Traveling to Cancun & South America... can just bring 1 watch... which one should I?

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

What?



Any decent watch insurance (like Jewelers Mutual, AXA, Chubb, Brite Co., Hodinkee) has worldwide coverage.

I'm referring to personal articles riders attached to a homeowners policy, not a separate jewelry policy like you referenced. Just like your auto insurance coverage stops at the Mexican border. You need to obtain separate coverage for driving your vehicle in Mexico.

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[zewill]

Originally Posted by southtexas

I figured wearing a tt blue sub under my suit jacket would not attract attention in bogota. I was wrong and was rewarded for my stupidity with a pistol shoved in my stomach in broad daylight on a busy workday on 72 and séptima (I’d just made it off the side street at JW Marriott to séptima). Your results may vary.


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Underrated comment! any more to tell us about Bogota?
Would not wear a Rolex in Mexico. Sad, but true. Never felt in danger there around Yucatan but that’s because I didn’t care about my belongings. Felt zen, and stayed zen.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

What?



Any decent watch insurance (like Jewelers Mutual, AXA, Chubb, Brite Co., Hodinkee) has worldwide coverage.

Just so you don't think I'm pulling that out of my a$$, I'm in the business and work with about a dozen of the top carriers including Chubb. You will want to check the exclusions list on any policy you have to confirm that you actually do have coverage for Mexico specifically. What you think may be "worldwide" may actually be worldwide with the exception of Mexico and/or insert any other high risk country. And no, I'm not saying no carrier will cover Mexico. Some do and some won't. What I'm saying is you need to check and make sure your own policy does indeed include Mexico and then if it doesn't, contact your agent and ask if you can add an endorsement for it, or change policies/carriers to one that does.

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[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by Mendota

I'm referring to personal articles riders attached to a homeowners policy, not a separate jewelry policy like you referenced. Just like your auto insurance coverage stops at the Mexican border. You need to obtain separate coverage for driving your vehicle in Mexico.

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Ahh gotcha.

Yes, you are absolutely correct.

Great reminder!

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Ahh gotcha.



Yes, you are absolutely correct.



Great reminder!

No worries at all! Actually, thanks to this thread topic it totally reminded me to look at my own stuff. Happy Thanksgiving!

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[airchitect]

Originally Posted by rolexperfect

That's a very good question, I don't, and I think I'll get one via my bank Allianz branch tomorrow morning for the one that I will bring on! The rest will stay in my safe.

Thanks bud

Except I don’t know of any insurance company that will insure a current production model at market rate. Only msrp. If someone else does, please advise.


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[rlj676]

Originally Posted by airchitect

Except I don’t know of any insurance company that will insure a current production model at market rate. Only msrp. If someone else does, please advise.


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Hodinkee;)

On the travel question, would people feel more comfortable in Cancun with the watch on a non Rolex bracelet? Say a camo Horus/black Daytona? Flashy but not obviously a Rolex without the oyster (and no clasp so not oysterflex).

[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by rlj676

Hodinkee;)

Yup, I was going to mention Hodinkee. Insure it for the current market price and Hodinkee insures for up to 150% of that value. So you don't have to redo your policy until your Panda goes from $35k to $52k in value.

[dtwer]

Like most here say, wear a cheap plastic thing.

Whatever purposes you go there for, you want to prioritize your energy and focus on those things. Constantly be looking over your shoulder in fear of getting harmed over a watch is simply counterproductive.

[NYG1121]

While I totally understand the risk, there is no other place I enjoy my watches more than on vacation because of the memories they create. Its part of me and no way I am going anywhere without my favorite watch of the moment on my wrist!

[tquieng]

I would bring a fake Rolex - these places are not safe.

[shammad10]

Originally Posted by tquieng

I would bring a fake Rolex - these places are not safe.

What’s the point of that? The whole reason everyone is saying to take a cheap Casio etc is to avoid any attention. Imagine getting stabbed for a fake Rolex- Itu would still attract attention.

