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DDG · 26 January 2010, 09:08 AM

We're getting bored with the Kansas winter. We're headed for Honolulu for a week. The wife and I are both planning on bringing two watches this time. Other than wearing one on each wrist, how is the best way to carry, or pack the spares without getting them lost, stolen or damaged at the airports when changing planes?

CPTL · 26 January 2010, 09:10 AM

One on the wrist; one on the ankle?

In all seriousness, I wouldn't put them in checked baggage. Most airlines limit baggage liability to like $1000 per bag, and good luck getting that much. Times I've traveled with a spare, I always put it in the carry-on or buttoned jacket pocket.

harleydog · 26 January 2010, 09:11 AM

I use a small watch case that is padded, one on the wrist one on the carry on

esm · 26 January 2010, 09:15 AM

i usually wear one and pack the other one in a travel pouch in my carry on suitcase or backpack.

if i come back with a new watch, i usually ask the wife to wear one and pack her watch in another travel pouch....

Fiery · 26 January 2010, 09:15 AM

I take only a single watch for holidays. It seems too risky for me to either leave a watch in the luggage, in the carrying bag or in the hotel room for that matter.

I'd pick the best all-round holiday watch (SS Sub or Explorer II would be perfect) and leave the rest of the watches home, in the safe.

rmcarlton · 26 January 2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

I take only a single watch for holidays. It seems too risky for me to either leave a watch in the luggage, in the carrying bag or in the hotel room for that matter.

I'd pick the best all-round holiday watch (SS Sub or Explorer II would be perfect) and leave the rest of the watches home, in the safe.

x2

Rags · 26 January 2010, 09:24 AM

I have a travel watch case that holds two. I wear the better watch on the flight & my wife & I pack the others and that goes with us in the carry on.

DDG · 26 January 2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

I take only a single watch for holidays. It seems too risky for me to either leave a watch in the luggage, in the carrying bag or in the hotel room for that matter.

I'd pick the best all-round holiday watch (SS Sub or Explorer II would be perfect) and leave the rest of the watches home, in the safe.

I will wear the Exp II, That's my everyday watch and I feel naked without it. It's handy for telling what time it is at home when I'm in a different time zone, plus I really rely on the date window. But I have a nearly new TT white dial Daytona I've only worn once I'd like to take too, but would like for them and the wife's dress & casual watches to make the round trip safely.

HL65 · 26 January 2010, 09:30 AM

Travel case--make sure you keep it on you of course!!!

SLS · 26 January 2010, 09:38 AM

Here is the one that I have, its great!
www.timetote.com
Scott

Tools · 26 January 2010, 09:56 AM

I don't generally travel with more than the one on my wrist..

But, sometimes I do take another.. When I do, I take it in this and it is always in the carry-on with me, then in the safe at the destination..

The Mrs takes any other watches or jewelry in her own tavel jewelry box..

Art 1 · 26 January 2010, 10:45 AM

I traveled with watches in the past, now I only take the watch that is on my wrist. Trust me on this, you will have much less worries that way.

Sub'erman · 26 January 2010, 10:49 AM

one on the wrist and one in my carry-on handbag in a protective green Rolex watch travel-wallet like the one shown by Tools...

davestan · 26 January 2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I traveled with watches in the past, now I only take the watch that is on my wrist. Trust me on this, you will have much less worries that way.

Agree

Dan Pierce · 26 January 2010, 10:57 AM

I'm with Larry.

dP

dajark · 26 January 2010, 12:23 PM

I had a watch stolen from my in room safe, so now I travel with one Panerai and a few change of straps.

sea-dweller · 26 January 2010, 12:39 PM

I wear one on my wrist and then carry the other one in my laptop bag (carry on). I never place anything valuable in my checked luggage.

Yazo · 26 January 2010, 12:54 PM

after having a nice TAG Link stolen last summer in Switzerland I will never travel again w/ a nice watch... :(

inspires · 26 January 2010, 01:33 PM

I usually only travel with one watch and it's always my SD. If I were to travel with more than one, I would definitely go with Larry's recommendation.

