1575 movement risk of magnetism

[computerguru]

Would it be likely to magnetize from daily use of an ipad? The newer ones have a lot of magnets in the frame and cases. I get work done on mine so not using it isn’t an option for me. Right now I don’t put my Rolex anywhere near it or the laptop.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by computerguru

Would it be likely to magnetize from daily use of an ipad? The newer ones have a lot of magnets in the frame and cases. I get work done on mine so not using it isn’t an option for me. Right now I don’t put my Rolex anywhere near it or the laptop.

Well most nearly all electrical appliances generate a magnetic field even the planet earth and your own body does.But most Swiss watches including Rolex have to pass the Swiss standard test for anti-magnetic watches .This is to withstand a strong magnetic field of 4800 Amps per meter,and to keeps on running with a maximum deviation of 15- 30 seconds per day.Now this test I am 100% sure that 90%-95% of all watch wearers would never subject or come into contact with such a strong magnetic field. Myself would not worry in the slightest about magnetism with any Rolex watch in normal everyday wearing.

So yes its possible a Ipad could magnetise but in general if a watch that becomes magnetised they normally will speed up and not by a few seconds it could be minutes or hours or completely stop.And will in general run very very erratic,but any watch becoming magnetised a quite simple process to de-magnetise most high street watchmakers could do it its not expensive or even DIY with a home bought de magnetiser. And today many use the term watch is magnetised for little more than simple regulation all Rolex watches are made mainly from S.steel or precious metals and in conjunction with nickel, brass or beryllium, bronze or Glucydur balance wheels so they are very anti-magnetic to begin with, not 100% sure if the screws used are ferrous metal.

[watchmaker]

Short answer is: yes.

iPads (and their cases) are an excellent magnetiser of watches.

[computerguru]

How do people wear their Rolex day to day with so many devices having magnets nowadays? Do you just wear your watch on certain occasions?

[watchmaker]

Originally Posted by computerguru

How do people wear their Rolex day to day with so many devices having magnets nowadays? Do you just wear your watch on certain occasions?

Just wear the watch and forget about it. If it becomes magnetised, get it de-magnetised.

We don't live in fear of a bird pooing on us when we walk outside, we just wash it off when it happens.

[Calatrava r]

I bought a demagnetizer from a watchmaker supply company. I first use a compass to check for magnetism. If the needle moves the watch is charged. Its so easy for a watch to become charged, especially in shipping.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by computerguru

How do people wear their Rolex day to day with so many devices having magnets nowadays? Do you just wear your watch on certain occasions?

Its the escapement which typically gets the charge and cause issues. Rolex uses materials there not subject to magnetism and the new movements are even more antimagnetic. Really not much of a concern.

[Oystersteel92]

Originally Posted by computerguru

How do people wear their Rolex day to day with so many devices having magnets nowadays? Do you just wear your watch on certain occasions?

I'm a luddite who loves 50 year old mechanical watches. I drive a 25 year old car. I simply don't use devices other than a laptop and so far, no problems.

I also wouldn't be in the market for a single product Apple makes.

[watchmaker]

Originally Posted by Oystersteel92

I'm a luddite who loves 50 year old mechanical watches. I drive a 25 year old car. I simply don't use devices other than a laptop and so far, no problems.

I also wouldn't be in the market for a single product Apple makes.

It’s not just new tech that can cause issues (particularly with older hairsprings made from more ferrous metals).

Do you use a toaster, or a microwave, or a stereo or refrigerator?

Have a walk around your home with a compass and you’ll be amazed how often the needle deviates. (I’m not trying to generate unnecessary fear, it’s just an interesting experiment)