Why do watches become magnetized? Tips for antimagnetic watches

　　Watch magnetization is a rather troublesome issue during our daily watch-wearing process. Do you know why watches become magnetized, though? How should we properly protect our watches against magnetism? Join Xiao Ya below to find out.

　　Causes of watch magnetization

　　Mobile phones, chargers, telephone handsets, computers, shavers, radios, magnetic handbag clasps, refrigerator doors, induction cookers, microwaves, and so on are all sources. Of course, if your profession is a pilot, you will face an even stronger magnetic field. Spending long periods in close proximity to electromagnetic items in a confined space causes the watch's hairspring to become magnetized, leaving you with no choice but to buy a new one.

　　Antimagnetic conversion formula

　　Generally, mechanical watches are antimagnetic to 4800A/m, which is 60 gauss. To give a simple, easy-to-understand example, the magnet you played with as a child had a magnetic force of 300-500 gauss—do the math yourself.

　　The yellow transferred lettering "> 15’000 GAUSS" highlights the breathtaking ultra-antimagnetic performance of this timepiece.

　　Omega's Seamaster Aqua Terra > 15,000 gauss watches have been a primary focus for the brand in recent years. What is the concept of 15000 gauss? Environments above four to five thousand gauss represent the limit of what humans can withstand. An environment of 15000 gauss? Don't even think about it, as you lack the ability and opportunity to visit such an extreme place. However, the path of exploring antimagnetic properties is always accompanied by solitude.

　　Hazards of watch magnetization

　　The running speed of a mechanical watch is controlled by the hairspring and balance wheel. Once a watch is magnetized, the magnetic force alters the oscillation frequency of the balance wheel, thereby changing the running speed of the gear train and causing the mechanical watch to run erratically. After magnetization, a mechanical watch may stop, run slow, or run fast. In mild cases, the daily error is a few tens of seconds; in severe cases, the daily error reaches several minutes. Once a mechanical watch is magnetized, its magnetism does not dissipate on its own and requires demagnetisation repair to return to normal.

　　How to protect watches against magnetism

　　1. In daily life, you should try to avoid exposing your watch to environments with strong magnetic fields.

　　2. Avoid getting too close to handbags with magnetic clasps.

　　3. Avoid placing the watch near magnetic electrical appliances such as mobile phones, televisions, and computers.

　　That concludes the causes of watch magnetization and methods for antimagnetic protection. If you want to prevent your cherished watch from being affected by magnetism during daily use, you must pay close attention.

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