Is it safe to wear a rolex in South Africa?

[ediljhgd]

All,

I will travel to South Africa during my vacations, and would like to know if it's safe to wear my Submariner (and where/when).

I will stay in Cape Town, Knysna, Plettenberg, Johannesburg and Kruger Park.

I live in São Paulo, Brazil, so I am pretty much used to put my watch in my pocket depending on where I go.

Thank you,
Eduardo Jorge

[vipergts]

i think if you have to ask then....

[Rockrolex]

It is not safe to wear a Rolex anywhere. I should be kept in a bank safe deposit vault and only viewed there. Alternatively, send it to me and I will make sure it is kept safe.

[vtsnowplow]

I would also like to know as well.

[GB-man]

I would leave it at home but then again I would do likewise if I was visiting brasil. Then again us Americans stick out like a sore thumb abroad

[c.capt]

Originally Posted by vipergts

i think if you have to ask then....

+1

[AF_Rob]

I think you already have pretty good judgment by what you wrote. Maybe throw a strap on it to make it look less "Rolexey" If it's something you'll worry about it may take away from relaxation, it may be better to leave it at home.

[HogwldFLTR]

Wear something else and don't worry about it. Why stress?

[Fabrice M]

Of course it's safe, why wouldn't it be? I am sure there are plenty of people wearing rolex over there...

[nymsportf30]

My brother in law is in South Africa right now visiting family. He's in Pretoria and Johannesburg. I know he is wearing his DJ ll every day and his cousin has many Rolex's and other high end watches he wears daily.


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[GTC]

It's perfectly safe assuming your avoiding the combat zones of J'burg and Cape Town. Nothing to worry about in the other sleepy little coastal towns, and Kruger is fine. So I'm guessing you guys are flying from J'burg to Cape Town then driving? Some of the best coast line in the world.

Picture 1 is a rest stop on South Africa highway 17 driving to Bulembu, Swaziland from Johannesburg.

[BNA/LION]

Went with Sub and I did not have a problem in Kruger Park or Cape Town also saw another gentleman we went on safari with one day was wearing a PP.

Have a wonderful trip!!!!

[Pardue]

Good afternoon from a beautiful sunny warm day in Johannesburg, yes its perfectly safe to wear your Rolex while you on vacation in RSA. Enjoy your trip and look us up should you need any assistance.

[Krypt0n1te]

You will be fine man. Think common sense plays a big role too. Don't flash it around though. Doubt our "dodgy" places is worse than your "dodgy" places :)

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Pardue

Good afternoon from a beautiful sunny warm day in Johannesburg, yes its perfectly safe to wear your Rolex while you on vacation in RSA. Enjoy your trip and look us up should you need any assistance.

Well, end of story.

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

It is not safe to wear a Rolex anywhere. I should be kept in a bank safe deposit vault and only viewed there. Alternatively, send it to me and I will make sure it is kept safe.

[zama]

You will be fine...

[dabbotjordan]

I lived in SA for 6 years,all my mates wear Rolex,it's safe as any other country.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Pardue

Good afternoon from a beautiful sunny warm day in Johannesburg, yes its perfectly safe to wear your Rolex while you on vacation in RSA. Enjoy your trip and look us up should you need any assistance.

There's your answer

[Seaward]

Should be fine. I will be there in March, probably will bring my Daytona.

[Thunderball57]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

It is not safe to wear a Rolex anywhere. I should be kept in a bank safe deposit vault and only viewed there. Alternatively, send it to me and I will make sure it is kept safe.

;)

[Thunderball57]

Originally Posted by edummjorge

All,

I will travel to South Africa during my vacations, and would like to know if it's safe to wear my Submariner (and where/when).

I will stay in Cape Town, Knysna, Plettenberg, Johannesburg and Kruger Park.

I live in São Paulo, Brazil, so I am pretty much used to put my watch in my pocket depending on where I go.

Thank you,
Eduardo Jorge

Life's too short to worry about it. Just avoid shady areas, same as you would at home.

[ediljhgd]

Thank you all for the replies, I decided to take my Rolex with me - my trip simply wouldn't be the same without it!

When I return I will send you some pics!

Cheers!

[Camel]

I stay in Pretoria and wear one of my Rolexes every day of my life - most people do'nt even notice it. Avoid wearing flashy gold chains or large gold rings, that will attract attention and use your common sense when its comes to dodgy looking people and places. Enjoy South Africa !

[thewatchguy93]

You attract your own attention, if you go around anywhere in the world flashing your watch you are going to attract the wrong attention. If you wear it normally, you will be fine.


Kind regards,

Dino

[Judah]

There are no safe places to wear a Rolex these days except in a bank vault. Then again...... But put a strap on it and don't overdo it and you'll be fine.

[GTC]

Originally Posted by Judah

There are no safe places to wear a Rolex these days.

I've never ever had a single problem. I posted pictures here on TRF a couple of months ago of me on a street outside Accra, Ghana wearing a Rolex. Are there places I wouldn't wear a Rolex? You bet. But to say, "there are no safe places" is absurd.

[brama]

Good morning

For the south african peolple, it's visible also on south african rolex web site the prices ? Here in italy now the official web site show the prices including taxes.

Thanks Everyone

[VinnieVegas]

Absolutely not.

Just kidding. I don't know.

[RICHARD_LEWIS]

So far I've worn my SubC LV whilst visiting:

Cook Islands
Cuba
Fiji
Portugal
Samoa
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
USA (Los Angeles)

Haven't had a problem anywhere