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Jack T · 20 August 2022, 09:29 PM

I hate to even ask as these threads often arouse friction, but my wife and I are going in two weeks, first time there, and I want to wear my Explorer.

Yes, discretion and know your surroundings, but is there a good reason to just leave it home?

CarteBlanche · 20 August 2022, 09:39 PM

You'll be fine. Pretty much everyone has a Rolex in Oslo.

Divingdeep87 · 20 August 2022, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CarteBlanche

You'll be fine. Pretty much everyone has a Rolex in Oslo.

And in Copenhagen..

brandrea · 20 August 2022, 09:59 PM

Norway and Denmark are notoriously dangerous:

https://norwaytoday.info/news/man-in...ner-in-baerum/

https://norwaytoday.info/news/man-in...ner-in-baerum/

This applies to pretty much any major city you google

In all seriousness, if you have to ask, leave it at home. I enjoy travel and always wear my Rolex

Loevhagen · 21 August 2022, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Norway and Denmark are notoriously dangerous:

https://norwaytoday.info/news/man-in...ner-in-baerum/

The persons in the article were co-workers and not relevant for OP to be concerned about.

brandrea · 21 August 2022, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The persons in the article were co-workers and not relevant for OP to be concerned about.

Point taken but still ... you get the drift. My attempt at humour / sarcasm night have been lost.

Point being you can come up with Rolex related crime just about anywhere. If you are in doubt, don't wear it.

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Old Expat Beast · 21 August 2022, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

My attempt at humour / sarcasm night have been lost.

No, that never happens on TRF.

Davvan · 20 August 2022, 10:03 PM

Stockholm is fine, no worries…..as long as you dont
plan to hit the night clubs and get too wasted…. :)

Jocke · 21 August 2022, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Davvan

Stockholm is fine, no worries…..as long as you dont
plan to hit the night clubs and get too wasted…. :)

Or Östermalm.

NachoNeal · 20 August 2022, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

I hate to even ask as these threads often arouse friction, but my wife and I are going in two weeks, first time there, and I want to wear my Explorer.

Yes, discretion and know your surroundings, but is there a good reason to just leave it home?

If you live in the United States and want a good summary of research and data on travel and safety to any one country, the State Department puts out a pretty comprehensive bulletin. All you have to do is google "United States, State Department Travel Advisory".

StillTrying · 20 August 2022, 11:21 PM

All those places are totally fine. Nothing compares to what’s going on in the US

Filipão · 21 August 2022, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by StillTrying

All those places are totally fine. Nothing compares to what’s going on in the US

Finally a Gentleman who isn't biased.

Thank you dear Sir.

Tallbark · 20 August 2022, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

I hate to even ask as these threads often arouse friction, but my wife and I are going in two weeks, first time there, and I want to wear my Explorer.

Yes, discretion and know your surroundings, but is there a good reason to just leave it home?

You should be careful also in Stockholm - I live here. There has been many reports of watch robberies, also covered in the media. I dont want to make it sound worse than it is, but you should be careful also here.

Shaitan · 21 August 2022, 12:54 AM

Friend of mine who is Swedish had his AP Chrono stolen outside a bar in Stockholm. That was 5 years ago. Can happen anywhere but chances are slim in Scandinavia.

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harvey · 21 August 2022, 01:26 AM

…simply bad stuff can happen right outside your door step or anywhere else…just be aware of your surroundings.

Jack T · 21 August 2022, 01:28 AM

Thanks for the comments. I’ve traveled a lot throughout Europe, often to business centers, and always felt safe, but haven’t been there since Covid, and I know things have changed.

Scandinavia has a reputation for safe, hospitable cities and we will be in good areas and keeping a low profile, we’re really looking forward to it. I think the Explorer is coming with me.

harvey · 21 August 2022, 01:45 AM

…I should have added…please share some photos when you’re back.

dogeofsweden · 21 August 2022, 02:59 AM

Copenhagen and Oslo is fine. Stockholm has a violent crime rate comparable to that of San Diego. I would recommend against advertising your Explorer at night in shady areas, other that you will be fine.

glamorama · 21 August 2022, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dogeofsweden

Copenhagen and Oslo is fine. Stockholm has a violent crime rate comparable to that of San Diego. I would recommend against advertising your Explorer at night in shady areas, other that you will be fine.

Second this. Stockholm is crime capital of Scandinavia.

Jocke · 21 August 2022, 05:45 AM

Today Rolex's is safe queens.

Just put on a Seiko.

amh · 21 August 2022, 07:21 AM

Just say "It's not a Rolex! It's the new Tudor Ranger!"

DoricSpiker · 21 August 2022, 07:45 AM

If you get chinned in Scandinavia then we are all in trouble.
I wear a Rolex in London whenever I want to. Stay cool, keeps your wits about you, and enjoy your break.

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JoseR · 21 August 2022, 09:48 AM

Leave it home and enjoy your trip.

If you wear it, you'll be self-conscious and not enjoy your time there. Not worth the stress..

MRBolton · 21 August 2022, 12:45 PM

Wore my Explorer around New Orleans this weekend with no issue. It's really under the radar.

mattidk · 21 August 2022, 12:48 PM

I recommend not to wear ar night in Cph, many dancing thiefs, pirate taxi drivers etc in the center unless u not into those scenes. Many locals got robbed as well.

Fredrik · 21 August 2022, 05:07 PM

Oh, regarding Stockholm, the last 2-3 years I have gotten unwanted attention on the subway when wearing a Rolex visibly unfortunately. I avoid it nowadays. There are some suburbs here you do not want to visit either with a Rolex showing.

