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Rebel1 · 31 December 2009, 04:42 PM

Greetings & Happy New Year everyone,

I have a bit of a naive question for you. In a couple of weeks my family and I are embarking on a trip to Oz for 5 weeks. All just good fun from Cairns to Sydney. My question is this ... will there be any higher risk with me wearing my Daytona vs my Submariner? I have switched to my Daytona being my daily wearer, and I'm convinced that it is every bit as tough as my trusty Sub - but having never been to this part of the world, I don't know if I would be better to leave it locked away on my own continent? I said I was naive :)

All constructive input appreciated.

Cheers,

Dennis

Andad · 31 December 2009, 05:27 PM

You will be safe in South Australia but watch out for all those deviates in the other States.

You will have no problems as very few would even notice one IMO.

If you get to Adelaide, I'll buy you a beer or three.

Only the first reply counts on this thread, Dennis. The rest of the replies will be the usual

T5AUS · 31 December 2009, 06:58 PM

As old McEnroe used to say "you cannot be serious"

This is the safest country in the world, wear them both, quite safe, different story if your going on to New Zealand though

(Happy New Year JJ)

Enjoy your stay and if you send me your first hotel address you will be staying at here, I will have a complementary copy of one of our Australian Map Journal's waiting for you at reception.

esm · 31 December 2009, 07:41 PM

Australia is very safe. Do the usual tourist thing and you will be fine.

Daytonamania · 31 December 2009, 08:25 PM

Princess jewelery in Cairns , lovely collection of rolex, bought my ss daytona there, v helpfull, enjoy your holiday.

mcjp6 · 31 December 2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by T5AUS

As old McEnroe used to say "you cannot be serious"

This is the safest country in the world, wear them both, quite safe, different story if your going on to New Zealand though

(Happy New Year JJ)

Enjoy your stay and if you send me your first hotel address you will be staying at here, I will have a complementary copy of one of our Australian Map Journal's waiting for you at reception.

+100

Dennis you will be absolutely fine, ......

your biggest worry, up north, will be the mosquito's!

Have a great trip.....

Rob_b · 31 December 2009, 08:39 PM

Hi Dennis,

don't listen to Eddie, he just wishes he was a Queenslander

No one will even notice a Rolex on your wrist down here, because most wouldn't know what one looked like

If you want, drop us a PM, I would love to have a beer with ya when your in Brisbane

limbo · 1 January 2010, 12:54 AM

When I was building a national network of agents a few years ago, I used to travel extensively throughout Australia - all the capital cities and regions plus lots of remote areas including the mining towns of Mt Isa and Kalgoorlie.

Used to do the Melb/Alice Springs/Darwin/Cairns/Townsville/Mackay/Brisbane round trips - by air and by hire car. No problems wearing my Rolex or Omega during those trips.

As with any travel, just be aware of your surroundings wherever you go and you'll be all right.

sleddog · 1 January 2010, 08:48 AM

Dennis,as stated above,you will be fine with either!!! Most people won't even notice (or know) what it is!!!
I'm currently on vacation as well here in Aus and I'm carrying two of mine with me!!!! As they say here "No worries Mate"

Have a great trip,you'll love it here!!!!
Rob.

Speed · 1 January 2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Dennis,as stated above,you will be fine with either!!! Most people won't even notice (or know) what it is!!!
I'm currently on vacation as well here in Aus and I'm carrying two of mine with me!!!! As they say here "No worries Mate"

Have a great trip,you'll love it here!!!!
Rob.

Where are the vacay + obligatory Rolex cheesecake shots Rob???

toph · 1 January 2010, 02:28 PM

i know originally most people here were convicts but not anymore;) very safe and enjoy wearing you watches

Andad · 1 January 2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by toph

i know originally most people here were convicts but not anymore;) very safe and enjoy wearing you watches

And most were also from Aberdeen

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toph · 1 January 2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

And most were also from Aberdeen

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you fixed the spelling too.!!

Safetrends · 1 January 2010, 02:48 PM

Watch out for Australian killer kangaroos

swatty · 1 January 2010, 03:53 PM

No problem wearing your Daytona

, just watch out for the deadly spiders , snakes and jellyfish

Lol-x · 1 January 2010, 04:06 PM

I've been waiting for years for someone to ask this question.

I really never thought it would be asked, and that it was just wishful thinking on my part.

Anyway, the guys have pretty much set you straight, any stainless steel watch is a stainless steel watch in Australia.

Have a great time Down Under

Lol-x · 1 January 2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Enjoy your stay and if you send me your first hotel address you will be staying at here, I will have a complementary copy of one of our Australian Map Journal's waiting for you at reception.

