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Headshrinker · 5 July 2016, 11:41 PM

I'm sorry, but I have read only negative reports about the Olympic venue. I, too, would go with a Casio. No sense in loosing your life over a watch.

Etschell · 5 July 2016, 11:43 PM

no watch IMO.

Cru Jones · 5 July 2016, 11:46 PM

nice!

enjoy watching the events in real life.

Runnin' Rebel · 5 July 2016, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

wow...

Amazing isn't it ? How many big issues came up during the FIFA World Cup 2 years ago. I can't think of any off hand in Rio or any of the other cities.

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Originally Posted by directioneng

What do you usually wear in Brasil, Mark?

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Originally Posted by AK797

Yeah, as you live there, you probably have the best gauge of the security situation in Rio and what is best to wear.

Good Morning guys, as usual, you too are the voices of reason

I usually take my TT GMT or my Coke

Last time 2 times I took both Submariners cause I went diving, green went under water and blue was out at night or when I wasn't in the water. But I'll never take 2 again cause I get searched when leaving and always get taken out out of line in Miami on return due to my birth place. Global Entry doesn't even save me in Miami.

The 2 I've never taken are the Black Bay and GMTc. Security won't be an issue. We'll have former students of the Gracie Family with us lol

AS1 · 5 July 2016, 11:50 PM

Some ridiculous posts in here. I lived in Brazil for years and it's pretty ridiculous and patronizing to make some of the blanket statements I see.

Runnin' Rebel · 5 July 2016, 11:52 PM

Very ridiculous

Cru Jones · 5 July 2016, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AS1

Some ridiculous posts in here. I lived in Brazil for years and it's pretty ridiculous and patronizing to make some of the blanket statements I see.

x1,000,000

enjoythemusic · 5 July 2016, 11:53 PM

Have visited Brazil many times.... Casio, or I'd really suggest a Samsung S2 4Glte as if your phone is stolen you have a watch with full phone and emergency capability. Brazil can be fun, love it in Rio, yet a bit of wisdom goes a long way. Also wear pants with zippered pockets or, better still, money belt type of device. Am sure you know that even in SP at night you rarely ever stop for traffic lights late at night or stop signs in various parts of the city.

rebel_1 · 5 July 2016, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AS1

Some ridiculous posts in here. I lived in Brazil for years and it's pretty ridiculous and patronizing to make some of the blanket statements I see.

I've never been; and based on current events, I'll never go. TBH, I'd probably never go anyway. I'm not overly excited about traveling to countries that aren't the US. No offense intended on those outside the US, I just like it here and I hate sitting on an airplane.

To the OP, I'd take as many watches as you're comfortable with taking through security. As far as which one(s), I'd bring at least a GMT and a Sub.

Halothane · 5 July 2016, 11:58 PM

Whatever watch you wear, I would recommend some good mosquito repellant sprayed on daily. The Zika virus is a real and growing problem w/ Brasil reporting current active transmission.

Bo-Dacious · 6 July 2016, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AS1

Some ridiculous posts in here. I lived in Brazil for years and it's pretty ridiculous and patronizing to make some of the blanket statements I see.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Very ridiculous

The comments here aren't personal attacks directed at you. Brazil is not the safest place, and reports and statistics can prove it.

The OP did not inform us in which neighborhood he was staying, or where he was going to be visiting. So a blanket statement has to be made about the area in general.

Helping to educate the OP on what areas and/or situations to avoid would be helpful.

Jack T · 6 July 2016, 12:10 AM

I wouldn't go anywhere that I could not wear any watch I want.

GB-man · 6 July 2016, 12:16 AM

Black bay

joli160 · 6 July 2016, 12:47 AM

I'd choose your 116713LN for this cheerful event. The yellow in Brasils National colours matches nicely with the YG from the watch

Jannal · 6 July 2016, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by w6ada

Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

j.alex · 6 July 2016, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w6ada

Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

x 2

Danny83 · 6 July 2016, 01:33 AM

The HULK

Ruud Van Driver · 6 July 2016, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Amazing isn't it ? How many big issues came up during the FIFA World Cup 2 years ago. I can't think of any off hand in Rio or any of the other cities.

Good Morning guys, as usual, you too are the voices of reason

I usually take my TT GMT or my Coke

Last time 2 times I took both Submariners cause I went diving, green went under water and blue was out at night or when I wasn't in the water. But I'll never take 2 again cause I get searched when leaving and always get taken out out of line in Miami on return due to my birth place. Global Entry doesn't even save me in Miami.

The 2 I've never taken are the Black Bay and GMTc. Security won't be an issue. We'll have former students of the Gracie Family with us lol

What am I, chopped liver?

Runnin' Rebel · 6 July 2016, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

What am I, chopped liver?

lol Sorry, of course not. Your weren't awake yet

Now that you are you get your own post and an atta boy !! My sincere apologies Sir

The Libertine · 6 July 2016, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rolehex

Whichever you like the least.

