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i2onnel · 20 February 2009, 02:05 PM

Are magnets a threat to Rolex watches?

Andad · 20 February 2009, 02:21 PM

Yes.

B.B.B. · 20 February 2009, 02:32 PM

yes, milgauss is not.

Andad · 20 February 2009, 02:37 PM

Yes, Milgauss included. The magnetic resistance of a milgauss is better but still needs care.

DanP · 20 February 2009, 03:16 PM

how about mircowaves?

DoxaDavid · 20 February 2009, 03:21 PM

All watches ar subject to damage from magnets. The larger the magnet, the more it can effect the function. A friend locked his watch up from setting it next to his money clip that had a magnet in it. Best to avoid them if you can.

i2onnel · 20 February 2009, 03:32 PM

Are there magnets inside of weight scales?

Andad · 20 February 2009, 03:58 PM

IMO no as magnets would do little to enhance the accuracy of any scales.

i2onnel · 20 February 2009, 05:48 PM

Don't magnets mess up scales too?

BiG JeEzY · 20 February 2009, 05:53 PM

I accidentally had my GMT Master get really close to a refrigerator magnet but did not see any negative affects at all. It still runs consistently at about -5 seconds per day.

Atomant · 20 February 2009, 06:35 PM

What kinda steel is the bracelet made of 904l? Does it doesn't seem to attract magnet.

Singslinger · 20 February 2009, 06:58 PM

I think the magnetic field has to be pretty strong to adversely affect a Rolex (or most watches at that price range).

padi56 · 20 February 2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

What kinda steel is the bracelet made of 904l? Does it doesn't seem to attract magnet.

All S.steel is nearly 100% anti-magnetic, so are the parts in nearly every watch made on this planet made from anti-magnetic materials.To temporally magnetise a watch it must come into contact with quite strong magnetic field.Like put directly on a large speaker magnet,and when watches become magnetised.They will run very very erratic speed up by minutes and more or even come to a complete stop.But its quite a simple task to de-magnetise a watch most good high street watchmakers could easily do it.

WatchSmith · 20 February 2009, 08:28 PM

The hairspring in the balance is quite sensitive to magnetism, and can cause the timing to become wildly inaccurate. I don't know about the previous version of Rolex hairsprings, but the new Parachrome is supposed to be antimagnetic. It's best not to allow your watch to come into contact with magnets, but as padi said, it's a relatively simple process for a watchmaker to demagnetize a watch. Of course the timing should also be checked and brought back to specs if needed.

padi56 · 21 February 2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

The hairspring in the balance is quite sensitive to magnetism, and can cause the timing to become wildly inaccurate. I don't know about the previous version of Rolex hairsprings, but the new Parachrome is supposed to be antimagnetic. It's best not to allow your watch to come into contact with magnets, but as padi said, it's a relatively simple process for a watchmaker to demagnetize a watch. Of course the timing should also be checked and brought back to specs if needed.

Nivarox hairsprings used by the majority of all the Swiss industry for 40 odd years including Rolex.Nivarox is the name for the metal used much like Rolex calling theres Parachrome. Which are used in conjunction with nickel, brass or beryllium, bronze or Glucydur balance wheels so they were 99% anti-magnetic to begin with.And even with the Nivarox hairsprings they had to meet the Swiss standard for anti-magnetic watches.Which is to withstand a strong magnetic field of 4800 Amps per meter.And to keeps on running with a maximum deviation of 15- 30 seconds per day.Now this test I am 100% sure that 99% of all watch wearers would never subject or come into contact with such a strong magnetic field.

Lion · 21 February 2009, 01:49 AM

Padi Thanx for the timely information. Under normal wearing conditions it's good to know that we won't have any problems!!!

Lion · 21 February 2009, 01:49 AM

Padi Thanx for the timely information. Under normal wearing conditions it's good to know that we won't have any problems!!!

20 February 2009, 02:05 PM	#1
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	Magnets a threat? Are magnets a threat to Rolex watches? __________________ @slpapi

20 February 2009, 02:21 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,834	Yes. __________________ E

20 February 2009, 02:37 PM	#4
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,834	Yes, Milgauss included. The magnetic resistance of a milgauss is better but still needs care. __________________ E

20 February 2009, 03:21 PM	#6
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,265	All watches ar subject to damage from magnets. The larger the magnet, the more it can effect the function. A friend locked his watch up from setting it next to his money clip that had a magnet in it. Best to avoid them if you can. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

20 February 2009, 03:32 PM	#7
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	Are there magnets inside of weight scales? __________________ @slpapi

20 February 2009, 02:32 PM	#3
B.B.B. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emmanuel Location: California, USA Watch: submariner lv m Posts: 764	yes, milgauss is not.

20 February 2009, 03:16 PM	#5
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	how about mircowaves?

20 February 2009, 03:58 PM	#8
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,834	IMO no as magnets would do little to enhance the accuracy of any scales. __________________ E

20 February 2009, 05:48 PM	#9
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	Don't magnets mess up scales too? __________________ @slpapi

20 February 2009, 05:53 PM	#10
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,350	I accidentally had my GMT Master get really close to a refrigerator magnet but did not see any negative affects at all. It still runs consistently at about -5 seconds per day. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

20 February 2009, 06:35 PM	#11
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20 February 2009, 06:58 PM	#12
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I think the magnetic field has to be pretty strong to adversely affect a Rolex (or most watches at that price range).

20 February 2009, 08:28 PM	#14
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	The hairspring in the balance is quite sensitive to magnetism, and can cause the timing to become wildly inaccurate. I don't know about the previous version of Rolex hairsprings, but the new Parachrome is supposed to be antimagnetic. It's best not to allow your watch to come into contact with magnets, but as padi said, it's a relatively simple process for a watchmaker to demagnetize a watch. Of course the timing should also be checked and brought back to specs if needed.

21 February 2009, 01:49 AM	#16
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Padi Thanx for the timely information. Under normal wearing conditions it's good to know that we won't have any problems!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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