I would've posted this in the Seiko/Phils thread, but man that thing is long.
Anyway, in a little more than a week from today, I'm going to be leaving on a trip to the Philippines for about two weeks. A few days in Manila (Makati), a few more in Cebu (Mactan), and a few more in Makati before coming back home. At first, I was thinking of bringing a Pelican case with a few different pieces to rotate throught during the trip. But then, doing a little more "what to pack/what to leave at home" research, I got a little apprehensive about getting jacked if I walked around too blingified. So I know that this forum has a fair percentage of travelers, divers (doing some snorkeling in Cebu) and Pinoys, so I thought I would open up the internal debate for some input and discussion.
What watch or watches should I bring with me? Here are the options (all Seikos, hence posting it in SCO):
1.) SKX007, stock Jubilee
2.) SKX781 (OM), stock bracelet
3.) SHC039 (7N36), Super Jubliee
4.) SLT009 (8F56/GMT, white dial), stock bracelet
5.) SBDC001 (black Sumo), stock bracelet
My original plan was to wear the GMT on the flights (JFK-ICN-MNL), switch to the Sumo while in-country, and use the OM on the water (My Pelican case has room for two). Now, I'm leaning strongly towards just leaving all the autos at home, flying with the GMT and wearing it everyday, as the case is only ~40mm with the crown and not as obtrusive as the divers, and taking the quartz diver only if the GMT won't stand up the the rigors of snorkeling (I would appreciate some advice on that one).
About me: Born and raised in NYC, I feel that I am savvy about living and staying safe in urban environments. Both parents are from the Philippines, and both are relatively tall. Combine that with an American diet, and I come in at ~5'9" and 200 lbs. That's pretty burly by Filipino standards; at least that's how I felt last time I was there in '93. We'll be visiting family while in Manila and in Cebu, and staying in hotels the whole time, where I assume there will be a safe available if I feel sketchy about leaving anything in the room. I don't want to go looking for trouble by wearing a watch that screams, "rob me", but I also don't want to feel like I'm blowing the security issue out of proportion because of the sob stories I read online.
So, what would y'all do? Bring 'em all? Only one? Buy an Timex and leave all the good stuff at home?
Thanks in advance. Let me know if any of you want a barrel man.
Anyway, in a little more than a week from today, I'm going to be leaving on a trip to the Philippines for about two weeks. A few days in Manila (Makati), a few more in Cebu (Mactan), and a few more in Makati before coming back home. At first, I was thinking of bringing a Pelican case with a few different pieces to rotate throught during the trip. But then, doing a little more "what to pack/what to leave at home" research, I got a little apprehensive about getting jacked if I walked around too blingified. So I know that this forum has a fair percentage of travelers, divers (doing some snorkeling in Cebu) and Pinoys, so I thought I would open up the internal debate for some input and discussion.
What watch or watches should I bring with me? Here are the options (all Seikos, hence posting it in SCO):
1.) SKX007, stock Jubilee
2.) SKX781 (OM), stock bracelet
3.) SHC039 (7N36), Super Jubliee
4.) SLT009 (8F56/GMT, white dial), stock bracelet
5.) SBDC001 (black Sumo), stock bracelet
My original plan was to wear the GMT on the flights (JFK-ICN-MNL), switch to the Sumo while in-country, and use the OM on the water (My Pelican case has room for two). Now, I'm leaning strongly towards just leaving all the autos at home, flying with the GMT and wearing it everyday, as the case is only ~40mm with the crown and not as obtrusive as the divers, and taking the quartz diver only if the GMT won't stand up the the rigors of snorkeling (I would appreciate some advice on that one).
About me: Born and raised in NYC, I feel that I am savvy about living and staying safe in urban environments. Both parents are from the Philippines, and both are relatively tall. Combine that with an American diet, and I come in at ~5'9" and 200 lbs. That's pretty burly by Filipino standards; at least that's how I felt last time I was there in '93. We'll be visiting family while in Manila and in Cebu, and staying in hotels the whole time, where I assume there will be a safe available if I feel sketchy about leaving anything in the room. I don't want to go looking for trouble by wearing a watch that screams, "rob me", but I also don't want to feel like I'm blowing the security issue out of proportion because of the sob stories I read online.
So, what would y'all do? Bring 'em all? Only one? Buy an Timex and leave all the good stuff at home?
Thanks in advance. Let me know if any of you want a barrel man.