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Re: Technical Question on SMP models (Derek?)

: If I remember correctly, the original SMP
: models had an anti static or magnatic shield
: of some sort protecting the movement under
: the watch's back plate.

That is correct.

: Now, the new Bond GMT has a display back.

Yes, as does the entire Aqua Terra auto line.

: Does that mean that
: this watch is more prone to magnetic fields
: than the original SMP line?

Theoretically, yes. But if it were a problem, OMEGA would not have done it that way. So I wouldn't worry about it.

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