Visitors to Brazil should err on the side of austerity!

Jun 13, 2014,08:47 AM
 

I like the colourful band!

These quartz watches are a well-intentioned wink and nod to the safety concerns that have been flooding the news wire, but most of the criminals won't care to discern between a real Hublot and a knockaround. That can be done in leisure after the watch's owner has been relieved of it.

I just finished working on a World Cup travel health and safety infographic for Sitata (Disclosure: Sitata is a travel health and safety startup that I'm involved with). While Brazil is not nearly as dangerous as inferred in some of the reporting, I would recommend that visitors stay alert and keep a low profile, especially outside of the FIFA match zones. 

I might even recommend not wearing a watch, because (often) our idea of a nondescript and economical timepiece might still attract some unwanted attention.

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Hublot Atelier Brazil edition

 
 By: andrewluff : June 13th, 2014-01:32
The World Cup has kicked off with Brazil winning the first match and of course the Hublot team are concerned about all the safety of guests wearing their Big Bangs and King Powers around Rio. So here is the solution: Its carries all the same DNA at a regu...  

Great idea!

 
 By: KIH : June 13th, 2014-01:35
Yeah, those who are there cheering up your favorite team, please be careful..... Anyone traveling abroad should be careful, for that matter. Thanks for the info, Andrew! Ken

How do you get this watch if say, you're in Rio?

 
 By: 中野れい : June 13th, 2014-04:09
Hublot also has a Hublot Palace there, is it meant for invited guests/celebrities/athletes only? And any idea how much does the watch cost? :) Thanks Andrew.

I am sure...

 
 By: andrewluff : June 14th, 2014-01:21
You need to be a guest of the brand, work for or ambassador to have one, likewise to stay in tbe Palace. I will PM you the price Rei. Cheers Andrew

Thanks Andrew! (nt)

 
 By: 中野れい : June 14th, 2014-02:20
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Visitors to Brazil should err on the side of austerity!

 
 By: jmpTT : June 13th, 2014-08:47
I like the colourful band! These quartz watches are a well-intentioned wink and nod to the safety concerns that have been flooding the news wire, but most of the criminals won't care to discern between a real Hublot and a knockaround. That can be done in ... 

Great advice!

 
 By: andrewluff : June 14th, 2014-01:22
I think if I were going I would probably only wear one of these when in the hotel or when in hospitality and not when walking the streets. Why make yourself a target... Cheers Andrew