ASH · 26 January 2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery

i take only a single watch for holidays. It seems too risky for me to either leave a watch in the luggage, in the carrying bag or in the hotel room for that matter.

I'd pick the best all-round holiday watch (ss sub or explorer ii would be perfect) and leave the rest of the watches home, in the safe.

x2

Lion · 26 January 2010, 01:39 PM

Why do you want to take more than one watch on your trip???

ASH · 26 January 2010, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery

i take only a single watch for holidays. It seems too risky for me to either leave a watch in the luggage, in the carrying bag or in the hotel room for that matter.

I'd pick the best all-round holiday watch (ss sub or explorer ii would be perfect) and leave the rest of the watches home, in the safe.

x3

DDG · 27 January 2010, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Why do you want to take more than one watch on your trip???

I have a formal event to attend, and want to wear the TT Daytona there instead of the daily driver Exp II. I've still got a day to think about it. Might just take the Daytona, but I need to keep track of the time and date at home, 5 or 6 time zones away, and it's easier with the EXP II.

everose · 27 January 2010, 01:28 AM

One word of caution about leaving valuables in Hotel safes,especially in unfamiliar places.

Check the insurance coverage of safety deposited items.Get something in writing....DO NOT just ask the reception staff for verbal clarification.

Get a receipt for the deposit of the item each time you deposit it.Take a photo of the item on your cellphone or camera before you deposit it.

This was a disappearing laptop

....probably an employee perp or employee assisted!!!!!

Erix · 27 January 2010, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

I take only a single watch for holidays. It seems too risky for me to either leave a watch in the luggage, in the carrying bag or in the hotel room for that matter.

I'd pick the best all-round holiday watch (SS Sub or Explorer II would be perfect) and leave the rest of the watches home, in the safe.

x2

Not worth the hassle, I just pick the one that will suite the trip/holiday the most and wear that one for the entire trip.
Also going to the US wearing more then one Rolex is against some import restriction ( thank Rolex USA).

Lucy Diamond · 27 January 2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Erix

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Also going to the US wearing more then one Rolex is against some import restriction ( thank Rolex USA).

Can you elaborate on this restriction?I visit the USA a couple of times a year and was planning on taking two watches with me next trip late March.If there is the strong possibility of customs hassles by wearing two watches,I'd like to get more details....thanks!

DarkHorse · 27 January 2010, 02:02 AM

I personally wouldn't travel with more than one - why risk it?

I have a couple of the green travel wallets - they are pretty handy :)

Gerardus · 27 January 2010, 02:31 AM

I also travel with 1 watch.

Speed · 27 January 2010, 03:27 AM

Surely 1 Rolex and 1 CASIO make sense?

Depending on your planned activitires.

mikelprz · 4 February 2010, 04:11 PM

I travel with one rolex, the original bracelet, 1 alligator and 1 leather strap. THis way, I can dress it up, dress it casual or dress down kick back.

I think the hassle with traveling into the US with several Rolex watches, maybe be customs stopping you and asking you to provide proof of where you purchased them. It all comes down to Customs wanting to get your money haha
Rolex USA has some kind of deal with customs. I think something to do with tax.

26 January 2010, 09:08 AM	#1
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	Traveling with several watches We're getting bored with the Kansas winter. We're headed for Honolulu for a week. The wife and I are both planning on bringing two watches this time. Other than wearing one on each wrist, how is the best way to carry, or pack the spares without getting them lost, stolen or damaged at the airports when changing planes? Last edited by DDG; 26 January 2010 at 09:08 AM.. Reason: typo

26 January 2010, 09:10 AM	#2
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	One on the wrist; one on the ankle? In all seriousness, I wouldn't put them in checked baggage. Most airlines limit baggage liability to like $1000 per bag, and good luck getting that much. Times I've traveled with a spare, I always put it in the carry-on or buttoned jacket pocket. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

