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pablo5 · 8 August 2016, 04:15 PM

I'm traveling to humid climates and also wanted to tone down the look of my beater. Anyone else agree or disagree that putting your Sub on a strap draws less attention? Either way I love this look!

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B.B.B. · 8 August 2016, 04:24 PM

Very nice

Al1969 · 8 August 2016, 04:42 PM

Looks good. Enjoy your trip.

Danny83 · 8 August 2016, 04:46 PM

Nice and low key

reloxt · 8 August 2016, 06:01 PM

Doing the same thing for the same reason

Old Expat Beast · 8 August 2016, 06:13 PM

I much prefer stainless steel to leather and fabric, which get very damp and smelly, in hot & humid climates. Apart from watches I wear only at home indoors, all my leather straps get put away in April and don't come out again till around October.

clif · 8 August 2016, 06:20 PM

I like that look. But from somebody who has been traveling to Latin America for a very very long time I must highly suggest to leave the Rolex at home. I was a traveling salesman and what I did was just buy a quality citizen for like 300 bucks when I traveled to LA.

Its just asking for trouble, IMHO.

Weird first post, I know.

priv · 8 August 2016, 06:47 PM

Steel all the way for me

Have a good holiday though

Scapegoat · 8 August 2016, 08:09 PM

Keep it at home. Safe and sound...

And advise from someone who lives in the tropical climate, natos get warm easily. Steel bracelet stays cool...

Enjoy your trip sir!

dabbotjordan · 8 August 2016, 08:16 PM

I was in Latin America last Feb.I left my rolex at home and went with my G Shock.

brettpaul · 8 August 2016, 08:18 PM

Love the look, but I'd go NATO in that climate

shs134 · 8 August 2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

Keep it at home. Safe and sound...

And advise from someone who lives in the tropical climate, natos get warm easily. Steel bracelet stays cool...

Enjoy your trip sir!

I'd agree with leaving it at home. The fact that the OP is putting it on a material strap to 'draw less attention' says it all. Draw no attention by wearing a cheaper watch and enjoy the trip worry free would be my advice.

travisb · 8 August 2016, 09:13 PM

It's definitely toned down but I think I'd miss the glidelock clasp in humid climates.

brandrea · 8 August 2016, 09:20 PM

Looks good, but I too would keep the braclet on for the hot humid weather.

1William · 8 August 2016, 09:22 PM

I would leave it on the metal. Make sure your insurance is up to date. Wear your watch and enjoy it.

NKflyer · 8 August 2016, 09:30 PM

When I went to Costa Rica a couple years ago, I wore my GMT on a NATO similar to what you're doing. Turns out that unless you're going to be hanging out in San Jose, all of the touristy areas are quite safe.

Tomas Eriksson · 8 August 2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I would leave it on the metal. Make sure your insurance is up to date. Wear your watch and enjoy it.

thats what I do. I always travel with a rolex. Life is to short to only use ones pieces for deskdiving. I think people are exaggerating the risks of traveling with a watch. I have been all around Europe and northern Africa with and no issues whats so ever. Only drawbacks is that you tend to put the pieces to more risk of scratching them, but those scratches are fond memories.

Star Ferry · 8 August 2016, 09:57 PM

I got mugged in San Jose.

I was only carrying a room key and a small amount of cash. My wallet, Rolex and phone were back in the hotel safe. I'd stepped out of my hotel to grab some local food at about 8 PM.

Quite a brazen attack -- I was with a large friend who had been a heavyweight rower at Yale. He had graduated one month prior and still struck an imposing figure. In any case, there were two muggers and they both had knives..

this is not meant to spoil your vacation. Only a warning to be more situationally aware than I was. Strap or bracelet probably won't affect anything -- I got robbed while wearing shorts, flip flops and no watch. stay safe and enjoy your vacation !

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The Libertine · 8 August 2016, 10:13 PM

I don't think a stap will be any more comfortable, nor make your Rolex any less noticeable.

fskywalker · 8 August 2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

Keep it at home. Safe and sound...

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Goin2drt · 8 August 2016, 11:26 PM

That looks great. Having said that I would never take any of my nice watches to Costa Rica. That is a trip for a beater for me.

Enjoy the trip.

jmolsberg · 8 August 2016, 11:44 PM

I've traveled through Costa Rica and never had a problem. And I've hung out in some pretty pretty sketchy places. I wouldn't want to vacation without my Rolex. Have fun! Stay chill like a Tico

pablo5 · 9 August 2016, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jmolsberg

I've traveled through Costa Rica and never had a problem. And I've hung out in some pretty pretty sketchy places. I wouldn't want to vacation without my Rolex. Have fun! Stay chill like a Tico

I'll be staying at this Eco resort called the Pacuare Lodge and then the Four Seasons in Papagayo Golf so I think the only time I'll be in San Jose metro is to and from the airport. I have traveled throughout Asia with a Tudor and Mexico with a datejust so I'm not too worried about this trip with my Sub ;) (almost sound like potentially famous last words tho hahaha)

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SeaAndSky · 9 August 2016, 01:16 AM

Don't leave it at home. Costa Rica is as safe as your backyard. I've been there many times on surf trips. I can't speak to the back alleys of San Jose late at night but then again there's not much surf in those places. Have fun.

superdog · 9 August 2016, 01:18 AM

you cant swim in that thing....

Chadridv · 9 August 2016, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pablo5

I'm traveling to humid climates and also wanted to tone down the look of my beater. Anyone else agree or disagree that putting your Sub on a strap draws less attention? Either way I love this look!

