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TheMethod · 3 July 2014, 01:40 PM

My laptop bag has a small pouch, I usually put the watch in there.

FiftyTwoEighty · 3 July 2014, 02:58 PM

Been discussed before...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=358487

I fly about 100,000 miles a year. Invest in a Global Entry card for domestic travel and re-entry into the United States.

MATCH1969 · 3 July 2014, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiftyTwoEighty

Been discussed before...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=358487

I fly about 100,000 miles a year. Invest in a Global Entry card for domestic travel and re-entry into the United States.

+1

Rogdogg · 3 July 2014, 05:32 PM

I travel international every few months and always take my watch off before security.
I see a lot of people wearing them going through but I have always chosen to take mine off. I guess I don't want some security officer in a bad mood telling me to take it off and have to put in on the tray and maybe lose sight of it, or immediate access to it, like we recently had a member here actually witness a guy walk over to his tray, take his watch out of it and walk away. That took ball$ and if there is people willing to do that at an airport then that's crazy...
I always have to take off my belt and remove phone and wallet etc. which I put into my bag, so it's no extra hassle to pop my watch off at the same time.

bridgs · 3 July 2014, 08:31 PM

I learned a few years ago just to put it in the carry-on before getting to the machine. Sometimes it seems there are several people just behind me passing through that anything could happen as far as sticky fingers or accidents.

rodrob59 · 3 July 2014, 08:37 PM

Just got back from a vacation out of the country. Wore my Explorer during screening and no issues in either airport.

joli160 · 3 July 2014, 09:06 PM

I don't like to take it off and respectfully refuse to do so when asked.
Never any problem with Security insisting on it.
The screening itself will of course not harm your watch.

zama · 3 July 2014, 09:20 PM

I am impressed by those who keep an Oakley case I am lucky if I remember underwear and a toothbrush when i am doing short overnight hops.

Never had a problem, but if it turns to custard my plan is to blind the security dude with the bling and reflected light and glory from my YG DD, and then run...........

SUBversive · 3 July 2014, 09:39 PM

I wear mine. Recently I wore it in that large body X-ray scanner stand in a jumping jack pose machine with no trouble.

broulstone · 3 July 2014, 09:41 PM

It doesn't hurt it get x rayed whether you remove it or not.

Explorador · 3 July 2014, 11:58 PM

Depends on the amount of metal that I carry on me. Shoes have mostly a metal bar, then the belt, badges with metal clip. This is all the metal that the sensor allows. One more piece of metal will probably light the fifth dot out of 5, the alarm rings and they must pull me aside for a check. I pass those scanners every day of duty, 5-20 times a day, for the last 25 years. Learning this has saved me thousands and thousands of minutes in my life.

Lay back and enjoy your flight!!

Girkmonster · 4 July 2014, 12:08 AM

I drop it in my carry on with my keys and wallet. Going in to Court, I drop it in the tray with same.

alljunks · 4 July 2014, 12:26 AM

Yup, wear it thru.. No problem at all!!

bparone · 4 July 2014, 12:35 AM

I put it in a soft pocket in my laptop bag where I keep some tissues and take it back out after it's gone through the screener. Helps me get through more quickly.

HL65 · 4 July 2014, 12:56 AM

I never have been asked to remove mine nor have I ever done so and I also fly multiple times a month.

Antonio · 4 July 2014, 01:30 AM

My watch has been going thru security more than 600 times in the last two years.. dont worry, will be fine.

metzger · 4 July 2014, 02:28 AM

Fly every other week and never take my watch off and never had a problem!

rmfnla · 4 July 2014, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiftyTwoEighty

Been discussed before...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=358487

At least once a month...

scheneider · 4 July 2014, 02:39 AM

N o

T. Ferguson · 4 July 2014, 02:46 AM

With the full body scanners it's not an issue. The only requirement is to empty all your pockets of everything, metal or not. I have had a watch occasionally set off the old metal detectors, just like a set of keys in the pockets will sometimes, but haven't been through one of those machines at airport security in a while.

