Is it safe to wear a rolex in South Africa?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

It is not safe to wear a Rolex anywhere. I should be kept in a bank safe deposit vault and only viewed there. Alternatively, send it to me and I will make sure it is kept safe.

Have to agree ED but these threads do make this old git smile,but got to ask some why buy a Rolex if you got to ask where you can wear it.

[OmegaJJH]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree ED but these threads do make this old git smile,but got to ask some why buy a Rolex if you got to ask where you can wear it.

Peter - i'm fairly confident the OP has figured it out by now. The thread is from January 2015

[Boaters]

The best advice is just use common sense.

[irish john]

south africa can be very dangerous if you stray out at night ,, i wouldnt bring mine

[irish john]

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Peter - i'm fairly confident the OP has figured it out by now. The thread is from January 2015

i just noticed that

[nobbylon]

The only places I wouldn't wear any watch would be S.America.
Airline crew I know were even held up in the crew hotel at gun point! handed a bag with the command, watches, wallets and phones. Captain refused and got wacked and luckily only hospitalised. My mate won't even wear a plastic digital as in his words, they will take it because they can.
As you are from there I'm sure you know the score.

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by edummjorge

All,

I will travel to South Africa during my vacations, and would like to know if it's safe to wear my Submariner (and where/when).

I will stay in Cape Town, Knysna, Plettenberg, Johannesburg and Kruger Park.

I live in São Paulo, Brazil, so I am pretty much used to put my watch in my pocket depending on where I go.

Thank you,
Eduardo Jorge

Eduardo Jorge

I normally think that these "is it safe" threads are a load of tosh but for South Africa I would play safe and wear nothing valuable.

We took a 3 week holiday viz Capetown, Krugger Park and Durban. During that 3 weeks we were twice advised by the police to remove all jewellry, we witnessed 2 muggings and were within 3 murders as they actually happened. All that within 3 weeks.

We were with our inlaws so were in a party of 4 which is a lot safer but as regards to wearing jewellery out there, just forget it.

Regards

Mick (just noticed date of OP - DUH)

[Mick P]

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[Chiboy]

Hey, has anyone heard from Eduardo Jorge since he got back? I'm getting worried!

[You]

Hey guys it's honestly not about where you're at. It's the time and how you present yourself. Just don't go out late wandering. Try to stay in a group environment. Don't make yourself look like an easy target. I've worn my watches in many different places. I haven't had a problem yet.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by dabbotjordan

I lived in SA for 6 years,all my mates wear Rolex,it's safe as any other country.

I have a quite a good college buddy who left SA saying it was no longer safe... Can't say anything first hand though.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Eduardo Jorge

I normally think that these "is it safe" threads are a load of tosh but for South Africa I would play safe and wear nothing valuable.

We took a 3 week holiday viz Capetown, Krugger Park and Durban. During that 3 weeks we were twice advised by the police to remove all jewellry, we witnessed 2 muggings and were within 3 murders as they actually happened. All that within 3 weeks.

We were with our inlaws so were in a party of 4 which is a lot safer but as regards to wearing jewellery out there, just forget it.

Regards

Mick (just noticed date of OP - DUH)

Intense Mick! Perhaps are they safe threads are important.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree ED but these threads do make this old git smile,but got to ask some why buy a Rolex if you got to ask where you can wear it.

If you are in your element sure.

But the issues brought up in these threads aren't "can I wear them where I live?"

The questions are "can I bring this to a place I am unfamiliar with?"

[crowncollection]

Not in joburg


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[jaySL350]

i hope the op is ok but that story about the lion wearing a sub just inside swaziland got me thinking?,,,,,,

[locutus49]

Get your watches insured and wear them everywhere. If you live a life of fear, then you should not wear expensive jewelry.

[PatrickJ]

Make sure it is insured and keep it covered at all times.

[Lordofrolex]

I would wear something sporty to south Africa for sure.

[blue lion]

Wear your watch and enjoy it.

[DRKBC]

I watched a show a little while ago on South Africa and I believe the murder rate sits about 50 people per day, sexual offences triple that. I guess do what you are comfortable with but that said ... maybe avoid dark alleys and wearing short sleeved shirts.

[sechsgang]

You could be completely fine. If anything just insure with Jewler's Mutual before you go and then you're all good.

[jzack10]

I am from South Africa and have worn my Submariner and YG day date without any problems. Most of the crime happens in the areas where the average tourist won't visit.

PS. South Africa is a stunning country, full of wonderful people, the weak Rand means that it's dirt cheap and that includes watches (my 2015 116520 cost the equivalent of £6500 new and my submariner was £4400 new).

[AnnemarieGirl]

Depends where you go and particularly what time of the day it is. I would suggest being extra vigilant in SA and stay in crowded areas not wondering off the beaten track. AM.

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by PatrickJ

Make sure it is insured and keep it covered at all times.

Patrick

That is normally my advice but in SA if someone wants to rob you, they usually stab you, grab the stuff and then run.

This is why the police told us (twice) not to wear any jewellery including rings on fingers which were a prime target.

I spend 5 months each year travelling around Europe and I have international insurance and wear the watch 24/7. However in SA just be ultra careful and stay low key.

It was a great place to visit but I would never do it again.

Just before we left, a guy got into a bedroom in our hotel, shot the wife dead and the husband in the face just to steal purses, wallets and loose jewellry.

He was caught and got 44 years but by all accounts he had a family to feed and there was no work around so took to crime.

Regards

Mick

[padi56]

Originally Posted by DRKBC

I watched a show a little while ago on South Africa and I believe the murder rate sits about 50 people per day, sexual offences triple that. I guess do what you are comfortable with but that said ... maybe avoid dark alleys and wearing short sleeved shirts.

Well even in the USA murder rate is around 44 per day,simple answer with all these can I wear, or do this or that, just use common sense which hopefully all members have.Now if you go around with a sticker on your forehead saying look I am wearing a Rolex, no matter what part of the world you could be asking for trouble.

[onkyork]

It's so safe to wear your Rolex in South Africa.. Lots of people wear it over there

[beshannon]

Why would you travel to somewhere where it is not safe to wear a watch?

[fishingbear]

My advice is if it is a concern to you in your mind then don't bring it. You want to be comfortable and stress-free on vacation. However, I've been to many countries in Africa over the last 15 years and I've never experienced any issue with wearing a Rolex.

[Cobain]

If you have to ask then you'll probably be uncomfortable wearing it anyway, so just don't.

[Uncle]

Avoid petting lions after eating a burger and your watch, and forearm and hand should be safe!

Personally I wear a daily beater if in an urban environment I am unfamiliar with or if I know I will be on foot passing through less salubrious areas - there are parts of London or Glasgow I would be very uncomfortable about wearing such a watch in.