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Old 1 July 2019, 10:04 AM   #1
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Is it safe travel with your Rolex 6263?

Hey folks, I have a Rolex Daytona vintage 6263, and I am going to Orlando in the next 14th, is it safe to travel with it.


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Old 1 July 2019, 10:07 AM   #2
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Beautiful watch! Yes, you’re good in Orlando. That watch only draws attention from WIS for the most part. I’d always be aware of my surroundings wearing any high end watch though
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Old 1 July 2019, 10:08 AM   #3
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Fantastic watch! I assume so. Took my modern Daytona’s there because I figure Disney has better security than most places. Bad security for them would impact their stock price so I bet they have good security.
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Old 1 July 2019, 10:09 AM   #4
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Great watch! Unless you are planning on visiting sketchy areas of Orlando you should be fine.
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Old 1 July 2019, 11:20 AM   #5
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Hey folks, I have a Rolex Daytona vintage 6263, and I am going to Orlando in the next 14th, is it safe to travel with it.


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You should be more than fine, please take some pics.
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Old 1 July 2019, 11:54 AM   #6
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Hey folks, I have a Rolex Daytona vintage 6263, and I am going to Orlando in the next 14th, is it safe to travel with it.


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Yeh don't worry about it, it's just some old watch!

What's the backstory? How long have you had it? Was it bought by you from new?
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Old 1 July 2019, 11:57 AM   #7
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Watch out for the folks in mouse costumes.

They might steal your cheese !
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Old 1 July 2019, 12:17 PM   #8
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Yeh don't worry about it, it's just some old watch!



What's the backstory? How long have you had it? Was it bought by you from new?


I was my grandpa’s watch, he was a big fan of the actor (Paul Newman), and back in time, bought the watch, and then passed away to my father and later to me...


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Old 1 July 2019, 12:22 PM   #9
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I was my grandpa’s watch, he was a big fan of the actor (Paul Newman), and back in time, bought the watch, and then passed away to my father and later to me...


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And that's how it should be. Wear in good health.
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Old 1 July 2019, 12:41 PM   #10
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And that's how it should be. Wear in good health.


Thank you very much buddy!!!
Cheers Lucas!


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Old 1 July 2019, 12:44 PM   #11
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Yes just make sure you have a single travel case, incase your need to take it off your wrist at the airport or for resting at night. I use the single watchpod does the trick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJPVH7N?ref=myi_title_dp
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Old 1 July 2019, 01:39 PM   #12
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Yes just make sure you have a single travel case, incase your need to take it off your wrist at the airport or for resting at night. I use the single watchpod does the trick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJPVH7N?ref=myi_title_dp


Hey buddy, thanks for the tip, this is important! On the airport, what’s the problem with TSA??


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Old 1 July 2019, 01:53 PM   #13
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I suppose Orlando isn’t more risky than any large tourist city, but...

Travel in itself introduces more opportunities for damage than your average daily grind.

With such a family heirloom I’d leave it home and just wear a modern Rolex if it was me.


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Old 1 July 2019, 05:23 PM   #14
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Hey folks, I have a Rolex Daytona vintage 6263, and I am going to Orlando in the next 14th, is it safe to travel with it.
Although I am not a fan of Chronograph watches at all the ONLY one I would consider is the 6263.

I have been to Orlando very many times.

So long as you are sensible nobody will notice what you have on your wrist.
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Old 1 July 2019, 05:28 PM   #15
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Yes just make sure you have a single travel case, incase your need to take it off your wrist at the airport or for resting at night. I use the single watchpod does the trick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJPVH7N?ref=myi_title_dp
I buy my single watch carriers from eBay. They are excellent ... I have lots of them. They hold watches very firmly and cost virtually nothing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Earphone-Po...tWxlFJpkf0skSA
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Old 1 July 2019, 06:33 PM   #16
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Unsure if this is a serious question or not ...
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Old 1 July 2019, 11:08 PM   #17
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It's not safe to travel with it. Leave it home.
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Old 1 July 2019, 11:10 PM   #18
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Let’s see some pictures of that bad boy
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Old 2 July 2019, 01:10 AM   #19
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I always travel with 2 watches... a Rolex & a Timex. I leave the Rolex in the hotel safe if I'm traveling into any sketchy areas.
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Old 2 July 2019, 01:20 AM   #20
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Let’s see some pictures of that bad boy


Agree!
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Old 2 July 2019, 01:21 AM   #21
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Yes, pictures please.
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Old 2 July 2019, 01:47 AM   #22
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A Rolex is not a travel watch. They only work and are safe in the area where purchased. When a Rolex is traveled with, an alert goes out to all criminals to let them know.

We have a special app for that.
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Old 2 July 2019, 02:27 AM   #23
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A Rolex is not a travel watch. They only work and are safe in the area where purchased. When a Rolex is traveled with, an alert goes out to all criminals to let them know.

We have a special app for that.


While I understand what you are saying, a 6263 isn’t exactly just a Rolex
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Old 2 July 2019, 03:33 AM   #24
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No issues. Perhaps 1 in 100,000 would even know what it is. That’s back when Rolex was more focused on a purpose driven watch and less on appearances.
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Old 2 July 2019, 04:39 AM   #25
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Leave it a home. Too valuable to wear it in crowded area in my opinion.
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Old 2 July 2019, 06:45 AM   #26
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No one knows you are wearing a 6263, enjoy your watch.
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Old 2 July 2019, 06:55 AM   #27
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Can anyone really answer this question? There is always a risk.
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Old 2 July 2019, 07:48 AM   #28
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Old 2 July 2019, 07:58 AM   #29
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Pics?



Live in Brazil, and the watch is in a safe at my home in Miami, will upload the pics at the moment that I put my hands on it.... sorry the delay...


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Live in Brazil, and the watch is in a safe at my home in Miami, will upload the pics at the moment that I put my hands on it.... sorry the delay...


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As long as its insured, its not a problem. If its a "Paul Newman" dial 6263, I would be very selective of where I wear it. If the normal, panda or reverse panda, I have worn mine though a rotation, for month's at a time.
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