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MK25toLife · 14 May 2018, 12:30 PM

Hello,

I will be headed to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Looking to maybe find something for retail I cannot find here.

In my travels around the world it does seem that the best deals are from the trusted sellers on TRF but as you all know, lately the game has changed significantly.

Anyways, back to my question... Any recommendations would be appreciated. I will be wearing my Daytona black dial ceramic out there with much pride.

79280_116520 · 14 May 2018, 01:29 PM

eh...I would recommend leaving the Daytona at home and substitute it for a more discreet watch.

Some of my former clients were wealthy South Africa doctors, they told me that the chances of getting robbed at gunpoint was 50/50 whenever they went back to visit.

Louis (Toronto) · 14 May 2018, 02:13 PM

Be safe out there.

Fleetlord · 14 May 2018, 02:45 PM

Sounds like a great idea

polaris72 · 14 May 2018, 02:58 PM

I would not bring Daytona with me.

Tomas Eriksson · 14 May 2018, 02:58 PM

Im in south africa right now, passed by Murdocks and Charles Greig in waterfront last week and inventory was pretty much as in europe.
One needs to take pre-caution but 50/50 chance of gunpoint sounds a little exaggerated... I have been wearing a sub during my whole visit here, with that said during night time I always travel by taxi.

Stuk · 14 May 2018, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

Im in south africa right now, passed by Murdocks and Charles Greig in waterfront last week and inventory was pretty much as in europe.
One needs to take pre-caution but 50/50 chance of gunpoint sounds a little exaggerated... I have been wearing a sub during my whole visit here, with that said during night time I always travel by taxi.

I never take a taxi when I am there - always Uber - much safer and less risk of corrupt drivers :-)

Michael N Q8 · 14 May 2018, 03:02 PM

I am South African...It is a place where the high crime is very high, but if you take care you should be ok. Don't leave the watch in your hotel room, i.e. keep it on all the time and I tend to wear long sleeve shirts when there to conceal. Stay safe.

There is a dealer in the V&A waterfront. This is the address from the website:

Murdocks

Shop 122, Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront
Cape Town 8001
Western Cape
South Africa

Tel: +27 21 419 03 02

Reinhard in SA · 14 May 2018, 03:35 PM

I live in SA and the 50/50 comment is a bit exaggerated. I would be a bit more careful in Johannesburg (common sense goes a long way), CT is generally much safer. When you are in Jhb you can check out the Vault

https://www.rolex.com/rolex-dealers/...lexdealers.com

You probably won't find any rare pieces unless you are very lucky or have perfect timing. Stock is low, waiting lists etc. Also, grey dealer prices on rare watches are crazy at times:

www.watchtime.co.za
www.topwatch.co.za

Enjoy your trip! The food and wine in SA is exceptional, try and visit a few wine farms around CT.

Thuilln · 14 May 2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Sounds like a great idea

glamorama · 14 May 2018, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MK25toLife

I will be wearing my Daytona black dial ceramic out there with much pride.

I hope you will not venture much outside the 5 stars hotel lobby but good luck.

Jack T · 14 May 2018, 07:53 PM

This can’t be real

Bt122 · 14 May 2018, 08:12 PM

Lol

Op be safe

tyler1980 · 14 May 2018, 08:32 PM

99% of people who say dont take it have never been and generally dont know what they are talking about on this or any other going to a specific location thread. If everyone would get robbed wearing a Rolex, i highly doubt they would have any AD's at all since they would be selling such dangerous items.

Syfret · 14 May 2018, 08:33 PM

Another South African here. I echo what Reinhard said.

Stock levels in South Africa are no better than in Europe and the rest of the world. You need a solid AD relationship to secure any of the sought after SS sport models and, even then, wait lists apply.

As for safety, I’ve worn my 116610 whilst out and about for the past 6 years and I’ve never had any incidents.

I’m currently on holiday in the US (NYC, SF, Chicago and Boston) and I chose to leave my Rolexes in Cape Town for fear of being mugged whilst exploring

To the OP, use common sense and you’ll be fine

Enjoy your stay in Cape Town!!! The food, the city, the people, the mountain and the sea are all second to none!!

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brandrea · 14 May 2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

99% of people who say dont take it have never been and generally dont know what they are talking about on this or any other going to a specific location thread. If everyone would get robbed wearing a Rolex, i highly doubt they would have an AD's at all.

That’s my sense of it too.

