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Don't laugh. One day I was talking to my 3 year old and she asked if she could have a watch like mine one day. That is a huge hurt... To my wallet.

Seriously, can we submit this post for the "most ridiculous posts of the year thread?"

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Breitling Chrono Superocean
Omega Aqua Terra 8500
Rolex Submariner Date Ceramic

A rare talent yr daughter is...

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Breitling Chronomat 01 Limited Edition
Breitling Navitimer 01 46mm

There are very few watches that would catch the average person's eye, let alone a Chronomat 01. And even if someone did, it isn't easy to take a watch off of someone without them knowing.

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Current:
Chronospace Silver, Black Ocean Racer
Navi World Silver, Aero Classic
Chronomatic 1461 Bronze, Bronze DP-1
SA White, Diamonds, Pro 2 Diamonds
SA Black, Bentley Rubber
Navi 1461 LE, Black DP-1
Chronomat GMT Silver, Pilot

Istanbul is a great safe city if you use normal precautions. Wear your watch comfortably and enjoy a great experience! If you can I'd also suggest checking out the cities surrounding Istanbul. We started there, then traveled along the west coast all the way to the south and then came straight back up the middle. Turkey is a wonderful country!

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Happines is Good Health and a Bad Memory.
"Ingrid Bergman"

I'm sure Istanbul is fine. I wouldn't wear expensive luxury watches in third world countries in general though. Doesn't make me feel good, seeing all the poverty around. No need to show off, find it disrespectful towards them. Purely personal opinion, not judging anyone here.

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life's too short and you only live once

Istanbul is not in a developing (rather than 'third world') country.

Agreed, I stand corrected. Apologies to the Turkish people.

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life's too short and you only live once

Just to come full circle on this issue, I ended up bringing my Chronomat 01 and wore it everywhere I went. I didn't have any issues at all. I don't even think anyone noticed I was wearing it. I felt completely safe. The Turkish people are exceptionally nice. They were very fascinated with my 7-month old daughter and her bright blue eyes. If I had a dollar for every time someone stopped me to comment on her eyes, I'd have added another watch to my collection by now.

Regarding Istanbul on the whole, I was a little let down. It was a much "dirtier" city than I anticipated. I understand it's one of the oldest cities in the world, but it felt pretty run down. It reminded me a lot of Mexico City, with MC having sections of the city much more modern than Istanbul. I honestly can't say that I'd go back intentionally. I also had a stomach bug for nearly two weeks after returning home.

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Chronomat 01- Sierra Silver/Steel
Navitimer 01- Limited Edition #1337/2000

I hear this a lot on all the watch forums. My advice would be to wear anything you can afford to lose to anywhere that you are unfamiliar with. Why risk a lose or worse getting hurt over something that is preventable. Wear something that doesn't attract attention, ie; anything not luxury branded.

My wife bought a wedding ring specifically that wouldn't snag on or be sharp against a baby's skin. No word of a lie. She rubbed her fingers across the top of 100 rings before she found one smooth enough. It's a band with inlaid diamonds. Not kidding. Shes a nurse FYI. Apparently this is common at the hospital with both babies and the elderly.

Good to know, I'll be dad soon, so might as well be carefull. Better safe than sorry.

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life's too short and you only live once

havent you seen the movie "taken 2" ? id be more worried about being a sex slave!!! lol