At the airport.......

[R1@160@alltimes]

Last night, I flew out of Laguardia airport to meet with some clients in Detroit. As I was going through the TSA metal detector screening process, I asked if I should remove my watch prior to screening. The TSA agent advised that if the watch is a genuine Rolex it will set off the metal detectors (not sure how he spotted my Sub from 30 feet). Jokingly, I told him it was a fake and proceeded through the detector.
To my surprise, the detector did not go off. Mind you, I have not travelled with my watch before.

Should this occurance cast doubt that my watch may not be genuine or the TSA agent is just a moron

I did buy the watch from very reputable TRF member and have no doubts that it is real.

[diablojota]

My Rolex has never set off any detector. The TSA person had it wrong. Only the fakes will set it off...

[sexner]

Correct Frank.

Mine have never set it off at all either.

The airport guy was wrong Gus.

[R1@160@alltimes]

Thanks Frank, he did look like a tool

But then again it did make me think to my self....hmmm the watch is stainless steel and I bet they screen for steel objects (i.e. hand guns)

[R1@160@alltimes]

Originally Posted by sexner

Correct Frank.

Mine have never set it off at all either.

The airport guy was wrong Gus.

This is all I wanted to know. Cheers Sheldon

[Bebot]

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Last night, I flew out of Laguardia airport to meet with some clients in Detroit. As I was going through the TSA metal detector screening process, I asked if I should remove my watch prior to screening. The TSA agent advised that if the watch is a genuine Rolex it will set off the metal detectors (not sure how he spotted my Sub from 30 feet). Jokingly, I told him it was a fake and proceeded through the detector.
To my surprise, the detector did not go off. Mind you, I have not travelled with my watch before.

Should this occurance cast doubt that my watch may not be genuine or the TSA agent is just a moron

I did buy the watch from very reputable TRF member and have no doubts that it is real.

DUDE!!!

I work in a company that design and built those metal detector. The TSA agent is right. The Metal Detector should have gone off if in fact your Rolex is real. You'd better have RSC check that watch of yours.


































































(don't know anything about metal detector)
from one bike rider to another

[R1@160@alltimes]

Originally Posted by Bebot

DUDE!!!

I work in a company that design and built those metal detector. The TSA agent is right. The Metal Detector should have gone off if in fact your Rolex is real. You'd better have RSC check that watch of yours.


































































(don't know nothing about metal detector)
from one bike rider to another

YA BASTID!!!!

Ride safe bro

[johnnybazookajoe]

2-3 round trips a month, never set it off once.

[Art 1]

I've never taken my watch off for TSA and have never been asked, never had a problem. Interestingly my wife was asked to take her watch off to be screened for the Statue of Liberty, the screener told her that gold watches will set of the alarm.

[Andad]

So, does this mean that the TSA guy is wrong or all your watches are fakes?

I have worn my GV, Daytona SS, Pepsi and GMT II TTc through detectors in the past few months and have never set one off. Better whip the backs off and have a look...hang on...I have already done that.

[sakuraba]

My GMT didn't trip the metal detector at SFO last month, and it's about the same size as your sub. Interestingly, I have a belt that always does.

[jas55]

I thought any watch with metal content would set off a detector?

[Mrdi]

Consider your leg pulled.

[R1@160@alltimes]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

My GMT didn't trip the metal detector at SFO last month, and it's about the same size as your sub. Interestingly, I have a belt that always does.

That was my logic, but apparently this is not the case.

Thanks for all the feedback!!!!

[drtooth73]

Mine never sets off the detector at the airport.
Btw, how come you did not say "privet" when in Detroit?

[R1@160@alltimes]

Originally Posted by drtooth73

Mine never sets off the detector at the airport.
Btw, how come you did not say "privet" when in Detroit?

PRIVET Bratan I'm still here until tomorrow

PS..not staying in Detroit but rather in Dearborn - Ford country

[drtooth73]

Need any directions, tovarish?

[djhiram]

You know it's funny. My Breitling hasn't set one off yet and it's HUGE. My SD hasn't either...but my Phillipe Charriol DID once....strange

[Thrasher]

Each metal detector is different. I've gone through a detector at JFK in the morning with no problem, and then set one off in LGB later that day, wearing the same clothes and watch. It can be infuriating.

