Poll; WHICH 2 to bring to Bangkok? NO partying

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by jeffgo888

that is really interesting about Phuket...as all readings I see, mention to go to Phuket as more family type atmosphere...i guess not. Plus i think its 4 hr plane ride? So we decided just stay in Pattaya and chill....we only gonna be there 2 nights actually....

If you're with your GF, I would suggest Hua Hin rather than Pattaya for a resort town. Check it out on YouTube. It's only a little further from BKK and you can fly, train or bus down.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by jeffgo888

Will be going with GF, NO nightlife partying...
of course, going shopping and interchangeable pieces
Pick ANY 2..:)

If I was going to Bangkok last thing on my mind would be what watches to take can assure you.

[ColoradoTime]

Originally Posted by dmash

As somebody who lives half the year in Thailand and has a house here, just LOL. Bangkok and Thailand as a whole ranks as one of the safest places I’ve ever felt with watches. Full blown YG pieces on the regular, nobody so much as bats an eye. Please refrain from commenting if you don’t actually travel to said places and are just an armchair commentator.

With that out of the way, OP, I’d go Deepsea and Daytona. Your collection overlaps mine in a way, and those are the best 2 in my opinion for travel. Deepsea for any fun activities, Daytona to keep it classy and for nighttime activities.


*As an aside, I would say you’re TEN times more likely to get your watch stolen in Phuket from a NON-Thai person, than anywhere in Bangkok. Which says a lot about the country. So if anybody is traveling to Thailand and perusing this thread, *do* take heed if going there, or even Pattaya as well.

I have limited experience - but this 100% gut checks. I’d be way more worried to take a Rolex to Chicago than Bangkok or Chiang Mai.


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[capacitance]

I travel yearly to Thailand (now for over a decade). I have even purchased a Rolex over there as well. Great place to travel and watch shop (Siam Paragon has a great “horologist” row).

Bangkok is much safer than London or Los Angeles. However, if you seek the nightlife, bar scene, and or other activities, bring the G-Shock. Although there is extreme poverty in Thailand there is also absolute wealth. Depending on the location, a Rolex can be considered an entry level watch. Safe travels.

[jeffgo888]

agreed!!
Looking at the poll, im curious why lean towards the DJ...
the rose gold is amazing to look at though..:)

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

You're less likely to get your watch stolen in BKK than in most big cities in the West, IMO. I've been going there since the 1980s, and stayed in $2 guesthouses and the best luxury hotels over the years, with no issues at all.

Just going to say the same Adam.

I've been a few times and felt safer there than any other city I've been to.

OP, I would say that there are much better/nicer places to go than Pattaya/Phuket.

Chang Mai, Krabi, the Khao Sok national park, Ko Yao Yai, Ko Pah Ngan, and Ko Phi Phi all, are all places I'd stay again.

[OG1982]

Why take two? I only ever travel with a watch I can wear and it never leaves my wrist.

I always tone down my 'traveling' watch, not because I'm worried about theft, because I don't like to served by someone earning £80/$100 a WEEK, while I'm sat there wearing a 10k+ watch.

[ikincooper]

Let me throw Koh Samet into the mix too. Not much further than Pattaya and much nicer beaches/gives you a taste of a Thai Island too.

To keep things on topic, I’d just take 1 watch and did exactly that too.


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[OG1982]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Just going to say the same Adam.

I've been a few times and felt safer there than any other city I've been to.

OP, I would say that there are much better/nicer places to go than Pattaya/Phuket.

Chang Mai, Krabi, the Khao Sok national park, Ko Yao Yai, Ko Pah Ngan, and Ko Phi Phi all, are all places I'd stay again.

Absolutely. Phuket is only good for flying into IMO, especially when you've visited some of the places you've mentioned.

Lucky enough to never have been to Pattaya, not sure why anyone would go all that way to essentially go to the Benidorm of Asia! Phuket is bursting at the seams thanks to overtourism.

[jeffgo888]

Originally Posted by Leeh

Bring any two your heart desires. Bangkok is safer than where I’m from (San Francisco). Wore my Sub there last year and Exp1 few years before that, not one issue and I was partying and stumbling around late night/early morning. Probably earned a few careless dings or scratches though.

ojh im from San Jose, so yes, I know about SFO.:)

[brandrea]

I’d take the DJ. It’s probably the most wearable and useful with the date complication

[jeffgo888]

Originally Posted by OG1982

Why take two? I only ever travel with a watch I can wear and it never leaves my wrist.

I always tone down my 'traveling' watch, not because I'm worried about theft, because I don't like to served by someone earning £80/$100 a WEEK, while I'm sat there wearing a 10k+ watch.

I agree to some degree///
My philosophy is to bring pieces i would like to have memories build...cannot afford to travel per trip per watch...PLUS the pieces are insured anyways and area is safe..I did take 2 to Bali years ago
i'd like to enjoy our hard work while I can...so to speak but I do agree and see your point..

and last but not least, why travel with 2? Because Roger travels with 3....LMAOOOO.....ofc I am no body compared to anyone to begin with...:)

[jeffgo888]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d take the DJ. It’s probably the most wearable and useful with the date complication

Yes agreed,,,,
the JC DSSD seems more sturdier beachwise, but that what the Panda is for..:)

[travisb]

Any will do. I'd lean DSSD and Daytona. Safe travels!

[jeffgo888]

Originally Posted by travisb

Any will do. I'd lean DSSD and Daytona. Safe travels!

thanks Travis...GOOD to hear from you!!