We agree.

These threads always bring out a ton of opinions. This has already been stated, but I spent two weeks in NYC last month, riding subways, attending an event at Madison Square Garden and covering most of Manhattan and Brooklyn and never felt unsafe.

Have fun!

you'll 100% be fine in nyc at pretty much all times of the day and on the subway for the most part (just avoid it after like 1am as it becomes a motel for the homeless and mentally ill at that time). we never had much of a history with watch theft here anyway

If you are only mildly concerned, take a piece easily replaceable by insurance. My travel go-to pieces are my BB58, OP, and Seiko Turtle, depending on where I go.

Surely it's not that hard to understand? At a very basic level, everyone has different tolerance for risks, that doesn't mean they are any less deserving of Rolex ownership, whatever that means; or at least that would be a rational conclusion to anyone but the most narrow-minded of individuals, which seems few and far between apparently. You've never had an issue in your 50 years of Rolex ownership, good for you, I hope that continues to be the case for the next 50. For all I know you're traveling with SS Sub's and GMT's, but what if someone was inquiring about wearing their 126755SARU to Caracas for a wedding celebration? What then? Will you question their common sense? Why not bring a lesser watch? But, why, by your implication they shouldn't care, so what if their entire collection is iced out PM's? Will you shame their taste? Can they not express any concern in order to be a righteous owner? I know it's a new concept, but to each their own.

What’s the point of owning a Rolex if you’re too scared to wear it? If places like NYC or Philly were really that unsafe, even the locals wouldn’t risk wearing a watch.

If you don’t feel comfortable wearing a Rolex, why own one? Just wear it!

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I have gone to both cities and feel fine wearing a nice watch. Use your sleeves if you feel uncomfortable.

Well.... I'm traveling to London later this month, and have never been! If anyone would like to share some favorite things to do, please let me know. I'll be wearing a Tudor FXD, if that matters!

Also planning on a few days in Ireland.

If you have long sleeves it doesn’t matter.

One thing to keep in mind though that any major cities in the US there is a possibility of watch spotters in restaurants (typically staff) recognizing an expensive watch and ringing someone up to rob you on the way out.

I only wear obvious known expensive watches in closed systems like Las Vegas, or to work.

In London I bring my Grand Seiko to wear out on the street as it’s not obviously expensive.

I’d be more concerned about border control.

Same here. Total nonsense. Lawless 😂 - obviously hasn’t been abroad much, where you can really experience lawless.

Agree - the overthinking is just painful.

You could hide the watch under a sports wristband for peace of mind.

It's one method of wearing what you want where you want.

Travelling to the US later this year...
 

I live in London and wear a Rolex most days including a new BLRO. Worn multiple APs in London without issue.

Last two times I was in NYC I wore my BLNR.

99% of times it’s late night antics while drunk (I don’t drink) or moped scumbags when you’re stuck in green park traffic in a G63 AMG.

So long as you’re not in the slums, it isn’t full yellow gold, flooded with diamonds, or your wife looks like a target with a loud expensive bag you will be fine.

Wear whatever watch you like the most. Don’t be oblivious about your surroundings and you’ll be just fine.

You’ll quickly realize, especially in NYC that you’ve likely underdressed in wristwatch terms. In Miami, that’s going to be a definite! Your Rolex will be lost among a sea of AP and RM watches!


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I have visited U.S many times incl. New York, Miami etc. and never had any issues. I wore my gold Rolexes in summer time with short sleeved shirts. Since you have your watches insured, I wouldn't worry about it.

I dunno anymore just wear an old pair of shoes.

Enjoy the watch.

My god :dummy:

Philly is a good watch town. You might even find something.

Yep I wore my GMT around NYC last year no problem. I went to Italy last year and decided to take the advice of this forum and my mentor and not bring my GMT. What a mistake - the g shock looked dumb on my wrist when
I went out to dinner, didn’t switch to Italian time and I saw tons of GMTs in Rome and on the train from Rome to Naples.

