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dxbwatch · 5 July 2021, 04:46 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm travelling to Italy (primarily in the North) for 10 days on vacation and I'm planning on bringing 1 of my watches with me. There will be a lot of walking and potentially some swimming.

What would you guys recommend? I practice a lot of awareness of my surroundings when I travel but I'd obviously like to avoid getting it stolen off my wrist (which is why I don't think the DD40 is a good idea) or any unnecessary conflict. I also don't have watch insurance. However, I wore the DJ36 to Italy around 4 years ago with no issues so I don't see it being very problematic.

I'm considering putting the DJ41 on a white everest strap. Let me know what you guys think!

Wing-Co · 5 July 2021, 04:53 PM

I've been a few times to Milan, Rome and Venice, but with insurance and an awareness of my surroundings and no problems. However, like anywhere there are those on the look out to steel your watch and if your lucks out and only insurance will bail you out.

kaiserphoenix · 5 July 2021, 04:58 PM

I would take the DJ41. I think the DD and RO are too "shiny" and potentially may attract attention.

Son Goku · 5 July 2021, 05:07 PM

How about a nice g shock?

sgwatchguy · 5 July 2021, 06:06 PM

DJ41.

As a tourist I prefer the Apple Watch so I have a lot of information on my wrist or use Siri or pay without needing to take my phone out all the time.

dxbwatch · 5 July 2021, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

I would take the DJ41. I think the DD and RO are too "shiny" and potentially may attract attention.

My thoughts too!

Moondoggy · 5 July 2021, 08:46 PM

What colour bathers are you wearing?

brandrea · 5 July 2021, 08:51 PM

Don’t you need a diver?

Benzsiam · 5 July 2021, 09:18 PM

SS DateJust.

joeboy · 5 July 2021, 09:34 PM

I worked in and have also spent time touring Italy in my van, from Austria all the way down to Trani before a ferry to Albania, its safe. As anywhere, be aware of your surroundings, you'll be fine. Its a smashing country.

travisb · 5 July 2021, 10:20 PM

DJ41 as it's a little more under the radar than the DD or AP.

travisb · 5 July 2021, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Don’t you need a diver?

x2

- That's what I'd be bringing.

ROBERT1183 · 5 July 2021, 10:28 PM

Id go with the SS DJ. As others said its alittle more under the radar. I feel the Two tone and AP def grab more attention.

Case61 · 5 July 2021, 10:29 PM

I've been to Italy several times wearing the Sub and others, and never had a problem. Do be extra careful if going to Naples or Palermo. Also, be aware that pick-pocketing is a high art form in Italy.

Above all, enjoy!

polaris72 · 5 July 2021, 10:31 PM

Most of the Italy is safe, Naples not so much. As you said you will mostly be touring the north, DJ should be fine though preferably SS. I would op to wear Casio and bring along DJ in a casebudi for later outing in nice areas.

Brich436 · 5 July 2021, 10:33 PM

You need a Seiko SKX for that collection!

I'd wear the DJ41 out of your options..... out of curiosity why do you not have insurance on that collection? Adding it to your homeowners policy costs so little ($124 a year for me).

WatchNutcase · 5 July 2021, 10:52 PM

Wear any of them, Milano is one of the safest cities I've ever been to. It's also littered with watch stores everywhere, no wonder since it's right on the border with Switzlerand (Lugano) which is totally worth a visit by train. You will fit right in with the locals if you have a beautiful watch on wrist.

DonRickles · 5 July 2021, 11:03 PM

When I travel the world, I try to enjoy myself to the fullest!

A watch is not something that I'd be packing if, for one second it would lead to even the smallest distraction in my brief moments of pleasure.....

Seriously one less thing to worry about.

ThatSubGuy · 5 July 2021, 11:08 PM

Wear a shirt with rolled up sleeves then you can always roll them down if you spot something/something that looks up to no good. That's how I travel and I never had any problems anywhere.

ThatSubGuy · 5 July 2021, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polaris72

Most of the Italy is safe, Naples not so much. As you said you will mostly be touring the north, DJ should be fine though preferably SS. I would op to wear Casio and bring along DJ in a casebudi for later outing in nice areas.

