Watches through airport security
Discussion
Yep an odd one, but bear with me.
I do alot of traveling, so frequently pass through airport security with my watch. I always find myself in two minds. Do I leave it in my bag as it passes through, or do I set it on the tray for all to see.
I'm not the owner of anything particularly fancy (Tudor) but I still hope it makes it through to the other end without getting damaged or half inched.
Most of the time I pack it in my bag, but never forward plan and leave an empty (scratch free) pocket.
Ok so it's not quite an interesting topic, but how do those Rolex and equivalent owners deal with it? Any dramas? Is it a tense time for you? :-p
I do alot of traveling, so frequently pass through airport security with my watch. I always find myself in two minds. Do I leave it in my bag as it passes through, or do I set it on the tray for all to see.
I'm not the owner of anything particularly fancy (Tudor) but I still hope it makes it through to the other end without getting damaged or half inched.
Most of the time I pack it in my bag, but never forward plan and leave an empty (scratch free) pocket.
Ok so it's not quite an interesting topic, but how do those Rolex and equivalent owners deal with it? Any dramas? Is it a tense time for you? :-p
Well for me, it nearly always has to pass through in a tray.
Then, when the queue is massive waiting for trays to pass through, it's often a lot longer than 1min.
Addtionally (it's happened before) I've had to leave the tray my watch has come through on, to go deal with a check on my hand luggage case.
Always been ok but the thought does cross my mind how easy it could be for someone to swipe it.
Then, when the queue is massive waiting for trays to pass through, it's often a lot longer than 1min.
Addtionally (it's happened before) I've had to leave the tray my watch has come through on, to go deal with a check on my hand luggage case.
Always been ok but the thought does cross my mind how easy it could be for someone to swipe it.
Yeah I agree with what is being said, it's unlikely to get stolen.
Perhaps I am being paranoid. It's literally the only time the watch will be off the wrist and freely on show to a load of people.
Yes, if I was sporting something fancier I'd be more concerned but not enough to substitute it with someone else.
Perhaps I am being paranoid. It's literally the only time the watch will be off the wrist and freely on show to a load of people.
Yes, if I was sporting something fancier I'd be more concerned but not enough to substitute it with someone else.
Yeah I agree with what is being said, it's unlikely to get stolen.
Perhaps I am being paranoid. It's literally the only time the watch will be off the wrist and freely on show to a load of people.
Yes, if I was sporting something fancier I'd be more concerned but not enough to substitute it with someone else.
Perhaps I am being paranoid. It's literally the only time the watch will be off the wrist and freely on show to a load of people.
Yes, if I was sporting something fancier I'd be more concerned but not enough to substitute it with someone else.
Cheers all.
As I said, I appreciate it's an odd one but if I'd did lead to some discussion and good suggestions. Personally I just need to be organized and probably have a soft bag to put it in.
Deep down I know it's not going to get lost, stolen or damaged but it doesn't stop you thinking about it, particularly in all the different countries I travel to.
The minor dilemma can be solved by using one of my cheaper watches as my traveler.
As I said, I appreciate it's an odd one but if I'd did lead to some discussion and good suggestions. Personally I just need to be organized and probably have a soft bag to put it in.
Deep down I know it's not going to get lost, stolen or damaged but it doesn't stop you thinking about it, particularly in all the different countries I travel to.
The minor dilemma can be solved by using one of my cheaper watches as my traveler.
Sounds like I opened a can of worms, but perhaps not such a weird thread as some pointed out early doors.
I definitely need to forward plan now and make sure its tucked away in the bag somewhere safe. The preference would be to leave it on, but as I have mentioned I've been asked to remove it many a time.
I definitely need to forward plan now and make sure its tucked away in the bag somewhere safe. The preference would be to leave it on, but as I have mentioned I've been asked to remove it many a time.
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