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bodybump · 31 July 2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sexner

I try to put a cloth soaked in water softner water in my pocket first so I can get some moisture inside the case too!

Me i just put it inside my coffee..in this way i can test its durability for caffine.....

Seriously..whats the big deal if you have to take off your watch on airport security??? I mean you dont complaint when they ask you to take of your shoes and belt...when shoes is made of leather or rubber....lets make it easy just take it off and wear it again when you pass by security..Period..

Numismatist · 31 July 2009, 12:44 AM

I always walk right through wearing it - never goes off.

Strangely, my sons belt buckle (which is much smaller) sets it off.

DSJ · 31 July 2009, 12:46 AM

I wear mine all the time and it's never caused a problem. Although a couple months ago, the TSA guy in Reno asked if mine was real because fakes can set it off!

AWATCH · 31 July 2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

: Seriously..whats the big deal if you have to take off your watch on airport security??? I mean you dont complaint when they ask you to take of your shoes and belt...when shoes is made of leather or rubber....lets make it easy just take it off and wear it again when you pass by security..Period..

I have no problem with security whatsoever, after all it is for our own good.
i do have a problem with taking off my very expensive watch in a BUSY area and putting it in a plastic box that goes into a conveyor belt and comes out 20 feet away in a place i cannot see, while the security guard is running me up and down with that portable doohickey. This happened to me in a very busy terminal and i was really nervous.

Ed Rooney · 31 July 2009, 01:26 AM

I never take it off at the airport. It never sets off the alarm.

sea-dweller · 31 July 2009, 01:54 AM

I travel both domestically and internationally quite frequently for business reasons and have for the last 15 years or so. I always wear one of my Rolexes and have never been asked to remove it (I wear it through the metal detector). Only one exception - last June, I was en-route to Paris through Frankfurt Airport and was asked to remove my GMT II.

Bimmernate · 31 July 2009, 01:55 AM

I wear it through, they havent said anything yet...

maxsar · 31 July 2009, 02:05 AM

In some overseas places I have been asked to take it off my watch with everything else including belts and wallets. The rules change depending on the country and sometimes the mood of the security people.

Now I just toss it in into my briefcase which goes on the belt behind my laptop. Then I keep an eye on both as they go through the scanner. That way I am keeping an eye on the two most expensive things I have with me.

kwood · 31 July 2009, 02:55 AM

Walked right through with my Datejust on my wrist in both Seattle and Anchorage.

wantonebad · 31 July 2009, 03:47 AM

sometimes my watches set of the detectors and sometimes they don't, I stopped gambling and I put the watch deep in my shoe, my jacket pocket or my wifes purse, its a non-issue for me since I started doing that

sexner · 31 July 2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDSSD

When you have to walk through the metal detectors, do you do anything different since some times your Rolex and your gear goes through the x-ray machine first. Do you worry about it disappearing by the time you go through?

For my photography gear and negative film, I always ask for a hand inspection where they do not put it through the x-ray machine, but I've never ask that for a watch.

Wear it on my wrist as God intended and walk on through. Period.

bodybump · 31 July 2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AWATCH

I have no problem with security whatsoever, after all it is for our own good.
i do have a problem with taking off my very expensive watch in a BUSY area and putting it in a plastic box that goes into a conveyor belt and comes out 20 feet away in a place i cannot see, while the security guard is running me up and down with that portable doohickey. This happened to me in a very busy terminal and i was really nervous.

Its all good Al...just before you hit the security just put it inside your jacket and put inside the conveyor...it will be fine...

Bulltrapper · 31 July 2009, 04:49 AM

why would you even think about taking it off to go through security, it won't set off the metal detectors and I've never been asked to take my watch off. I would refuse if they asked.

Grant

wantonebad · 31 July 2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulltrapper

why would you even think about taking it off to go through security, it won't set off the metal detectors and I've never been asked to take my watch off. I would refuse if they asked.

Grant

That's not always true

Bulltrapper · 31 July 2009, 04:53 AM

I Travel a lot and have never seen or had a metal detector go off because of my watch, then again I don't know what happens when a fake watch goes through.. :)

Grant

wantonebad · 31 July 2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulltrapper

I Travel a lot and have never seen or had a metal detector go off because of my watch, then again I don't know what happens when a fake watch goes through.. :)

Grant

So my choices are I'm a liar or I wear fakes

Bulltrapper · 31 July 2009, 05:27 AM

no, I didn't mean to imply that! Unless you have a guilty conscience, LOL. jk. I just meant that I've never had the happen to me and I've been wearing Rolex for ten years, and i travel a lot! I don't even like my bracelet to touch the case back of my watch. The thought of letting it go through an Xray machine makes me ill!

