What to take to Italy?

[jimcameron]

Casio Duro MDV106

[jimcameron]

Casio Duro MDV106

[JSCP]

I was just in Florence, lots of Rolex around (italians or higher end tourists !).

Took my gold Cartier Santos. Easy. I didn’t take but that one. Take one

[Daytonaman799]

So far I have seen everything from Rolex to RM on my trip. I am now in Ravello where there are a lot of Americans here and everyone seems to be wearing a Rolex. I am sure it’s Rome where you have to be on your guard. I am still disappointed that I could not buy the green lacquer Day Date that was right in the store in Capri…..

[jamesbondOO7]

Taking this one next week.

[Daytonaman799]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Taking this one next week.

LOVEthat one!

[Rocky Hockey]

So now the follow up question is ‘what will you bring home with you?’

I picked up this Grand Seiko on my recent trip to Italy. VAT saved me some good money.


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[fabR]

take your girl friend

[Royalavenger]

Europe is way too crowded to take any jewelry of value! Crowds are pushy and aggressive. Didn’t see any street level pickpockets per se but why risk it. Apple Watch much better for this environment. Also Covid19 is back and affected several co-travelers. Have fun but protect yourself!

[Krash]

I’m in Europe right now. I’m wearing my GMT BLNR everywhere I go.



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[ColoradoTime]

Just got back from Portofino and Tuscany. Took the BLNR - perfect for travel IMO. Never had a concern at any point on the trip. Enjoy. You made a good call!




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[jeffgo888]

Italy should be safe, yea?
I was there years ago...granted, wasnt a watch bloke then so plain arm..lol

I went to Bali maybe 4 or 5 years ago and had the BLNR...never had issues..
That being said, be mindful of surreoundings as anywhere you go

[1st amg]

Leaving for Italy in a few weeks and more than likely just taking the trusty sub date. I only need one watch when I travel. Why burden myself with more paranoia?

[Daytonaman799]

So far so good with my only issue is that I saw my grail and couldn’t buy it…..

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

So far I have seen everything from Rolex to RM on my trip. I am now in Ravello where there are a lot of Americans here and everyone seems to be wearing a Rolex. I am sure it’s Rome where you have to be on your guard. I am still disappointed that I could not buy the green lacquer Day Date that was right in the store in Capri…..

Is that the Lemon trail (Path of the Lemons)?

There’s a fantastic restaurant Salvatore Ravello if you haven’t already found it.

Enjoy the trip

[Hollie_Rollie]

BLRO hands down. Perfect travel watch

[Daytonaman799]

Looks like no issues…other than Rolex AD’s not even letting me in the store to,look ��

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

I would take only one watch and keep it on your wrist. There is just way too much risk when bringing multiple pieces on vacation. Where are you going to store it when it isn't on the wrist? Hotel safe is not safe at all... your bag can be tampered with.

I've made this mistake before and I would constantly be worried about the watch I left behind hidden or stored.

If you call the places where you are staying and they offer a safety deposit box in the lobby, you'd be somewhat safer. I'd bring the DD.

I agree, bring only one, it’s much easier to manage a single watch. But really, to say a safe in a hotel room isn’t safe, that is a gross exaggeration. Everyone seems to parrot this notion, but where are the real statistics, not anecdotal incidents? That said, I’d take one watch and keep it on my wrist.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by Rocky Hockey

So now the follow up question is ‘what will you bring home with you?’

I picked up this Grand Seiko on my recent trip to Italy. VAT saved me some good money.


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Now THAT is a great travel watch.

[Eyenigma]

Lots of theft there. Be careful walking about. Was just abroad and the rental car company made me sign an agreement I couldn't even bring my car in to Italy. Beautiful collection.

[Daytonaman799]

Made it through without any incident at all. Duty free in Rome airport had lots to look at but nothing at all to buy. The SA said she would take a number and if you could come in 30 days you might get what’s on your interest list. So why not. I wore my DD most of the time but my GMT got some wrist time as well. Really was never nervous even at the crowded places. Felt no diff than NY except I had to walk the Spanish steps in Rome like 5 times in 3 days! Homeward bound now.

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by ColoradoTime

Just got back from Portofino and Tuscany. Took the BLNR - perfect for travel IMO. Never had a concern at any point on the trip. Enjoy. You made a good call!




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How DARE you travel with a GMT Master II - don't you know they're only supposed to stay at home while you cradle them in fear that someone might steal them if you leave the house wearing it?

[ColoradoTime]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

How DARE you travel with a GMT Master II - don't you know they're only supposed to stay at home while you cradle them in fear that someone might steal them if you leave the house wearing it?

Ha!! Shame on me!


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