Taking a GMT to Dubai?

[Tha Baron]

#fourfigurepurchase

[Boaters]

Big Congrats And just so you know treat it like you just slammed your fingers in the car door. It's a Rolex Tool Watch it will take most everything you can dish out within reason

[007_Omega]

If the intense heat of Dubai could ruin my Rolex, then I'd be done with the brand. These watches were used in militaries across the world. Durability and Reliability are some of the biggest reasons why Rolex has such a high reputation.

[Andrejb]

You can beat the heck out of that thing in sand, snow, rain, ocean, lava, acid, fire and it’ll still
Be ok. Don’t worry


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[Gasguzlr]

Congratulations! You are now the owner of one of the best all-around travel watches around. Enjoy it to the fullest. Personally, I have taken my BLNR on many trips... it’s seen sun, sand, pools, snorkelling, and even diving to 90 feet. No worries, no prolems. Just make sure, as others have said, you give it a good rinse after being in ocean to get off the salt and sand, and enjoy!

It’s a tough, beautiful, functional watch, built for exactly the kinds of things you likely have planned.

Cheers

Ross

[Soultime]

To the OP

It will be fine. Enjoy wearing it.

Just don't take it into the sea if you ever go to Talacre or Rhyl



Sorry.... Local joke there.

My hairdresser (girl) said she was going to Talacre for her holidays and her friend asked if it was a Greek island.

[GreatHarry]

Originally Posted by myusernamez

You would assume someone paying 10K for a watch knows a little about its durability, use, metal hardness or something ..

But buying a watch and coming here for advice because you going to wear a watch for the purpose it was actually made.. is ridiculous. Same level as:

"Hey guys I just purchased a car - is it OK if I drive it to work or should I leave it shaded in my garage"

So, do you know the Vickers Hardness Number for 904L?

[Mr. Superlative]

The watch will be absolutely fine. There is nothing a holiday can do to harm it in any way, shape or form. Wear it, enjoy it, and as others have said, just rinse it off if you're spending time in the sea.

[InitialAndPitch]

I’d be way more worried about being caught with a box of cold and flu medication or headache tablets with a bit of codeine in them. That’s jail time if caught. Yes a safe city but their laws are nothing like ours.

A young guy got swab tested for narcotics (his bag) and it came up positive for opiates. Turns out he had eaten a poppy seed bagel. He saw some lock up time.

Google “Dubai medications”. Your watch will be fine. Travel safely.

[SearChart]

If it is not safe for a watch then it is most certainly not safe for the person wearing it ...

Dubai is luxury Walhalla, use some common sense please.

[Marsd]

I had my 16700 pepsi GMT on a Holy land tour last year (Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Dubai). The only person that notice the watch was a store staff at a Dubai Gold Souk store. I was asked if I want to sell the watch. I politely said no.

[Turnaround]

I thought Rolex meant Seiko in Dubai...

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by Turnaround

I thought Rolex meant Seiko in Dubai...

and Mercedes are for the poor there.

[ImSorryBut...]

What happened to doing some research before buying something expensive?
Afraid of the sun and salt... My god...

[myusernamez]

Originally Posted by GreatHarry

So, do you know the Vickers Hardness Number for 904L?

I don't need to know it just as I do not need to know I have to rinse it after having been in salty water. It's called commen sense but people seem to lose if when they buy a Rolex. First world problems.

[myusernamez]

Originally Posted by Turnaround

I thought Rolex meant Seiko in Dubai...

Give or take, Porsche is our Volkswagen.

[Turnaround]

Originally Posted by myusernamez

Give or take, Porsche is our Volkswagen.

Don’t they add an “o” to it? Or is it Poorish?

[1William]

You will be fine.

[crownprince]

Originally Posted by scousejames

Hi all, new to this forum, and Rolex watches.

For the past 5 years I have been wearing my trusty Seiko SKX007 for almost every thing, be it work, leisure or vacations and it has served me well.

Last week I upgraded to a GMT Master II 116710LN and this will be my one and only watch.
Will be wearing this one to Dubai in 2 weeks time for a vacation, so a lot of sunbathing and swimming.
Will the intense sun and salt from the sea be ok for the watch?
Being that this is my first watch that I have spent 4 figures on I seem to want to baby it more than I did the Seiko.

Rolex 904L steel is corrosive resistance and the most Rolexes 100m water resistant. your watch will be fine! That's what the watch is engineered to do!

Don't need to baby it!

[ajas]

It will be fine. Enjoy

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[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum OP.

Your Rolex is made to withstand the rigorous trip you are describing

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by txaggie9307

Just rinse the watch off at the end of the day after salt water activities. It can take it all.


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This!

[RobW]

Originally Posted by familyguy

They're in the process of learning and asking for help - I can forgive them for not knowing and trying to understand more. As someone who DOES know just how durable these watches are, why not just enlighten them instead of putting them down? If these threads offend you that much why not just say nothing at all?

Also, it's a little bit of a stretch to say the watch was "made" for ocean swimming under the sun. A car is made to drive, a watch is made to tell time. Is it so "ridiculous" for a first time buyer spending close to 10k to be extra careful?

I agree. The unnecessary harshness and sarcasm toward new members/owners defeats the purpose of this forum and is just plain rude.

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[Fitz The Barber]

Never wear it ever.

[lesdeux]

Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

Maybe that was a little sarcastic. So apologies are probably in order. But is anyone else getting tired of these types of questions on this forum?




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I thought the point of a forum like this was to educate each other?

[Turnaround]

The GMT Master II, and most Rolex for that matter, are really durable watches. Much less sensitive than many thin skinned people.

Have a great time, and even wear it in a hot tub if needed.

[911NBK]

Originally Posted by rambo99

put it in a safe, the best way to preserve the freshness of a gmt.

Yay so much fun.

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[GreatHarry]

Originally Posted by Turnaround

The GMT Master II, and most Rolex for that matter, are really durable watches. Much less sensitive than many thin skinned people.

Have a great time, and even wear it in a hot tub if needed.

Really wish that these old advertisements were still published. IMHO they really did a great job of promoting Rolex.

[blankapdx]

Originally Posted by familyguy

They're in the process of learning and asking for help - I can forgive them for not knowing and trying to understand more. As someone who DOES know just how durable these watches are, why not just enlighten them instead of putting them down? If these threads offend you that much why not just say nothing at all?

Also, it's a little bit of a stretch to say the watch was "made" for ocean swimming under the sun. A car is made to drive, a watch is made to tell time. Is it so "ridiculous" for a first time buyer spending close to 10k to be extra careful?

well said brother

[Burlington]

Just wear and enjoy. No need to worry about it whatsoever.