Rolex DayDate 40 to Dominican Republic?

[Gym5050]

Hey all,

Tomorrow I’m going on vacation for a week in the Dominican Republic. We are not planning on leaving the resort.

Is it safe to wear my Daydate there? I don’t know if there’s any probability for theft even in the airport if I was ever asked to take it out and put it through the scanner (which I probably wouldn’t anyway).

My only other concern which isn’t nearly as much of a concern as theft is taking it to the beach everyday and it getting dirty in the sand.

Any tips or advice would be appreciated!

[Tim Plains]

New York is probably less safe than a resort. Do you wear your Rolex outside of the house?

Your hotel room has a sink.

[joli160]

By asking you answered your own question.
The country has so much more to offer than only staying in a resort.
If you change your mind good luck arguing with airport security

[Nodzex]

Originally Posted by tim plains

new york is probably less safe than a resort. Do you wear your rolex outside of the house?

Your hotel room has a sink.

lol

[Dan Pierce]

I've worked & vacationed in the Dominican Republic and never felt unsafe. Although seeing a pickup truck in every hotel parking lot w/ a security man holding a machine gun was a bit unnerving.

You have to go with your own gut. Wearing a solid gold Rolex to any island is beyond my comfort level. I'd prefer to wear something that would allow me to enjoy the most out of the vacation.
dP

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I've worked & vacationed in the Dominican Republic and never felt unsafe. Although seeing a pickup truck in every hotel parking lot w/ a security man holding a machine gun was a bit unnerving.

You have to go with your own gut. Wearing a solid gold Rolex to any island is beyond my comfort level. I'd prefer to wear something that would allow me to enjoy the most out of the vacation.
dP

Yeah I’d be most afraid in the airport, because I’d think on the resort I’d be relatively safe. Ugh, I d k.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Gym5050

Hey all,

Tomorrow I’m going on vacation for a week in the Dominican Republic. We are not planning on leaving the resort.

Is it safe to wear my Daydate there? I don’t know if there’s any probability for theft even in the airport if I was ever asked to take it out and put it through the scanner (which I probably wouldn’t anyway).

My only other concern which isn’t nearly as much of a concern as theft is taking it to the beach everyday and it getting dirty in the sand.

Any tips or advice would be appreciated!

If you got concerns simply don't take it,
while on holiday any watch would be low on my priority to take.

[S’portEye]

This one is a big no for me.

[Jonny8]

Personally I would take it if not leaving the resort but it wouldn’t be leaving my wrist.

If leaving the resort I’d probably still take it. I find carrying a wrist sweat band you can slip over your watch a handy accessory abroad. Some people can’t pull it off though.

[Gym5050]

So some people are saying yes, some no..

How likely is it for airport employees to steal a watch? Or a chain also? I am also debating bringing my diamond tennis chain..

[Al1969]

I’ve been to DR many many times. Always wore a Pam submersible in the resorts and out in town with no worries.

However, I wouldn’t wear a Gold Rolex, especially YG.

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by Al1969

I’ve been to DR many many times. Always wore a Pam submersible in the resorts and out in town with no worries.

However, I wouldn’t wear a Gold Rolex, especially YG.

What about a tennis chain?

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Gym5050

What about a tennis chain?

That should be fine. Most the of time we stayed at the resorts but did go out to the local area. Never had a problem.

What resort area?

[BillA]

I have been to a few all-inclusive resorts in the DR and felt safer to wear the watch. There is a safe in the room, so use it. If you do venture outside of the resort, and I am not sure what there is to do outside of the resort, leave it in the safe.

[LndLord]

If your not going to leave the resort I dont see any problems.. But I guess this is a discussion board

[Gearjockey]

The roads to and from the airport are where you’ll feel unsafe, it won’t be wearing your watch.
I’ve been there dozens of times (SDQ or STI) and still amazed at how we avoided accidents. Either with motorcycles splitting lanes-passenger on back-or passing on 2 lane roads, threading the needle with moments to spare. It’s a hair raising experience.
Once you get to the resort, though, it’s fairly safe. My experience is that most resorts are compounds.
Just never ever drink the tapwater, only bottled.



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[Bob-a-Job]

Originally Posted by Gearjockey

The roads to and from the airport are where you’ll feel unsafe...........



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Could you explain what might possibly be 'going on' in this photo, please?

I haven't travelled the world now for over 30 years. The heat mostly puts me off these days and photos such as this!

Edit: Is this a posible scene from Haiti side of the island?

[Maxtor]

Nope. Just something to worry about when you should just be relaxing.

[Easy E]

I’d leave the gold watch and diamond bracelet at home. Go and enjoy your vacation. Why take something that you are going to be looking over shoulder about?

[GB-man]

Unless you’re Dominican I’d say hard pass. Why worry about a silly watch when enjoying presidentes on the beach.

