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Rashid.bk · 17 December 2018, 05:19 PM

I was planning a trip the in the spring....if I had to go today, I would not go under any circumstances except family emergency.
Why would I take by own body and loved ones to a place with the civil unrest volume on ten.
Not only has there been terror attacks in the past which they seem to have a handle on but this makes the city vulnerable to that threat as well.
Taking a watch would be the last thing I'd be concerned about.

Visiting Paris is a big giant NO for me right now.

Gotham777 · 17 December 2018, 05:21 PM

Let your watch live! You will remember your really nice trip when you get home and look at your watch you were wearing there.

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SearChart · 17 December 2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jstan9

Profound. And when you come to California are you going abroad? Or coming to the place that is home to many people, including me?

OP, I grew up I. New Orleans (a dangerous port city). Be watchful, and be vigilant. I, too, think you’ll be fine.

That is the new world, I would never go there.

tyler1980 · 17 December 2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

That is the new world, I would never go there.

what about australia? the whole reason for its existence was to be a british prison colony

what a bunch of thugs

Until 1782 they were also transported to america

SearChart · 17 December 2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

what about australia? the whole reason for its existence was to be a british prison colony

what a bunch of thugs

Big desert, everything is venomous and they have salt water crocs. Yeahh, not going there

ppalasthira · 17 December 2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jx299

Thanks for all the comments! I will bring my g shock.

Great idea.

Terrakot · 17 December 2018, 05:42 PM

I'd keep Rolex at home, seriously

stchambe · 17 December 2018, 06:25 PM

I think pick-pockets and thieves would be more of a concern to you than the yellow-vests. Protestors are not exactly running wild through the city looking for tourists to assault. Avoid protest areas and you shouldn't have any problems.

I live a few hours away from Paris and I personally avoid the city as much as I can. Some tips that you might find helpful:

1.) If you take public transportation or are frequently visiting tourist destinations, be aware of pick-pockets and check your belongings often.

2.) Be prepaired for major traffic delays and long lines (at least longer than they usually are).

3.) If you are using your phone to navigate, be sure to keep our head up and be aware of whats in front of you. Its surprisingly easy to turn a corner or walk a few blocks and find yourself in a protest.

I don't think you will run into any more trouble now, than you would during any other time of the year (The increased security presence may make common criminals even less likely to try something).

Reinhard in SA · 17 December 2018, 06:44 PM

I travel with a Seiko. I don't want to worry about a watch while I am trying to relax on holiday.

Wore my Seiko Turtle to Italy and France last year. However, I saw a bunch of people wearing Rolex, AP etc. They didn't seem to worry though.

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cloudplay · 17 December 2018, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Reinhard in SA

I travel with a Seiko. I don't want to worry about a watch while I am trying to relax on holiday.

Wore my Seiko Turtle to Italy and France last year. However, I saw a bunch of people wearing Rolex, AP etc. They didn't seem to worry though.

I wear my BLNR whenever I'm in Italy or France, but took my 20yr old Speedmaster automatic to South Africa a couple of years ago

How the current "unrests" in Paris relate to tourist's Rolex escapes me, although I would be a bit more judicious than usual about where to park my car...

TswaneNguni · 17 December 2018, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Reinhard in SA

I travel with a Seiko. I don't want to worry about a watch while I am trying to relax on holiday.

Wore my Seiko Turtle to Italy and France last year. However, I saw a bunch of people wearing Rolex, AP etc. They didn't seem to worry though.

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My DSSD went to Italy/Maurtius/Dubai /Seychelles.When I sell it I can ask more since "its well travelled"

WatchLurv · 17 December 2018, 07:30 PM

I actually know 2 people who had their watches stolen. One was a patek where the leather was cut off and the other was a Rolex that got ripped off. In Paris.

Paris & Barcelona is probably the only places I'd leave my watch at home at night. Many places around Europe I'd have my sleeves rolled down. The only time my wrist goes on display is around the cities where crime is punished hard and not a simple slap on the wrist (no pun intended).

Pol1 · 17 December 2018, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jx299

Hi, I am going to Paris for the first time next week. My family is spending the holiday there. With the Yellow Vest movement going on, is it safe to travel to Paris now? And more importantly, is it safe to travel with my Rolex to Paris?

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated!

Not the best place to go at the moment.

Lo100169 · 17 December 2018, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pol1

Not the best place to go at the moment.

Why? i do commute between London, Paris and Brussels. Also going to Orlando and Miami early 2019. the risk is similar in all major cities, where you go, how you behave is what matters....

Paris is as usual, just check if there is any protest going on and avoid where they are... I'm not changing watch when i go there and i take the metro every day...

padi56 · 17 December 2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

One, it’s basically over. Two, the protests & looting took place only on Saturdays. Three, there were absolutely zero reports of people being mugged/attacked during the protests and looting.

Have a nice trip, you’ll be fine.

Exactly.

WristEnvy · 17 December 2018, 11:01 PM

Put it this way OP, if SHTF in France you can use your Rolex as barter to cross the border.

beshannon · 17 December 2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jx299

Hi, I am going to Paris for the first time next week. My family is spending the holiday there. With the Yellow Vest movement going on, is it safe to travel to Paris now?

Why would you go somewhere that you do not feel safe?

tyler1980 · 17 December 2018, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Why would you go somewhere that you do not feel safe?

as usual it goes like this... im going, my family is going/already there but what about my watch?

Then you leave the watch just to be "safe" and go yourself with the most important things imaginable

Chester01 · 17 December 2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jx299

Hi, I am going to Paris for the first time next week. My family is spending the holiday there. With the Yellow Vest movement going on, is it safe to travel to Paris now? And more importantly, is it safe to travel with my Rolex to Paris?

