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sherwin · 26 March 2008, 05:40 PM

flying in/out of s'pore and many other airports, never had an issue with having to remove the watch

TZL · 26 March 2008, 06:34 PM

I fly over 100 flights a year....I have never had a Rolex set off the metal detector....or for that matter my 2 oz Platnium ring either....but for some reason cheaper watches will set off the metal detector....Guess i'm stuck wearing fine time pieces....

swatty · 26 March 2008, 07:10 PM

Same here down in Oz, No need to take off your rolex to fly.

whiff · 26 March 2008, 07:16 PM

Try putting the hand w/your watch either behind you or in front of you when going threw the detector (just rest it against the center of your back). If your arms are at your side being closer to the detector it's more likely to go off. Hope this makes sense. I have the joy of dealing w/security 3 to 4 times a week & have to do this w/a bracelet I have. Works like a charm. As far as theft do be careful because TSA is not liable for anything stolen & not too helpful if anything gets taken. I know of someone that had a SD snagged at DFW

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sherwin · 26 March 2008, 10:49 PM

wow... i would want to be covered if something was snagged at the airport

Trurolexer · 26 March 2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Robb

I never take my watch off at airports and i've never had a problem!!!

Ditto!!!

patrick_b · 26 March 2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

I on the other hand, have never NOT set off the metal detector with my 16613, or my Oris TT1, I don't even bother to test it anymore I just take it off and put it either in my jacket pocket, my shoe, or hand it my wife to put in her purse

I had the same problem for yrs. I get on a plane at least twice a week. I always found that I could wear either my watch or my belt...not both. It was much easier to remove my watch, place it securely in a pocket in my briefcase before I got to the gate.

About 6-8 months ago, I decided to just change belts to one with a smaller buckle. Less metal to set off the detector. Nowadays I wear both my watch and my belt. And I still take at least 2 flights a week.

Now if I could just get the TSA to change the policy on taking off the d@mn shoes...though I've grown very fond of Ecco dress loafers :)

Fordex · 26 March 2008, 11:30 PM

I fly often throughout the US. Two weeks a month for the last 10 years. I have never been asked to take off my sub and it has never set off the detector.

When flying back from the Bahamas, I guess he was a customs agent, asked me if I had just purchased the watch. I advised him that it was over a dozen years old and pointed out a large scratch.

That scratch should be gone as I expect my watch back anyday from RSC

RSC +30

Fordex

Fordex · 26 March 2008, 11:31 PM

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[I've grown very fond of Ecco dress loafers :)

Just got a new pair. They are great!

frahuang · 26 March 2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LAdan

I fly frequently, and never take off my watch or ring, and I've never been asked to, either. It doesn't set off the metal detector.

Gotta have my GMT with me when I travel to keep track of the different time zones! ;-)

Same here, never a problem.

cbrenthus · 26 March 2008, 11:37 PM

I flew alot last year with my GMT-II through CONUS. I never once took it off, and didn't have a problem at any airport that I visited. I flew mostly Southwest so I wasn't in any real major airports, so maybe that had something to do with it.

One time, though, I set off the metal detector at an airport. I then realized I had forgotten to take my wallet out, which had quite a bit of metal in it. So I take out my wallet, and the TSA agent points out my watch. I said, "that won't set it off, it was most certainly my wallet". She was very skeptical and told me that I was setting it off pretty bad from both sides, and that if I set it off his time I would have to be searched. Lo and behold, it was fine.

I think it may be possible that the way the detector works is that it senses the amount of metal on your total body. So if you have a watch and other stuff, and set it off, removing just the watch will make it appear that it was just the watch when in reality removing any item would have dropped you below the threshold. Make sense?

timackerman · 26 March 2008, 11:57 PM

I recently went through an airport metal detector with my Rolex on and it didn't set it off

Solar · 27 March 2008, 03:10 AM

As I say, its not so much a question if the Rolex will set off the detector, at Attaturk International in Istanbul, they directed me to remove it--twice--when going through the security points.

No where else did I have to remove it though.

C

wantonebad · 27 March 2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by patrick_b

I had the same problem for yrs. I get on a plane at least twice a week. I always found that I could wear either my watch or my belt...not both. It was much easier to remove my watch, place it securely in a pocket in my briefcase before I got to the gate.

About 6-8 months ago, I decided to just change belts to one with a smaller buckle. Less metal to set off the detector. Nowadays I wear both my watch and my belt. And I still take at least 2 flights a week.

Now if I could just get the TSA to change the policy on taking off the d@mn shoes...though I've grown very fond of Ecco dress loafers :)

Good tip patrick!!

I'll be sure to pick belt or watch next time!!

JohnEaton · 27 March 2008, 06:32 AM

My 116520 and 16610 do not set off the detector, I know for a fact...

Just wear it

I getting a Milgauss soon, but I am guessing the internal soft iron Faraday box would most likely set off the detectors, but no first hand knowledge.

Has your Milgauss set off a detector???

johnnybravo1210 · 27 March 2008, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by royalg7

To fly with my Rolex or not is the matter that Im thinking in my next flight, it is risky I think legislation, magnetisation also possiblity of being stolen.

What are you talking about here legislation, magnetisim? It can always be stolen!!

kensei · 27 March 2008, 12:54 PM

I never take my Rolex or jewelry off. It never sets the detector off. If they insist I just tell them to use the wand.