Grant

wantonebad · 31 July 2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulltrapper

no, I didn't mean to imply that! Unless you have a guilty conscience, LOL. jk. I just meant that I've never had the happen to me and I've been wearing Rolex for ten years, and i travel a lot! I don't even like my bracelet to touch the case back of my watch. The thought of letting it go through an Xray machine makes me ill!

Grant

No worries I was just pulling your leg. I've learned after the fact that most likely in my case its not the watch that sets off the detector its the combination of the watch and the belt buckle I wear. But for me its easier to take off my watch then my belt, and the watch is insured and I have no issue with the xray machine so different strokes...

Nods · 31 July 2009, 05:36 AM

I go though the airport security on an almost daily basis due work. I never take my watch off. Speed is the key! Swing your arm though, it will not set the machine off. If on the other hand you dawdle though the arch even a 5c coin will set it off.

snow_rocks · 31 July 2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

..my halfway house airport is London Heathrow, saying the security there is mega has to be the understatement of the century....

Ha! I got the wand at the airport in Erie, PA, and it went off because of the aluminum foil on the Wrigleys gum in my pocket.

Of course the airfield is named 'TOM RIDGE FIELD', Pennsylvania's Governor,

before he was named head of Homeland Security!

volkersports · 15 August 2009, 08:11 AM

I am leaving on a month trip throughout Europe and am wondering about the safety of wearing one of my Rolex watches. I'm old and don't hang out in dingy bars (although I am thinking about it) but do spend time in market places, etc. My everyday watch is a sub 14060 on a Nato strap. I have a 1968 Oyster Date which is much more understated. Also have a SS Speedking that is small but a very fine watch. For dress wear I also have a 1927 Silver Cushion but tend not to expose it to the elements for obvious reason. I like wearing my Rolexes but also have some older Omegas, Citizen Eco-drive, Hamilton which I wouldn't mind losing if it came to it. It is paranoia? Any advise is welcome.

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HockeyBrand · 15 August 2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Deeper

I dont worry about it disappearing. How ever I dont like the idea of taking it of and putting it in the small plastic tray the offer for watches and jewellery, I'm worried it will get scratched. So I keep it on my arm, or make sure its well protected in my bag.

Please don't do this again!

I went through the San Fran airport security. Wore my Milgauss through the detector. (ack, never had a problem at Seattle Sea Tac before).... The Officer directed me back to place my watch through the treadmill scanner. I placed it in the SMALL plastic box.

It went through with some larger items sandwiching it. Knapsack, carry-on, etc.

After about a minute of standing by the exit to the XRay machine, and other Travellers behidn me grabbing their bags and leaving I finally asked, where the blazes is my watch??!

The Officer with the scanner that told me to go back and put my watch through wasn't interested and didn't answer.

The Woman standing behind the Xray Monitor screen was dumfounded.

Eventually someone other than them checked inside their machine and found the SMALL tray flipped over. He then looked under the metal cranks and tracks and found my watch lying on the tile.

Please, please use a watch pouch travel case, Place in carry-on, or even in zippered pocket. Do not use these small plastic trays!!

Yume-sama · 15 August 2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by volkersports

I am leaving on a month trip throughout Europe and am wondering about the safety of wearing one of my Rolex watches. I'm old and don't hang out in dingy bars (although I am thinking about it) but do spend time in market places, etc. My everyday watch is a sub 14060 on a Nato strap. I have a 1968 Oyster Date which is much more understated. Also have a SS Speedking that is small but a very fine watch. For dress wear I also have a 1927 Silver Cushion but tend not to expose it to the elements for obvious reason. I like wearing my Rolexes but also have some older Omegas, Citizen Eco-drive, Hamilton which I wouldn't mind losing if it came to it. It is paranoia? Any advise is welcome.

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Pretty sure if you can wear a watch in Nevada (the safe haven that it is...) you can probably wear it in Europe.

Just use common sense, as with anywhere.

Harvey58 · 15 August 2009, 01:09 PM

I have never had to take my watch off, just my belt, shoes, ect....but never my watch!!!

greekbum · 15 August 2009, 01:12 PM

I never take mine off nor have I been asked too

MrCowboy99 · 15 August 2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Harvey58

I have never had to take my watch off, just my belt, shoes, ect....but never my watch!!!

x2

valentine · 15 August 2009, 03:23 PM

i slip it right into the sipped up cushioned cell phone pouch of my carry on....and slide it through to the other side....IF ANYONE TAKES IT...THERE MUST BE A LITTLE GREMLIN IN THE BAG TUNNEL......DAMN GREMLINS.