That's mightily neighborly of you Phil

2careless · 1 January 2010, 04:25 PM

I don't think your Daytona or sub will raise an eyebrow to most people - they don't know the difference anyway.

Just stay away from places like Redfern in Sydney then you should be fine.

You'll be more concerned about the drunks here. The bringe drinking culture in the big Aussie cities is getting real bad.

BTW, you do have insurance on your watches right?

2careless · 1 January 2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

+100

your biggest worry, up north, will be the mosquito's!

and sandflies!

T5AUS · 2 January 2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

That's mightily neighborly of you Phil

I think we must have scared him off Steve, gone very quiet.

By the way, that offer is open to any one visiting or living here who is planing on a trip around Aus, just pm me your hotel or home address / po box # etc and we will get one off to you.

sleddog · 2 January 2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Where are the vacay + obligatory Rolex cheesecake shots Rob???

Bill,I may post up some shots later but it's depending on my Lawyers advice....

Keep an eye out after the Sydney GTG!!!!You may see my melon there...

Rob.

PS:Why the name change???

31 December 2009, 04:42 PM	#1
Rebel1 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: SS Daytona - White Posts: 99	A question for the Australians Greetings & Happy New Year everyone, I have a bit of a naive question for you. In a couple of weeks my family and I are embarking on a trip to Oz for 5 weeks. All just good fun from Cairns to Sydney. My question is this ... will there be any higher risk with me wearing my Daytona vs my Submariner? I have switched to my Daytona being my daily wearer, and I'm convinced that it is every bit as tough as my trusty Sub - but having never been to this part of the world, I don't know if I would be better to leave it locked away on my own continent? I said I was naive :) All constructive input appreciated. Cheers, Dennis

31 December 2009, 05:27 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	You will be safe in South Australia but watch out for all those deviates in the other States. You will have no problems as very few would even notice one IMO. If you get to Adelaide, I'll buy you a beer or three. Only the first reply counts on this thread, Dennis. The rest of the replies will be the usual __________________ E

31 December 2009, 08:39 PM	#7
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Hi Dennis, don't listen to Eddie, he just wishes he was a Queenslander No one will even notice a Rolex on your wrist down here, because most wouldn't know what one looked like If you want, drop us a PM, I would love to have a beer with ya when your in Brisbane __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

1 January 2010, 08:48 AM	#9
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Dennis,as stated above,you will be fine with either!!! Most people won't even notice (or know) what it is!!! I'm currently on vacation as well here in Aus and I'm carrying two of mine with me!!!! As they say here "No worries Mate" Have a great trip,you'll love it here!!!! Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

1 January 2010, 02:28 PM	#11
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i know originally most people here were convicts but not anymore;) very safe and enjoy wearing you watches __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

31 December 2009, 06:58 PM	#3
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	As old McEnroe used to say "you cannot be serious" This is the safest country in the world, wear them both, quite safe, different story if your going on to New Zealand though (Happy New Year JJ) Enjoy your stay and if you send me your first hotel address you will be staying at here, I will have a complementary copy of one of our Australian Map Journal's waiting for you at reception.

31 December 2009, 07:41 PM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Australia is very safe. Do the usual tourist thing and you will be fine.

31 December 2009, 08:25 PM	#5
Daytonamania "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: nigel Location: Wales Watch: SS Daytona/DSSD/LV Posts: 267	Princess jewelery in Cairns , lovely collection of rolex, bought my ss daytona there, v helpfull, enjoy your holiday.

1 January 2010, 12:54 AM	#8
limbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,624	When I was building a national network of agents a few years ago, I used to travel extensively throughout Australia - all the capital cities and regions plus lots of remote areas including the mining towns of Mt Isa and Kalgoorlie. Used to do the Melb/Alice Springs/Darwin/Cairns/Townsville/Mackay/Brisbane round trips - by air and by hire car. No problems wearing my Rolex or Omega during those trips. As with any travel, just be aware of your surroundings wherever you go and you'll be all right.

1 January 2010, 02:48 PM	#14
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Watch out for Australian killer kangaroos Attached Images

1 January 2010, 03:53 PM	#15
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	No problem wearing your Daytona , just watch out for the deadly spiders , snakes and jellyfish

1 January 2010, 04:06 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I've been waiting for years for someone to ask this question. I really never thought it would be asked, and that it was just wishful thinking on my part. Anyway, the guys have pretty much set you straight, any stainless steel watch is a stainless steel watch in Australia. Have a great time Down Under __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

1 January 2010, 04:25 PM	#18
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	I don't think your Daytona or sub will raise an eyebrow to most people - they don't know the difference anyway. Just stay away from places like Redfern in Sydney then you should be fine. You'll be more concerned about the drunks here. The bringe drinking culture in the big Aussie cities is getting real bad. BTW, you do have insurance on your watches right?

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