Flying Cat · 4 July 2014, 03:14 AM

I fly over 130,000 miles / year and decided to buy a pouch to put my watch in. If going through X-ray machine, I keep watch on my wrist. However, if going through metal detector I put watch in its pouch, and pouch inside my carry-on bag.

I got two pouches for $10, shipping included, at ebay. Here is link; note I have no affiliation with seller or product being sold.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pack-of-2-Gr...item2c866596b2

astro98 · 4 July 2014, 03:23 AM

It shouldn't be no problem because if there were then they would be sued by over a million people that flew with a watch on. So I believe it's made pretty safe for expensive watches

T. Ferguson · 4 July 2014, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astro98

It shouldn't be no problem because if there were then they would be sued by over a million people that flew with a watch on. So I believe it's made pretty safe for expensive watches

Holy smokes Astro, if a TSA agent asked you to take off your watch you would sue over that?

astro98 · 4 July 2014, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Holy smokes Astro, if a TSA agent asked you to take off your watch you would sue over that?

Lol. No I'm saying if the security screen was to mess up people mechanical watches then I'd sue.

T. Ferguson · 4 July 2014, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astro98

Lol. No I'm saying if the security screen was to mess up people mechanical watches then I'd sue.

Gotcha.

I wasn't thinking the OP's question about if it was a problem concerned it damaging a watch, just whether it set off the machine, but I see what you mean now.

I guess the scanners are not using magnetic technology or it might be a major problem for sure!

VICI · 4 July 2014, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I never have been asked to remove mine nor have I ever done so and I also fly multiple times a month.

That's because private jets companies don't like to make their clients unhappy... Jk :)

I've only been asked to take off my ROO when flying in Italy. I explained that the movement might get damaged and that it'll cost them a lot. They let me pass w it on.

Rolexpharm · 4 July 2014, 06:45 AM

No problems at all. It will run fine after the X-ray

locutus49 · 4 July 2014, 06:54 AM

I remove mine and slip it in one of my leather loafers (Gucci, if you are curious). Keeps away scratches.

gerrya · 4 July 2014, 07:20 AM

I always put in carry on. Used to put in shoe, but was told not to do that, TSA told me looks like shoe bomb?

Then one time they made me take my Sinn 857 off and I put it in the small tray and it tipped over and they had to crawl in to find my watch, luckily that watch was bullet proof so no harm done. After those 2 experiences it goes into carry on.

trumpedaces · 4 July 2014, 07:30 AM

Don't take it off

3 July 2014, 02:58 PM	#32
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	Been discussed before... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=358487 I fly about 100,000 miles a year. Invest in a Global Entry card for domestic travel and re-entry into the United States. __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

3 July 2014, 08:37 PM	#36
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Just got back from a vacation out of the country. Wore my Explorer during screening and no issues in either airport. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

3 July 2014, 09:20 PM	#38
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I am impressed by those who keep an Oakley case I am lucky if I remember underwear and a toothbrush when i am doing short overnight hops. Never had a problem, but if it turns to custard my plan is to blind the security dude with the bling and reflected light and glory from my YG DD, and then run........... __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

3 July 2014, 09:41 PM	#40
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	It doesn't hurt it get x rayed whether you remove it or not. __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

4 July 2014, 12:56 AM	#45
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	I never have been asked to remove mine nor have I ever done so and I also fly multiple times a month. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 July 2014, 01:40 PM	#31
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex, AP, GS, JLC Posts: 790	My laptop bag has a small pouch, I usually put the watch in there.

3 July 2014, 05:32 PM	#34
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I travel international every few months and always take my watch off before security. I see a lot of people wearing them going through but I have always chosen to take mine off. I guess I don't want some security officer in a bad mood telling me to take it off and have to put in on the tray and maybe lose sight of it, or immediate access to it, like we recently had a member here actually witness a guy walk over to his tray, take his watch out of it and walk away. That took ball$ and if there is people willing to do that at an airport then that's crazy... I always have to take off my belt and remove phone and wallet etc. which I put into my bag, so it's no extra hassle to pop my watch off at the same time.

