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nemesis123 · 19 August 2011, 03:26 AM

I dropped my watch to a narrow and very tiny hole in my house. 2 meters deep and 10 cm wide. I can see the watch there but cant really reach it. Today, I purchased a small magnet and attached it to a rope to pull it from there, but i guess the watch does not have a lot of iron in it, I could only make it move a little but cannot pull it. Normally this piece of magnet is very strong, as I had hard time taking it off from the ladder I was using.

Now, I am thinking of getting a 5 times bigger magnet (10cmx5cmx4 cm), but do you think this will damage the watch, I am asking because I know that magnets can damage some stuff. I have always been bad at psychics and chemistry, sorry if this sound silly.

Also, do you have any idea on how to pull a watch from a tiny hole?

Kringkily · 19 August 2011, 03:29 AM

I don't know about using a very strong magnet but is there anything you can get from like resembles a claw or pinching tool? maybe use a cloth hanger with electrical tape on the tip and hook area to get at the watch?

Ticking Away · 19 August 2011, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nemesis123

I dropped my watch to a narrow and very tiny hole in my house. 2 meters deep and 10 cm wide. I can see the watch there but cant really reach it. Today, I purchased a small magnet and attached it to a rope to pull it from there, but i guess the watch does not have a lot of iron in it, I could only make it move a little but cannot pull it. Normally this piece of magnet is very strong, as I had hard time taking it off from the ladder I was using.

Now, I am thinking of getting a 5 times bigger magnet (10cmx5cmx4 cm), but do you think this will damage the watch, I am asking because I know that magnets can damage some stuff. I have always been bad at psychics and chemistry, sorry if this sound silly.

Also, do you have any idea on how to pull a watch from a tiny hole?

Depends - what is the watch made from? If stainless you may not have luck with a magnet. Is the watch an automatic? If so you may end up needing service if you magnetize the coil.

I'd try a fishing hook on string. Good luck and let us know how it works out...

dddrees · 19 August 2011, 03:30 AM

Welcome to TRF.

It more than likely will, however not being able to get your watch maybe a bigger concern at this point.

Not really sure if the bigger magnet will do the job or not???

Demagnitizing your watch should be something any good watchmaker should be able to do after you are able to get your watch.

scarab007 · 19 August 2011, 03:31 AM

Use a coat hanger and just hook the watch like keys. Should not be that difficult.

Boothroyd · 19 August 2011, 03:32 AM

Can't picture the lay of the watch in the hole, but would a golf ball retriever work? Very cheap option.

Submarino · 19 August 2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Can't picture the lay of the watch in the hole, but would a golf ball retriever work? Very cheap option.

No it won't because the watch is not a sphere like the golf ball. The clothes hanger hook advice is the best option in my opinion. Could you please post a picture of the area where it fell? Also what watch are we talking about?

Deepsea Florida · 19 August 2011, 03:36 AM

double back some duct tape on a long pole used to clean ceiling.....

Numismatist · 19 August 2011, 03:36 AM

We'd love to see a pix of the watch in the hole?

dsio · 19 August 2011, 03:37 AM

I've got an idea, but I need to know, would you be able to fit a medium sized cat into this hole?

Jinder · 19 August 2011, 03:37 AM

I'm a cable guy, I got all sorts of tools that can easily get that watch out. Example, we use one tool "fish-sticks" which are 3 feet length sticks that snap together to make a pole. All you need I clothes hanger, make a hook, get a pole, duct tape the hook to the pole, and bring your watch up. Use lots of light as well. Forget the magnet idea. Should be a piece of cake bro!

dsio · 19 August 2011, 03:40 AM

If the bigger magnet doesn't work...

It could just mean you need an even bigger magnet...

cyglee · 19 August 2011, 03:43 AM

Stiff solid core electrical wire, about 12-14 gauge, fashion a sizable hook on the end and feed it down...

dddrees · 19 August 2011, 03:43 AM

Sorry to hear about your watch.

But got to luv this thread.

dnagwhogas · 19 August 2011, 03:48 AM

Is it a Rolex? If it's not....don't even bother with it. (I'm kidding) sorry to hear about your watch, clothes hanger will do I'm sure.

Passionata · 19 August 2011, 03:48 AM

Keep us posted,pix d be great too
Btw what kind of whole is that?

chicfarmer1 · 19 August 2011, 03:54 AM

Captain Koons knew how...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kngBtoylIVM

mjclark32 · 19 August 2011, 04:00 AM

I would go with a hanger...

Chris B · 19 August 2011, 04:06 AM

How about a stick/cane with one of those double-sided pads
they fix rear-view mirrors to the car screen?

gwalker · 19 August 2011, 04:18 AM

If you are going to use a magnet you would need something very powerful (like a rare earth magnet.) I wouldn't use it becasue I would be affraid to hurt the internals. Start tearing down the house......

FWK · 19 August 2011, 04:22 AM

Please, please post a picture of this.

And by the way, what is this 2 meter deep hole you have in your house?

Does Istanbul have the open hole in the ground toilets? "Joking"

Good luck!

Chipmunk · 19 August 2011, 04:32 AM

Bubble gum should do it.

Keeperoftime · 19 August 2011, 04:35 AM

Are you serious?

sir_wolf · 19 August 2011, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsio

I've got an idea, but I need to know, would you be able to fit a medium sized cat into this hole?