[Daytonaboy1977]

Originally Posted by tquieng

I would bring a fake Rolex - these places are not safe.

That's just unnecessary attention for a fake watch, something I would totally advise against. Why would you want to risk the possibility of somebody causing you potential harm for a fake watch?

[brandrea]

I personally don’t see an issue with any of your choices, provided you are visiting safe areas.

I wear my BLRO when I travel, (last month in Rome, Bologna and Venice). Some would say that’s not safe, others would disagree.

Me personally wear my watches where I feel personal safety is not at risk YMMV

[franklin]

Timex weekender

[Old Geezer]

So far, I've been fortunate to have visited 73 countries for work and/or leisure. A Rolex accompanied me to almost every one of them. Times change. Crimes are becoming increasingly more violent. It's luck of the draw whether your get targeted or not. If you are targeted, you should count your blessings if they only take your possessions. Your life is worth nothing to a street criminal in many countries including my own USA. All this talk of being aware of your surroundings is silly. Even workers at resorts will sell you out to their criminal friends to target you. You are a soft fluffy bunny surrounded by lions in a foreign country or unfamiliar city.
Would I wear Rolex abroad today ? Yes, in some countries, no in others. If I were going to Mexico or most of LatAm next week, I'd wear my Seiko, Citizen or Timex Navi XL and not sweat having bait on my arm for the thieves. YMMV.
Enjoy your trip no matter what watch you decide to take,

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Take whatever you want just make sure you have insurance that covers the current market price of the watch!

You do have separate insurance for your watches, right?

Right?!?!

Up to date life insurance is more important than watch insurance depending on where you go wearing someone's potential years or even life's earnings on your wrist.

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by Old Geezer

wearing someone's potential years or even life's earnings on your wrist.

When I weigh factors, this is generally the heaviest. For those trips, it's a Seiko on a nato. It's not even a compromise.

It's a day-date with a rotating bezel, which is perfect for a vacation where I never remember the day of the week, let alone the date and the bezel allows me to track a second timezone, or track a meter. Perfect.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by rolexperfect

what would you bring that is the least one to get approached/robbed?

Does not sound like a safe place to visit. A watch would be the least of my concerns

[GST15]

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[alonsowwss]

can’t believe people still make these type of post. You will get robbed at NYC , London , Paris, etc. It doesn’t matter. If you want to roll the dice go ahead , it’s your choice. if you navigate the posh parts of town there is a lot less possibilities to get robbed, just use common sense and you will be fine.

[Jack T]

I think it's foolish to even consider it.

And more so to ask strangers for advice.

[GGGMT]

Here’s what I wore to Guatemala




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[jeffgo888]

with whats going on globally, and the cancun beaches being attacked, saw it news like few weeks ago, I would go very low key and Gshock. Its not worth it to draw attention at this time in that country. Besides, what benefit would you get? Just my 2 cents

[shammad10]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Here’s what I wore to Guatemala



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You took a risk, were lucky and got away with it. I was held up at knife point for an iPhone in Antigua, Guatemala.
Your experience doesn’t mean it is a safe country.

[worldofoyster]

Gshock if you are going to South Africa

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by shammad10

You took a risk, were lucky and got away with it. I was held up at knife point for an iPhone in Antigua, Guatemala.
Your experience doesn’t mean it is a safe country.

Whoa — that’s scary biz. And totally right -/ calculated risk that I may not repeat.


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[RFC]

For personal safety I would not wear a Rolex in Mexico or anywhere in LATAM. If you must, from your collection, I would go with the GMT which is the least flashy of the three.

[JSol1]

I am going away for a month and visiting several places that I would consider questionable safety wise as well as not wanting to flaunt luxury. I will be bringing 3 Rolex with me because we will be staying in places where we won’t be out in public during some evenings.
My solution for the rest of the time is this…just came this morning (and I thought getting a Casio would have no problem getting one!)

[Fabi2000]

I would not wear a Rolex or any other expensive watch in most parts of South America... I love the continent but I am aware of the much higher risk of getting robbed there.