3 July 2014, 08:31 PM	#35
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	I learned a few years ago just to put it in the carry-on before getting to the machine. Sometimes it seems there are several people just behind me passing through that anything could happen as far as sticky fingers or accidents.

3 July 2014, 09:06 PM	#37
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	I don't like to take it off and respectfully refuse to do so when asked. Never any problem with Security insisting on it. The screening itself will of course not harm your watch.

3 July 2014, 09:39 PM	#39
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	I wear mine. Recently I wore it in that large body X-ray scanner stand in a jumping jack pose machine with no trouble.

3 July 2014, 11:58 PM	#41
Explorador "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Switzerland Watch: 16710LN,PO 8900 Posts: 227	Depends on the amount of metal that I carry on me. Shoes have mostly a metal bar, then the belt, badges with metal clip. This is all the metal that the sensor allows. One more piece of metal will probably light the fifth dot out of 5, the alarm rings and they must pull me aside for a check. I pass those scanners every day of duty, 5-20 times a day, for the last 25 years. Learning this has saved me thousands and thousands of minutes in my life. Lay back and enjoy your flight!!

4 July 2014, 12:08 AM	#42
Girkmonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Watch: GMT II, 16710 Red/ Posts: 194	I drop it in my carry on with my keys and wallet. Going in to Court, I drop it in the tray with same.

4 July 2014, 12:26 AM	#43
alljunks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Watch: All Nice watch ! Posts: 387	Yup, wear it thru.. No problem at all!!

4 July 2014, 12:35 AM	#44
bparone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Watch: DSSD, DJII, Smstr Posts: 498	I put it in a soft pocket in my laptop bag where I keep some tissues and take it back out after it's gone through the screener. Helps me get through more quickly.

4 July 2014, 01:30 AM	#46
Antonio "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Antonio Location: Spain Watch: Rolex DJ 16030 Posts: 304	My watch has been going thru security more than 600 times in the last two years.. dont worry, will be fine.

4 July 2014, 02:28 AM	#47
metzger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 51	Fly every other week and never take my watch off and never had a problem!

4 July 2014, 02:39 AM	#49
scheneider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Singapore/London Posts: 554	N o

4 July 2014, 02:46 AM	#50
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	With the full body scanners it's not an issue. The only requirement is to empty all your pockets of everything, metal or not. I have had a watch occasionally set off the old metal detectors, just like a set of keys in the pockets will sometimes, but haven't been through one of those machines at airport security in a while. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

4 July 2014, 03:14 AM	#51
Flying Cat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NC Posts: 35	I fly over 130,000 miles / year and decided to buy a pouch to put my watch in. If going through X-ray machine, I keep watch on my wrist. However, if going through metal detector I put watch in its pouch, and pouch inside my carry-on bag. I got two pouches for $10, shipping included, at ebay. Here is link; note I have no affiliation with seller or product being sold. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pack-of-2-Gr...item2c866596b2

4 July 2014, 03:23 AM	#52
astro98 Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Watch: Sub No Date Posts: 278	It shouldn't be no problem because if there were then they would be sued by over a million people that flew with a watch on. So I believe it's made pretty safe for expensive watches

4 July 2014, 06:45 AM	#57
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	No problems at all. It will run fine after the X-ray

4 July 2014, 06:54 AM	#58
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I remove mine and slip it in one of my leather loafers (Gucci, if you are curious). Keeps away scratches.

4 July 2014, 07:20 AM	#59
gerrya "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gerry Location: Mahopac, NY Watch: Exp II Polar Posts: 129	I always put in carry on. Used to put in shoe, but was told not to do that, TSA told me looks like shoe bomb? Then one time they made me take my Sinn 857 off and I put it in the small tray and it tipped over and they had to crawl in to find my watch, luckily that watch was bullet proof so no harm done. After those 2 experiences it goes into carry on.

4 July 2014, 07:30 AM	#60
trumpedaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: New York, NY Watch: BLNR Posts: 416	Don't take it off

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