Going to Asia for 5 weeks for work. Daytona ok?

[richard371]

Im going to Tokyo, HK, Beijing, and Shanghai for 5 weeks for work (IT support for a law firm) They are putting us up nice hotels. Is it safe to take the D500? Ive been to Japan and HK before with my Bluesy and it was fine but what about China?

[Roger Lococco]

Yes, of course. Like anywhere in the world, if you want to find trouble you can. But those cities are far safer than say many large cities in the United States.

[Easy E]

It will get hacked.

[richard371]

will it work behind the "great firewall?"

[zjd168]

These places are much much safer than any us big cities

[Rogdogg]

It will be fine. I would put all of those cities as being much safer than any European or US City from the point of view of violent crime/muggings etc. and crimes of that nature.
You will be fine.
Ad has been said in any city if you're looking for trouble you can find it but in my experience trouble finds you an awful lot less in those cities you mentioned than others.

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[Hank]

I live in Shanghai and wear a Patek, AP and Rolexes in rotation daily. No problems!

[richard371]

was going to bring the AW too but prob best just to wear the D500.

[TimeToWatch]

Only if its platinum

[SamLovesWatches]

Originally Posted by richard371

Im going to Tokyo, HK, Beijing, and Shanghai for 5 weeks for work (IT support for a law firm) They are putting us up nice hotels. Is it safe to take the D500? Ive been to Japan and HK before with my Bluesy and it was fine but what about China?

Yes. Those places you mentioned are cosmopolitan and you won't be the only one wearing a Rolex. They are also incredibly safer than the West in terms of crime.

[aquatimerfla]

Originally Posted by richard371

Im going to Tokyo, HK, Beijing, and Shanghai for 5 weeks for work (IT support for a law firm) They are putting us up nice hotels. Is it safe to take the D500? Ive been to Japan and HK before with my Bluesy and it was fine but what about China?

The Daytona will be a dime o 100 dozen in China!!!!!

Yes. It will be ok

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by aquatimerfla

The Daytona will be a dime o 100 dozen in China!!!!!

Yes. It will be ok

And lot of them are fakes

[sya]

you'll be surprised because you will see even more expensive watches than that esp in HK and Shanghai

[richard371]

Thanks guys. Interesting as everyone here in SF seems to wear an apple watch. Will be nice to see some great watches in the wild.

[rollee1]

Better guard your cards, chance is fairly high you are coming back with another watch.

[johnnevermind]

You’ll fit right in with the attorneys, they will certainly be wearing similar pieces. However, the local IT staff may not. Either way enjoy your trip!

[Speed]

Unbelievable

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by Speed

Unbelievable

Is it though?

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Is it though?

You’re right. Not really.

[Chadridv]

insure it and enjoy!

[79280_116520]

The Tier One cities in China are very safe, much safer than any city in the States. You'll be ok with your Daytona.

Like what "sya" has said, there will be more expensive watches over there.

[DoctorA]

Make sure you stay away from shady areas! You should be ok

[grnbean]

You'll be fine.
Get ready to see alot of nice (if not nicer) pieces on people's wrists in JP and HK.
You'll probably see some nice pieces in Shanghai and Beijing depending on what districts you go. Most likely you'll see the nicer pieces on peoples wrists at PEK or PVG airport though.

[MinMay]

I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by MinMay

I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.

After having lived in the region for 20 years and spent much time in China I have never heard of that happening. Like anywhere, I’m sure there are exceptional cases, but it sure isn’t “common“

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by MinMay

I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.

I have heard that all Americans are extremely naive when it comes to travelling anywhere in the world outside of their home country but I’m pretty sure that’s 100% BS too

[meganfox17]

Originally Posted by MinMay

I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public.It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.

Believe me, China is not even ranked in the top 70 countries with the Highest Crime rates in the world. My country is ranked at a jaw dropping top 15th with the highest crime rates(Crime Index 65.56 ) and takes the number 1 spot in South East Asia ( Source: 2016 Crime Rate Index by Numbeo).I was also a victim of snatch theft incident many moons ago and almost lost my PO 2500 watch.Anyways, our immediate neighbour, Singapore is regarded as THE safest country on planet Earth.Ok. Cybercrimes are on the rise but that's a different story.....

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by MinMay

I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.

every city i've ever been remotely nervous while wearing an expensive watch are all in the US. Ive been to a lot of places and a lot of countries.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

every city i've ever been remotely nervous while wearing an expensive watch are all in the US. Ive been to a lot of places and a lot of countries.

Right? I have to always laugh at these 'Is it safe' posts, ranging from taking your Rolex in water to if it will get stolen in a certain area.

Originally Posted by Devildog

I have heard that all Americans are extremely naive when it comes to travelling anywhere in the world outside of their home country but I’m pretty sure that’s 100% BS too

My nationality is technically American and I can 100% say it's not BS whatsoever

[dmash]

Originally Posted by MinMay

I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.

I'm sorry, but posts like this are ridiculous to me. Really, extra cautious taking pictures in China? Good lord. Unless you're snapping pics of hookers or you purchasing party favors for the night, you have nothing to worry about.