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Hulatime · 14 September 2010, 05:49 AM

I know it depends on where you're vacationing (ie. beach, golf, touring, etc) and I usually wear just 1 watch, but I'm thinking about taking a "dressy" watch in addition to the one I'll wear during the day on my next trip.

Last vacation was to French Polynesia for some water time and I wore my Rolex Pepsi for it's GMT function. It was great. It's easy for me to decide which watch for tropical destinations, but what about travel to Europe (France, Italy, Germany)?

What is your favorite watch to travel with? And how do you pack them? In a service pouch, with carry on, in luggage? Just curious - thanks!

PS. Image taken underwater

t e x · 14 September 2010, 06:41 AM

I'm about ready to embark on a european vacation and if it wasn't for two days in my itinerary, I would be bringing my LV. Heck, my watch is insured worldwide but I will probably be in some seedy areas and the place is notorious.

It really is a shame, because I will be in some nice areas... so, I will be bringing an el cheapo.

Chipmunk · 14 September 2010, 06:49 AM

I usually travel with 3 ( GMT, DJ , SEA MASTER OMEGA) on my carry on inside a travel pouch I got from Wolf Design.

mjm800 · 14 September 2010, 06:54 AM

I travel with my Bremont ALT1-Z

I leave the Rolexes at home, but now that I have the 14060 I might take it along as well.

Art 1 · 14 September 2010, 07:10 AM

I only take the watch on my wrist. I have taken more than one in the past and found it to be too much trouble.

Mr. Greene · 14 September 2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

I only take the watch on my wrist. I have taken more than one in the past and found it to be too much trouble.

Ditto

Dr.B · 14 September 2010, 08:01 AM

The only one I have.

Dan Pierce · 14 September 2010, 08:04 AM

For vacation travel nothing beats a GMT, in any combination.

dP

Mike B · 14 September 2010, 08:26 AM

LOVE that GMT Dan !

I usually only bring ONE watch on my vacations. Usually my Planet Ocean. The others will stay locked up in the safe home.

Bisquitlips · 14 September 2010, 08:47 AM

Yes! The GMT always!

In London last September.

Widows Son · 14 September 2010, 11:54 AM

If I'm not concerned about theft, I bring three. One dress watch on a strap, one casual one on a bracelet, and one beater diver.

JUSTROLEXES · 14 September 2010, 12:08 PM

GMT II is a good watch to travel with

Dan Pierce · 14 September 2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

LOVE that GMT Dan !

I usually only bring ONE watch on my vacations. Usually my Planet Ocean. The others will stay locked up in the safe home.

Thanks, Mike!

Richard, my pic was taken in London too, along the Thames.

dP

DCgator · 14 September 2010, 12:47 PM

I usually bring two high end watches and two digital types (Casio, Suunto). Last March I was in a half dozen German cities and no problems at all. A couple of months ago we went to Italy, UK, and Belgium on a business trip and I brought one high end watch (Pam 88) and the two digital watches.

Damage Inc. · 14 September 2010, 12:54 PM

I only take one watch when traveling, and more often than not it's my GMT IIC.
Almost 3 years on and as much as I love my birth-year 1675, I think the IIC is still my favorite.

sea-dweller · 14 September 2010, 02:21 PM

Explorer 1, for "stealth wear", along with a GMT II or Sub Date, then a G Shock, for exercise/running.

TSts · 14 September 2010, 02:45 PM

The GMT and Aerospace Avantage.

2005rivers · 14 September 2010, 03:24 PM

Usually my Seiko 'Monster' just for piece of mind leaving it in a hotel, or dropping it in the airport (I only say this because my dad's friend dropped his going through security, I'm not actually worried about it), and other reasons(basically I don't feel as safe traveling as I do at home). I do have a honeymoon to the bahamas coming up and will wear the GMT and bring my g-shock for activities. I figure its a special occasion, I might as well enjoy it.

I would post some cool pics, but they are not that great and you have all seen monsters and gmtc before

davestan · 14 September 2010, 03:26 PM

I only use my GMTII - timezone facility is handy.

AshUK · 14 September 2010, 05:43 PM

I work away for a few months at a time, so one watch is impossible (unless I buy a new one whilst away!!). I should hopefully be going away via the US, so will take the chance to join you guys and get a Rolex then, as I'm pretty sure I know just what I'm looking for

In answer to the question, I quite like the idea of the Planet Ocean and Breitling B1 plus whatever I decide to indulge myself in...!

Ash

esm · 14 September 2010, 09:10 PM

before i got the Sub-C, it was the 16610LV most times due to the non-PCL bracelete.

took SS GMTIIC once, and came back with scratches on the PCL, especially on the clasp (never again me thinks

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egzbuen · 14 September 2010, 11:08 PM

I always traveled (locally or out) and still do, with my trustee 16610.