I got a Tudor BB58 blue two years ago because of this. I wear it during short-sleeve season.

Jack T · 27 August 2022, 11:32 AM

We’ll be traveling by subway in Oslo and Stockholm, but not late at night, and staying in the nice areas of those cities. In Copenhagen we will be bicycling about the city and walking. Between the cities we will visit a couple of villages in rural areas and taking trains. Long sleeves will be the attire.

RyanJ · 27 August 2022, 12:22 PM

Why even worry about it at all? These cities are wonderful to visit. Don't let worry about a watch hamper your travel enjoyment. Leave it at home and go out and explore the world some more!

Chewbacca · 27 August 2022, 01:04 PM

The countries are wealthy and the people are content, respectable and predicable. Perhaps the safest region in the world to wear the Hope Diamond.

joli160 · 21 August 2022, 11:46 AM

I think the watch is the least of your worries in Sweden.

It is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women.

20 August 2022, 09:29 PM	#1
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm I hate to even ask as these threads often arouse friction, but my wife and I are going in two weeks, first time there, and I want to wear my Explorer. Yes, discretion and know your surroundings, but is there a good reason to just leave it home? __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

20 August 2022, 10:03 PM	#8
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 726	Stockholm is fine, no worries…..as long as you dont plan to hit the night clubs and get too wasted…. :) __________________ Mare Nostrum

21 August 2022, 01:28 AM	#16
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Thanks for the comments. I’ve traveled a lot throughout Europe, often to business centers, and always felt safe, but haven’t been there since Covid, and I know things have changed. Scandinavia has a reputation for safe, hospitable cities and we will be in good areas and keeping a low profile, we’re really looking forward to it. I think the Explorer is coming with me. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

21 August 2022, 05:45 AM	#20
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Today Rolex's is safe queens. Just put on a Seiko. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

21 August 2022, 09:48 AM	#23
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,276	Leave it home and enjoy your trip. If you wear it, you'll be self-conscious and not enjoy your time there. Not worth the stress.. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

20 August 2022, 09:39 PM	#2
CarteBlanche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Euope Posts: 157	You'll be fine. Pretty much everyone has a Rolex in Oslo.

20 August 2022, 09:59 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	Norway and Denmark are notoriously dangerous: https://norwaytoday.info/news/man-in...ner-in-baerum/ https://norwaytoday.info/news/man-in...ner-in-baerum/ This applies to pretty much any major city you google In all seriousness, if you have to ask, leave it at home. I enjoy travel and always wear my Rolex

20 August 2022, 11:21 PM	#11
StillTrying "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Space Watch: 16570, black Posts: 965	All those places are totally fine. Nothing compares to what’s going on in the US

21 August 2022, 12:54 AM	#14
Shaitan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: London Posts: 546	Friend of mine who is Swedish had his AP Chrono stolen outside a bar in Stockholm. That was 5 years ago. Can happen anywhere but chances are slim in Scandinavia. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2022, 01:26 AM	#15
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,438	…simply bad stuff can happen right outside your door step or anywhere else…just be aware of your surroundings.

21 August 2022, 01:45 AM	#17
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,438	…I should have added…please share some photos when you’re back.

21 August 2022, 02:59 AM	#18
dogeofsweden "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Frugal Four Posts: 5	Copenhagen and Oslo is fine. Stockholm has a violent crime rate comparable to that of San Diego. I would recommend against advertising your Explorer at night in shady areas, other that you will be fine.

21 August 2022, 07:21 AM	#21
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Just say "It's not a Rolex! It's the new Tudor Ranger!"

21 August 2022, 07:45 AM	#22
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,518	If you get chinned in Scandinavia then we are all in trouble. I wear a Rolex in London whenever I want to. Stay cool, keeps your wits about you, and enjoy your break. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2022, 12:45 PM	#24
MRBolton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: ing my wrist Posts: 1,268	Wore my Explorer around New Orleans this weekend with no issue. It's really under the radar.

21 August 2022, 12:48 PM	#25
mattidk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: EU Posts: 373	I recommend not to wear ar night in Cph, many dancing thiefs, pirate taxi drivers etc in the center unless u not into those scenes. Many locals got robbed as well.

21 August 2022, 05:07 PM	#26
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,874	Oh, regarding Stockholm, the last 2-3 years I have gotten unwanted attention on the subway when wearing a Rolex visibly unfortunately. I avoid it nowadays. There are some suburbs here you do not want to visit either with a Rolex showing. I got a Tudor BB58 blue two years ago because of this. I wear it during short-sleeve season.

27 August 2022, 11:32 AM	#27
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	We’ll be traveling by subway in Oslo and Stockholm, but not late at night, and staying in the nice areas of those cities. In Copenhagen we will be bicycling about the city and walking. Between the cities we will visit a couple of villages in rural areas and taking trains. Long sleeves will be the attire. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

27 August 2022, 12:22 PM	#28
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,448	Why even worry about it at all? These cities are wonderful to visit. Don't let worry about a watch hamper your travel enjoyment. Leave it at home and go out and explore the world some more!

27 August 2022, 01:04 PM	#29
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	The countries are wealthy and the people are content, respectable and predicable. Perhaps the safest region in the world to wear the Hope Diamond.

21 August 2022, 11:46 AM	#30
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,763	I think the watch is the least of your worries in Sweden. It is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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