Kobus · 14 May 2018, 08:46 PM

Bliksim, South Africa is being treated a bit hard here.

Sticking to the main areas and with some common sense your chances of being robbed is close to zero.

tyler1980 · 14 May 2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Syfret

I’m currently on holiday in the US (NYC, SF, Chicago and Boston) and I chose to leave my Rolexes in Cape Town for fear of being mugged whilst exploring

Yeah i agree. Moving back to Houston early next year and have been doing some house shopping. Gated community with access to the neighborhood controlled by a guard is pretty much a must for me there. No such requirement in any other place or continent i have ever lived.

pickettt · 14 May 2018, 08:56 PM

I think the "pride" is what needs to be left at home.

asiparks · 14 May 2018, 08:56 PM

Indeed, thank heavens there's nowhere in the US and UK where people would be happy to stick a knife in you for an easy few grand.....

Don't do dumb things to draw attention to yourself or look like an easy mark and, though nothing is 100%, you'll doubtless be just fine.

dmash · 14 May 2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

Yeah i agree. Moving back to Houston early next year and have been doing some house shopping. Gated community with access to the neighborhood controlled by a guard is pretty much a must for me there. No such requirement in any other place or continent i have ever lived.

Hahah +1

5517 · 14 May 2018, 09:17 PM

I was at the V&A in Cape Town last weekend. No SS sports models in the display windows but I didn’t check with them inside. Plenty of Tudors available though.

Try Mervis Brothers in Johannesburg. Bought my SD50 there last month.

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fskywalker · 14 May 2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MK25toLife

I will be wearing my Daytona black dial ceramic out there with much pride.

Leave the pride home, please don’t !

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Reinhard in SA · 14 May 2018, 09:31 PM

With everything said, I travel with a Seiko. I don't want the worry of being robbed detracting from my experience. Took a Swatch on honeymoon to Israel and a Seiko to Europe. At home where I know the lay of the land I'll wear something Swiss

GlasgowChris · 14 May 2018, 10:04 PM

A friend of mine got his Daytona from Murdocks late last year and raved about the experience.

He works in Cape Town.

MK25toLife · 14 May 2018, 11:40 PM

Thanks everyone for your replies. I will be wearing my Daytona not flaunting it. Also will probably be wearing long sleeves in SA b/c it will be winter when I get there.

MP5 · 15 May 2018, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

Yeah i agree. Moving back to Houston early next year and have been doing some house shopping. Gated community with access to the neighborhood controlled by a guard is pretty much a must for me there. No such requirement in any other place or continent i have ever lived.

This is officially the most wacked out thing I have read on here.

dmash · 15 May 2018, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MP5

This is officially the most wacked out thing I have read on here.

I don’t get it, why?

MP5 · 15 May 2018, 08:28 AM

A person living in sa or London scared of Houston? Like saying you're a snake collector and scared of kittens

Louis (Toronto) · 15 May 2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MP5

A person living in sa or London scared of Houston? Like saying you're a snake collector and scared of kittens

14 May 2018, 12:30 PM	#1
MK25toLife "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 255	Rolex ADs/stores in Ethiopia & South Africa? Hello, I will be headed to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Looking to maybe find something for retail I cannot find here. In my travels around the world it does seem that the best deals are from the trusted sellers on TRF but as you all know, lately the game has changed significantly. Anyways, back to my question... Any recommendations would be appreciated. I will be wearing my Daytona black dial ceramic out there with much pride.

14 May 2018, 02:58 PM	#6
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,986	Im in south africa right now, passed by Murdocks and Charles Greig in waterfront last week and inventory was pretty much as in europe. One needs to take pre-caution but 50/50 chance of gunpoint sounds a little exaggerated... I have been wearing a sub during my whole visit here, with that said during night time I always travel by taxi. __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

14 May 2018, 03:02 PM	#8
Michael N Q8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Kuwait Watch: Daytona SS White Posts: 494	I am South African...It is a place where the high crime is very high, but if you take care you should be ok. Don't leave the watch in your hotel room, i.e. keep it on all the time and I tend to wear long sleeve shirts when there to conceal. Stay safe. There is a dealer in the V&A waterfront. This is the address from the website: Murdocks Shop 122, Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront Cape Town 8001 Western Cape South Africa Tel: +27 21 419 03 02 __________________ 116520 Daytona white, 116500 Daytona black, 126600 SD, Speedmaster Pro, 116710BLNR GMT II, Speedmaster trilogy 57, Breitling Navitimer A23322, Seiko SKX007J, Seiko Mini turtle PADI, Seiko 5 Sport Diver.

