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Old 16 March 2018, 06:12 PM   #31
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I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.
I have heard that all Americans are extremely naive when it comes to travelling anywhere in the world outside of their home country but I’m pretty sure that’s 100% BS too
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Old 16 March 2018, 07:27 PM   #32
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Those cities are probably the safest in the world....no worries. While you're there...do some watch spotting as well...you'll be surprise to see what's on people's wrist.
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Old 16 March 2018, 07:40 PM   #33
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I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public.It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.
Believe me, China is not even ranked in the top 70 countries with the Highest Crime rates in the world. My country is ranked at a jaw dropping top 15th with the highest crime rates(Crime Index 65.56 ) and takes the number 1 spot in South East Asia ( Source: 2016 Crime Rate Index by Numbeo).I was also a victim of snatch theft incident many moons ago and almost lost my PO 2500 watch.Anyways, our immediate neighbour, Singapore is regarded as THE safest country on planet Earth.Ok. Cybercrimes are on the rise but that's a different story.....
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Old 16 March 2018, 07:52 PM   #34
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No problem, many cities in Asia are as affluent if not more so than many US cities. You will be fine
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Old 16 March 2018, 07:54 PM   #35
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I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.
every city i've ever been remotely nervous while wearing an expensive watch are all in the US. Ive been to a lot of places and a lot of countries.
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Old 16 March 2018, 08:52 PM   #36
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In Japan you can even leave ur watch in a taxi and it will most likely come back to you....


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Old 16 March 2018, 08:52 PM   #37
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Is it safe to take the D500? Ive been to Japan and HK before with my Bluesy and it was fine but what about China?
Why would you travel there if it was not safe?
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Old 16 March 2018, 08:55 PM   #38
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I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.
I'm sorry, but posts like this are ridiculous to me. Really, extra cautious taking pictures in China? Good lord. Unless you're snapping pics of hookers or you purchasing party favors for the night, you have nothing to worry about.
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Old 16 March 2018, 08:56 PM   #39
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every city i've ever been remotely nervous while wearing an expensive watch are all in the US. Ive been to a lot of places and a lot of countries.
Right? I have to always laugh at these 'Is it safe' posts, ranging from taking your Rolex in water to if it will get stolen in a certain area.

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I have heard that all Americans are extremely naive when it comes to travelling anywhere in the world outside of their home country but I’m pretty sure that’s 100% BS too
My nationality is technically American and I can 100% say it's not BS whatsoever
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Old 16 March 2018, 09:02 PM   #40
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Im going to Tokyo, HK, Beijing, and Shanghai for 5 weeks for work (IT support for a law firm) They are putting us up nice hotels. Is it safe to take the D500? Ive been to Japan and HK before with my Bluesy and it was fine but what about China?
Being careful is always good. However, HK, Tokyo and Shanghai are really safe cities.
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Old 16 March 2018, 10:56 PM   #41
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I have heard it's not safe in China...where it's common for tourist to have their phone and camera stolen in public. A relative is going to visit China in a month and she will be extra cautious when taking pictures.

It's up to you...but I would say keep it safe in a bank.


Shanghai and Beijing are much safer than any of the US cities..

Plus no one wud be bothered to rob a SS Rolex when people are wearing Lange AP and VC everywhere
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Old 16 March 2018, 11:10 PM   #42
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Old 16 March 2018, 11:23 PM   #43
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Been living in Beijing and Shanghai, never had any trouble. Much safer than big European cities.
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Old 16 March 2018, 11:50 PM   #44
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nice trip, dang
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Old 17 March 2018, 12:59 AM   #45
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Any Metros in Asian are far safer than our (American) cities. Women can walj outside at night alone and not have to worry. It’s funny when guys like Min claim otherwise as he’s far likelier to lose his Rolex at home than abroad in East Asia.
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Old 17 March 2018, 02:01 AM   #46
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Not sure why you have to ask.
If you are safe at home, you are more than safe in Asia.


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