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THE WATCH ADVISER · 9 April 2015, 05:03 PM

Hey guys,
I will be traveling out of the country to pick up a few vintage Rolexes and then I'll return home after a couple of days. When I go through airport security, I will wear one watch, someone who's traveling with me will wear another, and I'll put the third in a carry-on bag. Question: Has anyone here had past experiences with TSA/Customs/Security seizing Rolexes or fining you for a Rolex on your wrist or one in a suitcase or bag?

THE WATCH ADVISER · 9 April 2015, 05:04 PM

And this is my first time traveling with more than one Rolex. Plus, my age can't possibly help. I'm sure security would be highly-suspicious of a teen with multiple Rolexes.

sdwtchlvr · 9 April 2015, 05:26 PM

Just play it cool, you should be fine.

The Joker · 9 April 2015, 05:41 PM

If they search your bag and find the watch, this could cause grief and suspicion. You are not allowed to import Rolex watches into the US, apparently.

MonBK · 9 April 2015, 05:45 PM

Good luck

Andad · 9 April 2015, 05:55 PM

Be prepared.

AASH · 9 April 2015, 06:12 PM

I'll wear the 3rd piece, just buy me a ticket

shakin_jake · 9 April 2015, 07:50 PM

wear a Rolex on each of your wrists, problem solved

Old Expat Beast · 9 April 2015, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakin_jake

wear a Rolex on each of your wrists, problem solved

That's the worst suggestion so far.

Paragraph 2, sentence 2:
http://www.crownandcaliber.com/watch...united-states/

Lgear080 · 9 April 2015, 08:43 PM

It'll have to be in your carry on. Do not put it in a checked bag.
Can you fedex it home?

The Joker · 9 April 2015, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's the worst suggestion so far.

Paragraph 2, sentence 2:
http://www.crownandcaliber.com/watch...united-states/

There's your answer, remove or file off the Rolex logo's. Then you're good to go.

bigrustypig · 9 April 2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's the worst suggestion so far.

Paragraph 2, sentence 2:
http://www.crownandcaliber.com/watch...united-states/

Absolutely great info. I will be guided by this.

Afghanvet · 9 April 2015, 10:34 PM

Don't sweat it...

dstacy · 9 April 2015, 11:12 PM

Wow, you admit on a public forum you are intending to violate the customs and import laws of the United States and you're looking for others to give you advice? Seriously?

mjclark32 · 9 April 2015, 11:57 PM

Hand it off to the guy behind you in line to wear for a quick $50...

Good luck

psv · 10 April 2015, 12:05 AM

I have travelled with multiple Rolex watches in my carry-on several times, never had an issue.

DrThom · 10 April 2015, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakin_jake

wear a Rolex on each of your wrists, problem solved

I seriously just spit coffee onto my Macbook Pro! Thanks!
Don't forget to put one on each ankle?!

kilyung · 10 April 2015, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstacy

Wow, you admit on a public forum you are intending to violate the customs and import laws of the United States and you're looking for others to give you advice? Seriously?

Yup. He's a teen.

THE WATCH ADVISER · 10 April 2015, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drthom

i seriously just spit coffee onto my macbook pro! Thanks!
Don't forget to put one on each ankle?!

lol!!!

watchwatcher · 10 April 2015, 12:28 AM

It's a roll of the dice.

jay1988 · 10 April 2015, 12:30 AM

I would put one on your wrist and one on the inside pocket of your jacket or something. Are you carrying box and papers? Could be problematic if those are found. You just have to take the risk.

That grey market patent protection is absolutely disgusting imo. Only the US government would give a company that kind of protection. Then again the US government also let Cadburys be banned from America because Hersheys started crying about the competition.

MonBK · 10 April 2015, 12:34 AM

Not to mention the ban on importing Salami.

The Joker · 10 April 2015, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay1988

I would put one on your wrist and one on the inside pocket of your jacket or something. Are you carrying box and papers? Could be problematic if those are found. You just have to take the risk.

That grey market patent protection is absolutely disgusting imo. Only the US government would give a company that kind of protection. Then again the US government also let Cadburys be banned from America because Hersheys started crying about the competition.

They're loss. All the more for me.

dadonn2 · 10 April 2015, 12:44 AM

In all likelihood it's low risk, however, one only has to lose a single Rolex to kick themselves for a long time.

moisesgaules · 10 April 2015, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakin_jake

wear a Rolex on each of your wrists, problem solved

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrThom

I seriously just spit coffee onto my Macbook Pro! Thanks!
Don't forget to put one on each ankle?!

Hahahahah thats so cool..

@thread
Dont do it

NKflyer · 10 April 2015, 01:16 AM

You are allowed to hand carry one Rolex per person back into the United States. Several times in the past when traveling with my girlfriend, I have purchased two BNIB watches which we declared to customs while also each wearing a Rolex brought from home to wear on the trip. The customs officer(s) have commented if the watches on our wrists are the ones we bought during travel and I explained that we owned those watches prior to our trip and the purchased watches are in our carry on bags if they need to inspect them. So interpret that how you like... It has never been an issue for me but your experience may vary.

ec51 · 10 April 2015, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstacy

Wow, you admit on a public forum you are intending to violate the customs and import laws of the United States and you're looking for others to give you advice? Seriously?