Next thread would be "cant reach my cat and watch"

sailmed · 19 August 2011, 04:41 AM

Pardon my skepticism, but are we being taken for a ride down a two meter deep hole?

Just wondering......

Numismatist · 19 August 2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sailmed

Pardon my skepticism, but are we being taken for a ride down a two meter deep hole?

Just wondering......

Of course, it's all part of the fun of TRF

Runnin' Rebel · 19 August 2011, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarab007

Use a coat hanger and just hook the watch like keys. Should not be that difficult.

Good thinking

Cat? 10cm is not very big, might have to use a kitten or a mouse, small rodent of some sorts

dddrees · 19 August 2011, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Of course, it's all part of the fun of TRF

We may never see the OP again, but this thread could go on for a very long time.

Any word in regards to what happened to the cat?

RJC · 19 August 2011, 04:57 AM

Can't believe how many people have come up with serious solutions

:r ofl:

bayerische · 19 August 2011, 04:59 AM

You should fix that hole...

Welcome btw!

19 August 2011, 03:26 AM	#1
nemesis123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: istanbul Posts: 8	cant reach my watch I dropped my watch to a narrow and very tiny hole in my house. 2 meters deep and 10 cm wide. I can see the watch there but cant really reach it. Today, I purchased a small magnet and attached it to a rope to pull it from there, but i guess the watch does not have a lot of iron in it, I could only make it move a little but cannot pull it. Normally this piece of magnet is very strong, as I had hard time taking it off from the ladder I was using. Now, I am thinking of getting a 5 times bigger magnet (10cmx5cmx4 cm), but do you think this will damage the watch, I am asking because I know that magnets can damage some stuff. I have always been bad at psychics and chemistry, sorry if this sound silly. Also, do you have any idea on how to pull a watch from a tiny hole?

19 August 2011, 03:30 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to TRF. It more than likely will, however not being able to get your watch maybe a bigger concern at this point. Not really sure if the bigger magnet will do the job or not??? Demagnitizing your watch should be something any good watchmaker should be able to do after you are able to get your watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 August 2011, 03:32 AM	#6
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	Can't picture the lay of the watch in the hole, but would a golf ball retriever work? Very cheap option. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

19 August 2011, 03:36 AM	#9
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	We'd love to see a pix of the watch in the hole? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

19 August 2011, 03:37 AM	#10
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	I've got an idea, but I need to know, would you be able to fit a medium sized cat into this hole? __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

19 August 2011, 03:29 AM	#2
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	I don't know about using a very strong magnet but is there anything you can get from like resembles a claw or pinching tool? maybe use a cloth hanger with electrical tape on the tip and hook area to get at the watch?

19 August 2011, 03:31 AM	#5
scarab007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Fran Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 385	Use a coat hanger and just hook the watch like keys. Should not be that difficult.

19 August 2011, 03:36 AM	#8
Deepsea Florida "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 504	double back some duct tape on a long pole used to clean ceiling.....

19 August 2011, 03:37 AM	#11
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	I'm a cable guy, I got all sorts of tools that can easily get that watch out. Example, we use one tool "fish-sticks" which are 3 feet length sticks that snap together to make a pole. All you need I clothes hanger, make a hook, get a pole, duct tape the hook to the pole, and bring your watch up. Use lots of light as well. Forget the magnet idea. Should be a piece of cake bro!

19 August 2011, 03:40 AM	#12
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	If the bigger magnet doesn't work... It could just mean you need an even bigger magnet... __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

19 August 2011, 03:43 AM	#13
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Stiff solid core electrical wire, about 12-14 gauge, fashion a sizable hook on the end and feed it down...

19 August 2011, 03:48 AM	#15
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Is it a Rolex? If it's not....don't even bother with it. (I'm kidding) sorry to hear about your watch, clothes hanger will do I'm sure. __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

19 August 2011, 03:48 AM	#16
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Keep us posted,pix d be great too Btw what kind of whole is that? __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

19 August 2011, 03:54 AM	#17
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Captain Koons knew how... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kngBtoylIVM

19 August 2011, 04:00 AM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I would go with a hanger... __________________

19 August 2011, 04:06 AM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	How about a stick/cane with one of those double-sided pads they fix rear-view mirrors to the car screen?

19 August 2011, 04:18 AM	#20
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	If you are going to use a magnet you would need something very powerful (like a rare earth magnet.) I wouldn't use it becasue I would be affraid to hurt the internals. Start tearing down the house......

19 August 2011, 04:22 AM	#21
FWK "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 137	Please, please post a picture of this. And by the way, what is this 2 meter deep hole you have in your house? Does Istanbul have the open hole in the ground toilets? "Joking" Good luck!

19 August 2011, 04:32 AM	#22
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Bubble gum should do it. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

19 August 2011, 04:35 AM	#23
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Are you serious?

19 August 2011, 04:41 AM	#25
sailmed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Newtown Square Watch: Red Sub, 5513, FF Posts: 299	Pardon my skepticism, but are we being taken for a ride down a two meter deep hole? Just wondering...... __________________ "Primum non nocere."

19 August 2011, 04:57 AM	#29
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	Can't believe how many people have come up with serious solutions :r ofl: __________________ Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

19 August 2011, 04:59 AM	#30
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	You should fix that hole... Welcome btw! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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