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Drjamesie · 30 November 2011, 05:39 AM

Dear Rolex lovers,

I need your opinion, I am going on holiday to Thailand and am not sure whether to take my SS Sub with me. Although not Gold and conspicuous it is sentimental and would not like to get mugged. But, it is going to be a wonderful holiday and I would love to have my special timepiece with me. What does everyone here do? Considering I am going to the home of fake Rolex watches, they are coveted strongly, although most at a glance might assume mine was a fake I bought there! Thanks for reading and look forward to hearing your thoughts.

STEELINOX · 30 November 2011, 05:42 AM

Have no fear, take it !

I take mine every time I go to BKK.

There are waaaay too many fakes there for there to be any worry...

316lad · 30 November 2011, 05:42 AM

Welcome to TRF - the best and most up to date source of information on all things Rolex on the web.

Yes, I would say...it is safe to take your Rolex to Thailand but be cautious if the man in the photograph above approaches you with any sort of proposition.

Oyster Junkie · 30 November 2011, 05:44 AM

You will be fine. Just have situational awareness and don't portray yourself as a hapless victim.

TSW · 30 November 2011, 05:47 AM

No need at all to be worried, Take the Sub for a adventure in beautiful Thailand!

dooder202 · 30 November 2011, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drjamesie

Dear Rolex lovers,

I need your opinion, I am going on holiday to Thailand and am not sure whether to take my SS Sub with me. Although not Gold and conspicuous it is sentimental and would not like to get mugged. But, it is going to be a wonderful holiday and I would love to have my special timepiece with me. What does everyone here do? Considering I am going to the home of fake Rolex watches, they are coveted strongly, although most at a glance might assume mine was a fake I bought there! Thanks for reading and look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Keep it on your wrist. Also, make sure it's insured. Always better safe than sorry. You'd rather have the insurance and not need it, than need the insurance and not have it.

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 30 November 2011, 06:11 AM

Wear it! Just stay out of the seedy parts of the cities you're going to!

InTime · 30 November 2011, 06:13 AM

you will be fine in thailand! have fun!

wantonebad · 30 November 2011, 06:14 AM

Hyde Park in Boston... No
Newark NJ ... No
Most major cities in the world, yes

azguy · 30 November 2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Hyde Park in Boston... No
Newark NJ ... No
Most major cities in the world, yes

I know Hyde Park, use to be all Irish and Italian Catholics, very safe, what happened

Anyway, wear your watch and live a little

bayerische · 30 November 2011, 07:03 AM

Been twice to Thailand, and third time booked for march 2012. No worries, common sense of course!

The Thai's might try and get an extra 20 bath (50cent euro) from you, but they won't steal your money or your watch.

Very nice people!

Again, common sense, as "bad" people are all around the world.

Have a nice trip.

noidea · 30 November 2011, 07:07 AM

I came back from Thailand (went to Bangkok & Phuket) a few weeks ago. Took my Sub and no worries, felt safe. As already said, there are so many fakes no body takes any notice. Have a great time

Bruin Watch · 30 November 2011, 08:41 AM

Just returned from Bangkok last week... I would not be concerned about taking your Rolex with you... great city, people, and food. Hope you have a good time.

Steelinox, was that taken from Lebua? Nice hotel, large rooms!

[QUOTE=STEELINOX;2901714]Have no fear, take it !

I take mine every time I go to BKK.

There are waaaay too many fakes there for there to be any worry...

kil351 · 30 November 2011, 08:52 AM

surely thailand isnt that bad....

STEELINOX · 30 November 2011, 09:11 AM

[QUOTE=Bruin Watch;2902120]Just returned from Bangkok last week... I would not be concerned about taking your Rolex with you... great city, people, and food. Hope you have a good time.

Steelinox, was that taken from Lebua? Nice hotel, large rooms!

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Have no fear, take it !

I take mine every time I go to BKK.

There are waaaay too many fakes there for there to be any worry...

Yes, it is Lebua; we had a suite ! Great service and staff

JasoninDenver · 30 November 2011, 09:31 AM

Remember, it is proper etiquette to post "watch on vacation" photos after announcing your travel plans on this forum.

rocco1109 · 30 November 2011, 10:38 AM

And service them! Here is the Bangkok Rolex Service Center. I wore my GMT-Master all over BKK as well at Phuket. No problems. No one even looked twice at me.