In fact, I just came from a three-day vacaton and did firing, snorkling and white water rafting with it.

Never failed me =)

anglykos · 16 September 2010, 06:36 AM

Always my GMT for dual time and that 'colourful feeling', plus my trusty Oregon Scientific sailing watch for weather checks.

dalip · 18 September 2010, 07:48 PM

Last time I went traveling I took my gmt and dssd....the dssd was worn 99% of the time.

14 September 2010, 06:41 AM	#2
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	I'm about ready to embark on a european vacation and if it wasn't for two days in my itinerary, I would be bringing my LV. Heck, my watch is insured worldwide but I will probably be in some seedy areas and the place is notorious. It really is a shame, because I will be in some nice areas... so, I will be bringing an el cheapo. __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

14 September 2010, 06:49 AM	#3
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I usually travel with 3 ( GMT, DJ , SEA MASTER OMEGA) on my carry on inside a travel pouch I got from Wolf Design. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

14 September 2010, 06:54 AM	#4
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I travel with my Bremont ALT1-Z I leave the Rolexes at home, but now that I have the 14060 I might take it along as well. __________________

14 September 2010, 08:01 AM	#7
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	The only one I have. __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

14 September 2010, 08:47 AM	#10
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,506	Yes! The GMT always! In London last September. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

14 September 2010, 07:10 AM	#5
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I only take the watch on my wrist. I have taken more than one in the past and found it to be too much trouble.

14 September 2010, 08:26 AM	#9
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	LOVE that GMT Dan ! I usually only bring ONE watch on my vacations. Usually my Planet Ocean. The others will stay locked up in the safe home.

14 September 2010, 11:54 AM	#11
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,555	If I'm not concerned about theft, I bring three. One dress watch on a strap, one casual one on a bracelet, and one beater diver.

14 September 2010, 12:08 PM	#12
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATE-JUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 49,540	GMT II is a good watch to travel with __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

14 September 2010, 12:47 PM	#14
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I usually bring two high end watches and two digital types (Casio, Suunto). Last March I was in a half dozen German cities and no problems at all. A couple of months ago we went to Italy, UK, and Belgium on a business trip and I brought one high end watch (Pam 88) and the two digital watches.

14 September 2010, 12:54 PM	#15
Damage Inc. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Mechanical!! Posts: 807	I only take one watch when traveling, and more often than not it's my GMT IIC. Almost 3 years on and as much as I love my birth-year 1675, I think the IIC is still my favorite. __________________ "Science tastes like vomit." Kari "Mythbusters hottie" Byron Z-serial GMT IIc 2.92M serial 1675 Pepsi V-serial 16610LV

14 September 2010, 02:21 PM	#16
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Explorer 1, for "stealth wear", along with a GMT II or Sub Date, then a G Shock, for exercise/running. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

14 September 2010, 02:45 PM	#17
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	The GMT and Aerospace Avantage. __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

14 September 2010, 03:24 PM	#18
2005rivers Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 545	Usually my Seiko 'Monster' just for piece of mind leaving it in a hotel, or dropping it in the airport (I only say this because my dad's friend dropped his going through security, I'm not actually worried about it), and other reasons(basically I don't feel as safe traveling as I do at home). I do have a honeymoon to the bahamas coming up and will wear the GMT and bring my g-shock for activities. I figure its a special occasion, I might as well enjoy it. I would post some cool pics, but they are not that great and you have all seen monsters and gmtc before

14 September 2010, 03:26 PM	#19
davestan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 504	I only use my GMTII - timezone facility is handy.

14 September 2010, 05:43 PM	#20
AshUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 11	I work away for a few months at a time, so one watch is impossible (unless I buy a new one whilst away!!). I should hopefully be going away via the US, so will take the chance to join you guys and get a Rolex then, as I'm pretty sure I know just what I'm looking for In answer to the question, I quite like the idea of the Planet Ocean and Breitling B1 plus whatever I decide to indulge myself in...! Ash

14 September 2010, 09:10 PM	#21
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	before i got the Sub-C, it was the 16610LV most times due to the non-PCL bracelete. took SS GMTIIC once, and came back with scratches on the PCL, especially on the clasp (never again me thinks )

14 September 2010, 11:08 PM	#22
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	I always traveled (locally or out) and still do, with my trustee 16610. In fact, I just came from a three-day vacaton and did firing, snorkling and white water rafting with it. Never failed me =) __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

16 September 2010, 06:36 AM	#23
anglykos "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Manos Location: ITS Watch: Bedside alarm Posts: 209	Always my GMT for dual time and that 'colourful feeling', plus my trusty Oregon Scientific sailing watch for weather checks. __________________ I promise it will be the last one...

18 September 2010, 07:48 PM	#24
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Last time I went traveling I took my gmt and dssd....the dssd was worn 99% of the time. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

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