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SubSpace · 17 May 2011, 06:40 AM

This may be silly, but I just purchased a new swiss army knife (the small, keychain variety) to replace one I had confiscated by the TSA (my own fault for forgetting it's on my keys). This one, however, has a small magnetic phillips screwdriver/bottle opener tool, which will be very handy for opening beer. However, I am a little worried about the magnetic screwdriver should it come into close proximity with one of my watches (such as on a nightstand, as I empty my pockets at night and set my watch next to everything).

Does anyone think the tiny little magnet on the knife will mess with the watch?

barters · 17 May 2011, 06:42 AM

It might do. Probably best to swap for a Milgauss to be safe!

rms · 17 May 2011, 08:41 AM

People get so silly worried about their (built like a tank) Rolexes. The worst that could happen is your watch gets a tiny bit magnetized, which slightly effects its accuracy. Go to Radio Shack, buy a $5.00 degausser and stop worrying. The little magnet on your swiss army knife is not going to harm your Rolex.

Danand · 17 May 2011, 11:42 AM

In short I doubt such a small magnet occasionally near your watch would have any effect.

Justjosh · 17 May 2011, 11:48 AM

I really wanted to make a smart

comment about refrigerator magnets causing havoc with my watches, but I will be gentle.

I'm pretty sure it will take a lot more than a magnetized miniature screwdriver to harm your watch.

17 May 2011, 06:40 AM	#1
SubSpace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 13	Magnet? This may be silly, but I just purchased a new swiss army knife (the small, keychain variety) to replace one I had confiscated by the TSA (my own fault for forgetting it's on my keys). This one, however, has a small magnetic phillips screwdriver/bottle opener tool, which will be very handy for opening beer. However, I am a little worried about the magnetic screwdriver should it come into close proximity with one of my watches (such as on a nightstand, as I empty my pockets at night and set my watch next to everything). Does anyone think the tiny little magnet on the knife will mess with the watch?

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17 May 2011, 06:42 AM	#2
barters "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Pete Location: Geneva,CH Posts: 296	It might do. Probably best to swap for a Milgauss to be safe!

17 May 2011, 08:41 AM	#3
rms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Europe Watch: The one I have on Posts: 273	People get so silly worried about their (built like a tank) Rolexes. The worst that could happen is your watch gets a tiny bit magnetized, which slightly effects its accuracy. Go to Radio Shack, buy a $5.00 degausser and stop worrying. The little magnet on your swiss army knife is not going to harm your Rolex.

17 May 2011, 11:42 AM	#4
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	In short I doubt such a small magnet occasionally near your watch would have any effect.

17 May 2011, 11:48 AM	#5
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	I really wanted to make a smart comment about refrigerator magnets causing havoc with my watches, but I will be gentle. I'm pretty sure it will take a lot more than a magnetized miniature screwdriver to harm your watch.

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