan a specific watch for hot tubbing and pool use only. Why have I never thought of this. Whatever one you choose, please only wear while engaging in said water activities.

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