That about sums it up....

ajas · 6 July 2016, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by drfaulkner

x2

agree

Enjoy watching Olympics not watching for your watch

speedolex · 6 July 2016, 02:37 AM

Ugly has hell so it'll never get stolen, and has several useful survival features for when the electricity goes out, the criminals take full control, and marshal law is instituted.

AK797 · 6 July 2016, 02:53 AM

I know there is a lot of negativity about the Olympics, we had the same in London before it started, including the worst ever created logo for London 2012, and yet it turned out to be two of the best, most moving, impactful and prideful of any I have known. Even tho Rio has an awful lot more against it than East London, well probably, I think overall it will be a fantastic Games. I'm hopeful it will all come right.

Go with the GMTc as planned Mark, and have a blast!

Submariner* · 6 July 2016, 03:08 AM

Submariner 16610 defo . Pure class .

Etschell · 6 July 2016, 04:12 AM

to the OP do be careful:

The message from police to tourists is clear: We won't be able to protect you.
The state's police officers vented their anger Monday with a sign saying, "Welcome to Hell," outside Rio's main airport. "Police and firefighters don't get paid, whoever comes to Rio de Janeiro will not be safe," the sign said.

antbkny · 6 July 2016, 05:04 AM

hulk!

ref1655 · 6 July 2016, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

I wouldn't go anywhere that I could not wear any watch I want.

good point...could you imagine the Summer Olympics being held in Tijuana/Ensenada?

ref1655 · 6 July 2016, 05:13 AM

double post so we'll add another insightful quote...

Quote:

Originally Posted by w6ada

Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

going to watch the Olympics right? wearing a Rolex at the venue seems immaterial.

jinikari01 · 6 July 2016, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w6ada

Take a Casio and leave the Rolex's in the safe at home

agreed.

http://www.businessinsider.com/rio-o...at-home-2016-5

Lordofrolex · 6 July 2016, 06:05 AM

116710 for sure

5 July 2016, 11:43 PM	#32
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	no watch IMO. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

5 July 2016, 11:52 PM	#36
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Very ridiculous __________________ ♛

5 July 2016, 11:53 PM	#38
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,405	Have visited Brazil many times.... Casio, or I'd really suggest a Samsung S2 4Glte as if your phone is stolen you have a watch with full phone and emergency capability. Brazil can be fun, love it in Rio, yet a bit of wisdom goes a long way. Also wear pants with zippered pockets or, better still, money belt type of device. Am sure you know that even in SP at night you rarely ever stop for traffic lights late at night or stop signs in various parts of the city. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

6 July 2016, 12:10 AM	#42
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	I wouldn't go anywhere that I could not wear any watch I want. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

6 July 2016, 12:47 AM	#44
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,342	I'd choose your 116713LN for this cheerful event. The yellow in Brasils National colours matches nicely with the YG from the watch __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

5 July 2016, 11:41 PM	#31
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I'm sorry, but I have read only negative reports about the Olympic venue. I, too, would go with a Casio. No sense in loosing your life over a watch.

5 July 2016, 11:46 PM	#33
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,474	nice! enjoy watching the events in real life.

5 July 2016, 11:50 PM	#35
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Some ridiculous posts in here. I lived in Brazil for years and it's pretty ridiculous and patronizing to make some of the blanket statements I see.

5 July 2016, 11:58 PM	#40
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,282	Whatever watch you wear, I would recommend some good mosquito repellant sprayed on daily. The Zika virus is a real and growing problem w/ Brasil reporting current active transmission.

6 July 2016, 12:16 AM	#43
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Black bay

6 July 2016, 01:33 AM	#47
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,162	The HULK

6 July 2016, 02:37 AM	#52
speedolex Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 1,231	Ugly has hell so it'll never get stolen, and has several useful survival features for when the electricity goes out, the criminals take full control, and marshal law is instituted.

6 July 2016, 02:53 AM	#53
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	I know there is a lot of negativity about the Olympics, we had the same in London before it started, including the worst ever created logo for London 2012, and yet it turned out to be two of the best, most moving, impactful and prideful of any I have known. Even tho Rio has an awful lot more against it than East London, well probably, I think overall it will be a fantastic Games. I'm hopeful it will all come right. Go with the GMTc as planned Mark, and have a blast!

6 July 2016, 04:12 AM	#55
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	to the OP do be careful: The message from police to tourists is clear: We won't be able to protect you. The state's police officers vented their anger Monday with a sign saying, "Welcome to Hell," outside Rio's main airport. "Police and firefighters don't get paid, whoever comes to Rio de Janeiro will not be safe," the sign said. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

6 July 2016, 05:04 AM	#56
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	hulk!

6 July 2016, 06:05 AM	#60
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	116710 for sure __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

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