When they break out their "Reddit Alignment Tool" you should run for the hills. A simple misaligned hour marker, even if it is due to lens distortion or camera angle, could land you max security prison.
I was 100% wrong with this post.US.
New York airports for sure. Atlanta and I think Miami. The devices spot it and they send you to the back of the line - watch in bin. Wallets. Keys.Folded cash etc. etc. etc.
One time I was wearing a non metallic elastic back brace. Sure enough....
I was 100% wrong with this post.
Just did JFK and MCO. I asked and both times TSA told me to leave my watch on.
I flew out of IAD this week and was told to take off and put in the bin.
I always travel with just one watch and put it in my carryon backpack before going through security. I too have this irrational fear that my watch in the bin could somehow get "lost".
Security lines these days being chaotic I don't need the stress of finding my watch in the bin when all these bins are getting jammed up and people are scrambling to get their belongings back.
Most times customs guys only appear for certain inbound flight arrivals (its just luck one arrives when your own flight arrives) Or on a tip off. If you are flying from a known country for trafficking they will be there, they are not interested in some dude who bought a dodgy watch from a beach hawker or street seller really.Just traveled for the first time with my rep
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I just dropped the watch in a travel case and into my backpack as soon as I landed. I had kept it on the wrist while departing.m as there is no customs gate when leaving.
I agree that the probability to be call put by arrivals customs is vanishingly small, but still better safe than sorry…
Now if they stop you for a check with no watch on the wrist, it means that you have other issues than a rep
They dont use bullets these days they throw all the confiscated water bottles at you like a stoning. You can fight back with your shoes or you belt though so its all good!This is what happens if they get you wearing a replica watch in the airport, there is a special squad looking for little fu..ers wearing replica and punish them on spot.
No one gets alive if got caught.
You are 100% rightMost times customs guys only appear for certain inbound flight arrivals (its just luck one arrives when your own flight arrives) Or on a tip off. If you are flying from a known country for trafficking they will be there, they are not interested in some dude who bought a dodgy watch from a beach hawker or street seller really.