The nice areas is exactly where criminals go to spot their victims.

AF_Rob · 5 July 2021, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRickles

A watch is not something that I'd be packing if, for one second it would lead to even the smallest distraction in my brief moments of pleasure.....

Seriously one less thing to worry about.

Concur. For the sake of mental bandwidth, the only place abroad I wear a Rolex is GB. Not that it’s more/less safe than home, it is another home for me and stay w/family/friends and feel safe there.

Other places, SKX on a nato. If I lose it, it will suck but at least it won’t ruin the trip. Plus, it’s useful. On holiday, I forget the day of the week all the time.

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macrowatch · 5 July 2021, 11:33 PM

Wear the DJ and let me watch sit the RO.

Skyrider01 · 6 July 2021, 03:14 AM

As long as you are aware of your surroundings and have the watch insured, I would take the one you want to spend the 10 days with.

I have travelled Europe with various Rolexes as well as my AP RO and never had to worry about it.

TswaneNguni · 6 July 2021, 03:21 AM

Dec 2017 did a full tour of Italy .

DSSD Original Black ,always my travelling companion

...although I have much fancier "flipper drool pieces" in the cupboard .

Love Italy,Love the Italians !

fskywalker · 6 July 2021, 03:26 AM

DJ36

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Gerardus · 6 July 2021, 03:41 AM

Just came back last week from 10 days holiday in Milano region. Wore my DJ36 FWIW

thecrownprince · 6 July 2021, 03:52 AM

I prefer my Batman - I travel a lot for work (10-14 days a month) and all over the world. Sometimes it’s big cities in Europe and others it’s exotic places in South America or the Middle East.

The Batman is quite the perfect watch as it’s a gmt so I can always tell my home time. It’s got a little bit of color in the bezel which is always fun and blue works for cold climate or tropical climate. Its not as plain as a black sub and not as colorful as a Pepsi.

It’s got a robust case for any water activities you might encounter.

From your selection I’d recommend getting a Batman and bringing that along with the DD40 if you have a good hotel with a safe.

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thecrownprince · 6 July 2021, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatSubGuy

Wear a shirt with rolled up sleeves then you can always roll them down if you spot something/something that looks up to no good. That's how I travel and I never had any problems anywhere.

I do this a lot in Mexico.

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TswaneNguni · 6 July 2021, 03:55 AM

In youtr collection ...the AP

Bmats · 6 July 2021, 04:01 AM

All of them. One for each wrist and one for each ankle.

But probably the DJ41, or none of the above.

5 July 2021, 04:46 PM	#1
dxbwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Dubai Posts: 41	Traveling to Italy Hi everyone, I'm travelling to Italy (primarily in the North) for 10 days on vacation and I'm planning on bringing 1 of my watches with me. There will be a lot of walking and potentially some swimming. What would you guys recommend? I practice a lot of awareness of my surroundings when I travel but I'd obviously like to avoid getting it stolen off my wrist (which is why I don't think the DD40 is a good idea) or any unnecessary conflict. I also don't have watch insurance. However, I wore the DJ36 to Italy around 4 years ago with no issues so I don't see it being very problematic. I'm considering putting the DJ41 on a white everest strap. Let me know what you guys think!

5 July 2021, 04:58 PM	#3
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,605	I would take the DJ41. I think the DD and RO are too "shiny" and potentially may attract attention. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 191.039, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500, (Blue) Rolex Skydweller 326934, Rolex Submariner 126610LV IG: tokyo_watch_guy

5 July 2021, 06:06 PM	#5
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	DJ41. As a tourist I prefer the Apple Watch so I have a lot of information on my wrist or use Siri or pay without needing to take my phone out all the time. __________________

5 July 2021, 09:18 PM	#9
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5 July 2021, 10:33 PM	#16
Brich436 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Watch: 124270 Posts: 821	You need a Seiko SKX for that collection! I'd wear the DJ41 out of your options..... out of curiosity why do you not have insurance on that collection? Adding it to your homeowners policy costs so little ($124 a year for me). __________________ 16234 "Y" SS Datejust 16570 "Z" Explorer 2 116610LN "R#" Submariner 124270 "R#" Explorer 1 79030B Black Bay 58

5 July 2021, 04:53 PM	#2
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	I've been a few times to Milan, Rome and Venice, but with insurance and an awareness of my surroundings and no problems. However, like anywhere there are those on the look out to steel your watch and if your lucks out and only insurance will bail you out.

