First trip with Rolex? Cruise Safety etc..

[jsausley]

Just wear it. Unless you're hiring a prostitute, going to seedy bars or clubs late at night or walking down deserted alleyways you will be fine. These cruise ships go to tourist destinations, not Juarez.

I have been on 16 cruises and always take my watches. I have worn Rolex watches in Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, Aruba, Jamaica, Spain, France, Italy and other places. You will be fine as long as you are somewhat responsible.

I would feel less comfortable wearing my watch to a McDonald's or gas station on the wrong side of my small town in North Carolina (not to mention crime ridden areas of New York, Chicago or Las Vegas) than I would in a resort area in Mexico.

[HogwldFLTR]

[jschmidtdmd]

By no means trying to be rude, but you bought the Rolex/watch to wear and enjoy. If it’s something that’s going to stress you out on a trip you shouldn’t take it. At the same time I think that raises many other questions about even having it.

I ask myself questions like this all the time and when I do, I realize it’s a watch I probably shouldn’t own.

I’d take it and enjoy it per usual daily life.

[weedb0y]

That's what invicta 8926 is for. Seriously

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[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by rogue828

I went to Havana in August, wife said not to bring the batman. I suggest being aware of your surroundings while in areas other than excursions. I walked out of a cigar shop and got bumped into a woman as I walked out of a narrow doorway. I just happened to change direction, turning around and I see a definate local dude looking at a dark blue booklet in his hands. Grabbed my shorts pocket immediately and felt my passport was gone. Confronted him and got it back with a little bit of physical persuasion as he tried to pull it away. I have been in a life long career having to depend on self awareness so it does pay off...

This is why you leave the good stuff at home.

https://www.dallasnews.com/life/trav...rican-tourists

There is PLENTY of robbery and theft in the USA, most of it being the straight up mugging and armed robbery variety...

But abroad? It's pickpocketing.

Americans stand little to no chance against crimes that involve coordinated distraction (just don't experience enough of it), so don't take something you aren't prepared to lose...because if they REALLY want it, they will GET it from you and you won't even know what happened...

[SS Oyster]

Leave the Rolex home. Mexico has big crime problems. Tijuana alone has had over 2,000 murders in 2018, more than US top 10 cities combined, and TJ has no where near the population. There is massive police corruption. If you go to jail, they will take your watch. We have no status of forces agreement with Mexico, so the US can’t easily get you back.

Leave it home and keep low profile. I would stay on the ship.


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[007_Omega]

Are you ok with visibly walking around with 1000s of dollars attached to your wrist? Depending on the model, a Rolex can basically be currency. A thief will know what a Sub looks like. Some models can go under the radar.

Odds are that nothing will happen but you never know, especially in certain parts of Mexico. I wouldn't leave it on a cruise ship.

[TJMike]

Um, the OP has already done the cruise and is now back. People do just like to comment after only checking out the first post rather than reading the whole thread.

[TimeToWatch]

Originally Posted by erne75

This but in general it is my policy not to take any valuables that I cannot afford to lose to s***hole countries. Now, you could ask, how do I know Mexico is one? Well, I wasnt born in Mexico but I was born and raised in one of the biggest s***holes on this earth. I know one when I see it...

[Andy C]

Just returned from a week on Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas. Batman was on my wrist the entire time and at the ports (Jamaica and Mexico).

[lucid]

Wear your rolex all the time. Option 3 for me. why else did you get the piece i hope it wasn't so you could lock it up in a safe.....

[DoctorA]

No
No
Yes

[Rolex.c6]

There are risk areas in every country. I have taken my watch to all my foreign trips, yes mostly europe but they also rob watches in Barcelona and Amsterdam. Use common sense, don't scream 'rob me'. Take notice of your surroundings. Don't be a target. Late night walks in shabby allyways or streets without a lot of other people are still the number 1 places to 'loose' your expensive belongings.

[123Blueface]

Just got back from Argentina fromcruise and now heading out to Caribbean on Sunday.
For this one, I’ll probably take three to four of my Rolex/Breitling.

[watchloverdave]

I'd be telling time with my cell phone and leaving my Rolex at home. Well to do Americans oft times piss off the locals. Just my opinion. YMMV

[Neo_Anderson302]

Leave it home and enjoy the trip with you spouse. Know one wants to baby you and the watch.

[Jcy90]

Wear it.