How many watches do you take when you travel and how

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agabai

·Jun 4, 2023

So I’ve recently built up my collection to 3 watches. Each around the $8k mark. Ones every day, the others sporty and one formal.

Now I’m traveling to India for a wedding for a month. In general I am in a pretty safe city and transit is mostly air. I feel uncomfortable having all on me.
If you are in such a situation
1 how many watch’s do you usually take
2 how do you store them
3 any other advice

having one watch on the wrist is one thing. Having $24k of watches on you while traveling is a bit unsettling. I hope everyone doesn’t think I am showing off. Just real world question from regular guy. Oh 2 are omegas and ones a panerai.

 

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Om3ga321

·Jun 4, 2023

I just wear one watch when overseas and it never leaves my wrist.

 

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ras47

·Jun 4, 2023

Om3ga321

I just wear one watch when overseas and it never leaves my wrist.

Same. Just the one and it's on my wrist the entire trip.

 

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Evitzee

·Jun 4, 2023

It's easiest to just go with one watch, avoids the hassle of keeping track of an expensive item.

 

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Barking mad

·Jun 4, 2023·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

For me local travel is different to international. Local depending on purpose and duration can be quite a few but international the bare minimum.
The other thing you need to consider with international travel with numerous watches is the questions that may arise from customs and from what I have heard India can prove difficult.

 

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Marsimaxam

·Jun 4, 2023

Just one, a relatively inexpensive watch all things considered and I leave my Omegas, Rolexes, etc at home when traveling abroad.

My travel watch….

Seiko 6105-8110

 

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Gav1967

·Jun 4, 2023·Tend not to fret too much

Obviously depends on the reason for travel and where I'm going. However typically I take 3 watches.

One on a rubber strap for beach/pool/swimming (recently serviced)
A GMT for general casual wear
A dress watch for those more special evenings

 

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Watch my Whisky

·Jun 4, 2023

Most of India is very safe. I’ve never had any issues.

But just bring one watch so you can enjoy the festivities.

Edited: Jun 4, 2023

 

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DrmexicoII

·Jun 4, 2023

I take my orient diver that's my beater. Last time I went abroad I also took my vintage geneve as I wanted something nice to wear to a restaurant. I took it in a padded (cheap) travel case that I got from a service and took it onboard in my rucksack. My combined value is probably 1/8th of one of your watches so not in the same ballpark.

If you've been there before and know what situations you'll be in you may be comfortable increasing your risk. Personally I take the orient as ultimately it's disposable.

 

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ghce

·Jun 4, 2023

Just one watch for domestic or international travel.
Usually just an accurate quartz based with dual time functions be it GMT or an hour shift form so I can quickly shift time zones back or forth without upsetting the minutes or seconds ( set to correct atomic time).

 

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Hetcins1

·Jun 4, 2023

Just the one, I'm off to Austria next week it's either my speedy or my Seamaster not sure yet.

 

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STANDY

·Jun 4, 2023·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Usually 2

It is usually always this one.

And last trip was this

Trip before was

 

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Omegafanman

·Jun 4, 2023

I normally take a Tissot T-Touch and a nice mechanical.
One thing to keep in mind if considering taking more (and expensive) watches. Have proof of ownership as customs can get funny if they think you are smuggling or dealing. Watches can get confiscated and it can be time consuming and expensive to get them back.

Edited: Jun 6, 2023

 

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hansaboy

·Jun 4, 2023

I myself travel a lot, and sometimes I bring a few of my watches with me.
And I always carry them with me in my hand luggage, then at least I know where they are.
And I have the paperwork, receipts etc downloaded on my phone if the customs start to ask questions!

 

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hansaboy

·Jun 4, 2023

Sorry if I might be hijacking this post...(let me know and I will make a new post)?

But I found this nice pouch on @Spacefruit IG account, and I wonder if somebody knows where to buy these?
Maybe not custom made...and suitable for 3-5 watches??

 

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gbesq

·Jun 4, 2023

I take just one watch when I travel and it’s usually my Seamaster 300 because it has a time zone feature that allows me to reset the hour hand without having to stop the minute and second hand.

 

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Scooterino36

·Jun 4, 2023

I always take one watch only as a travel rule.

Traveling is a break from routine, and I'm more likely to forget or lose something as a result. So I keep it simple.

My dedicated travel watch used to be a 2264.50. reliable quartz, as well as the Jumping Hour feature of many Seamaster models. I recently acquired a Seamaster 50th anniversary GMT, so that currently fits the bill. If you MUST have variety, you can always travel with straps.

 

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Redondo444

·Jun 4, 2023

I'll just wear my Chinese watch when on vacation.
If wedding/special attendance I'll bring 1 or 2 in a watch roll and carry it in my Backpag close to me.

 

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Dan S

·Jun 4, 2023

If you bring a second watch, obviously it should be with you in your carry-on, and even then you should keep a close eye on your luggage when passing through security.

 

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Horoticus

·Jun 4, 2023

Agree with others, for international travel I bring only one watch that can easily be adjusted. My 'go to' is the Omega PO.