Airport security

[Abdullah71601]

It triggered the metal detector in Bangalore India, which caused a major event with the security police. Also triggered alarms in Muscat Oman, security wasn't happy I kept it on. Dubai security was more polite, but looked at me like I was some sort of tourist flying for the first time.

I haven't tried leaving it on in the US. I guess my international experience has me trained to secure it in the carry on before I enter the airport.

[fishingbear]

No, never.
But back in May coming back from Costa Rica they required me to remove it flying out of Liberia. I just stuck it in a small zip pocket on top of my backpack and ran it through.

[Rashid.bk]

For the millionth time this has been talked about....search function must be broken with the string of repeated threads on the same beaten to death topics popping up.

In the US, no....but as much as I've traveled there are places that would either require you to take it off or require you to be wanded and searched if you don't, Terminal 3 in Dubai comes to mind, also in Argentina when traveling from Buenos Aires to Bariloche.
It's usually the screen areas that don't have X-Ray machines but rather have the metal detectors. With larger international airports it has ben a hit or miss, but mostly(60% of the time) can leave it on, other 40% would take it off.

To say "no need to take it off" or "I never do" tells me you don't get out much, or at least to those austere airports or little puddle jumper types in the middle of no where. As can be seen in this thread, there are places that make you take it off or hassle you about it. In these cases I just show up to the screening area with my watch already tucked away in an Oakley case in the inside flap of my pack, replace it on my wrist when I get to my gate. I am mostly nowadays just storing it before hand to avoid winning the hassle lottery.

In major airports in the US however I always leave it on.......so far.

[SALTY]

Nope; never.

[porschedude]

Rolex, no. But all other watches yes, they have to come off.

[trackntrail]

My general rule of thumb is when traveling domestically, I keep my watches on. I have TSA pre-check so they don't give me much trouble going through security.
However, internationally I always take it off and put it in my carry on before going through security. Seems like I end of having to take it off anyway more often than not, and better to take it off before security than in front of a bunch of people who might get greedy.

[TempoKing]

Only once...put it inside my show.

[zama]

Never

[mike]

Originally Posted by joe100

Hey OP, there are a dozen very lengthy threads on this subject, you can enjoy an hours reading with a quick search

Yep. Many many threads on this.

[Santiago79]

Nooo. never!!

[Yuri.Popov]

One time going to Tokyo, I had to take my Rolex out!

[GMT13]

Never put it in the plastic jar! Have personally witnessed these being knocked off the table.

A tip: metal detectors are strongest at the perimeters so if you walk through with your wrist at side, may set it off vs bring your wrist to your chest, may not.

Another tip: pay attention to the people in front of you. If they are getting through with watches, most likely, you will too.

I fly a lot. Watch goes in the carry on or on the wrist. Varies by location.

[luvsub]

Originally Posted by Jemspeed

In the US do you take off your Rolex for airport security?

No.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

For the millionth time this has been talked about....search function must be broken with the string of repeated threads on the same beaten to death topics popping up.

In the US, no....but as much as I've traveled there are places that would either require you to take it off or require you to be wanded and searched if you don't, Terminal 3 in Dubai comes to mind, also in Argentina when traveling from Buenos Aires to Bariloche.
It's usually the screen areas that don't have X-Ray machines but rather have the metal detectors. With larger international airports it has ben a hit or miss, but mostly(60% of the time) can leave it on, other 40% would take it off.

To say "no need to take it off" or "I never do" tells me you don't get out much, or at least to those austere airports or little puddle jumper types in the middle of no where. As can be seen in this thread, there are places that make you take it off or hassle you about it. In these cases I just show up to the screening area with my watch already tucked away in an Oakley case in the inside flap of my pack, replace it on my wrist when I get to my gate. I am mostly nowadays just storing it before hand to avoid winning the hassle lottery.

In major airports in the US however I always leave it on.......so far.

Dude, take a chill pill.

