Vacations and watches... What do you take on vacation?

[Hazing]

Hey guys. So I am getting away to do some fishing. I don't plan on doing to much where I need multiple watches but it just got me wondering and thinking about what people take for watches when they're away.

I think (depending on location) I would normally take one Panerai model with several straps (maybe 2) and probably a Rolex model. But where I am just going fishing, I think I will just wear my 799. It is one of my favorite models and it's also been pressure tested to a decent depth and with the rubber strap, it's perfect if I go snorkeling too.

My problem is I'm so used to wearing a different watch every day that only having one for 8 or 9 days is a little nerve wracking (talk about first world problems).

I was also going to post this is the general discussion section but I am more interested to hear the Panerai fan's perspective.

So when you go away for business or erasure, what do you take for watches?

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[superspark69]

Depends where you are going I suppose, 799 sounds perfect for your trip, I have a Bosphorus leather travel pouch that carries 3 watches plus straps so I usually take 4.

 

[gindiesel]

My gen 1978 Datejust. Looks good on a beach and at dinner. It's been in the Atlantic, Pacific, Caribbean, Med, Adriatic... and probably more that I'm forgetting.

 

[Copterguy]

I have a work, daily beater, gen Breitling aerospace that is always my primary watch. Then I have a cool soft carry case for 4 watches, currently unavailable I see, from Amazon. I Bring 4 other watches I think I'll wear depending on what I'm gonna do. If staying longer, probably bring more watches... Heh they end up rolled in a sock.

 

[Snil]

SubC is always with and whatever Panerai I’m in the mood for. 112 currently.

 

[Olavmol]

I always take my 571 that is, like your 799, tested to a more than sufficient depth. And then 2 or 3 other pams. They're all 47mm so I already have 3 to 4 strap option. Next to that I tend to take 1 or 2 extra straps with me so I can satisfy my urge to wear a different watch every day. Sometimes I change a strap 2 or 3 times a day on holiday. And ofcourse a screwdriverset!

 

[YellowFin]

Usually a sport/GPS-watch for outdoor activities and a mechanical watch for the food-centric hours.

 

[johnlogan]

I prefer gold / TT models on vacation. If I'm by the beach I use a carbotech case watch to avoid scratches. By the pool a gold Rolex.
In the evening all gold subs or or a PAM111 if I'm dressing down.
I usually bring 3 - 4 REPs on vacation.