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I'm a chrono: Driver/Collector/Researcher, not a
In Response To: How is a demagnetization performed? ()

: Chuck, what's your take on the best method to
: demagnetize a watch? Google pulls up a pile
: of stuff, some methods seem less effective
: than others, and i'm curious to know your
: opinion. Hope I'm not opening a can of worms
: here, i'm just wanting to learn...;-)

I'm a Chronograph: Driver/Collector/Researcher, not a mechanic. I might be able to point out that the item may be running too rich or too lean, but I'm not going to be putting screwdrivers on the Carbs or injectors.

I know there are mass-degaussing table devices, and more directed "tape-head" style degaussers, but a watchmaker would have a better idea which to use and when than I do.

-- Chuck

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