Boopie · 27 March 2008, 01:44 PM

Thanks to everyone who said the Rolex won't set off the detector (I have a SS/platinum YM). I don't want to risk it, though, so I discreetly take it off and put inside of a zippered compartment of my purse. I don't go through the scanner until just as my purse goes through the X-ray, and then I quickly grab my purse from the other side of the X-ray machine. A screener would have to unzip my purse, and then unzip an inner compartment to get at it. There just wouldn't be time to do it.

I would never think of just putting the watch in the bin, loose in my shoes, etc.

I figure that if I go through the detector with the watch, and the detector beeps, the TSA screener will presume it's my watch, and ask me to take it off. By that point, my Rolex will be noticed, and it'll be obvious where I put the watch.

jasonbellevue · 27 March 2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Robb

I never take my watch off at airports and i've never had a problem!!!

x2

26 March 2008, 06:34 PM	#32
TZL "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atherton, CA Posts: 120	I fly over 100 flights a year....I have never had a Rolex set off the metal detector....or for that matter my 2 oz Platnium ring either....but for some reason cheaper watches will set off the metal detector....Guess i'm stuck wearing fine time pieces.... __________________ 116520 SS Daytona Cosmograph, White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Cosmograph, White Dial, yeah i know...I have two 116233 TT Datejust w/Jubilee, White Dial, Romans Seriously liking the YMII....

26 March 2008, 11:37 PM	#41
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	I flew alot last year with my GMT-II through CONUS. I never once took it off, and didn't have a problem at any airport that I visited. I flew mostly Southwest so I wasn't in any real major airports, so maybe that had something to do with it. One time, though, I set off the metal detector at an airport. I then realized I had forgotten to take my wallet out, which had quite a bit of metal in it. So I take out my wallet, and the TSA agent points out my watch. I said, "that won't set it off, it was most certainly my wallet". She was very skeptical and told me that I was setting it off pretty bad from both sides, and that if I set it off his time I would have to be searched. Lo and behold, it was fine. I think it may be possible that the way the detector works is that it senses the amount of metal on your total body. So if you have a watch and other stuff, and set it off, removing just the watch will make it appear that it was just the watch when in reality removing any item would have dropped you below the threshold. Make sense? __________________ www.bknicholas.com www.myspace.com/bknicholas

26 March 2008, 11:57 PM	#42
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	I recently went through an airport metal detector with my Rolex on and it didn't set it off __________________ Daytona 116520

26 March 2008, 05:40 PM	#31
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	flying in/out of s'pore and many other airports, never had an issue with having to remove the watch

26 March 2008, 07:10 PM	#33
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,414	Same here down in Oz, No need to take off your rolex to fly.

26 March 2008, 07:16 PM	#34
whiff Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PHOENIX Posts: 20	Try putting the hand w/your watch either behind you or in front of you when going threw the detector (just rest it against the center of your back). If your arms are at your side being closer to the detector it's more likely to go off. Hope this makes sense. I have the joy of dealing w/security 3 to 4 times a week & have to do this w/a bracelet I have. Works like a charm. As far as theft do be careful because TSA is not liable for anything stolen & not too helpful if anything gets taken. I know of someone that had a SD snagged at DFW .

26 March 2008, 10:49 PM	#35
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	wow... i would want to be covered if something was snagged at the airport

26 March 2008, 11:30 PM	#38
Fordex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC Posts: 61	I fly often throughout the US. Two weeks a month for the last 10 years. I have never been asked to take off my sub and it has never set off the detector. When flying back from the Bahamas, I guess he was a customs agent, asked me if I had just purchased the watch. I advised him that it was over a dozen years old and pointed out a large scratch. That scratch should be gone as I expect my watch back anyday from RSC RSC +30 Fordex

27 March 2008, 03:10 AM	#43
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	As I say, its not so much a question if the Rolex will set off the detector, at Attaturk International in Istanbul, they directed me to remove it--twice--when going through the security points. No where else did I have to remove it though. C

27 March 2008, 06:32 AM	#45
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	My 116520 and 16610 do not set off the detector, I know for a fact... Just wear it I getting a Milgauss soon, but I am guessing the internal soft iron Faraday box would most likely set off the detectors, but no first hand knowledge. Has your Milgauss set off a detector???

27 March 2008, 12:54 PM	#47
kensei Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ned Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 185	I never take my Rolex or jewelry off. It never sets the detector off. If they insist I just tell them to use the wand.

27 March 2008, 01:44 PM	#48
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,940	Thanks to everyone who said the Rolex won't set off the detector (I have a SS/platinum YM). I don't want to risk it, though, so I discreetly take it off and put inside of a zippered compartment of my purse. I don't go through the scanner until just as my purse goes through the X-ray, and then I quickly grab my purse from the other side of the X-ray machine. A screener would have to unzip my purse, and then unzip an inner compartment to get at it. There just wouldn't be time to do it. I would never think of just putting the watch in the bin, loose in my shoes, etc. I figure that if I go through the detector with the watch, and the detector beeps, the TSA screener will presume it's my watch, and ask me to take it off. By that point, my Rolex will be noticed, and it'll be obvious where I put the watch.

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