Travel advice....

[zocsos]

I'll be heading down to Jamaica for a couple of weeks and I was thinking to take my GMT with me.
Does anyone have any previous experiences / advices about taking or not taking Rolex with them?

Thanks

Z

[MonBK]

Depends on how much you'll be smoking.

[finnluck]

I just got back from Jamaica a few days ago. I wore my Sub throughout the trip and my fiance wore her oysterdate for probably half the time (with it spending the rest of the time in the safe). I never felt concerned. That being said, I was at Sandals and spent the whole trip either in the airport, on the charter bus or at Sandals. I can't really speak to comfort level outside of a resort setting...

[T.S.Eliot]

[Thatguy]

I would wear it.

[topjimmi]

Wear it and enjoy it.

[mjclark32]

If you're uncomfortable don't bring it.

[dddrees]

A good rule to follow.

If you have strong doubts about whether or not your watch will be safe, why would you even consider traveling there in the first place?


Always place you safety first, and you should never have to worry whether your watch will be safe or not.

[TommyT53]

I brought my TT Sub to Barbados and I wasn't the only one wearing a fine timepiece. It seems like it's the new fashion statement to sport an expensive watch at the beach.

[superdog]

Of course u should take it.

[zocsos]

Originally Posted by dddrees

A good rule to follow.

If you have strong doubts about whether or not your watch will be safe, why would you even consider traveling there in the first place?


Always place you safety first, and you should never have to worry whether your watch will be safe or not.

That's a pretty interesting way to look at it and it's very true!

Thanks!

[Lgear080]

Absolutely don't take it off. If you can keep it on the whole
Time knock yourself out. Get a policy from your insurer to
Be doubly safe.

[finnluck]

I couldn't agree more with the insurance policy. Worst case scenario you are still covered, and you won't be motivated to try to action like an action movie star :)

[tkc324]

Just wear it and relax...

[amani]

this might bring alot of disagreement, but the golden rule is never expose your precious items in unknown places. I don't understand why people still doing it even there is only 0.000001% of chance, just don't understand why people are so confident about there $10K piece!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by amani

this might bring alot of disagreement, but the golden rule is never expose your precious items in unknown places. I don't understand why people still doing it even there is only 0.000001% of chance, just don't understand why people are so confident about there $10K piece!

Life is risky. Did you know you have a better chance dying when your alive than at any other time.


Use your best judgement, do your best not to travel or go where it may not be safe.


Purchase insurance and live and enjoy your life.

[Thatguy]

Originally Posted by amani

this might bring alot of disagreement, but the golden rule is never expose your precious items in unknown places. I don't understand why people still doing it even there is only 0.000001% of chance, just don't understand why people are so confident about there $10K piece!

I would wear it because I bought mine to enjoy and I do that by wearing it. If the worst were to happen, it's insured. That said I do take it off for a few hazardous situations such as if I am welding.

[garbageman83]

Is it insured?

[DiamondJack]

Most people who holiday in Jamaica and other islands pretty much only stay in the resort..... which are usually heavily guarded......so probably no risk unless you leave your watch lying around in your room.

If you are going to venture out into downtown Kingston... particularly after dark.... then that's a different question..... This was on the UK Government advice website.....

Safety and Security - Crime

Jamaica (particularly the capital city, Kingston) suffers from a high crime rate – including violent crime. Gang violence and shootings are usually concentrated in inner city neighbourhoods, including West Kingston, Grant's Pen, August Town, Harbour View, Spanish Town and certain parts of Montego Bay. Public order incidents and demonstrations, sometimes violent, can occur in Kingston, Spanish Town and Montego Bay.

The motive for most attacks on tourists is robbery. Although the Jamaican government has a system of mobile police patrols, there is a risk in walking alone in isolated areas or on deserted beaches even in daylight hours. Vigilance is particularly advised when drawing money from ATMs.


Most hotels and resorts are well guarded. However, robberies can occur. Hotel guests are advised to follow hotel security procedures such as using room or hotel safes, locking windows and doors and reporting suspicious activity to the hotel. Longer-term visitors and residents should ensure proper door locks and window grilles are fitted and consider employing a guard and/or fitting a house alarm. Gated/guarded compounds represent the safest accommodation in the Kingston area.

You should follow these guidelines:

Be particularly alert for thieves but do not offer resistance in the event of an attempted robbery.

Don’t walk or use buses at night. Only hire taxis authorised by the Jamaica Tourist Board usually operated by the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) or taxis ordered from hotels for your sole use (i.e. unshared).

Do not give lifts to strangers and keep car doors and windows locked.

Avoid large crowds and public demonstrations. Criminals use the confusion of such events to engage in acts such as robbery.

Do not carry large amounts of cash or wear eye-catching jewellery. Use hotel safety deposit boxes to store valuables, money and passports.

Try to vary which restaurants you use. Frequenting the same place too often might make you a target for thieves.

Unless you are fully acquainted with the route and are driving in daylight hours, you should not self-drive a car to or from Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport. Instead, take an official 'JUTA' taxi, or taxi recommended by your hotel or airport’s official taxi dispatcher for your journey to or from the airport. There have been outbreaks of violence in the Mountain View area on one route from the airport to the city. You should therefore avoid this route and use the alternative signposted Humming Bird route via South Camp Road.

[beshannon]

I have never been to that island but I always take my watches on vacation with me

[zocsos]

Thank you guys for all your responses!

[kilyung]

Insure your watch and wear it.

[Welshwatchman]

Moved to Open Forum.

My advice. Never take your watch anywhere where you'd risk losing it.

That's anywhere then.

At least you can never blame me should it ever get nicked.

[yOyOYoo]

Agree with above. Insure the watch and wear it. When going through a sketchy part of town, cover your watch with your sleeve or remove and put in pocket.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by yOyOYoo

Agree with above. Insure the watch and wear it. When going through a sketchy part of town, cover your watch with your sleeve or remove and put in pocket.

Frankly, I would recommend not traveling in the sketchy part of town.

[amani]

Originally Posted by Thatguy

I would wear it because I bought mine to enjoy and I do that by wearing it. If the worst were to happen, it's insured. That said I do take it off for a few hazardous situations such as if I am welding.

you probably misunderstood me, not saying not wearing your watch, in fact i wear mine every minute except shower and sleep. I am talking about unknown places or unsafe situation. Some people concern less about $10k item probably because they are rich, but I know I will definitely cry if I lost something $10k due to inconsideration (or potentially injury from getting mugged). Perhaps you can confidently wear yours from a 7stars resort down to a ghetto streets, but definitely not me, just don't understand why jeopardizing yourself even only 0.0001% chance. Just don't understand why. The OP is not going to Disney

[esm]

use common sense.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by yOyOYoo

Agree with above. Insure the watch and wear it. When going through a sketchy part of town, cover your watch with your sleeve or remove and put in pocket.

Hhhrrm, the whole town is sketchy.

Only a moron would wear a Rolex in Kingston.

[Solo118]

I have no problem wearing a tool watch any part of the world or in any sketchy city. Wearing gold/PCL watches or other blingy watches I stay away

[Armyguy03]

If uncomfortable ---> dont wear it cause you'll ruin your trip. Enjoy your vacay BTW.