[Calatrava r]

Wear something water resistant in SS with no worries. Gritty in the sand and PM do go together well.

[casadecamporolex]

I live in the DR and wouldn’t consider wearing any Rolex in the world outside your resort. No need to take and the safe in the room isn’t.
My advice……Don’t flaunt and be generous to the locals.

[Rebar]

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

I live in the DR and wouldn’t consider wearing any Rolex in the world outside your resort. No need to take and the safe in the room isn’t.
My advice……Don’t flaunt and be generous to the locals.

Nice to see several others Dominicans here.

I think you hit the mark with "Don't flaunt". It's not classy nor wise IMO to inspire envy as a guest in a place that struggles economically.

[brandrea]

If you have to ask the answer is generally no.

[justdate]

Took a full gold GMT2 when I was in my early 20s about 10,15 years ago. Me and my mates ended up going to some local party in a bar club thing outside the resort, and I did feel a bit stupid and to be honest scared walking along wearing it, like asking for trouble given its value compared to general lack of wealth out there and we had a 30 minute walk along dark roads home as we couldn’t find a taxi. Was not that good, but fortunately didn’t get unlucky.

Also watch out for food poisoning which got me and ruined a few days, hopefully it’s better now, but avoid prepared fruit and tap water in particular.

[Ferrari-F430]

Originally Posted by justdate

Took a full gold GMT2 when I was in my early 20s about 10,15 years ago. Me and my mates ended up going to some local party in a bar club thing outside the resort, and I did feel a bit stupid and to be honest scared walking along wearing it, like asking for trouble given its value compared to general lack of wealth out there and we had a 30 minute walk along dark roads home as we couldn’t find a taxi. Was not that good, but fortunately didn’t get unlucky.

Also watch out for food poisoning which got me and ruined a few days, hopefully it’s better now, but avoid prepared fruit and tap water in particular.

This. And I also got food poisoning when I was there, and it nearly killed me.

The trip from the airport to the resort was dangerous for me and my wife initially- we got through intake and had a group of men grab our bags and try to lead us to a far end of the parking lot.. I stopped and a legit Taxi driver stopped them and redirected us. We were under the impression that the guys that had grabbed our bags were real taxi drivers... apparently anyone can just camp out in the hotel and act like they are legit supposed to be there to help you. Just crazy.

Be careful what you eat!! The thing with most resorts in the DR is you have to leave the secure area of the resort to actually go on the beach.

Bring a Rolex to me to Dr is a hard "no". Is it really worth having it there just for a vacation? I get why you'd want a special watch with you, but when it doesn't make sense, it doesn't make sense...

[eugenetsang]

Originally Posted by Ferrari-F430

This. And I also got food poisoning when I was there, and it nearly killed me.

The trip from the airport to the resort was dangerous for me and my wife initially- we got through intake and had a group of men grab our bags and try to lead us to a far end of the parking lot.. I stopped and a legit Taxi driver stopped them and redirected us. We were under the impression that the guys that had grabbed our bags were real taxi drivers... apparently anyone can just camp out in the hotel and act like they are legit supposed to be there to help you. Just crazy.

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Rookie mistake for you then. All the resorts that I've been to offer "transfer transportation". You either have to pay extra or it's comped with your stay. Either way, you never take a taxi to your resort. Unless you're a DR resident and knows whats up.

I stayed at the Finest Punta Cana last month and we were comped a blacked out Suburbans for our transfer. Follow the directions that your resort had given you and IGNORE all the BS hustlers that are trying to trick you on your way to the designated pick up area. Simple as that

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by eugenetsang

Rookie mistake for you then. All the resorts that I've been to offer "transfer transportation". You either have to pay extra or it's comped with your stay. Either way, you never take a taxi to your resort. Unless you're a DR resident and knows whats up.

I stayed at the Finest Punta Cana last month and we were comped a blacked out Suburbans for our transfer. Follow the directions that your resort had given you and IGNORE all the BS hustlers that are trying to trick you on your way to the designated pick up area. Simple as that

Nothing says "Vacation Paradise" to me like traveling in a blacked out Suburban!

[eugenetsang]

Originally Posted by csaltphoto

Nothing says "Vacation Paradise" to me like traveling in a blacked out Suburban!

Definitely was a shocker! I was expecting a community van or your typical shuttle bus.. But the parent hospitality group who owns the Finest Punta Cana (where we stayed at) is The Excellence Collection. Their selling point was, and luxury resort experience. and man!!! they definitely did that the moment they picked up my group back to the hotel. 4 blacked out Suburbans zooming in and out of traffic... Felt more like a presidential motorcade.

If you're ever planning on going to Cancun or Punta Cana, I highly recommend this hotel!

[R8TDRRR]

Vacationed in the Dominican Republic before and just my opinion, I'd leave the watch at home. One less thing to worry about.