If you want a great tailor, check out Ricky's Fashion House on Sukhumvit Road.

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 30 November 2011, 10:49 AM

Anyone ever warned NOT to wear your Rolex somewhere?

I was with a friend wearing a TT Sub in Naples Italy 2 years ago, and 2 shop keepers
told him to take it off and not wear it around town. (I had a LV divers watch on).

Fiddy · 30 November 2011, 11:08 AM

You will be fine. Thailand is not that bad as your thought.
Have a safe trip!

Nahligah · 30 November 2011, 11:09 AM

No worries mate take it with you and wear it. Most of the Thai don't even know what your wearing. Enjoy your holliday!!

Beef · 30 November 2011, 12:28 PM

Of course wear it! Also check out Venus Jewelers at 167 1-2 Withayu Road in BKK. They don't sell Rolex, but do wonderful custom jewelry at a very reasonable price, totally honest. And they ship. All the U.S. Embassy people buy there. Ask for Parn/Jesse. Tell him that Rick sent you.

Oyster Junkie · 30 November 2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

Anyone ever warned NOT to wear your Rolex somewhere?

I was with a friend wearing a TT Sub in Naples Italy 2 years ago, and 2 shop keepers
told him to take it off and not wear it around town. (I had a LV divers watch on).

Naples is a major port city and heart of the Camorra (sp) Mafia organized crime syndicate in Italy. There is a reason why the DIA (Direczione Investigativa Antimafia) is based in Naples; it is the heart of drug, imitation goods, human trafficking in Europe.

It is the shadiest city I've ever been to in Italy.

MikeJaye · 30 November 2011, 02:20 PM

I'm in Thailand now with my Sub LVc and it's fine. Been to Bangkok, Phuket and now in Koh Samui and no issues at all. As you said so many fakes that people will assume yours is too.

Take it and enjoy your holiday.

sea-dweller · 30 November 2011, 03:10 PM

Have taken mine a couple of times to Bangkok. No issues and very friendly locals. Have fun!

LightOnAHill · 30 November 2011, 03:45 PM

+1 on insurance, then sleep with ease

brettpaul · 30 November 2011, 05:11 PM

Wear it there and don't think twice!! Wore my SD in BKK and when I got married in Phuket!!

Safe mate - enjoy your trip!!

George Ab · 30 November 2011, 05:20 PM

Great time of year to go and a wonderful place. New Years Eve 2010 Patong Beach on Phuket.... incredible. Love that place. No problem in Thailand.

wokafu · 30 November 2011, 05:46 PM

have no fear...just came back from bangkok wearing my 14060M...wear it !!

Throttle · 30 November 2011, 09:36 PM

i wear a solid gold day date and it's no issue.

bangkok is not third world.
a modern city with plenty of rich folks.

or maybe i'm asian?

haha
joking.

no worries at all.

Keeperoftime · 30 November 2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 316lad

welcome to trf - the best and most up to date source of information on all things rolex on the web.

Yes, i would say...it is safe to take your rolex to thailand but be cautious if the man in the photograph above approaches you with any sort of proposition.

+1

30 November 2011, 05:39 AM	#1
Drjamesie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 78	To take my Rolex to Thailand? Dear Rolex lovers, I need your opinion, I am going on holiday to Thailand and am not sure whether to take my SS Sub with me. Although not Gold and conspicuous it is sentimental and would not like to get mugged. But, it is going to be a wonderful holiday and I would love to have my special timepiece with me. What does everyone here do? Considering I am going to the home of fake Rolex watches, they are coveted strongly, although most at a glance might assume mine was a fake I bought there! Thanks for reading and look forward to hearing your thoughts.

30 November 2011, 05:42 AM	#2
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Have no fear, take it ! I take mine every time I go to BKK. There are waaaay too many fakes there for there to be any worry... __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

30 November 2011, 05:47 AM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	No need at all to be worried, Take the Sub for a adventure in beautiful Thailand! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

30 November 2011, 06:14 AM	#9
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Hyde Park in Boston... No Newark NJ ... No Most major cities in the world, yes __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

30 November 2011, 07:03 AM	#11
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Been twice to Thailand, and third time booked for march 2012. No worries, common sense of course! The Thai's might try and get an extra 20 bath (50cent euro) from you, but they won't steal your money or your watch. Very nice people! Again, common sense, as "bad" people are all around the world. Have a nice trip. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

30 November 2011, 05:42 AM	#3
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	Welcome to TRF - the best and most up to date source of information on all things Rolex on the web. Yes, I would say...it is safe to take your Rolex to Thailand but be cautious if the man in the photograph above approaches you with any sort of proposition.

30 November 2011, 05:44 AM	#4
Oyster Junkie Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: Yosemite Nat.Park Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 731	You will be fine. Just have situational awareness and don't portray yourself as a hapless victim.

30 November 2011, 06:11 AM	#7
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	Wear it! Just stay out of the seedy parts of the cities you're going to!

30 November 2011, 06:13 AM	#8
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	you will be fine in thailand! have fun!

30 November 2011, 07:07 AM	#12
noidea "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Martyn Location: UK Watch: Sub 168000 Posts: 14	I came back from Thailand (went to Bangkok & Phuket) a few weeks ago. Took my Sub and no worries, felt safe. As already said, there are so many fakes no body takes any notice. Have a great time

30 November 2011, 08:41 AM	#13
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	No worries Just returned from Bangkok last week... I would not be concerned about taking your Rolex with you... great city, people, and food. Hope you have a good time. Steelinox, was that taken from Lebua? Nice hotel, large rooms! [QUOTE=STEELINOX;2901714]Have no fear, take it ! I take mine every time I go to BKK. There are waaaay too many fakes there for there to be any worry...

30 November 2011, 08:52 AM	#14
kil351 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 20	surely thailand isnt that bad....

30 November 2011, 09:31 AM	#16
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,284	Remember, it is proper etiquette to post "watch on vacation" photos after announcing your travel plans on this forum. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

30 November 2011, 10:38 AM	#17
rocco1109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 556	They sell Rolexes in Thailand too And service them! Here is the Bangkok Rolex Service Center. I wore my GMT-Master all over BKK as well at Phuket. No problems. No one even looked twice at me. If you want a great tailor, check out Ricky's Fashion House on Sukhumvit Road.

30 November 2011, 10:49 AM	#18
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	Anyone ever warned NOT to wear your Rolex somewhere? I was with a friend wearing a TT Sub in Naples Italy 2 years ago, and 2 shop keepers told him to take it off and not wear it around town. (I had a LV divers watch on).

30 November 2011, 11:08 AM	#19
Fiddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Asia Watch: PP AP PAM ROLEX Posts: 495	You will be fine. Thailand is not that bad as your thought. Have a safe trip! __________________ *TRF AP OWNERS CLUB*

30 November 2011, 11:09 AM	#20
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	No worries mate take it with you and wear it. Most of the Thai don't even know what your wearing. Enjoy your holliday!!

30 November 2011, 12:28 PM	#21
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Of course wear it! Also check out Venus Jewelers at 167 1-2 Withayu Road in BKK. They don't sell Rolex, but do wonderful custom jewelry at a very reasonable price, totally honest. And they ship. All the U.S. Embassy people buy there. Ask for Parn/Jesse. Tell him that Rick sent you. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

30 November 2011, 02:20 PM	#23
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	I'm in Thailand now with my Sub LVc and it's fine. Been to Bangkok, Phuket and now in Koh Samui and no issues at all. As you said so many fakes that people will assume yours is too. Take it and enjoy your holiday.

30 November 2011, 03:10 PM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Have taken mine a couple of times to Bangkok. No issues and very friendly locals. Have fun!

30 November 2011, 03:45 PM	#25
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	+1 on insurance, then sleep with ease

30 November 2011, 05:11 PM	#26
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Wear it there and don't think twice!! Wore my SD in BKK and when I got married in Phuket!! Safe mate - enjoy your trip!!

30 November 2011, 05:20 PM	#27
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Great time of year to go and a wonderful place. New Years Eve 2010 Patong Beach on Phuket.... incredible. Love that place. No problem in Thailand. __________________

30 November 2011, 05:46 PM	#28
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	have no fear...just came back from bangkok wearing my 14060M...wear it !!

30 November 2011, 09:36 PM	#29
Throttle "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 170	i wear a solid gold day date and it's no issue. bangkok is not third world. a modern city with plenty of rich folks. or maybe i'm asian? haha joking. no worries at all.

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