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated!

I wore my 16610 all over Paris and never an issue. I would think with the protest they would be preoccupied! I found Rolex to be far more ubiquitous in European countities than in the US.

daveathall · 18 December 2018, 02:24 AM

Enjoy Paris and enjoy your watch while you are there.

kultschar · 18 December 2018, 03:28 AM

I would be more concerned about the tourist trap bars. I got stung 8 quid for a Heineken! Now that is robbery :)

tudorbaja27 · 18 December 2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

I would be more concerned about the tourist trap bars. I got stung 8 quid for a Heineken! Now that is robbery :)

tyler1980 · 18 December 2018, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

I would be more concerned about the tourist trap bars. I got stung 8 quid for a Heineken! Now that is robbery :)

thats happy hour in central london

just wait until that Heinekin counts as an import... then people will get really mad

datejustrms · 18 December 2018, 05:23 AM

Just keep your head on a swivel.

The Libertine · 18 December 2018, 06:00 AM

I would sooner wear a Rolex in Paris than I would certain US city neighborhoods.

77T · 18 December 2018, 06:02 AM

Seems from afar that the violence associated with the protests are on weekends - yes those can be dangerous if you’re in the crossfire of gas canisters being launched by authorities and pitched back by protestors. You don’t want to be caught in the middle.

As far as the watch and thieves - you’re at risk in any big city if you are targeted.

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tyler1980 · 18 December 2018, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by datejustrms

Just keep your head on a swivel.

then you just look paranoid and attract all kinds of attention

Valenciawatchrepair · 18 December 2018, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Seems from afar that the violence associated with the protests are on weekends - yes those can be dangerous if you’re in the crossfire of gas canisters being launched by authorities and pitched back by protestors. You don’t want to be caught in the middle.

As far as the watch and thieves - you’re at risk in any big city if you are targeted.

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But, what amount of risk? I did a search and Paris came up at Number 5 in a list of top 10 places you'll get pickpocketed.

jx299 · 18 December 2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gotham777

Let your watch live! You will remember your really nice trip when you get home and look at your watch you were wearing there.

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Nice!

bronzeband00 · 18 December 2018, 07:29 AM

I'll keep it at home if it were me. sure can't take the risk of losing a precious jewel to anyone.

17 December 2018, 05:42 PM	#37
Terrakot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Italy-Russia Watch: Rolex LVc/BLNR Posts: 670	I'd keep Rolex at home, seriously __________________ Ta-dah! "The best things in life aren't things"

18 December 2018, 02:24 AM	#50
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Enjoy Paris and enjoy your watch while you are there. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

18 December 2018, 06:02 AM	#56
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,736	Seems from afar that the violence associated with the protests are on weekends - yes those can be dangerous if you’re in the crossfire of gas canisters being launched by authorities and pitched back by protestors. You don’t want to be caught in the middle. As far as the watch and thieves - you’re at risk in any big city if you are targeted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 December 2018, 05:19 PM	#31
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	I was planning a trip the in the spring....if I had to go today, I would not go under any circumstances except family emergency. Why would I take by own body and loved ones to a place with the civil unrest volume on ten. Not only has there been terror attacks in the past which they seem to have a handle on but this makes the city vulnerable to that threat as well. Taking a watch would be the last thing I'd be concerned about. Visiting Paris is a big giant NO for me right now.

17 December 2018, 05:21 PM	#32
Gotham777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Where needed Posts: 69	Let your watch live! You will remember your really nice trip when you get home and look at your watch you were wearing there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2018, 06:25 PM	#38
stchambe "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Sean Chambers Location: USA Watch: 214270 mk2 Posts: 30	I think pick-pockets and thieves would be more of a concern to you than the yellow-vests. Protestors are not exactly running wild through the city looking for tourists to assault. Avoid protest areas and you shouldn't have any problems. I live a few hours away from Paris and I personally avoid the city as much as I can. Some tips that you might find helpful: 1.) If you take public transportation or are frequently visiting tourist destinations, be aware of pick-pockets and check your belongings often. 2.) Be prepaired for major traffic delays and long lines (at least longer than they usually are). 3.) If you are using your phone to navigate, be sure to keep our head up and be aware of whats in front of you. Its surprisingly easy to turn a corner or walk a few blocks and find yourself in a protest. I don't think you will run into any more trouble now, than you would during any other time of the year (The increased security presence may make common criminals even less likely to try something).

17 December 2018, 06:44 PM	#39
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 802	I travel with a Seiko. I don't want to worry about a watch while I am trying to relax on holiday. Wore my Seiko Turtle to Italy and France last year. However, I saw a bunch of people wearing Rolex, AP etc. They didn't seem to worry though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2018, 07:30 PM	#42
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	I actually know 2 people who had their watches stolen. One was a patek where the leather was cut off and the other was a Rolex that got ripped off. In Paris. Paris & Barcelona is probably the only places I'd leave my watch at home at night. Many places around Europe I'd have my sleeves rolled down. The only time my wrist goes on display is around the cities where crime is punished hard and not a simple slap on the wrist (no pun intended).

17 December 2018, 11:01 PM	#46
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	Put it this way OP, if SHTF in France you can use your Rolex as barter to cross the border.

18 December 2018, 03:28 AM	#51
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	I would be more concerned about the tourist trap bars. I got stung 8 quid for a Heineken! Now that is robbery :)

18 December 2018, 05:23 AM	#54
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Just keep your head on a swivel.

18 December 2018, 06:00 AM	#55
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	I would sooner wear a Rolex in Paris than I would certain US city neighborhoods.

18 December 2018, 07:29 AM	#60
bronzeband00 Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 320	I'll keep it at home if it were me. sure can't take the risk of losing a precious jewel to anyone.

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