5 July 2021, 05:07 PM	#4
Son Goku "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: LA Posts: 174	How about a nice g shock?

5 July 2021, 08:46 PM	#7
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Berty Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,099	What colour bathers are you wearing?

5 July 2021, 08:51 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,928	Don’t you need a diver?

5 July 2021, 09:34 PM	#10
joeboy Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Scotland Posts: 252	I worked in and have also spent time touring Italy in my van, from Austria all the way down to Trani before a ferry to Albania, its safe. As anywhere, be aware of your surroundings, you'll be fine. Its a smashing country.

5 July 2021, 10:20 PM	#11
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,308	DJ41 as it's a little more under the radar than the DD or AP.

5 July 2021, 10:28 PM	#13
ROBERT1183 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: ROBERT SHAWGER Location: WHARTON, NJ Watch: ROLEX SOON Posts: 283	Id go with the SS DJ. As others said its alittle more under the radar. I feel the Two tone and AP def grab more attention.

5 July 2021, 10:29 PM	#14
Case61 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,132	I've been to Italy several times wearing the Sub and others, and never had a problem. Do be extra careful if going to Naples or Palermo. Also, be aware that pick-pocketing is a high art form in Italy. Above all, enjoy!

5 July 2021, 10:31 PM	#15
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Most of the Italy is safe, Naples not so much. As you said you will mostly be touring the north, DJ should be fine though preferably SS. I would op to wear Casio and bring along DJ in a casebudi for later outing in nice areas.

5 July 2021, 10:52 PM	#17
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	Wear any of them, Milano is one of the safest cities I've ever been to. It's also littered with watch stores everywhere, no wonder since it's right on the border with Switzlerand (Lugano) which is totally worth a visit by train. You will fit right in with the locals if you have a beautiful watch on wrist.

5 July 2021, 11:03 PM	#18
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	When I travel the world, I try to enjoy myself to the fullest! A watch is not something that I'd be packing if, for one second it would lead to even the smallest distraction in my brief moments of pleasure..... Seriously one less thing to worry about.

5 July 2021, 11:08 PM	#19
ThatSubGuy Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 473	Wear a shirt with rolled up sleeves then you can always roll them down if you spot something/something that looks up to no good. That's how I travel and I never had any problems anywhere.

5 July 2021, 11:33 PM	#22
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,365	Wear the DJ and let me watch sit the RO.

6 July 2021, 03:14 AM	#23
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,281	As long as you are aware of your surroundings and have the watch insured, I would take the one you want to spend the 10 days with. I have travelled Europe with various Rolexes as well as my AP RO and never had to worry about it.

6 July 2021, 03:21 AM	#24
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Dec 2017 did a full tour of Italy . DSSD Original Black ,always my travelling companion ...although I have much fancier "flipper drool pieces" in the cupboard . Love Italy,Love the Italians !

6 July 2021, 03:26 AM	#25
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,643	DJ36 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 Zenith 02.480.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

6 July 2021, 03:41 AM	#26
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,891	Just came back last week from 10 days holiday in Milano region. Wore my DJ36 FWIW __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

6 July 2021, 03:52 AM	#27
thecrownprince "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA Posts: 354	I prefer my Batman - I travel a lot for work (10-14 days a month) and all over the world. Sometimes it’s big cities in Europe and others it’s exotic places in South America or the Middle East. The Batman is quite the perfect watch as it’s a gmt so I can always tell my home time. It’s got a little bit of color in the bezel which is always fun and blue works for cold climate or tropical climate. Its not as plain as a black sub and not as colorful as a Pepsi. It’s got a robust case for any water activities you might encounter. From your selection I’d recommend getting a Batman and bringing that along with the DD40 if you have a good hotel with a safe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2021, 03:55 AM	#29
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	In youtr collection ...the AP

6 July 2021, 04:01 AM	#30
Bmats 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: East Coast Posts: 491	All of them. One for each wrist and one for each ankle. But probably the DJ41, or none of the above.

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