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Tools · 27 September 2007, 10:53 AM

I thought I had this figured out thanks to some fine friends elsewhere. But now the wife is making out the list...

We're off for a cruise to the western Caribbean in November. We'll fly three thousand miles from the west to east coast, board and head out to explore jungle hide aways, Mayan ruins, cruise the high seas, attend formal dinners, snorkel in clear blue seas, and para-sail along the beach.

I'm only taken' one watch.... I've narrowed it down to one of these....

But which one would fit the bill ? I need help:

JJ Irani · 27 September 2007, 10:54 AM

Caribbean? The topless one, Larry!!

Tools · 27 September 2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Caribbean? The topless one, Larry!!

The wife was reading that one of these cruise ships offers pole-dance lessons.

I asked her if it was too late to change our plans

(I never knew she knew such language

)

JAD3703 · 27 September 2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The wife was reading that one of these cruise ships offers pole-dance lessons.

I asked her if it was too late to change our plans

(I never knew she knew such language

)

LMAO. The really do not have a sense of humour about certain things, do they?

James

Bama · 27 September 2007, 11:00 AM

My first thought was take the GMT - but with all that adventure mixed with formal dining - I say take the ND Sub. Be Bond on this trip.

JJ Irani · 27 September 2007, 11:02 AM

Seriouly, Larry....take the black dial Exp-II. You never have to worry about the fixed bezel turning away from any previous setting....and you get the advantage of dual time too!!

Tools · 27 September 2007, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Seriouly, Larry....take the black dial Exp-II. You never have to worry about the fixed bezel turning away from any previous setting....and you get the advantage of dual time too!!

That's exactly the watch I usually take on these excursions...I don't know if I'm getting into a rut or not....

Alcan · 27 September 2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Seriouly, Larry....take the black dial Exp-II. You never have to worry about the fixed bezel turning away from any previous setting....and you get the advantage of dual time too!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

That's exactly the watch I usually take on these excursions...I don't know if I'm getting into a rut or not....

Rut? Nahh.... you're getting in the groove! Go with the GMT II, it'll give you something to fiddle with between ruins, parasailing, and who-knows what.

Btw, gotta admit you look like you were born to wear a tux. We got some stylin' mods here.

ROGU808 · 27 September 2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Seriouly, Larry....take the black dial Exp-II. You never have to worry about the fixed bezel turning away from any previous setting....and you get the advantage of dual time too!!

I agree completely JJ!!!

Dan Pierce · 27 September 2007, 11:17 PM

GMT! And you better bring pics back with ya'.

dP

Tools · 27 September 2007, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bama

My first thought was take the GMT - but with all that adventure mixed with formal dining - I say take the ND Sub. Be Bond on this trip.

Think I could pull it off... I mean the Sub look:

Bama · 27 September 2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Think I could pull it off... I mean the Sub look:

I see the picture of Bond there, Larry but where's the picture of you?

You could absolutely pull it off.

Letsgodiving · 27 September 2007, 11:02 AM

The no date. You're on vacation so you don't need it and shouldn't think about it. Plus, if you don't know the date you won't count down the days until you have to get back to real life.

Robb · 27 September 2007, 11:03 AM

Take the No-date Sub!! It is rugged enough to take anything you throw at it and who needs a date when your on vacation????

BLSampson · 27 September 2007, 11:05 AM

The GMT.

Tools · 27 September 2007, 11:07 AM

I can already get a sense of how much help you guys are going to be..

JJ Irani · 27 September 2007, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I can already get a sense of how much help you guys are going to be..

Rawhyde · 27 September 2007, 11:09 AM

If you take the ND Sub, you gotta take the Tux and play a few hands of Baccarat....

Robb · 27 September 2007, 11:10 AM

You could do this:

Take all of your watches and wear accordingly

GMT- wear on the plane there and back
No date Sub- On the ship around the pool
Exp II- On all land excursions
TT black- Formal dinners

daunwaun · 27 September 2007, 11:12 AM

Take the sub Date....what if you get lost in the jungle...or on a boat and you need to know the date for some unknown reason

lostsub · 27 September 2007, 11:14 AM

I would wear the Sub Date. Mine went with me to Alaska cruise and never thought about other watches at all.

We are taking the kids to Disney one month from today and I am going to wear my GMT.
Next March we have a "Family reunion cruise" to Caribbean and Mexico, and my SD WILL be with me.

You are going on a "Cruise" ....ocean, sea,beaches...think about it...Oh, make sure to have lots fun, no matter which watch you end up picking...

Tools · 27 September 2007, 11:18 AM

Well...

I do like to be properly dressed.....I wear this to Disneyland...

lostsub · 27 September 2007, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Well...

I do like to be properly dressed.....I wear this to Disneyland...

Maybe if you let me borrowed it...

Lubrifar · 27 September 2007, 11:17 AM

Exploration adventures...take the Exp II.

bwalkerVintage · 27 September 2007, 11:22 AM

Personally, I would take more than one.

The GMT for sure (different time zones), the dateless sub for the snorkling or diving that you will end up doing and finally the explorer for all the exploring you plan to do.

chris_nor_cal · 27 September 2007, 12:04 PM

im saying the sub because youll be around the water and its vacation so you dont need to know the date!

timebroker · 27 September 2007, 12:10 PM

He needs a date for his appointments with the pole.

aja, all watches you showed will do imo.

