Watch Safeguards and travel security

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This area of TRF is probably the most ideal for this subject.
As a retired Federal law enforcement officer with overseas service, I have been able to monitor watch safeguards that may be helpful. Keep in mind that though the following recommendations are from LE experience, it is still my opinion alone.

When traveling:
1. Utilize pick-pocket proof sport coat or zipper trousers if carrying an extra watch or jewelry. Be alert. Particularly in crowds.
2. Resist placing valuable watches in luggage or in overhead compartments on trains or aircraft.
3. Rolex bracelets are tough but even a NATO-style nylon or rubber version
may be cut and pilfered. Pay close attention in known high risk areas of Europe or the Middle East. Avoid suspicious persons or unusual behavior.
4. The US State Department and other countries issue travel warnings.

5. TSA or foreign airport security: wear your watch and resist having it
scanned in a basket separate from you or out of sight. Ask for a supervisor -
explain that it is a high value item subject to magnetic field damage.
Security personnel dislike delay so you may be waived through with just
a personal scan. Do not be hurried where attention to detail is critical.
Keep your watch under observation at all times.
6 INTERPOL may assist if a large theft ring is operating in one or more countries, but the best bet is the local police in case of watch loss.

Proactive watch safeguards are the best answer to preventing loss or theft.