Safari. Which watch.

[Oldwoods]

I’m off to Kenya soon for a two week Safari and have been thinking about which watch to take for a dusty, bumpy, off road trip. My obvious choice would be my 39mm Explorer, tough, understated, basically made for the job. What watches have/would you take on Safari?

[HogwldFLTR]

It depends on where. I might take my Tudor Ranger or even my Christopher Ward GMT.

[Sublovin]

I have an Explorer II and a Tudor Pelagos that are both great vacation watches. I have worn my Pelagos on more adventures and beach trips than any other. Great watch.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

I have an Explorer II and a Tudor Pelagos that are both great vacation watches. I have worn my Pelagos on more adventures and beach trips than any other. Great watch.

Those are my go-to's, as well.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

I have an Explorer II and a Tudor Pelagos that are both great vacation watches. I have worn my Pelagos on more adventures and beach trips than any other. Great watch.

For the win!!
dP

[OG1982]

It's got to be the Explorer.

[brandrea]

Your Explorer sounds perfect

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Your Explorer sounds perfect

This.

[omar10213245]

Breitling Emergency

[Hemdog]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

Breitling Emergency

LOL the lifeguards can't save you from lions

[Old Expat Beast]

G-Shock with triple ABC sensor.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

G-Shock with triple ABC sensor.

Having said that, and given it some thought, I think most of the folks that I was with on a media trip to Tswalu and a few Singita safari properties in South Africa a few years ago were wearing Cartier and other dress watches, and enjoyed their time very much, especially the sunset cocktails.

[2ltdjorn]

Don’t know which watch.

But would like to learn more about the safari and planning.

Turn 40 in 2025. Would like to go to safari in Kenya. So looking at options for wife and me.

[JRell]

My GMT works well on my couch watching the discovery channel if that helps.

[TheVision]

I take my tuna for vacations (on isofrane rubber). Super accurate, day date function, lume lasts all night long unlike my sub and if I get robbed, I can easily replace it (but its getting harder to source Tunas now since its discontinued).

[Meyrin]

I´d take my G-Shock 5610U. Solar powered, so no battery worries. It´s radio-controlled, but I´m not sure I´d get the signal in Kenya. But it´s incredibly accurate without. And far more durable than any mechanical watch, imo! Enjoy Kenya, a beautiful country!

[espanol]

Recently lived in the Horn for a couple of years. If you're concerned about safety, you don't need to be. Your watch will go unnoticed.

If you'll still be concerned then leave any Rolex at home. It's not worth the headspace when you'll be in such an incredible place. Highly recommend Maasai Mara reserve and Lake Nakuru.

[Oldwoods]

Originally Posted by espanol

Recently lived in the Horn for a couple of years. If you're concerned about safety, you don't need to be. Your watch will go unnoticed.

If you'll still be concerned then leave any Rolex at home. It's not worth the headspace when you'll be in such an incredible place. Highly recommend Maasai Mara reserve and Lake Nakuru.

Thanks, I’ve visited the area many times for business and I’m not too concerned about security. We are going to thr Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha.

[BLNR Nairobi]

Originally Posted by Oldwoods

Thanks, I’ve visited the area many times for business and I’m not too concerned about security. We are going to thr Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha.

Fully agree. I mostly live in Kenya, and I can assure you I feel super comfortable and free wearing watches here (eg, a Daytona or a Snoopy) that I’d be quite anxious wearing in, say, London, Paris, or Johannesburg.

Most Kenyans will simply greet you with a smile looking at your face rather than glancing at your wrist.

[travisb]

G-Shock Rangeman

[teamkitty]

Literally any watch will suffice while sitting in the back seat of a plush Land Rover on a paid tour of a foreign land. But I'd go with the Explorer :)

[espanol]

Originally Posted by teamkitty

Literally any watch will suffice while sitting in the back seat of a plush Land Rover on a paid tour of a foreign land. But I'd go with the Explorer :)

+1, and very true. Had a laugh at this one.

[996marty]

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Maybe something like this

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by 996marty

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Maybe something like this

Blend in :)

[Guppydriver]

Explorer was made for this!!!

[Marcjvr]

Originally Posted by Oldwoods

I’m off to Kenya soon for a two week Safari and have been thinking about which watch to take for a dusty, bumpy, off road trip. My obvious choice would be my 39mm Explorer, tough, understated, basically made for the job. What watches have/would you take on Safari?

Rolex Exp39 is my battle tested safari watch. No better option

[TimeToTell]

Apple Watch paired with iPhone 16 for satellite capability.

[Watchsprings]

Exp1 is the ultimate safari watch, make some great memories with it and report back with pics!

[Mr. Superlative]

Explorer. The clue is in the title. ;)
Perfect watch for the assignment.

[Andad]