14 May 2018, 07:53 PM	#12
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	This can’t be real __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

14 May 2018, 08:32 PM	#14
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	99% of people who say dont take it have never been and generally dont know what they are talking about on this or any other going to a specific location thread. If everyone would get robbed wearing a Rolex, i highly doubt they would have any AD's at all since they would be selling such dangerous items. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

14 May 2018, 01:29 PM	#2
79280_116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Costa Posts: 255	eh...I would recommend leaving the Daytona at home and substitute it for a more discreet watch. Some of my former clients were wealthy South Africa doctors, they told me that the chances of getting robbed at gunpoint was 50/50 whenever they went back to visit.

14 May 2018, 02:13 PM	#3
Louis (Toronto) "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Watch: Yachtmaster & SubC Posts: 641	Be safe out there.

14 May 2018, 02:45 PM	#4
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,915	Sounds like a great idea

14 May 2018, 02:58 PM	#5
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	I would not bring Daytona with me.

14 May 2018, 03:35 PM	#9
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 801	I live in SA and the 50/50 comment is a bit exaggerated. I would be a bit more careful in Johannesburg (common sense goes a long way), CT is generally much safer. When you are in Jhb you can check out the Vault https://www.rolex.com/rolex-dealers/...lexdealers.com You probably won't find any rare pieces unless you are very lucky or have perfect timing. Stock is low, waiting lists etc. Also, grey dealer prices on rare watches are crazy at times: www.watchtime.co.za www.topwatch.co.za Enjoy your trip! The food and wine in SA is exceptional, try and visit a few wine farms around CT.

14 May 2018, 08:12 PM	#13
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	Lol Op be safe

14 May 2018, 08:33 PM	#15
Syfret "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Syfret Location: Cape Town, ZA Watch: 116610, 116520 Posts: 66	Another South African here. I echo what Reinhard said. Stock levels in South Africa are no better than in Europe and the rest of the world. You need a solid AD relationship to secure any of the sought after SS sport models and, even then, wait lists apply. As for safety, I’ve worn my 116610 whilst out and about for the past 6 years and I’ve never had any incidents. I’m currently on holiday in the US (NYC, SF, Chicago and Boston) and I chose to leave my Rolexes in Cape Town for fear of being mugged whilst exploring To the OP, use common sense and you’ll be fine Enjoy your stay in Cape Town!!! The food, the city, the people, the mountain and the sea are all second to none!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2018, 08:46 PM	#17
Kobus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Cape Town Posts: 38	Bliksim, South Africa is being treated a bit hard here. Sticking to the main areas and with some common sense your chances of being robbed is close to zero.

14 May 2018, 08:56 PM	#19
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	I think the "pride" is what needs to be left at home.

14 May 2018, 08:56 PM	#20
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,884	Indeed, thank heavens there's nowhere in the US and UK where people would be happy to stick a knife in you for an easy few grand..... Don't do dumb things to draw attention to yourself or look like an easy mark and, though nothing is 100%, you'll doubtless be just fine.

14 May 2018, 09:17 PM	#22
5517 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Warren Location: N/A Watch: Submariner Posts: 40	I was at the V&A in Cape Town last weekend. No SS sports models in the display windows but I didn’t check with them inside. Plenty of Tudors available though. Try Mervis Brothers in Johannesburg. Bought my SD50 there last month. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2018, 09:31 PM	#24
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 801	With everything said, I travel with a Seiko. I don't want the worry of being robbed detracting from my experience. Took a Swatch on honeymoon to Israel and a Seiko to Europe. At home where I know the lay of the land I'll wear something Swiss

14 May 2018, 10:04 PM	#25
GlasgowChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Glasgow Watch: 116613LB/116500LN Posts: 92	A friend of mine got his Daytona from Murdocks late last year and raved about the experience. He works in Cape Town.

14 May 2018, 11:40 PM	#26
MK25toLife "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 255	Thanks everyone for your replies. I will be wearing my Daytona not flaunting it. Also will probably be wearing long sleeves in SA b/c it will be winter when I get there.

15 May 2018, 08:28 AM	#29
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	A person living in sa or London scared of Houston? Like saying you're a snake collector and scared of kittens

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