This question comes up more than you think...

Thunderbird88 · 10 April 2015, 09:30 AM

I travel with 2 Rolexes all over the world. One in the carry on and one on the wrist.
Both bought in Sweden and if they will be sold, it will be in Sweden.

If I travel like this to the US, what happens?

MattSoCal · 10 April 2015, 09:56 AM

Carry an 80's boom box playing "Old time rock and roll". Wear a pair of tighty whitey's and slide on through on your sox "Risky Business" style. (Am I dating myself?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2UVsyVLLcE

bswanson · 10 April 2015, 10:08 AM

Ever wonder why so many NIB grey market watches (especially the ones on this forum) have French Canadian warranty cards?

9 April 2015, 05:03 PM	#1
THE WATCH ADVISER Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Luke Rottman Location: New York Watch: Rolex 1603 Posts: 13	Traveling INTO the U.S. with Multiple Rolexes Hey guys, I will be traveling out of the country to pick up a few vintage Rolexes and then I'll return home after a couple of days. When I go through airport security, I will wear one watch, someone who's traveling with me will wear another, and I'll put the third in a carry-on bag. Question: Has anyone here had past experiences with TSA/Customs/Security seizing Rolexes or fining you for a Rolex on your wrist or one in a suitcase or bag?

9 April 2015, 05:55 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Be prepared. __________________ E

9 April 2015, 10:34 PM	#13
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Don't sweat it... __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

9 April 2015, 11:57 PM	#15
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Hand it off to the guy behind you in line to wear for a quick $50... Good luck __________________

9 April 2015, 05:04 PM	#2
THE WATCH ADVISER Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Luke Rottman Location: New York Watch: Rolex 1603 Posts: 13	And this is my first time traveling with more than one Rolex. Plus, my age can't possibly help. I'm sure security would be highly-suspicious of a teen with multiple Rolexes.

9 April 2015, 05:26 PM	#3
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	Just play it cool, you should be fine.

9 April 2015, 05:41 PM	#4
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	If they search your bag and find the watch, this could cause grief and suspicion. You are not allowed to import Rolex watches into the US, apparently.

9 April 2015, 05:45 PM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Good luck

9 April 2015, 06:12 PM	#7
AASH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Earth's Blue Sky Watch: LOVE Posts: 308	I'll wear the 3rd piece, just buy me a ticket

9 April 2015, 07:50 PM	#8
shakin_jake "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jake Location: north central Fla Watch: Omega SpeedMaster Posts: 118	wear a Rolex on each of your wrists, problem solved

9 April 2015, 08:43 PM	#10
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	It'll have to be in your carry on. Do not put it in a checked bag. Can you fedex it home?

9 April 2015, 11:12 PM	#14
dstacy Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Who cares? Location: Texas Watch: A few Posts: 451	Wow, you admit on a public forum you are intending to violate the customs and import laws of the United States and you're looking for others to give you advice? Seriously?

10 April 2015, 12:05 AM	#16
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I have travelled with multiple Rolex watches in my carry-on several times, never had an issue.

10 April 2015, 12:28 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	It's a roll of the dice.

10 April 2015, 12:30 AM	#21
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	I would put one on your wrist and one on the inside pocket of your jacket or something. Are you carrying box and papers? Could be problematic if those are found. You just have to take the risk. That grey market patent protection is absolutely disgusting imo. Only the US government would give a company that kind of protection. Then again the US government also let Cadburys be banned from America because Hersheys started crying about the competition.

10 April 2015, 12:34 AM	#22
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Not to mention the ban on importing Salami.

10 April 2015, 12:44 AM	#24
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	In all likelihood it's low risk, however, one only has to lose a single Rolex to kick themselves for a long time.

10 April 2015, 01:16 AM	#26
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	You are allowed to hand carry one Rolex per person back into the United States. Several times in the past when traveling with my girlfriend, I have purchased two BNIB watches which we declared to customs while also each wearing a Rolex brought from home to wear on the trip. The customs officer(s) have commented if the watches on our wrists are the ones we bought during travel and I explained that we owned those watches prior to our trip and the purchased watches are in our carry on bags if they need to inspect them. So interpret that how you like... It has never been an issue for me but your experience may vary.

10 April 2015, 09:30 AM	#28
Thunderbird88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sweden Watch: 16713 & 116610LV Posts: 368	I travel with 2 Rolexes all over the world. One in the carry on and one on the wrist. Both bought in Sweden and if they will be sold, it will be in Sweden. If I travel like this to the US, what happens?

10 April 2015, 09:56 AM	#29
MattSoCal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: Oceanside, CA Watch: and learn Posts: 225	Carry an 80's boom box playing "Old time rock and roll". Wear a pair of tighty whitey's and slide on through on your sox "Risky Business" style. (Am I dating myself?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2UVsyVLLcE

10 April 2015, 10:08 AM	#30
bswanson 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nevada Watch: Sky Dweller 326935 Posts: 2,779	Ever wonder why so many NIB grey market watches (especially the ones on this forum) have French Canadian warranty cards?

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