C. Davidson · 15 August 2009, 05:37 PM

I leave my Rolex on. It doesn't set off any alarms in most of the airports I've been in.

31 July 2009, 12:44 AM	#32
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	I always walk right through wearing it - never goes off. Strangely, my sons belt buckle (which is much smaller) sets it off. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

31 July 2009, 12:46 AM	#33
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I wear mine all the time and it's never caused a problem. Although a couple months ago, the TSA guy in Reno asked if mine was real because fakes can set it off! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

31 July 2009, 01:54 AM	#36
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I travel both domestically and internationally quite frequently for business reasons and have for the last 15 years or so. I always wear one of my Rolexes and have never been asked to remove it (I wear it through the metal detector). Only one exception - last June, I was en-route to Paris through Frankfurt Airport and was asked to remove my GMT II. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

31 July 2009, 03:47 AM	#40
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	sometimes my watches set of the detectors and sometimes they don't, I stopped gambling and I put the watch deep in my shoe, my jacket pocket or my wifes purse, its a non-issue for me since I started doing that __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

15 August 2009, 08:11 AM	#51
volkersports Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 132	What Rolex do you wear when traveling in Europe? I am leaving on a month trip throughout Europe and am wondering about the safety of wearing one of my Rolex watches. I'm old and don't hang out in dingy bars (although I am thinking about it) but do spend time in market places, etc. My everyday watch is a sub 14060 on a Nato strap. I have a 1968 Oyster Date which is much more understated. Also have a SS Speedking that is small but a very fine watch. For dress wear I also have a 1927 Silver Cushion but tend not to expose it to the elements for obvious reason. I like wearing my Rolexes but also have some older Omegas, Citizen Eco-drive, Hamilton which I wouldn't mind losing if it came to it. It is paranoia? Any advise is welcome. Rolex Submariner (11).jpg Oyster Perpetual 1968(1).jpg Rolex Speedking 6430.jpg Silver Rolex (1).jpg

31 July 2009, 01:26 AM	#35
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I never take it off at the airport. It never sets off the alarm.

31 July 2009, 01:55 AM	#37
Bimmernate Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Nate Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 273	I wear it through, they havent said anything yet...

31 July 2009, 02:05 AM	#38
maxsar "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Cincinnati Watch: Daytona Posts: 80	In some overseas places I have been asked to take it off my watch with everything else including belts and wallets. The rules change depending on the country and sometimes the mood of the security people. Now I just toss it in into my briefcase which goes on the belt behind my laptop. Then I keep an eye on both as they go through the scanner. That way I am keeping an eye on the two most expensive things I have with me.

31 July 2009, 02:55 AM	#39
kwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Kevin Location: Midland, TX Watch: DateJust Posts: 98	Walked right through with my Datejust on my wrist in both Seattle and Anchorage.

31 July 2009, 04:49 AM	#43
Bulltrapper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 164	why would you even think about taking it off to go through security, it won't set off the metal detectors and I've never been asked to take my watch off. I would refuse if they asked. Grant

31 July 2009, 04:53 AM	#45
Bulltrapper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 164	I Travel a lot and have never seen or had a metal detector go off because of my watch, then again I don't know what happens when a fake watch goes through.. :) Grant

31 July 2009, 05:27 AM	#47
Bulltrapper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 164	no, I didn't mean to imply that! Unless you have a guilty conscience, LOL. jk. I just meant that I've never had the happen to me and I've been wearing Rolex for ten years, and i travel a lot! I don't even like my bracelet to touch the case back of my watch. The thought of letting it go through an Xray machine makes me ill! Grant

31 July 2009, 05:36 AM	#49
Nods Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lionel Wylie Location: Australia Watch: Rolex GMT SS Posts: 277	I go though the airport security on an almost daily basis due work. I never take my watch off. Speed is the key! Swing your arm though, it will not set the machine off. If on the other hand you dawdle though the arch even a 5c coin will set it off.

15 August 2009, 01:09 PM	#54
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	I have never had to take my watch off, just my belt, shoes, ect....but never my watch!!! __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

15 August 2009, 01:12 PM	#55
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I never take mine off nor have I been asked too __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

15 August 2009, 03:23 PM	#57
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	i slip it right into the sipped up cushioned cell phone pouch of my carry on....and slide it through to the other side....IF ANYONE TAKES IT...THERE MUST BE A LITTLE GREMLIN IN THE BAG TUNNEL......DAMN GREMLINS.

15 August 2009, 05:37 PM	#58
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	I leave my Rolex on. It doesn't set off any alarms in most of the airports I've been in. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

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