Think nowadays too many have ‘main character syndrome’ and think others actually care. No one cares what watch you’re wearing, and to be blunt, no one cares about you. Instagram isn’t reality and reality is, people are not as important as they think they are. I’ve worn Rolex watches all around the world, never once did I come close to having a problem because quite frankly, no one cares. Those that think they’re going to be noticed, don’t wear the watch. It’ll cause anxiety and nothing else.

I leave for London Next week for a 10 day trip with wife and 18 month old. Got a nice rental in South Kensington. I usually only bring my Tudor Ranger when i travel now. I know myself and I would honestly fight back if someone tried to steal one of my Rolex watches. Especially if I just had a couple pints at the pub with the lads. If someone wants my Ranger they can have it.

While I don't necessarily agree that taking precautions automatically equates to your made up syndrome, I'm inclined to concede that some of it is overblown. That said, it's a completely naive and delusional thing to say absolutely no one cares. Fact of the matter is, there are thieves out there - I know, hard to believe, gasp! - and they most certainly take note of their mark; question is, will you end up the unlucky few, and how much precautions do you take, that is the real dilemma here, not ridiculing the matter and making ignorant statements that deep down you know is inherently flawed.

Been around the world many times. Have worn Rolex watches in almost every continent, including places I’m sure you’d never consider visiting due to your clear concern of being robbed. I’ve come out unscathed. I’ve known many others that have worn Rolex watches all around the world, yet haven’t met a single person that’s been robbed of one. You live in a sheltered world, and that’s your prerogative. But statistics do not lie, and the likelihood of someone being robbed of their Rolex is similar to being struck by lightning.

Separately, I take it you’re still upset that I had to remind you of the TRF rules to be “decent” to another poster?

I was at a Casino and two very attractive women came back with me to my hotel room.
We had a very nice time, and when I woke up they had stolen my Fake Daytona and left.

Best $35 bucks I ever spent.

Did you check to make sure both your kidneys were still there :)


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Wait really? Wow what a story.

Are you sure it's me who lives in a sheltered world? And I vaguely remember seeing a post about that, but candidly did not remember it was you, I don't really care what you think, believe it or not, so no, I did not take that personally.

Well, a different kind of trip for me as just returned from a month in Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, Spain, Gibraltar and Portugal.
50 cities in all.
Wore my Sub Date, wife wore her Rootbeer.
All survived. Never an issue or concern.
Just like in the US, many Rolex were seen. Quite a few much more expensive than ours. A handful of incidents do not make a rule.

I think it really does, simply, boil down to your lifestyle habits. If you like going out late (and staying out very late), and enjoy the more unpredictable/seedier places to tie one on, then yeah a Rolex may not be the best idea. I've been out later than anyone should in places like Munich and Amsterdam and have not felt threatened (though I've passed some seedy folks) but- again- no issues. In my hometown (a pretty small city, U.S.) I have had instances where I know I was being followed/"marked." Not for my watch, but probably more for a routine mugging. Guess the point is one never knows.

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I've been living in London for the past year and have zero hesitation about wearing any of my Rolex or Omega watches.

I wear these, and my other watches, whilst walking, shopping, eating at restaurants, on public transit, attending football matches and drinking at pubs. I'd take my chances in London versus any city in the United States any day of the week.

Was it $35 for the folex or for the ladies?

I was in NYC last fall and wore my Batgirl with no issues, even wore short sleeve shirts during the day and night. Like others have said, stay away from sketchy areas, keep your head on a swivel, act normal, and don't draw attention to yourself and you'll be fine.

I've worn my watches all over the world during my travels, thankfully, without any issues (knock on wood).

When in doubt, keep the Mrs. happy.

Yep. I think you are right. It would be Murphy's Law that there would be a problem, then it will be 3 weeks of "I told you so". I doubt that she would be that amenable to wondering round the ADs in NYC looking for a replacement!

Lots of interesting points made by peeps, so thanks for that.

Best to All.

my son spent a week in London last week with his sub he had no problem at all ....he got a lot of stares though walking around..............not the about the sub watch he's 6'6'' 270lbs......jacked:smokin:

Holy cow, that literally made me up Chuck my cereal.:rofl::rofl::rofl: