nilomis
[Omega]
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I was very paranoid about magnetism but ...
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 don't use a watch winder for years).
Answering your questions:
1) No effects, even on my watches that have a crystal case back.
2) No effects. I have not one but two routers on my home office.
3) I believe that the magnetism was an issue that the manufacturers mitigated long time ago.
4) Enjoy your watches and forget about this issue.
Of course, I still remove my watch when I know that there will be VERY strong magnetic fields, like close to X-Ray and other medical devices.
Now, if you still want to check your devices that may cause magnetic effects, download the "magnet-o-meter" (from Google Play, if you use an Android phone) or Magnetic Detector (from iTunes store, if you use an iPhone) and do the tests.
Notice that those apps measure magnetic fields in micro Tesla.
Finally, if you want to just ignore the magnetic fields, Omega has released the Seamaster Aqua Terra 15,000 Gauss. With this watch, you can be sure that no magnetic field, as much stronger, will affect your watch.
Cheers,
Nilo
Of course, I still remove my watch when I know that there will be VERY strong magnetic fields, like close to X-Ray and other medical devices.
Now, if you still want to check your devices that may cause magnetic effects, download the "magnet-o-meter" (from Google Play, if you use an Android phone) or Magnetic Detector (from iTunes store, if you use an iPhone) and do the tests.
Notice that those apps measure magnetic fields in micro Tesla.
Finally, if you want to just ignore the magnetic fields, Omega has released the Seamaster Aqua Terra 15,000 Gauss. With this watch, you can be sure that no magnetic field, as much stronger, will affect your watch.
Cheers,
Nilo
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