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MEM 213 · 10 May 2008, 02:12 AM

Leaving for Cabo San Lucas in the morning. Do I wear my GMT IIc (its insured) or not. My wife says I will have a few to many and fall down and scratch it all up or that I will have a lot to many and just lose it. What do you think?

jasonbellevue · 10 May 2008, 02:15 AM

Take it with you. Enjoy, have fun and be safe.

Peter Hightower · 10 May 2008, 02:17 AM

I was there over March break on family vacation. Upper end resort. Saw only 1 other Rolex. The guy had the full gold blue sub date. Also had a bodyguard looking over him and other Columbian gentlemen. I left mine in the safe at home. Going on day trips and stuff glad I didnt bring it. Just had this feeling that my TT blue sub would pay for a lot of things the local people did not have. And if you're going to be cocktailing then just as well leave it home. Makes coming home to it all the more rewarding.

GoldenBear · 10 May 2008, 02:25 AM

Bring the watch, leave the guilt. I just got back from Cabo and there is no threat. OTOH- If you are going to get so drunk that you will fall down and pass out in the gutter, then leave it at home. Otherwise bring it...and yes, you can go swimming in the pool and the Ocean with it.

Tools · 10 May 2008, 02:37 AM

I've been to Cabo a number of times and I always wear a Rolex.

If you stay in the resort areas, I have never felt threatened. If you get off the beaten path, you never know....but that is probably true of your home town.

MEM 213 · 10 May 2008, 02:43 AM

That is VERY true of my home town.

DSJ · 10 May 2008, 02:47 AM

Take it!

kcmo · 10 May 2008, 03:05 AM

Take it and enjoy it!

Randy · 10 May 2008, 03:55 AM

Take it along and enjoy it!!

GerardoG · 10 May 2008, 03:56 AM

Take it

Dan Pierce · 10 May 2008, 03:57 AM

Take, wear, enjoy, and show us pics when you return. Have a great trip.

dP

gtbike72 · 10 May 2008, 04:55 AM

I would leave it at home can never know what can happen that watch can attract a lot of attention. They just might raise the price on everything for you if they see you have that kind watch, that's my two cents. Enjoy your trip down there

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 May 2008, 04:57 AM

Enjoy your stay!

Come back soon.......with BOTH arms!!

GMTII Owner · 10 May 2008, 05:20 AM

IMHO, I would leave it at home. Just my

HYDROMAROC · 10 May 2008, 05:22 AM

Take it... There are more Americans in Cabo than Mexicans...

Green Sub · 10 May 2008, 05:26 AM

I wear my Rolex every time I travel in my home country (USA), but no longer take it out of country since a little "incident" we had with what we suspect were fake police in Budapest in 1993.

oneillba · 10 May 2008, 05:30 AM

Take it and enjoy. The fact that is is insured should give you some comfort. Just make sure to take some snaps.

Perdu · 10 May 2008, 06:21 AM

I used to wear my Rolex everywhere I went. Now I wear the Omega, as it's my travel watch. GMT watches are to travel with.

Art 1 · 10 May 2008, 06:36 AM

I would wear it. And I wouldn't get drunk.

mikea · 10 May 2008, 07:48 AM

i've spent 3 weeks in cabo over the last 12 months and there is absolutely nothing to worry about at the resorts or in town.

Hamilton Carvalho · 10 May 2008, 08:56 AM

I would take the receipt with me just in case the US customs decide to give you a hard time. I have heard horrible stories.

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Originally Posted by MEM 213

Leaving for Cabo San Lucas in the morning. Do I wear my GMT IIc (its insured) or not. My wife says I will have a few to many and fall down and scratch it all up or that I will have a lot to many and just lose it. What do you think?

ticowa · 10 May 2008, 01:03 PM

I would leave it at home. If something goes wrong you will never hear the end of it.

She will always be Right! Not that she isn't already. LOL

Mrdi · 10 May 2008, 01:11 PM

Leave it
Get drunk
buy another while you're there

shedlock2000 · 10 May 2008, 01:21 PM

Now watches are for wearing, i have a GMT IIc and i wear mine everywhere, i know there a valuable item, but you cant enjoy your GMT if its in a box not letting the Lumina soak up the UV in mexico!! Let it breathe, get a little splishy splashy, and watch it glow as you grip the Tequila glass!!

Enjoy your vacation, and have two fingers of tequila for me!!

BigHat · 10 May 2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MEM 213

Leaving for Cabo San Lucas in the morning. Do I wear my GMT IIc (its insured) or not. My wife says I will have a few to many and fall down and scratch it all up or that I will have a lot to many and just lose it. What do you think?

Is it a SS model? If so, I doubt it will attract adverse attention. Got to get pretty close to see what it is. Your question is one that I've had though when thinking about geting the 18kt model. A GMT-IIC is a travel watch and it's a shame not leave it home when its best feature may actually have some utility while away. I'd take a SS / TT version.

Assume you also drink at home. You don't fall down or lose watches here do you?

Markg · 10 May 2008, 02:06 PM

cabo has a really nice AD with a large stock, so if you dont take yours you can buy a new one there!

pwrslider · 10 May 2008, 04:39 PM

Bring it...but know this...........

It's only pressure tested up to 6 margaritas.....without salt!

JCLZ · 12 May 2008, 10:12 AM

Bring it and enjoy :-)

JG99 · 12 May 2008, 10:41 AM

This is an interesting topic. I'm off to Mexico City later in the month and was wondering the same.

A friend of mine was robbed at gun point in Sao Paulo in Brazil for his Breitling and his friend's Rolex (through some very risky moves he managed to save the Breitling but they got the Rolex), and this is in the back of my mind.

I think when I go to these places next time I might just leave mine behind, even though it's insured. I wouldn't want to go through an experience like that.

Cabo is probably quite a lot safer than Sao Paulo or Mexico City though!

freddyttt · 12 May 2008, 08:50 PM

Ill be in Cancun in July and WILL NOT be bringing my Rollie.

10 May 2008, 02:12 AM	#1
MEM 213 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Watch: S/S GMT IIc Posts: 53	To Mexico or not? Leaving for Cabo San Lucas in the morning. Do I wear my GMT IIc (its insured) or not. My wife says I will have a few to many and fall down and scratch it all up or that I will have a lot to many and just lose it. What do you think?

10 May 2008, 02:15 AM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Take it with you. Enjoy, have fun and be safe. __________________

10 May 2008, 02:17 AM	#3
Peter Hightower Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: canada Posts: 114	Mexico or not ? I was there over March break on family vacation. Upper end resort. Saw only 1 other Rolex. The guy had the full gold blue sub date. Also had a bodyguard looking over him and other Columbian gentlemen. I left mine in the safe at home. Going on day trips and stuff glad I didnt bring it. Just had this feeling that my TT blue sub would pay for a lot of things the local people did not have. And if you're going to be cocktailing then just as well leave it home. Makes coming home to it all the more rewarding.

10 May 2008, 02:25 AM	#4
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Bring the watch, leave the guilt. I just got back from Cabo and there is no threat. OTOH- If you are going to get so drunk that you will fall down and pass out in the gutter, then leave it at home. Otherwise bring it...and yes, you can go swimming in the pool and the Ocean with it. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

10 May 2008, 02:37 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I've been to Cabo a number of times and I always wear a Rolex. If you stay in the resort areas, I have never felt threatened. If you get off the beaten path, you never know....but that is probably true of your home town. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 May 2008, 02:43 AM	#6
MEM 213 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Watch: S/S GMT IIc Posts: 53	That is VERY true of my home town.

10 May 2008, 02:47 AM	#7
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Take it! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

10 May 2008, 03:05 AM	#8
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Take it and enjoy it!

10 May 2008, 03:55 AM	#9
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Take it along and enjoy it!!

10 May 2008, 03:56 AM	#10
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Take it

10 May 2008, 03:57 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Take, wear, enjoy, and show us pics when you return. Have a great trip. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 May 2008, 04:55 AM	#12
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	I would leave it at home can never know what can happen that watch can attract a lot of attention. They just might raise the price on everything for you if they see you have that kind watch, that's my two cents. Enjoy your trip down there __________________

10 May 2008, 04:57 AM	#13
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Enjoy your stay! Come back soon.......with BOTH arms!! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 May 2008, 05:20 AM	#14
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	IMHO, I would leave it at home. Just my __________________

10 May 2008, 05:22 AM	#15
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	Take it... There are more Americans in Cabo than Mexicans...

10 May 2008, 05:26 AM	#16
Green Sub Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Acworth, GA USA Posts: 622	I wear my Rolex every time I travel in my home country (USA), but no longer take it out of country since a little "incident" we had with what we suspect were fake police in Budapest in 1993.

10 May 2008, 05:30 AM	#17
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Take it and enjoy. The fact that is is insured should give you some comfort. Just make sure to take some snaps. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

10 May 2008, 06:21 AM	#18
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I used to wear my Rolex everywhere I went. Now I wear the Omega, as it's my travel watch. GMT watches are to travel with. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

10 May 2008, 06:36 AM	#19
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I would wear it. And I wouldn't get drunk.

10 May 2008, 07:48 AM	#20
mikea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: mike Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 1,089	i've spent 3 weeks in cabo over the last 12 months and there is absolutely nothing to worry about at the resorts or in town.

10 May 2008, 01:03 PM	#22
ticowa Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Marc Location: Puget Sound, WA Watch: GMT2C Posts: 50	I would leave it at home. If something goes wrong you will never hear the end of it. She will always be Right! Not that she isn't already. LOL

10 May 2008, 01:11 PM	#23
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Leave it Get drunk buy another while you're there

10 May 2008, 01:21 PM	#24
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Now watches are for wearing, i have a GMT IIc and i wear mine everywhere, i know there a valuable item, but you cant enjoy your GMT if its in a box not letting the Lumina soak up the UV in mexico!! Let it breathe, get a little splishy splashy, and watch it glow as you grip the Tequila glass!! Enjoy your vacation, and have two fingers of tequila for me!! __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

10 May 2008, 02:06 PM	#26
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	cabo has a really nice AD with a large stock, so if you dont take yours you can buy a new one there!

10 May 2008, 04:39 PM	#27
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Bring it...but know this........... It's only pressure tested up to 6 margaritas.....without salt! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

12 May 2008, 10:12 AM	#28
JCLZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Julio César Location: Houston Watch: Rolex LV Posts: 321	Bring it and enjoy :-)

12 May 2008, 10:41 AM	#29
JG99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 118	This is an interesting topic. I'm off to Mexico City later in the month and was wondering the same. A friend of mine was robbed at gun point in Sao Paulo in Brazil for his Breitling and his friend's Rolex (through some very risky moves he managed to save the Breitling but they got the Rolex), and this is in the back of my mind. I think when I go to these places next time I might just leave mine behind, even though it's insured. I wouldn't want to go through an experience like that. Cabo is probably quite a lot safer than Sao Paulo or Mexico City though!

12 May 2008, 08:50 PM	#30
freddyttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, NJ Posts: 521	Ill be in Cancun in July and WILL NOT be bringing my Rollie.

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