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Do I need to remove my watch at TSA? Metal bracelets and most steel watches usually need to be removed in standard lanes. In PreCheck many lighter watches can stay on.
Can I wear a smartwatch through security? Most smartwatches pass PreCheck without removal. In standard lanes it is safer and faster to place them in the bin.
What about G-Shock or plastic watches? Resin and plastic watches rarely trigger the metal detector and can usually stay on your wrist.
Does a titanium watch need to come off? Often yes in standard lanes – titanium is still metal and can alarm the detector or body scanner.