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Re: seamaster too fast!
In Response To: Re: seamaster too fast! ()

: I was reading the reply with interest. John,
: what in particular can cause a watch to
: become magnetised? Is it easy to do?

I wouldn't lose sleep over it, but it can happen if the watch is brought in close contact with a magnetic object. I seem to recall the founder of this website mentioning that he had problems with the magnets in his car's power door locks and the old floppy computer disks he used to carry in his jacket pocket.

I don't use floppy disks anymore, but I've been using a computer day in and day out while wearing my Omegas and have never had a problem. Ditto for the power door locks, so I suppose these problems could be specific to a particular car manufacturer. I never did find out what type of car the founder of this website drove.

In any event, just enjoy your watch. Like I said, even if it does become magnetized a competent watchmaker can repair it quickly and inexpensively.

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