Rolex withdrawal syndrome?

[rlx123]

I was on vacation with family in Europe and brought only my G-Shock at my wife’s insistence. It was 2 weeks long and I started to miss not having my Rolex on my wrist. I miss the heft feeling. Almost like withdrawal symptoms. Why didn’t i wear my Rolex……?

Last year we were in Europe and I had my Hulk with me. Needless to say the watch attracted attention of some locals. Two men followed us around and proceeded to sit next to me at a food stall. They started asking questions like where I am from, how long I am staying, and what hotel. They never order any food.


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[Andad]

Nice to see you are still around.

[996marty]

Your wife clearly had the right idea

[padi56]

Well in over 50 years of wearing Rolex watches world wide you could count on one hand the number that have made any comment on the watch I was wearing.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in over 50 years of wearing Rolex watches world wide you could count on one hand the number that have made any comment on the watch I was wearing.

I have to agree Peter.

Maybe people notice and just don’t comment I suppose.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in over 50 years of wearing Rolex watches world wide you could count on one hand the number that have made any comment on the watch I was wearing.

Maybe its your arm??

[steveclr]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in over 50 years of wearing Rolex watches world wide you could count on one hand the number that have made any comment on the watch I was wearing.

have worn a YG DD for about 15 years - two people have commented on it - don't believe that there are lots of admirers out there that don't say anything - probably just about what type of people you come in contact with - if I was, say, a lawyer, wouldn't be surprised to get lots of comments

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in over 50 years of wearing Rolex watches world wide you could count on one hand the number that have made any comment on the watch I was wearing.

‘Quick, here comes that old grumpy grouch let’s get out of here before he sees us’

[Krash]

I’m in Prague right now. It’s stunning. I took a tour around eastern Europe. I’m wearing my GMT BLNR. But I’m going through a withdrawal. I can’t wait to get back home.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Krash

I’m in Prague right now. It’s stunning. I took a tour around eastern Europe. I’m wearing my GMT BLNR. But I’m going through a withdrawal. I can’t wait to get back home.


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Enjoy! Prague is absolutely beautiful Perfect watch for it too

[milgauss2232]

Originally Posted by rlx123

I was on vacation with family in Europe and brought only my G-Shock at my wife’s insistence. It was 2 weeks long and I started to miss not having my Rolex on my wrist. I miss the heft feeling. Almost like withdrawal symptoms. Why didn’t i wear my Rolex……?

Last year we were in Europe and I had my Hulk with me. Needless to say the watch attracted attention of some locals. Two men followed us around and proceeded to sit next to me at a food stall. They started asking questions like where I am from, how long I am staying, and what hotel. They never order any food.


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Interesting, so did they just fade away or you managed to shake them off?

[rlx123]

Originally Posted by milgauss2232

Interesting, so did they just fade away or you managed to shake them off?

I stopped talking to them and they got up and left. All this time they did not order anything. Waiter was not happy.


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[Old Expat Beast]

G-Shocks are great for travel. With day/date display, 31 timezones, 200m WR, zero attraction for thieves, built like tanks (drop 'em on the tile floor all day long), and some with altimeter, barometer and compass if you're really 'exploring', what's not to like?

[Meyrin]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

G-Shocks are great for travel. With day/date display, 31 timezones, 200m WR, zero attraction for thieves, built like tanks (drop 'em on the tile floor all day long), and some with altimeter, barometer and compass if you're really 'exploring', what's not to like?

Absolutely! 100% That´s why I bought one a couple of years ago, the solar/radio 5610U. I wear it when I go out in summer...nobody steals a G-Shock!

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

G-Shocks are great for travel. With day/date display, 31 timezones, 200m WR, zero attraction for thieves, built like tanks (drop 'em on the tile floor all day long), and some with altimeter, barometer and compass if you're really 'exploring', what's not to like?

Exactly this.
I visited Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland wearing a Citizen Promaster Altichron Eco Drive Super Titanium. Used every feature of that watch on the trip.

