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Runnin' Rebel · 5 July 2016, 12:33 PM

Starts August 5th and it's in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. I should remain neutral between Brasil and United States if they meet up in a match and my watch should represent both

or neutral

I have the following watches in no particular order..

16710
116710
116610LVc
116713
116619
Black Bay Red

Here are the flags in no particular order

No security issues

I was thinking my SS GMT IIc

japenney · 5 July 2016, 12:51 PM

I feel a gmt is in order due to the cross between two countries. That is as far as I will speculate ! ;)

w6ada · 5 July 2016, 12:54 PM

Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

RW16610 · 5 July 2016, 01:00 PM

The 116710 GMT Master II get's my vote! That'll likely be my next watch mainly because of how versatile I feel it is.

wisguy · 5 July 2016, 01:02 PM

Brasil can be dangerous and Rolex can be a no-no

Take the Tudor if you must or buy a g-shock if you must know the time

Unless you'll have a certain level of security with you

Only time I went there my company put me in an armored vehicle

azguy · 5 July 2016, 01:05 PM

which one you want cut off your wrist with a hatchet

arguetaoscar · 5 July 2016, 01:06 PM

I'm sure there will be plenty of police around the events areas but the BlackBay.... Is the safest bet. Not as recognizable as Rolex.

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gtnator · 5 July 2016, 01:06 PM

You mentioned "no security issues", if that's the case them definitely the GMT Master II. However, if you're not certain about security, I would take a cheap watch and try not to attract attention in general.

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drfaulkner · 5 July 2016, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w6ada

Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

x2

GoingPlaces · 5 July 2016, 01:34 PM

If you have absolutely no security issues then the GMT is the way to go. If any concerns, go low key as possible.

Glidelock · 5 July 2016, 01:48 PM

The one that looks best under a masquito net!

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mykes · 5 July 2016, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w6ada

Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

I agree with w6ada.

MILGAUSS88 · 5 July 2016, 02:01 PM

Pele had his watch stolen by gunpoint while in his car in RdJ.
I man that they worship.
You are nuts.

KBM · 5 July 2016, 02:02 PM

wow...

Quailhunter · 5 July 2016, 02:11 PM

If you are in Rio and you believe you have no security issues, you have security issues.

Expensive watches attract trouble like raw meat attracts yellow jacket wasps in dangerous areas.

kneedeep · 5 July 2016, 02:19 PM

Lovely beaches. G-Shock is my fav RdJ watch. Nuff said.

DCheeta · 5 July 2016, 02:24 PM

Man, that's a tough call. I'd go with the 116710 as it will be the most neutral in a US vs. Brasil situation.

Have a great time! I hope you'll post pics for us to enjoy!

never ready · 5 July 2016, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arguetaoscar

I'm sure there will be plenty of police around the events areas but the BlackBay.... Is the safest bet. Not as recognizable as Rolex.

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Welcome to Hell

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/rio-o...l-not-be-safe/

polaris72 · 5 July 2016, 03:12 PM

Timex or Swatch. However, both may get stolen. German TV van has just got stolen...

brmeyers · 5 July 2016, 03:44 PM

Balck Bay Red

Seriously though I would wear my WG Sub 116619

Ruud Van Driver · 5 July 2016, 03:51 PM

Wow, I can't believe how many people seem to be posting without noticing that Mark actually lives (in part) in Brasil. Hey ho.

Go with a GMT, Mark. Stay safe and enjoy

brmeyers · 5 July 2016, 03:54 PM

^^There is blue in the Brazilian Flag AND the US flag... OP says he wants to be neutral.
So blue is both neutral AND represents both.
Only color besides white in both flags...
Hence my choice for Smurfy

rolehex · 5 July 2016, 04:09 PM

Whichever you like the least.

Oyster Al · 5 July 2016, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

which one you want cut off your wrist with a hatchet

I know I shouldn't but

.

Andad · 5 July 2016, 09:45 PM

What do you usually wear in Brasil, Mark?

AK797 · 5 July 2016, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

What do you usually wear in Brasil, Mark?

Yeah, as you live there, you probably have the best gauge of the security situation in Rio and what is best to wear.

Sublover2166 · 5 July 2016, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quailhunter

If you are in Rio and you believe you have no security issues, you have security issues.

Expensive watches attract trouble like raw meat attracts yellow jacket wasps in dangerous areas.

I agree, unless you have an armed bodyguard at your side, no Rolex on the wrist at Rio.

beshannon · 5 July 2016, 10:20 PM

At the Olympics you should probably be wearing an Omega, however, I agree with the sentiment, wear a G-Shock or nothing

Limestonedan · 5 July 2016, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w6ada

Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

x2.

Rolthai32 · 5 July 2016, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w6ada

Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

+1 give it up worse place ever

5 July 2016, 12:33 PM	#1
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Which one to wear out of these if you were going to the Oylmpics ? Starts August 5th and it's in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. I should remain neutral between Brasil and United States if they meet up in a match and my watch should represent both or neutral I have the following watches in no particular order.. 16710 116710 116610LVc 116713 116619 Black Bay Red Here are the flags in no particular order No security issues I was thinking my SS GMT IIc __________________ ♛

5 July 2016, 01:02 PM	#5
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Brasil can be dangerous and Rolex can be a no-no Take the Tudor if you must or buy a g-shock if you must know the time Unless you'll have a certain level of security with you Only time I went there my company put me in an armored vehicle __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

5 July 2016, 03:51 PM	#21
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Wow, I can't believe how many people seem to be posting without noticing that Mark actually lives (in part) in Brasil. Hey ho. Go with a GMT, Mark. Stay safe and enjoy __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 July 2016, 09:45 PM	#25
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	What do you usually wear in Brasil, Mark? __________________ E

5 July 2016, 10:20 PM	#28
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	At the Olympics you should probably be wearing an Omega, however, I agree with the sentiment, wear a G-Shock or nothing __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

5 July 2016, 12:51 PM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	I feel a gmt is in order due to the cross between two countries. That is as far as I will speculate ! ;)

5 July 2016, 12:54 PM	#3
w6ada "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 12	Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

5 July 2016, 01:00 PM	#4
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	The 116710 GMT Master II get's my vote! That'll likely be my next watch mainly because of how versatile I feel it is.

5 July 2016, 01:05 PM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	which one you want cut off your wrist with a hatchet

5 July 2016, 01:06 PM	#7
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	I'm sure there will be plenty of police around the events areas but the BlackBay.... Is the safest bet. Not as recognizable as Rolex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2016, 01:06 PM	#8
gtnator 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,084	You mentioned "no security issues", if that's the case them definitely the GMT Master II. However, if you're not certain about security, I would take a cheap watch and try not to attract attention in general. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2016, 01:34 PM	#10
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	If you have absolutely no security issues then the GMT is the way to go. If any concerns, go low key as possible.

5 July 2016, 01:48 PM	#11
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	The one that looks best under a masquito net! :

5 July 2016, 02:01 PM	#13
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,194	Pele had his watch stolen by gunpoint while in his car in RdJ. I man that they worship. You are nuts.

5 July 2016, 02:02 PM	#14
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	wow...

5 July 2016, 02:11 PM	#15
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	If you are in Rio and you believe you have no security issues, you have security issues. Expensive watches attract trouble like raw meat attracts yellow jacket wasps in dangerous areas.

5 July 2016, 02:19 PM	#16
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Lovely beaches. G-Shock is my fav RdJ watch. Nuff said.

5 July 2016, 02:24 PM	#17
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Man, that's a tough call. I'd go with the 116710 as it will be the most neutral in a US vs. Brasil situation. Have a great time! I hope you'll post pics for us to enjoy!

5 July 2016, 03:12 PM	#19
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Timex or Swatch. However, both may get stolen. German TV van has just got stolen...

5 July 2016, 03:44 PM	#20
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	Balck Bay Red Seriously though I would wear my WG Sub 116619

5 July 2016, 03:54 PM	#22
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	^^There is blue in the Brazilian Flag AND the US flag... OP says he wants to be neutral. So blue is both neutral AND represents both. Only color besides white in both flags... Hence my choice for Smurfy

5 July 2016, 04:09 PM	#23
rolehex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,445	Whichever you like the least.

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