Rolex wearing - Senegal

[Cowps]

Hello all. I'm working in Dakar Senegal for the next few years. Want to take my 126613LN to wear daily.

I know it's west Africa and ask that but would anyone chance it.!!

Been there s few months now and it seems OK so far.

[Watchdoyouwant?]

The value of your watch is about 10x the Senegalese per-capita GDP. The average monthly wage is $570. I’d think twice.

[Calatrava r]

Seems like you would know best having been there a few months already.

[Carbon Brakes]

Would not.

[Minkus]

Just get watch watch insurance for the watch and health insurance to cover the treatment and prosthetic when your arm gets chopped off. This way, you can wear it without a worry.

[Toproll85]

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[996marty]

I’m sure you already know the answer. For me it’s a massive NO

[espanol]

I’m absolutely positive most responses will be from folks that have never lived in Africa, nor visited even.

Most of Africa is actually surprisingly safe. I’ve lived and traveled within the continent and never felt unsafe. People know the name Rolex, but don’t know how to identify one nor would expect one to wear a real one. It isn’t even a thought.

Your iPhone is at more risk.

[ons2101]

Wow that is a two tone submariner ! That is some serious bling. I’d hesitate to wear it around NYC unless I have a jacket covering it up (and I live in NY). I used to wear my Rolex into the city… maybe in the winter but now don’t do so in the summer when I’m wearing short sleeves.
It just attracts unwanted attention and no need to even question safety.

Dude, get a Seiko 5 and call it a day.


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[Meyrin]

Oriniginally posted by Cowps:

I know it's west Africa and ask that but would anyone chance it.!!

Absolutely not. Many years ago I was in Senegal (mostly Dakar) for a short time, and remember wearing a really cheap Citizen three-hander. No problems. But nowadays I´d say get a solar-powered G-Shock and keep your Rolex safe back home in England. Why tempt fate? Hope the people are still as friendly as they were back in the day!

[rolexandlange]

100% definitely take it for safety reasons.

If you're in a precarious situation, your Rolex could be your ticket out of said sticky situation.

[SudiYunus]

Originally Posted by minkus

just get watch watch insurance for the watch and health insurance to cover the treatment and prosthetic when your arm gets chopped off. This way, you can wear it without a worry.

+1

[Gerry62]

The "yellow" of gold .... emerges ..... it can attract the attention of ill-intentioned people

[pandajoe]

Not worth the potential risk to you and your health let alone the watch

[padi56]

Originally Posted by espanol

I’m absolutely positive most responses will be from folks that have never lived in Africa, nor visited even.

Most of Africa is actually surprisingly safe. I’ve lived and traveled within the continent and never felt unsafe. People know the name Rolex, but don’t know how to identify one nor would expect one to wear a real one. It isn’t even a thought.

Your iPhone is at more risk.

Have to agree but today some that buy Rolex watches automatically think they will get robbed if they wear them outside in the big wide world.

[Michael1968]

Originally Posted by watchdoyouwant?

the value of your watch is about 10x the senegalese per-capita gdp. The average monthly wage is $570. I’d think twice.

+1

[frank gama]

Originally Posted by 996marty

I’m sure you already know the answer. For me it’s a massive NO

[Mike N]

Take a casio. Even if they think its a fake you could still lose a limb or your life for it.
Silly to take that kind of risk.
I've been to Africa.

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[Jackie Daytona]

Originally Posted by espanol

I’m absolutely positive most responses will be from folks that have never lived in Africa, nor visited even.

Most of Africa is actually surprisingly safe. I’ve lived and traveled within the continent and never felt unsafe. People know the name Rolex, but don’t know how to identify one nor would expect one to wear a real one. It isn’t even a thought.

Your iPhone is at more risk.

Agree with this sentiment pretty well. I traveled pretty extensively in the past to many so called 3rd world countries wearing one. Never was noticed nor an issue.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by espanol

I’m absolutely positive most responses will be from folks that have never lived in Africa, nor visited even.

Most of Africa is actually surprisingly safe. I’ve lived and traveled within the continent and never felt unsafe. People know the name Rolex, but don’t know how to identify one nor would expect one to wear a real one. It isn’t even a thought.

Your iPhone is at more risk.

As ‘Rollie’ owners, one can assume we are all well traveled. Thank you very much.

[al7391z]

OP, don’t listen to the rest. Take chances and live a little. That’s my philosophy. If you get your arm chopped off, please post pics.

[baythan]

Originally Posted by espanol

I’m absolutely positive most responses will be from folks that have never lived in Africa, nor visited even.

Most of Africa is actually surprisingly safe. I’ve lived and traveled within the continent and never felt unsafe. People know the name Rolex, but don’t know how to identify one nor would expect one to wear a real one. It isn’t even a thought.

Your iPhone is at more risk.

I agree with you.

[Old Expat Beast]

Don't wear it if you feel you're going to be looking over your shoulder all the time. (Yes, I've been to West Africa).

[MarioB83]

It’s silly talking simply about Africa. Damn, AFRICA is huge and has more than 50 countries and they are day and night between them.
Dakar is not the roughest place and being an expat will make the OP to live in conditions where he will be safer than in several places of Europe or US.
Go for it and humbly enjoy your nice watch there

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by Cowps

Hello all. I'm working in Dakar Senegal for the next few years. Want to take my 126613LN to wear daily.

I know it's west Africa and ask that but would anyone chance it.!!

Been there s few months now and it seems OK so far.

I would not. Your life and your choice, however.

[TomCarter]

Just do it

[Ny325]

Bring a Casio.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by Meyrin

Oriniginally posted by Cowps:

Absolutely not. Many years ago I was in Senegal (mostly Dakar) for a short time, and remember wearing a really cheap Citizen three-hander. No problems. But nowadays I´d say get a solar-powered G-Shock and keep your Rolex safe back home in England. Why tempt fate? Hope the people are still as friendly as they were back in the day!

This right here.

While they may not be the "sophisticated" rings of watch thieves in major American or European cities, I would say that you'd be rolling some serious dice wearing bright blue & YG watch in a country where its value could feed an entire community for a year.

Get a Citizen Eco-Drive or a G-Shock. I'd be sad about giving away a G-Shock at machete-point, but not heartbroken.

[ClintonM3]

Do you have a beater? When in doubt, wouldn't it be the perfect occasion to wear the beater? I am just as proud to wear my reasonably priced watches.

[georgew]

The blue TT watch will attract more attention (blingy) than others - more so than anything in SS (or even WG). So, I would not take something that blingy - a SS explorer or sub I'd consider (but might not wear it in all circumstances either - at least until I got acclimated to the area and possible threat profile). Up to you of course