HELP: Rough Airport experience

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by rollie12419

It wasn’t so much a “throw” but the security took it from me and didn’t really care when putting it in the tray.

Next time YOU take it off and place it inside a pouch somewhere safe. Don´t let it go to the tray there are other inherent risks.

[cwilliams21]

Weird.. There is a sign at my airports TSA line that specifically says to leave watches on, no need to remove.

[jsausley]

Your watch is probably fine but holy crap this would piss me the @#*$ off.

I have NEVER had security ask about my watch, touch my watch or anything. If they did I would tell them I'm absolutely not taking it off and I'll sit through a pat down if necessary.

[danicasi2002]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

There are several different variants of the same thing for sale on Amazon, but I bought something called a "Shock Case." Costs less than 15 bucks. Put your watch in it before you go through security and then stick it in your carry on or personal item.

Agreed. This is how I manage airport security. One time, I placed my watch on top of my jacket etc in the bin. After going thru security, I forgot the watch was there, pulled the jacket out and the watch flew to the ground. Dented the watch, no crystal damage. Since then I secure the watch in a shock case in my bag before going thru security.

[marc12]

I always leave mine on and refuse to remove it, haven’t had a problem yet

[easterbunny]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

That stinks.

I’ve seen ADs do that before too when showing me a watch

my AD did that to my watch the other day while I was trying something else on. some people dgaf about things.

[Bostonbert]

Originally Posted by dafuture

I'm sure it's totally fine.

A word of advice: grab one of the Rolex Service pouches off eBay. When I come up to security, I throw it in the pouch and put it in my bag. That way there's no chance for them to handle it. Just make sure when you're buying the pouch it has the insert for the bracelet.

Or a Shockcase. Those are hard case and cushioned on the inside. Theft at the airport is also a potential hazard. Every TSA minion knows a Rolex is worth a lot money so putting the watch is a container is advisable. The rollers on the X-ray machine’s conveyor belt also have electric motors so magnetization is possible so putting the watch case in a bag is a good idea.

[dxbtousa]

Pretty sure this situation could have been a) avoided and b) becoming over complicated.

[SpeakWithMichael]

I would avoid hassles and delays for myself and everyone behind me and just stick it in a safe pouch beforehand. No possible issues then.

[Mr.Rolex1]

Originally Posted by jsausley

your watch is probably fine but holy crap this would piss me the @#*$ off.

i have never had security ask about my watch, touch my watch or anything. If they did i would tell them i'm absolutely not taking it off and i'll sit through a pat down if necessary.

+1

[joli160]

Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

I would avoid hassles and delays for myself and everyone behind me and just stick it in a safe pouch beforehand. No possible issues then.

This, be prepared when flying internationally, just had a flight from Abu Dhabi, Bahrain to Muscat and domestic onwards. All those airports require removal of your watch. If you don't you get into trouble. I knew so I had it wrapped up in the pouch before security.
No problems.
Your watch is fine btw.

[ratty]

Originally Posted by rollie12419

It was more of a drop/toss. While taking it off, security snatched it out of my hands and kind of “dropped” it in the tray. Very short fall. I think I was over exaggerating my first post because I was very worried haha. They were just really rough when taking it off me. So arrogant smh

Did anything actually happen during this ‘incident’?

It started out as “threw” and has decreased in severity since!

You admit to over exaggerating because you were very worried!

What exactly happened which realistically could have damaged your watch?

[Annan]

Someone here once shared a TSA experience about their Rolex falling from the plastic bin as it made its way through the conveyor. It ended up towards the end of the line, somehow caught in the rollers, while other bags, bins, etc. rolled over it. Now that's a nightmare!

[John S]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

There are several different variants of the same thing for sale on Amazon, but I bought something called a "Shock Case." Costs less than 15 bucks. Put your watch in it before you go through security and then stick it in your carry on or personal item.

Totally agree. I just bought a travel watch case from Amazon this morning.

[Watchflair]

Should be fine - next time you are the only one that should be handling your watch. Step back out and place it in a tray to go through the scanner.

[BisonHead]

Always take mine off in the queue and stick in my carry on. Saves hassle and fumbling at the last minute, esp when your bag has already entered the X-ray run up bit.

Keep meaning to buy one of those Rolex green travel pouches.

[jimcameron]

Your watch has been roughly violated. I would challenge the inspector to a duel!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

I would avoid hassles and delays for myself and everyone behind me and just stick it in a safe pouch beforehand. No possible issues then.

I do this now as well

For years I flew without ever being asked to take off my watch, but on our most recent trip to Italy, I was asked to remove my watch ...