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love the strap! i think it would look great on my black bay black too. where'd you get it?

pablo5 · 9 August 2016, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

love the strap! i think it would look great on my black bay black too. where'd you get it?

http://www.secondtimearoundwatchco.com/

I purchased from their retail store in Beverly Hills.

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GerardoG · 9 August 2016, 01:50 AM

Enjoy your trip. It looks fantastic and perfect for the trip! Miss Tarrazu coffee and breakfast with Lizano sauce....safe travels!

49ers101hitters · 9 August 2016, 04:39 AM

My suggestion is to wear a cheaper watch while you're traveling. Having a Rolex in a country like Costa Rica is just asking for unwanted attention.

schwartz914 · 9 August 2016, 04:42 AM

Where in costa rica? I'm going there in December! Should I bring my 114060?

8 August 2016, 04:15 PM	#1
pablo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Watch: Patek 5711/1A Posts: 197	114060 is Costa Rica ready! I'm traveling to humid climates and also wanted to tone down the look of my beater. Anyone else agree or disagree that putting your Sub on a strap draws less attention? Either way I love this look! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 August 2016, 04:42 PM	#3
Al1969 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,656	Looks good. Enjoy your trip. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

8 August 2016, 06:01 PM	#5
reloxt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Ted Location: Netherlands Posts: 383	Doing the same thing for the same reason __________________ Instagram : @ted_watches ...Done flipping and changing....... (never...)

8 August 2016, 08:18 PM	#11
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Love the look, but I'd go NATO in that climate __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

9 August 2016, 01:18 AM	#25
superdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,868	you cant swim in that thing.... __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 August 2016, 04:24 PM	#2
B.B.B. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emmanuel Location: California, USA Watch: submariner lv m Posts: 764	Very nice

8 August 2016, 04:46 PM	#4
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	Nice and low key

8 August 2016, 06:13 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: MQ-24-7B2LLJF Posts: 28,933	I much prefer stainless steel to leather and fabric, which get very damp and smelly, in hot & humid climates. Apart from watches I wear only at home indoors, all my leather straps get put away in April and don't come out again till around October.

8 August 2016, 06:20 PM	#7
clif "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: miami Posts: 1	I like that look. But from somebody who has been traveling to Latin America for a very very long time I must highly suggest to leave the Rolex at home. I was a traveling salesman and what I did was just buy a quality citizen for like 300 bucks when I traveled to LA. Its just asking for trouble, IMHO. Weird first post, I know.

8 August 2016, 06:47 PM	#8
priv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: doncaster Posts: 59	Steel all the way for me Have a good holiday though

8 August 2016, 08:09 PM	#9
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,803	Keep it at home. Safe and sound... And advise from someone who lives in the tropical climate, natos get warm easily. Steel bracelet stays cool... Enjoy your trip sir!

8 August 2016, 08:16 PM	#10
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	I was in Latin America last Feb.I left my rolex at home and went with my G Shock.

8 August 2016, 09:13 PM	#13
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,842	It's definitely toned down but I think I'd miss the glidelock clasp in humid climates.

8 August 2016, 09:20 PM	#14
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,667	Looks good, but I too would keep the braclet on for the hot humid weather.

8 August 2016, 09:22 PM	#15
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,681	I would leave it on the metal. Make sure your insurance is up to date. Wear your watch and enjoy it.

8 August 2016, 09:30 PM	#16
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	When I went to Costa Rica a couple years ago, I wore my GMT on a NATO similar to what you're doing. Turns out that unless you're going to be hanging out in San Jose, all of the touristy areas are quite safe.

8 August 2016, 09:57 PM	#18
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,924	I got mugged in San Jose. I was only carrying a room key and a small amount of cash. My wallet, Rolex and phone were back in the hotel safe. I'd stepped out of my hotel to grab some local food at about 8 PM. Quite a brazen attack -- I was with a large friend who had been a heavyweight rower at Yale. He had graduated one month prior and still struck an imposing figure. In any case, there were two muggers and they both had knives.. this is not meant to spoil your vacation. Only a warning to be more situationally aware than I was. Strap or bracelet probably won't affect anything -- I got robbed while wearing shorts, flip flops and no watch. stay safe and enjoy your vacation ! Sent from my SM-G9200 using Tapatalk

8 August 2016, 10:13 PM	#19
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	I don't think a stap will be any more comfortable, nor make your Rolex any less noticeable.

8 August 2016, 11:26 PM	#21
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	That looks great. Having said that I would never take any of my nice watches to Costa Rica. That is a trip for a beater for me. Enjoy the trip.

8 August 2016, 11:44 PM	#22
jmolsberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Jan-Michael Location: Fort Worth Watch: ROLEX Posts: 423	I've traveled through Costa Rica and never had a problem. And I've hung out in some pretty pretty sketchy places. I wouldn't want to vacation without my Rolex. Have fun! Stay chill like a Tico

9 August 2016, 01:16 AM	#24
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	Don't leave it at home. Costa Rica is as safe as your backyard. I've been there many times on surf trips. I can't speak to the back alleys of San Jose late at night but then again there's not much surf in those places. Have fun.

9 August 2016, 01:50 AM	#28
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Enjoy your trip. It looks fantastic and perfect for the trip! Miss Tarrazu coffee and breakfast with Lizano sauce....safe travels!

9 August 2016, 04:39 AM	#29
49ers101hitters "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Hugh Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Sub, 2xDJ, Zenith Posts: 246	My suggestion is to wear a cheaper watch while you're traveling. Having a Rolex in a country like Costa Rica is just asking for unwanted attention.

9 August 2016, 04:42 AM	#30
schwartz914 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 925	Where in costa rica? I'm going there in December! Should I bring my 114060?

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