[R1@160@alltimes]

Originally Posted by drtooth73

Need any directions, tovarish?

Mini GTG perhaps?

Originally Posted by djhiram

You know it's funny. My Breitling hasn't set one off yet and it's HUGE. My SD hasn't either...but my Phillipe Charriol DID once....strange

That is odd...

Originally Posted by Thrasher

Each metal detector is different. I've gone through a detector at JFK in the morning with no problem, and then set one off in LGB later that day, wearing the same clothes and watch. It can be infuriating.

This is even more odd

[Bebot]

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

YA BASTID!!!!

Ride safe bro

Is that you on your avatar?

[R1@160@alltimes]

Originally Posted by Bebot

Is that you on your avatar?

It is...on my beater 02 R1

[Lion]

I've never had a problem at airports and always wear my watch through the metal detector!!!
Now the agents checking my I.D. that's another story.....

[DHLChief]

As a frequent traveler, mine has never set the metal detector off.

Magnetometers do have variable settings of sensitivity. The TSA, I am sure, has a setting that they mandate the device to be on. Most allow a small amount of metal to go through without activating (forgotten coins, wedding rings, watches, eyeglasses).

Some things that look 'metal' are actually alloys that don't set it off either (belt buckles).

I don't think I would use a metal detector to determine whether my watch is a rolex or a folex. Your AD and watch expert know more than the TSA screener. Almost everybody does. If it sounds the alarm, next time place it in your carryon or briefcase before going through the line and put it back on afterward.

[sexner]

QUOTE=DHLChief;1334480]As a frequent traveler, mine has never set the metal detector off.

Magnetometers do have variable settings of sensitivity. The TSA, I am sure, has a setting that they mandate the device to be on. Most allow a small amount of metal to go through without activating (forgotten coins, wedding rings, watches, eyeglasses).

Some things that look 'metal' are actually alloys that don't set it off either (belt buckles).

I don't think I would use a metal detector to determine whether my watch is a rolex or a folex. Your AD and watch expert know more than the TSA screener. Almost everybody does. If it sounds the alarm, next time place it in your carryon or briefcase before going through the line and put it back on afterward.[/QUOTE]





I disagree.

Never take off and put your Rolex in baggage that goes through the x-ray. Or anyplace else for that matter.

The only thing that happens if the big machine goes off because of rivets on your jeans or what have you is they'll pass the wand over you (including your watch).

This has happened to me on occasion and they simply look at the watch to see the second hand is indeed moving (may not work on a Daytona however).

Much the same as them confirming that discmans actually work.

Don't put it in your pocket, your shoe or anyplace else - JUST WEAR IT - and have a good trip.

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[DARK_KNIGHT]

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

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To my surprise, the detector did not go off. Mind you, I have not travelled with my watch before. Should this occurance cast doubt that my watch may not be genuine or the TSA agent is just a moron
I did buy the watch from very reputable TRF member and have no doubts that it is real.

If you are satisfied it's real, that should suffice.

[GerardoG]

This is not true. I travel every week and go through security @ Cancun, Miami, Mexico City, Houston, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and so on. Sometimes it sets it off, sometimes it does not. There is no pattern, just how 'sensitive' they set the detector that morning. Same airport, same detector, different day I can go through with my watch and belt, no porblem; next morning, even the small metal strip in my wallet sets it off.

Enjoy life!

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by Thrasher

Each metal detector is different. I've gone through a detector at JFK in the morning with no problem, and then set one off in LGB later that day, wearing the same clothes and watch. It can be infuriating.

This is the point. No such thing as a standard detector setting. I take mine off because I'd rather not go through the ordeal of a thorough search if I trip the detector.

The metal detectors on Capital Hill in DC will only trip if I'm wearing my 18kt Sub; everything else sails through.

[Ed Rooney]

My SD set off the detector at Heathrow, but the guy just wanded it then did some heavy petting. I still feel violated.

[Numismatist]

Never sets it off. I'm usually more afraid of Customs...