Should I Wear My Deepsea On Holiday To Tenerife - Or Buy Something Cheap?

[laphroaig007]

Going to Tenerife ? So wear it ! This watch is all about being worn on sunny beaches...
;-)

[sappie66]

Originally Posted by Baselman

A mugger would rather go for another watch than mess with anyone wearing a DeepSea thet certainly wudnt fancy having a DeepSea indent in the face or head lol wear it and take photos it's like leaving your baby behind and not having pics together

If you do wear it, please take pictures of the DeepSea indent. Pics or it didn't happen!

Originally Posted by raclaims

Like another poster above, the most enjoyment I get from my watches is while I'm on holiday. You bought it...wear it. What's the point otherwise?

I get it...and I understand...but just wear it and enjoy it. It's just a hunk of replaceable metal.

This is my general attitude too, but.....

Originally Posted by Oyster Al

What this guy said, plus even insurance cant stop a nasty scene of a confrontation in front of your family if something goes bad. Gshocks are fun to wear on holiday! Fyi......i also wear the handsome dssd and have a young family and would be horrified if my watch put them in harms way.

Originally Posted by stockae92

If you have to ask, buy something cheaper to wear for your peace of mind.

So what if we all say "wear it" but you can't keep your mind off it and can't enjoy your trip?

These 2 posts above make some sense too. On holidays, I generally wear a watch nice enough to satisfy my WIS-needs, but not a Rolex or JLC. That leaves holiday duties to my Omegas, Sinn, Breitling, etc.

[superdog]

What's a Rollie?

[Laszlo]

Could just throw a decent olive colour Nato on it to tone it down. That's what I do. They may think I'm an ex-Seal and why mess with a Seal?

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by superdog

What's a Rollie?

A very good medium format film camera.

[Chainring]

It's crazy not to insure expensive watches. It's so cheap to do so. Then you can wear with piece of mind and enjoy it. However, go with your gut. If if bothers you, don't do it. But if you're just going to be on the resort the whole time, I wouldn't worry. Just be smart, use your head, know your surroundings and don't tempt thieves. They are cowards who prey on targets of opportunity. Don't make it easy.

[ArmandoB]

I suggest that you take two watches (Rolex and a digital) when you go to Tenerife.
This will give you the flexibility to use the nice Rolex Deep Sea Dweller at the resort.
Then you can use your digital watch to go out and safely visit the local places, without having to worry about being mugged for your Rolex. (It does happen nowadays in many vacation spots around the world.)
While you visit the local places, the Rolex can stay back at the Resort's safe deposit box in your room, I am sure that if the resort is posh they will have the safe deposit box in the room. You may want to check with the hotel about the safe deposit box in the room.
It is better to be safe than sorry and by taking the two watches, you will be able to enjoy the Rolex Deep Sea at the resort and the local places without any safety concerns.
Good luck and enjoy your vacation!

[LA_LEC]

If you are going to stress about it while there don't take it. Vacations are to reduce stress not elevate it. Also, to those who say just insure it so if you get robbed no big deal.

You do not take into account that some robberies are armed robberies...as in a weapon is there...and often used. Do not think that a thief who assaults a tourist on vacation is going to have much patience and simply ask for your watch.

He might just kill you for it to prevent any witness (after all - these are not rational people and more often than not on drugs).

[tattooedfagin]

Always take mine away with me, enjoy the trip & everything else too

[AWA]

Why not

[diver2012]

It's Tenerife...not Sierra Leone!

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by diver2012

It's Tenerife...not Sierra Leone!

or Naples.

[JbirdZA]

stretch the legs of that deepsea...dont try and tell us that the romantic side of you DIDNT envision that watch getting wet in a remote, tropical destination when you first bought it!

[JbirdZA]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

or Naples.

Or Johannesburg for that matter. but my sub seems to be functioning well enough in DEEP DARK AFRICA.

[theken]

I agree...wear your Deepsea and bring a G Shock or other digital for activites where you many not wish to expose your Rolex to the "elements".

Originally Posted by ArmandoB

I suggest that you take two watches (Rolex and a digital)
Good luck and enjoy your vacation!

[gpfps]

You will be,

really glad you put insurance on your watch as they rush you to the hospital !

[Audemars Piguet]

Tenerife it's safe sooo wear it

[Vincent65]

not this again - leave it at home and it won't be an issue, or take it and worry about it...

[superdog]

Personally. In all seriousness. If your afraid to wear it there, you should be afraid anywhere.

If I were you, I'd sell it off and buy something your more comfortable with.

[Macnavara]

Ive got a dssd and the last time someone tried to mug me i used my deepsea as a weapon to fend em off....just wear it insure it and enjoy it other wise sell it and relax

[zeuloa]

Depends... Are you planning to dive, and if so down to 12000 ft?

[bayerische]

Mugged in the Canaries? There's 10-20 tourists for every local, so I'm sure you can Posse-up!

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

A very good medium format film camera.

How right you are Sir!

[zion_rasta]

Wear it! With a Gshock you will be out watched about everywhere you go in Europe starting at the ticket line in the airport.

Wear it and be proud!

I have worn my sub 1680 in the most dangerous corners of earth and nada. Actually, even the bad guys respect a Rolex sports watch.