Rockrolex · 27 September 2007, 12:17 PM

You're crossing time zones, Larry. There will be a point or two when you need to know what time it is at home. Ergo, the GMT is the only way to go.

If you decide to take more than one, I would make sure you complete a customs declaration before you leave.

I nearly had a problem with US Customs on my way back from a Toronto GTG last November. I was carrying 9 expensive watches. I told the Customs agent I had been at a watch afcionados' meeting. He let me through but warned me I should have gotten a registration form. Next time I will do that.

The form you need to complete is CBP 4457. You can find it at: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/...t/cbp_4457.pdf.

Just follow the easy to follow instructions. The only problem may be finding a customs agent. Get to the airport in plenty of time to locate one.

vh_bu98 · 27 September 2007, 12:35 PM

I would say none and pick up a new one while you're down there.

LouCan · 27 September 2007, 12:43 PM

Returned last month from a Caribbean cruise. Took my TT YM MOP. Wore it 24/7 as in the pics. Any Rolex will do.

27 September 2007, 10:53 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,686	Which Rolex to take to the Caribbean ? I thought I had this figured out thanks to some fine friends elsewhere. But now the wife is making out the list... We're off for a cruise to the western Caribbean in November. We'll fly three thousand miles from the west to east coast, board and head out to explore jungle hide aways, Mayan ruins, cruise the high seas, attend formal dinners, snorkel in clear blue seas, and para-sail along the beach. I'm only taken' one watch.... I've narrowed it down to one of these.... But which one would fit the bill ? I need help:

27 September 2007, 10:54 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Caribbean? The topless one, Larry!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 September 2007, 11:02 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Seriouly, Larry....take the black dial Exp-II. You never have to worry about the fixed bezel turning away from any previous setting....and you get the advantage of dual time too!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 September 2007, 11:17 PM	#10
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,349	GMT! And you better bring pics back with ya'. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

27 September 2007, 11:03 AM	#14
Robb 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,942	Take the No-date Sub!! It is rugged enough to take anything you throw at it and who needs a date when your on vacation???? __________________ Sport watch collector

27 September 2007, 11:00 AM	#5
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	My first thought was take the GMT - but with all that adventure mixed with formal dining - I say take the ND Sub. Be Bond on this trip.

27 September 2007, 11:02 AM	#13
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,321	The no date. You're on vacation so you don't need it and shouldn't think about it. Plus, if you don't know the date you won't count down the days until you have to get back to real life.

27 September 2007, 11:05 AM	#15
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	The GMT. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

27 September 2007, 11:07 AM	#16
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,686	I can already get a sense of how much help you guys are going to be..

27 September 2007, 11:09 AM	#18
Rawhyde 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 841	If you take the ND Sub, you gotta take the Tux and play a few hands of Baccarat....

27 September 2007, 11:10 AM	#19
Robb 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,942	You could do this: Take all of your watches and wear accordingly GMT- wear on the plane there and back No date Sub- On the ship around the pool Exp II- On all land excursions TT black- Formal dinners __________________ Sport watch collector

27 September 2007, 11:12 AM	#20
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	Take the sub Date....what if you get lost in the jungle...or on a boat and you need to know the date for some unknown reason __________________ DAUNWAUN

27 September 2007, 11:14 AM	#21
lostsub Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Big D Watch: 116520 , SD Posts: 99	I would wear the Sub Date. Mine went with me to Alaska cruise and never thought about other watches at all. We are taking the kids to Disney one month from today and I am going to wear my GMT. Next March we have a "Family reunion cruise" to Caribbean and Mexico, and my SD WILL be with me. You are going on a "Cruise" ....ocean, sea,beaches...think about it...Oh, make sure to have lots fun, no matter which watch you end up picking...

27 September 2007, 11:18 AM	#22
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,686	Well... I do like to be properly dressed.....I wear this to Disneyland...

27 September 2007, 11:17 AM	#24
Lubrifar Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mr. T Location: anc/sfo Watch: for the signs! Posts: 776	Exploration adventures...take the Exp II.

27 September 2007, 11:22 AM	#25
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Personally, I would take more than one. The GMT for sure (different time zones), the dateless sub for the snorkling or diving that you will end up doing and finally the explorer for all the exploring you plan to do.

27 September 2007, 12:04 PM	#26
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	im saying the sub because youll be around the water and its vacation so you dont need to know the date! __________________

27 September 2007, 12:10 PM	#27
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	He needs a date for his appointments with the pole. aja, all watches you showed will do imo.

27 September 2007, 12:17 PM	#28
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,138	You're crossing time zones, Larry. There will be a point or two when you need to know what time it is at home. Ergo, the GMT is the only way to go. If you decide to take more than one, I would make sure you complete a customs declaration before you leave. I nearly had a problem with US Customs on my way back from a Toronto GTG last November. I was carrying 9 expensive watches. I told the Customs agent I had been at a watch afcionados' meeting. He let me through but warned me I should have gotten a registration form. Next time I will do that. The form you need to complete is CBP 4457. You can find it at: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/...t/cbp_4457.pdf. Just follow the easy to follow instructions. The only problem may be finding a customs agent. Get to the airport in plenty of time to locate one. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 September 2007, 12:35 PM	#29
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I would say none and pick up a new one while you're down there.

27 September 2007, 12:43 PM	#30
LouCan Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Lou Location: New Jersey Watch: YM TT MOP Posts: 323	Returned last month from a Caribbean cruise. Took my TT YM MOP. Wore it 24/7 as in the pics. Any Rolex will do. Attached Images

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