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syahriltaher · 12 December 2022, 02:33 AM

Guys,

I know you ve been reading this so many times....

But due to current situation, I think it would be better if you could have the insight of those who have the experiences before....

Will go to Turkey for Holiday next week....I will leave my Rolexes behind, but planning to wear my newly acquired Speedy there....

What do you think Guys? Is it wise enough?

Thanks in advance for your advices....

~JJ · 12 December 2022, 02:40 AM

Wear and enjoy your time!

DJ2020 · 12 December 2022, 03:09 AM

A thief would recognize a Rolex and the Speedmaster.

There both icons and very recognizable. If your worried about theft, I would go for a 3rd option.

Me personally, I would wear what ever I wanted and be vigilant.

ratty · 12 December 2022, 05:35 AM

If you feel that you need to ask strangers for advice about this, I don't think you should!

texasmade · 12 December 2022, 06:27 AM

Unless it's a SE or LE Speedmaster, I'd say go ahead and wear that.

Nodzex · 12 December 2022, 07:26 AM

Really, are you actually serious?

ap1 · 12 December 2022, 07:45 AM

The nerve, lol

I approve the plastic one

jcdevoe26 · 12 December 2022, 03:53 PM

lived in Ankara, Turkey for the last three years and visited Istanbul alot while there.....wore Rolex/Omega/IWC/Panerai....with no concerns or worries...

2loaded · 12 December 2022, 04:43 PM

Turkish Raki and a Seiko Arnie.

htc8p · 12 December 2022, 05:54 PM

cant go wrong with a speedy. the only problem is see is that you would have to wind it everyday and would be a bother if you are in a hurry.

much more legible than a rolex imho

eskiserkan · 12 December 2022, 06:17 PM

wont be any problem other than winding it everyday

1William · 12 December 2022, 10:04 PM

If in doubt, don't. Without know why specifically you have concerns I would use it as an opportunity to wear some cool Seiko's and G-Shocks.

brandrea · 12 December 2022, 10:11 PM

I’ve never traveled to Turkey but would like to some day.

Enjoy your trip

Qristian · 13 December 2022, 12:53 AM

If your holiday includes swimming then I would choose another watch.

mongrelnomoad · 20 December 2022, 09:51 AM

I've been to Turkey many times, usually wearing a PP. No issues.

Incidentally, I've travelled the world and the only time I've ever (nearly) been mugged for my watch was in South Africa... for a G Shock.

shammad10 · 20 December 2022, 07:37 PM

Wore my Submariner in Istanbul with no issues at all

colpol · 20 December 2022, 11:37 PM

I’m sure you’ll be fine but when I go on holiday/ want to relax/ not have one eye out for anyone scoping out my watch.

Currently on holiday & I picked this up about 5/ 6 months ago on eBay which took along. Nice looking divers & no harm done if anyone swipes it nor would it ruin the holiday.

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Cougar1968 · 21 December 2022, 12:14 AM

Speedys are under the radar IMO, you’ll be fine.

omar-rye · 21 December 2022, 01:57 AM

What are Speedy’s selling for nowadays? $6k? A beautiful 2 bedroom apartment lease is under $100/month in any of the major Turkish cities. You can purchase a new construction unit for $40k in some cities on the Black Sea. Do you honestly think you won’t get robbed because the Speedy is not a Rolex? You’ll get robbed for a Doxa, Longines, Hublot, IWC, Omega, you name it. If they get a $1500 Longines off of you and pawn it for $400 then that’s 4 months of rent in one hours work. My brother was in Istanbul a year ago and was pushed into a car, robbed of his cash and passport and thrown out

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12 December 2022, 02:33 AM	#1
syahriltaher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Syahril Location: Bogor, Indonesia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 650	Plan to Wear My Newly Acquired Speedy to Turkey Guys, I know you ve been reading this so many times.... But due to current situation, I think it would be better if you could have the insight of those who have the experiences before.... Will go to Turkey for Holiday next week....I will leave my Rolexes behind, but planning to wear my newly acquired Speedy there.... What do you think Guys? Is it wise enough? Thanks in advance for your advices.... __________________ - Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861

12 December 2022, 03:09 AM	#3
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	A thief would recognize a Rolex and the Speedmaster. There both icons and very recognizable. If your worried about theft, I would go for a 3rd option. Me personally, I would wear what ever I wanted and be vigilant. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

13 December 2022, 12:53 AM	#14
Qristian "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 213	If your holiday includes swimming then I would choose another watch. __________________ Rolex 116610LV Rolex 216570 Polar Rolex 116400GV Black Omega Speedmaster Pro 005

12 December 2022, 02:40 AM	#2
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,280	Wear and enjoy your time!

12 December 2022, 05:35 AM	#4
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,797	If you feel that you need to ask strangers for advice about this, I don't think you should!

12 December 2022, 06:27 AM	#5
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,381	Unless it's a SE or LE Speedmaster, I'd say go ahead and wear that.

12 December 2022, 07:26 AM	#6
Nodzex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 699	Really, are you actually serious?

12 December 2022, 07:45 AM	#7
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,508	The nerve, lol I approve the plastic one

12 December 2022, 03:53 PM	#8
jcdevoe26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Podgorica, MNE Posts: 356	lived in Ankara, Turkey for the last three years and visited Istanbul alot while there.....wore Rolex/Omega/IWC/Panerai....with no concerns or worries...

12 December 2022, 04:43 PM	#9
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 2,105	Turkish Raki and a Seiko Arnie.

12 December 2022, 05:54 PM	#10
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	cant go wrong with a speedy. the only problem is see is that you would have to wind it everyday and would be a bother if you are in a hurry. much more legible than a rolex imho

12 December 2022, 06:17 PM	#11
eskiserkan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bursa Watch: 116500LN Posts: 493	wont be any problem other than winding it everyday

12 December 2022, 10:04 PM	#12
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,551	If in doubt, don't. Without know why specifically you have concerns I would use it as an opportunity to wear some cool Seiko's and G-Shocks.

12 December 2022, 10:11 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,705	I’ve never traveled to Turkey but would like to some day. Enjoy your trip

20 December 2022, 09:51 AM	#15
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,896	I've been to Turkey many times, usually wearing a PP. No issues. Incidentally, I've travelled the world and the only time I've ever (nearly) been mugged for my watch was in South Africa... for a G Shock.

20 December 2022, 07:37 PM	#16
shammad10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 892	Wore my Submariner in Istanbul with no issues at all

20 December 2022, 11:37 PM	#17
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,894	I’m sure you’ll be fine but when I go on holiday/ want to relax/ not have one eye out for anyone scoping out my watch. Currently on holiday & I picked this up about 5/ 6 months ago on eBay which took along. Nice looking divers & no harm done if anyone swipes it nor would it ruin the holiday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 December 2022, 12:14 AM	#18
Cougar1968 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: San Diego Posts: 46	Speedys are under the radar IMO, you’ll be fine.

21 December 2022, 01:57 AM	#19
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,632	What are Speedy’s selling for nowadays? $6k? A beautiful 2 bedroom apartment lease is under $100/month in any of the major Turkish cities. You can purchase a new construction unit for $40k in some cities on the Black Sea. Do you honestly think you won’t get robbed because the Speedy is not a Rolex? You’ll get robbed for a Doxa, Longines, Hublot, IWC, Omega, you name it. If they get a $1500 Longines off of you and pawn it for $400 then that’s 4 months of rent in one hours work. My brother was in Istanbul a year ago and was pushed into a car, robbed of his cash and passport and thrown out

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