First, OP asked in the U.S.!!!!!
Even by your own admission, NO and NEVER are perfectly acceptable responses.
So.......why "no" and "no need to" means we don't get out much?
The list of where I have traveled via airports is quite long, to include at least 38 of the state's in the mainland. Guess what? NO, I have never, ever, ever had to.

[AndyWright]

not yet!!!

[dreadnought]

I'm sorry, but does that official TSA website reference "bling" and Mr. T??

[68camaro]

Originally Posted by Jemspeed

In the US do you take off your Rolex for airport security?

Never and I fly all the time for work. Was never asked to take off either.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Dude, take a chill pill.

I'm always chilled and without any pills.

[trackntrail]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Dude, take a chill pill.



First, OP asked in the U.S.!!!!!

Even by your own admission, NO and NEVER are perfectly acceptable responses.

So.......why "no" and "no need to" means we don't get out much?

The list of where I have traveled via airports is quite long, to include at least 38 of the state's in the mainland. Guess what? NO, I have never, ever, ever had to.

I've already added my 2 cents to this thread...but
I thought his response was completely warranted given that there's a ton of threads exactly like this and that the information he provided was very complete and informative. Seems like no one reads the stickies or uses search anymore

[superdog]

I used to fly a ton.

Only once in Chicago. But it did happen. Always be alert.

[Speed]

Yes. The world needs more Lerts.

[jatco]

...Have never taken off my watch, anytime, anywhere,..(so far...) to clear Security..
And havent been asked to...!!
Don't, unless pressed to do so.. Even then, I would balk..!!

[Faraday Cage]

Been through many airports and have never been asked to take off my Rolex or any other watch for that matter. Never had one trip the sensor either. As a matter of fact, the TSA officers were yelling out "do not take off your watches" at McCarran international the last 2 times I traveled to Vegas.

[Stebinners]

They always make me take my watch off in the UK


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[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I'm always chilled and without any pills.

Hopefully I think you know I meant my post in jest.

Originally Posted by oklaiss

I've already added my 2 cents to this thread...but
I thought his response was completely warranted given that there's a ton of threads exactly like this and that the information he provided was very complete and informative. Seems like no one reads the stickies or uses search anymore

I was busting his chops as many responses to this thread missed the third word in OP's post, even if a repeated thread.

Originally Posted by Jemspeed

In the US do you take off your Rolex for airport security?

[miller1952]

Originally Posted by evlkoala

Mostly travel through International Terminal at LAX, they always make me take off my watch and put it the plastic container. I don't take my eyes off the container when it goes in and come out of the scanner.

After reading the story of the theft at the Denver airport I would zip the watch into a carry on bag, makes it difficult for someone to just pocket it. Sometimes your bin gets through the machine and you are still stuck on the wrong side of the scanner.

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by miller1952

After reading the story of the theft at the Denver airport I would zip the watch into a carry on bag, makes it difficult for someone to just pocket it. Sometimes your bin gets through the machine and you are still stuck on the wrong side of the scanner.

This is why I always put my watch in my carry on before I go through security. 99% of the time you don't get asked but I travel a lot and I have seen people asked many times. I also notice that my things can often go through the scanner before me and is therefore just sitting their in the tray on the other side while I queue to go through the metal detector. I read a story about a guy who was in this exact situation in Abu Dhabi (I think) and his watch was picked up by a guy who then walked off. He eventually, luckily, got it back. I would be never take the chance that I might get asked that 1 time in a very busy line.
Earlier this year I was going though security in Bangkok airport and an American guy was in front of me at the airport. The girl asked him to take off his watch and he replied I don't have to take off my watch. She told him he did and made him do it. This was in the fast track lane and there was only the two of us there so there were no issues. He wasn't happy about it but complied.

[downtorock]

Never.


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[JRT]

Originally Posted by LauMeg

Saturday evening at newark airport, after scanner the security agent stopped me, caught my hand to look my Watch (dial and buckle) before telling me ok you can go.
I didn't understand why. A Rolex fan ?

Did he check if you were wearing a fake Rolex?

[Big_Fan]

Fly about 40- 50 round trip flights per year and never take it off.

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