Darron
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I am with Uncle Chico. Wear the long sleeves
If weather permitting. Unfortunately bracelets connected to high end watches should maybe leave at home? At least September is less traveled than the Summer. I agree chopped is less known but it could get mistaken for something else; which is just as bad in this case…
I was just in Florence last month and we stayed in the city center in an AirBNB and loved it. Florentine steak multiple times!
The flavor was like dry aged and they serve it rare. So good!!!
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6D in Cote D'Azur (Monaco, Nice and Cannes) and 4D in Tuscany/Florence in September.
Hope to gather some wisdom here: What are the must-dos and what must NOT do? Hidden gem places, restaurants, watch shopping etc? So far I got some advice is not to bring the famous, hype watches unless we want to be targets ( This is VERY SAD to know we c...
Will you bring your 5711 to these places, Gordon?
Chopard is safe you think, because not many people knows it 😅 Thanks 🙏🏻
IMO 5711 for holiday is DEFINITELY a
NO !!! Chopard is safer but the turquoise is quite eye catching still.
I know…Thanks for the advice.
Probably better to focus on enjoying rather than keeping a lookout for suspicious people.
Very nice postcards!
Thanks for sharing them, especially the next-to-last one, which is quite interesting for me! Best regards, Simone
You’re very welcome…
That wall has a ton of living organisms and a universe by itself.
The whole walking path is full of these…
Not sure what, some mussel-like living things ...
Thanks my friend…hopefully the weather will be better by then…
And no hectic flight disruptions and luggage issues…too many bad travel press lately.
A personal opinion.
My number one rule, regardless of what watch I’m wearing, is to combine it with a long sleeve shirt. Linen is light and the sleeve allows you to expose as much or as little as you like depending on your location. Inside my hotel there is no risk. Outside ...
Thanks Uncle for the valuable advice…
A long sleeve shirt is definitely a good way, just wonder if it’s ok in the summer weather but I guess in the evening, a little formal should be fine. I will have a rental car and will be mindful with the destinations….looks like most of he time watches w...
I am with Uncle Chico. Wear the long sleeves
If weather permitting. Unfortunately bracelets connected to high end watches should maybe leave at home? At least September is less traveled than the Summer. I agree chopped is less known but it could get mistaken for something else; which is just as bad ...
Yummmm….I’m going to just focus on food.
Those looked really good…I heard about these serving raw with just few minutes seared each side, but I’m not sure if my tummy can handle too raw. I also hear they might get offended if asked to serve another temperature…Any good ones to recommend after yo...
Florence eateries: we are fan of Rick Steve’s
1) central market; must go! We ate downstairs where locals will eat, but there is an upstairs that mainly visitors eat; had an awesome “charcuterie plate” and tripe sandwich/plate… if you like tripe… super yummy; lots of food gifts you can buy to take hom...
Also Torcicoda for both Pizza and florentine steak
(Not Michelin star but Michelin reccomended)
Have a great holiday R
And forget about watches for a few days. They are not so important when the holiday is worth more in memories and smiles. Organic they say… (I’m glad I left Singapore 8 years ago. Never looked back to that small congested island which was so depressing.) ...
Wise words my friend…
I am indeed lucky to enjoy life in a much bigger country. Yes, definitely this will be very memorable vacation time for my family. Cheers 🍻
I would not worry too much
Sometimes I get the impression that everyone inside and outside of Europe believes our continent is full of thieves just waiting to snatch someones watch. Maybe I was lucky up to now, but I am wearing everything anywhere - no matter about sleeves or not. ...
Don’t be mistaken it is not just Europe…
In fact I would worry more in LA and SF now than Europe. There are other posts really suggesting some places are not advisable to wear the luxury watches. I was in Germany back in Feb wearing Aquanauts and feel perfectly safe. I will not stop this from en...
Also…just from another perspective…
Will you wear your Orange strap 5968A in London, Paris or Naples? Sorry no offense to citizens there 🙏🏻 because this is what I gathered from public posts. If you will wear it there, I respect you. If you have to think again, the you’ll understand what my ...
Because of media coverage here
The news coverage of watch thefts at knife point, or sleight of hand, is very well covered in some hotspots. Sure it can happen worldwide, but the news could represent some warnings to syndicates which specialize in this profitable racket/crime of offload...
Yes, I would wear it and do so - as I also wear my much more expensive watches there as well
Can only talk for Paris and London, never been to Naples... In the end, in these city you will see so many expensive timepieces - more than thieves i would guess so you can take the chances imo
I know the exotic MontBlancs you have and many more. Those are awesome…stealth and stunning.
But it is not the same. The ignorant thieves and crooks don’t know these. They do know the Nautiluses, Aquanauts, APs, Rolex and RMs. Be careful wearing those.
True that some are stealth…
And others more known - for me I also wear sub and Daytona without hesitation.
I have stopped wearing a watch in London now
I used to enjoy wearing nice pieces regularly, but it's just not worth it anymore. These instances are happening more often, the perpetrators are usually of a young age, so they won't be punished as severely (which is their plan). I enjoy my evenings a lo...
Thanks for your advice and wise words…
I will have to rethink my strategy and decision. Tough times and strange situations nowadays where crime has no consequences.
I'm coming back to this post after CenturionOne's post today regarding the attempted watch theft in London.
I hope noone has any doubts now that this is not a media exaggeration. The 2 moped riders did end up robbing another individual a few minutes later. They mounted the pavement in one of London's most busy and prestigious areas, in broad daylight. I was in ...
Karma will get them…and whoever allows such audacious behavior
To take place and no consideration of public safety. You know sometimes I really hope or wish the authorities or people in charge, who didn’t take responsibility/action for selfish reasons get rob or something, then they will stand up in TV to promote how...