26 January 2010, 09:24 AM	#7
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I have a travel watch case that holds two. I wear the better watch on the flight & my wife & I pack the others and that goes with us in the carry on. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

26 January 2010, 09:30 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Travel case--make sure you keep it on you of course!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 January 2010, 09:56 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	I don't generally travel with more than the one on my wrist.. But, sometimes I do take another.. When I do, I take it in this and it is always in the carry-on with me, then in the safe at the destination.. The Mrs takes any other watches or jewelry in her own tavel jewelry box.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

26 January 2010, 09:11 AM	#3
harleydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Claude Location: Dallas Watch: Tona/LVSub/GM2 Pep Posts: 91	I use a small watch case that is padded, one on the wrist one on the carry on

26 January 2010, 09:15 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	i usually wear one and pack the other one in a travel pouch in my carry on suitcase or backpack. if i come back with a new watch, i usually ask the wife to wear one and pack her watch in another travel pouch....

26 January 2010, 09:15 AM	#5
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I take only a single watch for holidays. It seems too risky for me to either leave a watch in the luggage, in the carrying bag or in the hotel room for that matter. I'd pick the best all-round holiday watch (SS Sub or Explorer II would be perfect) and leave the rest of the watches home, in the safe.

26 January 2010, 10:45 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I traveled with watches in the past, now I only take the watch that is on my wrist. Trust me on this, you will have much less worries that way.

26 January 2010, 10:49 AM	#13
Sub'erman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: SK Location: Greenland Watch: Various SUBs Posts: 473	one on the wrist and one in my carry-on handbag in a protective green Rolex watch travel-wallet like the one shown by Tools... __________________ Founder and CEO of the "BLUME" Club Rolex ref: 14060 - 92', 16600- 06', 116610LN 11' In Da House!! He who only loves one woman and one watch, doesn't truly love women or watches!! "Not all that is countable, counts; and not all that counts, is countable"

26 January 2010, 10:57 AM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,175	I'm with Larry. 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

26 January 2010, 12:23 PM	#16
dajark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Watch: PAM 111, DJ16233 Posts: 83	I had a watch stolen from my in room safe, so now I travel with one Panerai and a few change of straps.

26 January 2010, 12:39 PM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I wear one on my wrist and then carry the other one in my laptop bag (carry on). I never place anything valuable in my checked luggage. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 January 2010, 12:54 PM	#18
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	after having a nice TAG Link stolen last summer in Switzerland I will never travel again w/ a nice watch... :(

26 January 2010, 01:33 PM	#19
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	I usually only travel with one watch and it's always my SD. If I were to travel with more than one, I would definitely go with Larry's recommendation. __________________ _____________ All GREEN

26 January 2010, 01:39 PM	#21
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Why do you want to take more than one watch on your trip??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

27 January 2010, 01:28 AM	#24
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	One word of caution about leaving valuables in Hotel safes,especially in unfamiliar places. Check the insurance coverage of safety deposited items.Get something in writing....DO NOT just ask the reception staff for verbal clarification. Get a receipt for the deposit of the item each time you deposit it.Take a photo of the item on your cellphone or camera before you deposit it. This was a disappearing laptop....probably an employee perp or employee assisted!!!!!

27 January 2010, 02:02 AM	#27
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	I personally wouldn't travel with more than one - why risk it? I have a couple of the green travel wallets - they are pretty handy :) __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

27 January 2010, 02:31 AM	#28
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	I also travel with 1 watch. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

27 January 2010, 03:27 AM	#29
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Surely 1 Rolex and 1 CASIO make sense? Depending on your planned activitires.

4 February 2010, 04:11 PM	#30
mikelprz Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 452	I travel with one rolex, the original bracelet, 1 alligator and 1 leather strap. THis way, I can dress it up, dress it casual or dress down kick back. I think the hassle with traveling into the US with several Rolex watches, maybe be customs stopping you and asking you to provide proof of where you purchased them. It all comes down to Customs wanting to get your money haha Rolex USA has some kind of deal with customs. I think something to do with tax.

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