WatchTech - Watches & magnetism

Watches & magnetism

Aug 12, 2013,10:16 AM

Hi,

I have some questions on the prevalent magnetic fields on a daily basis.

1) what is the effect of the iPhone, iPad, itouch and other smart deviceson our watches? One does know that the iPad with the magnetic cover does produce a significant level of magnetism. (Lately a doctor advised a heart patient who has a pacemaker to refrain from keeping the iPad near his chest, while browsing in bed or typing on the table as these devices may affect the working of the pacemaker.)

2) what about watches kept near wi-fi routers, being on tables desks etc that hold these routers?

3) have the watch manufacturers taken these factors into consideration? If yes then what remedial measures have been taken? These products have become mainstay in our lives.

4) what must we as common people do to prevent our timepieces from the effects of magnetism from these devices?

A debate would be nice.

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I was very paranoid about magnetism but ...

By: nilomis : August 12th, 2013-10:41

I didn't had recently any effect on my watches and I live surrounded by those devices (iPad mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Samsung Galaxy SIII, Macbook Pro, etc. The only time that I had magnetism issues was when I had an el cheapo watch winder (long gone, I d...

I think it's very definitely an issue.

By: mkvc : August 16th, 2013-20:22

I think it's rare for a watch to be fully magnetized to the point that its parts stick together and it starts gaining or losing hours in a day. I think it's very common for magnetic fields to effect slight changes that affect timekeeping by 5 - 10 seconds...