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by rlx123

I was on vacation with family in Europe and brought only my G-Shock at my wife’s insistence. It was 2 weeks long and I started to miss not having my Rolex on my wrist. I miss the heft feeling. Almost like withdrawal symptoms. Why didn’t i wear my Rolex……?

Last year we were in Europe and I had my Hulk with me. Needless to say the watch attracted attention of some locals. Two men followed us around and proceeded to sit next to me at a food stall. They started asking questions like where I am from, how long I am staying, and what hotel. They never order any food.


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Where was this. I have never been to Europe but hearing a lot about watch mugging there. I never have a second thought on wearing one in the US of course not everywhere but generally. I will soon be traveling so need to buy an Apple Watch or a Casio


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[enjoythemusic]

Singapore is sensational and very safe PLUS has world-class timepiece speciality stores. If you love wearing your timepiece, find destinations where there are no worries.

[rlx123]

Originally Posted by mpkRolex

Where was this. I have never been to Europe but hearing a lot about watch mugging there. I never have a second thought on wearing one in the US of course not everywhere but generally. I will soon be traveling so need to buy an Apple Watch or a Casio


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Barcelona


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[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by rlx123

Barcelona

🤣 say no more

[jamesbondOO7]

I would not know how to deal with having to not wear a Rolex. It has not happened to me in 40 years.

[Yobber76]

"And I think to myself......What a Wonderful World!!!!

[Calatrava r]

More notice a nice watch now than ever in the past. Quiet admiration is hopefully all most of it is.

[davek35]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

More notice a nice watch now than ever in the past. ....

Just being a male with a bracelet/watch on in today's world gets noticed. You are the odd guy out. If you wear a watch where I live it's usually a smart watch on a strap.

[JRell]

When I go I vacation I am taking my BLNR. I have insurance and a variety of Kung Fu style.

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by JRell

When I go I vacation I am taking my BLNR. I have insurance and a variety of Kung Fu style.

I would like to see you whack those muggers


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[JRell]

Originally Posted by mpkRolex

I would like to see you whack those muggers


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lol my backwards jump kick when I reach to give them what they want works every time. Picture me reach towards my wrist, right leg plants and I jump, 360 swing in the air and nail them with my left leg.

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by JRell

lol my backwards jump kick when I reach to give them what they want works every time. Picture me reach towards my wrist, right leg plants and I jump, 360 swing in the air and nail them with my left leg.

Look out folks, we got ourselves a regular Jean Claude Van Damme up in here!

[JRell]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

Look out folks, we got ourselves a regular Jean Claude Van Damme up in here!

Lol!

[JSolution]

I think you answered you own question here, you didn’t wear it because you were paranoid (rightly or rightly not) on the previous vacation.

The enjoyment is in your experiences and memories you make, not in the material possessions such as the clothes or watches you were wearing at the time.

I’m not in the whole memories with watches crowd personally. I usually take my 116710LN away as it’s the watch I care about the least I think, I’ve worn this on most holidays and sold it this week. Couldn’t care less. Never have a looked at a photo of me wearing a watch or have I looked at any of my watches and had a feeling of nostalgia relating to an experience. I wear a g shock doing adventurous activities which I do alot of, I actually took it off and put it in my bag last time as it was irritating me.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JSolution

I think you answered you own question here, you didn’t wear it because you were paranoid (rightly or rightly not) on the previous vacation.

The enjoyment is in your experiences and memories you make, not in the material possessions such as the clothes or watches you were wearing at the time.

I’m not in the whole memories with watches crowd personally. I usually take my 116710LN away as it’s the watch I care about the least I think, I’ve worn this on most holidays and sold it this week. Couldn’t care less. Never have a looked at a photo of me wearing a watch or have I looked at any of my watches and had a feeling of nostalgia relating to an experience. I wear a g shock doing adventurous activities which I do alot of, I actually took it off and put it in my bag last time as it was irritating me.

Let’s be honest Jay, the bad guys aren’t messing with you