Taking my watch on vacation

[rod727]

Originally Posted by goldboy

One of the main reasons I buy Rolex is to travel with them. I usually bring only one and it stays on wrist even when I sleep and shower, if I bring multiple I use my Watchpod travel case.

I see no point in buying Rolex if I'm not wearing them abroad and building great memories with them.

I wear mine everywhere. Work travel, vacation etc..one rule for me is that I never take it off of my wrist when traveling. Shower, sleep, airport never take it off but thats me.

[TopNotchChach]

if you cant wear them, don't buy them.

you'll be fine.

[slus]

Originally Posted by Krash

I’m going to Seattle in 2 weeks to visit my daughter. I’m usually the first to say, “I wear a Rolex anywhere and everywhere I go.” But I’m just bringing my Apple Watch with me this time.


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You're not wrong. Seattle is the only place I've ever seen my wife get nervous and tuck her jewelry, walking from the market area up Pine street to the hotel after dinner was a definite adventure. We made it home Rolex's and wrists still attached but I wouldn't do it again.

[Easy Rhino]

Originally Posted by TopNotchChach

if you cant wear them, don't buy them.

you'll be fine.

I gotta go with this. If a watch is too valuable to wear - for me - I would either not buy it - or - I would put it in a museum. Over 20 years I've worn my Rolex watches all over the place in the US and around the world. YMMV

[Dan Pierce]

So many brands w/ great travel watch options.
dP

[NachoNeal]

I consider my Tudor Ranger my 'travel watch'.
But truth is, I wear it at home and at work more than all of my rolex watches put together.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by TopNotchChach

if you cant wear them, don't buy them.

you'll be fine.

Have to agree it amazes me why some buy Rolex watches if it's going to cause stress in wearing anywhere in the world.

[ShamRockNRoll]

An Explorer is for... exploring, no?

Wear it, ding it, scratch it, have fun!

[~Ocho1~]

I've worn my BLNR up & down & all over the US. Live in Orlando & live most of my life in Miami, which is shady AF

Never had a problem. The only time someone even noticed it was in Colorado, Garden of the Gods, when a couple asked me to take their picture & the husband said something along the lines of "with a camera like that & that nice watch, I'm sure you'll take a great photo of us"

Just always be aware of your surroundings

[BillA]

Took these plus Explorer

[georgekart]

Just wear the Explorer all the time. You’ll be fine.

[winst]

Originally Posted by BillA

Took these plus Explorer

They look fun - who makes them please?

[whatisarolexym]

Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

I gotta go with this. If a watch is too valuable to wear - for me - I would either not buy it - or - I would put it in a museum. Over 20 years I've worn my Rolex watches all over the place in the US and around the world. YMMV

Would disagree with this. You can sometimes not wear it if the risk is too high. A life and mental health is more important than a Rolex. If you don't feel safe wearing it somewhere, then take another watch and wear a beater instead. When you're back, put it back on

[JasoninDenver]

Man, you are courting danger here. I can easily see you tripping on a cobbled Santa Fe street or ruining it by falling off a barstool at a Austin dive bar. And don’t even get me started on the sharks off South Padre Island.

[BillA]

Originally Posted by winst

They look fun - who makes them please?

Forty nine

[BillA]

Going to wear the Explorer tonight

[waterman1]

I too saw Pearsall on sidelines wearing a Rolex and the image kind of resonated. He is extremely lucky to be alive. All for a watch. Just makes me think twice in these times about wearing mine a lot. Surprised I would say this because I have not thought this way until very recently. And it’s not about leaving the country etc. Could be at grocery store 5 minutes from your home. You could be conceal carrying and not have time to react. To me the question is - is there that much satisfaction/pleasure from wearing a piece of jewelry to warrant the increased risk to your health? Your life? Bottom line right there. For me I am staying with low profile like Tudor, Panerai, Seiko for most of the time. Times have changed.

[Rolexken]

I’m risk averse and wear my GShock where I’m not confident, but I always have a laugh when the owner from London says I wouldn’t take my Rolex to New York and the owner from New York says I wouldn’t take my Rolex to London. I guess it’s all about familiarity with your location.

[coffeebreak]

How are Seattle and Nashville safety-wise? Better not to wear a Rolex in touristy spots?

[Krash]

Originally Posted by coffeebreak

How are Seattle and Nashville safety-wise? Better not to wear a Rolex in touristy spots?

I was just in Seattle. A family member was having surgery. We stayed at an upscale hotel.

We had to walk past a lot of homeless people and hunched-over fentanyl users. I suppose we could debate all day whether these people are harmless or pose a safety threat.

Plus, there is this vibe in Seattle. I won’t go into details, but it’s not exactly like Palm Beach, Florida.


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[Bill2e]

Do what makes you comfortable, enjoy your watches and vacation.

I would think a Explorer I is enough of an under the radar Rolex to not worry about it, but at the end it is your call

[BillA]

Well I am long back from the vacation in NM and Texas, brought a beater to wear during the day and the Expl I at night, no problems.

[hellobandit]

Glad to know you are back and without worries! I take my watches everywhere. If the country makes me worry about a theft problem, I take my Tudor GMT which attracts less attention and the GMT function makes perfect sense abroad. I have never had a problem and I really travel a lot!

[Dr. Robert]

Lately my travel watch is the Explorer.
I alternate between my 36mm one & my 39mm one.


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[hellobandit]

The Explorer 1 is really discreet and doesn't get noticed. Well, I guess the thieves of these watches know how to spot them easily too. A bit like we, who love watches, know how to spot every Rolex that passes by.

[BillA]

If any asks I tell them it is a Seiko! LOL

[Borracho]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Man, you are courting danger here. I can easily see you tripping on a cobbled Santa Fe street or ruining it by falling off a barstool at a Austin dive bar. And don’t even get me started on the sharks off South Padre Island.

The Santa Fe bit totally has merit. About 20 years ago I was walking south on Lincoln Ave in Santa Fe and an elderly gentleman was walking north. He tripped on a lifted edge of the sidewalk. I ran over to help him up. He insisted he was fine until I pointed out his injured hand. He broke/dislocated (?) his pinky pretty severely and had a good sized wound on the palm as well. I am guessing if he had a watch on it'd have taken a beating on that fall.

Anyway, to the OP, I hope you enjoyed your visit to my state.

[fly4food84]

I would just insure the watch for $10 month and wear it. I don’t think an Explorer is going to be so flashy so worry about.

A solid gold GMT, maybe.


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[Mr. Drunmond]

The few areas in Texas/New Mexico that i might be worried about wearing my watch (or even being in that area) you wont be vacationing at. Wear your watch.

I have never once worried about my watch in Texas.

[alphadweller]

On the left corner, the pleasure of wearing the watch you love so much. On the right corner, the fear something bad might happen and how this could ruin your vacation. Only you can decide who wins.

Personally, I don't travel with luxury watches, to me it's not worth it. Customs, hotel security (or lack of), risk of being mugged with wife and two young kids. Forget it. That's when I enjoy wearing my cheap watches the most.