I’d have been pissed if they man handled it carelessly

[Radix]

I take a Casebudi when I travel. I put it in my carry-on while going through security and back on my wrist immediately afterwards. For reference, a medium fits a DSSD and SD4k well. (Not my watch, but a beauty for sure.)

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[VegasMilgauss]

Originally Posted by mactruck

I always take off my watch, put it in a little pouch and stick it in my bag that goes through the machine. Never had a problem.

Me too, takes control of the situation and avoids any unpleasantness

[timepieceluvr]

Originally Posted by rollie12419

I was asked to remove my watch at security. While doing so, security grabbed my watched at threw it on the tray. I don’t see any marks or scratches. It’s a oyster perpetual. Should I be concerned?



I just got a Rolex last week so I’m new to having one. I’m aware they’re very durable but I don’t know if this should be a problem. Please help!

Better watch out or they’ll put you on a list and next time rubber gloves will be involved.


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[dtwer]

Originally Posted by VegasMilgauss

Me too, takes control of the situation and avoids any unpleasantness

Very wise advice.

No point leaving the well-being of my beloved watch to the whim of the men with authority by flaunting it. The goal at the airport security is getting through the checkpoint as quickly and smoothly as possible, not unnecessarily making my life unpleasant by making my watch a point of contention.

[LndLord]

Is this real?

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I do this now as well

For years I flew without ever being asked to take off my watch, but on our most recent trip to Italy, I was asked to remove my watch ...

I’d have been pissed if they man handled it carelessly

I don’t fly much. I think I’ve flown like twice in my 28 year old life.

But what would happen if you refuse to take off the watch?

That’s not my personality, but I’d be scared of someone tossing my watch around like the OP mentioned. Or it getting lost somehow... (like some members are implying) or getting magnetized ?

[schoolboy]

I’ve gone through metal detectors before when my belt buckle beeps and the person will say “don’t worry, it’s just your belt buckle”

Why can’t they do that with a watch?

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by cwilliams21

Weird.. There is a sign at my airports TSA line that specifically says to leave watches on, no need to remove.

TSA nor it's signs and policies are an international organization. Every country has it's own customs enforcement and security procedures.
There's one procedure I know for sure is authorized and guaranteed to work at any airport without so much as a blink....

**Place watch in a (storage device of your choosing) and place it in a personal bag or secure personal item of your choice in advance before you even line up for security. Zero problems using this worry free internationally approved method.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

I don’t fly much. I think I’ve flown like twice in my 28 year old life.

But what would happen if you refuse to take off the watch?

That’s not my personality, but I’d be scared of someone tossing my watch around like the OP mentioned. Or it getting lost somehow... (like some members are implying) or getting magnetized ?

In Dubai for example you will be refused access. You will not be allowed past. What happens if you try to argue your way through, more security called and possibly arrested or detained and or fined. But you will not proceed on your flight.
Threaten them with lawyers and blahblahblah all you want, won't work. I've seen this a few times from varying items...a drunk, a person wanting to take more luggage than authorized, and my personal experience not wanting to remove my watch, etc....
However, those that are hell bent on wearing their pretty watch through the scanner, who are more informed than host nation security on procedures....can try to take a cab across international waters to your destination as they don't have such requirements.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by easterbunny

my AD did that to my watch the other day while I was trying something else on. some people dgaf about things.

Unfortunately you’re correct

[timtom33]

I agree, a Casebudi is the best thing to use. Take it off before security, pop it in the Casebudi and bury it deep in your bag, then put it back on once through security. I have had situations where I’ve not taken my watch off and they look at it and if they insist on scanning it through the X-ray I put it in a coat pocket and then in a tray, but this was all before I just bought a couple of Casebudi cases.

[fsprow]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

In Dubai for example you will be refused access. You will not be allowed past. What happens if you try to argue your way through, more security called and possibly arrested or detained and or fined. But you will not proceed on your flight.
Threaten them with lawyers and blahblahblah all you want, won't work. I've seen this a few times from varying items...a drunk, a person wanting to take more luggage than authorized, and my personal experience not wanting to remove my watch, etc....
However, those that are hell bent on wearing their pretty watch through the scanner, who are more informed than host nation security on procedures....can try to take a cab across international waters to your destination as they don't have such requirements.

Yes, I've needed to take my watch off in some African and central Asian countries. Anyone who thinks they can bull their way through security, not following instructions, is due for a nasty surprise and perhaps a lengthier stay in country!

Out of the US and Europe I just take my watch off and put it in a shoe. Never a problem.