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Matrim604 · 16 April 2011, 03:23 PM

Just picked up an iPad 2 today (64gb wifi 3G white) and am very happy with it so far--typing this very post on it

I do have one concern though... In my flipping and adjusting the iPad on my lap, my watch has come very close to the smart cover magnets a few times now. The magnets seems to be quite strong, so I am wondering if they could potentially be damaging for a mechanical watch. I'll obviously keep the watch from coming in direct contact with the magnets, but I wonder if a few close skims would cause any damage. Anyways just wondering if anyone else has had problems with the magnets. Guess I should also avoid resting my wallet on it on my nightstand during the night.

moviefreak · 16 April 2011, 03:34 PM

I do not think they would do anything...

roger0770 · 16 April 2011, 06:34 PM

i have the ipad 2 since launch day. i guess that's a perk of working at apple, but anyway... haven't had any problems with the watch so far.

hsfrank · 16 April 2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by roger0770

i have the ipad 2 since launch day. i guess that's a perk of working at apple, but anyway... haven't had any problems with the watch so far.

Yeh rub it in to us Apple users ( since 1976) about those perks.

Next thing we will hear how Rolex employees get new models pre Basil. Actually I got up at 5AM EDT on March 11 to get mine online. I've had no problems with my watch around low level magnets. Of course I would not take it in an MRI.

chillviper · 16 April 2011, 10:48 PM

Sounds like a perfectly valid reason to own a Milgauss ;-)

MrCowboy99 · 16 April 2011, 10:53 PM

I agree.. if you think it will... now here's a good excuse to get Milgauss and don't feel guilty.

ChaseA17 · 16 April 2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hsfrank

Yeh rub it in to us Apple users ( since 1976) about those perks.

Next thing we will hear how Rolex employees get new models pre Basil. Actually I got up at 5AM EDT on March 11 to get mine online. I've had no problems with my watch around low level magnets. Of course I would not take it in an MRI.

I got mine on launch day as well and I am not an apple employee ;)

avusblue · 17 April 2011, 01:07 PM

I have a question for you experienced iPad users.

On many forums (like this one) when using a computer you can see a short preview of a thread by hovering your mouse cursor over the thread title. I like doing this to quickly scan new topics and decide which ones I really want to open.

Can the iPad do this? And if so, how, when your finger is the "mouse" and pointing is essentially the same as clicking?

Last fall I bought a Mac Book Air instead of an iPad, because it only cost very slightly more, is only very slightly larger, and it seems very much more capable. But, yeah, it just doesnt have as much of the "cool" factor.

TheVTCGuy · 17 April 2011, 01:47 PM

I STILL need to buy one!!!!!

Who has one they will sell me!?!?!?!

nowzen · 17 April 2011, 03:20 PM

Yes, I have been wondering about this too and am very concerned.
A magnet is a magnet and magnetism is not good for mechanical watches.
Are the magnets embedded in the ipad as well as the cover?

I will wager that this is something that will become an issue for apple.

padi56 · 17 April 2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrim604

Just picked up an iPad 2 today (64gb wifi 3G white) and am very happy with it so far--typing this very post on it

I do have one concern though... In my flipping and adjusting the iPad on my lap, my watch has come very close to the smart cover magnets a few times now. The magnets seems to be quite strong, so I am wondering if they could potentially be damaging for a mechanical watch. I'll obviously keep the watch from coming in direct contact with the magnets, but I wonder if a few close skims would cause any damage. Anyways just wondering if anyone else has had problems with the magnets. Guess I should also avoid resting my wallet on it on my nightstand during the night.

IMHO you guys worry to much about your Rolex watches,now Rolex oyster are mainly made from S.steel or precious metals when used in conjunction with nickel, brass or beryllium, bronze or Glucydur balance wheels pallet forks etc so they are very anti-magnetic to begin with.And even with the Nivarox hairsprings they had to meet the Swiss standard for anti-magnetic watches.Which 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 99% of all watch wearers would never subject or come into contact with such a strong magnetic field.Myself now work with and repair powerful transceivers that put out a very strong magnetic field and never ever had a problem with Rolex or any other mechanical watch I was wearing.And if any watch did get magnetised its a very very very simple process to de-magnetise.

kkwn98 · 17 April 2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

IMHO you guys worry to much about your Rolex watches,now Rolex oyster are mainly made from S.steel or precious metals when used in conjunction with nickel, brass or beryllium, bronze or Glucydur balance wheels pallet forks etc so they are very anti-magnetic to begin with.And even with the Nivarox hairsprings they had to meet the Swiss standard for anti-magnetic watches.Which 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 99% of all watch wearers would never subject or come into contact with such a strong magnetic field.Myself now work with and repair powerful transceivers that put out a very strong magnetic field and never ever had a problem with Rolex or any other mechanical watch I was wearing.And if any watch did get magnetised its a very very very simple process to de-magnetise.

While I agree with you completely, you are assuming he's talking about a Rolex, since there's nothing in the OP to suggest anything Rolex.

ABChop · 17 April 2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avusblue

I have a question for you experienced iPad users.

On many forums (like this one) when using a computer you can see a short preview of a thread by hovering your mouse cursor over the thread title. I like doing this to quickly scan new topics and decide which ones I really want to open.

Can the iPad do this? And if so, how, when your finger is the "mouse" and pointing is essentially the same as clicking?

Last fall I bought a Mac Book Air instead of an iPad, because it only cost very slightly more, is only very slightly larger, and it seems very much more capable. But, yeah, it just doesnt have as much of the "cool" factor.

A bit off the topic of this thread but to answer your question, no you can't see a preview of a thread on a ipad2.....I'm typing on mine right now, love it

though.

padi56 · 17 April 2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkwn98

While I agree with you completely, you are assuming he's talking about a Rolex, since there's nothing in the OP to suggest anything Rolex.

Well if you read my post I did state Rolex or any other mechanical watch. And today nearly all Swiss/European watches today have to pass the Swiss or similar anti-magnetic test.

rolexsweep · 17 April 2011, 06:43 PM

i have one too!! how good are they... good point that thought never passed my mine!!! now i must stay clear of the magnet strip!

travisb · 17 April 2011, 09:45 PM

I really want one but keep missing delivery dates to the stores

Hopefully this week I can find one..

HL65 · 17 April 2011, 09:51 PM

Far better things to occupy the mind with!!

16 April 2011, 03:23 PM	#1
Matrim604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 578	iPad 2 Smart Cover Magnets Just picked up an iPad 2 today (64gb wifi 3G white) and am very happy with it so far--typing this very post on it I do have one concern though... In my flipping and adjusting the iPad on my lap, my watch has come very close to the smart cover magnets a few times now. The magnets seems to be quite strong, so I am wondering if they could potentially be damaging for a mechanical watch. I'll obviously keep the watch from coming in direct contact with the magnets, but I wonder if a few close skims would cause any damage. Anyways just wondering if anyone else has had problems with the magnets. Guess I should also avoid resting my wallet on it on my nightstand during the night. __________________ __________________________________________ "I'm a man of simple tastes, easily satisfied with the best."

16 April 2011, 03:34 PM	#2
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I do not think they would do anything... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

16 April 2011, 10:53 PM	#6
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	I agree.. if you think it will... now here's a good excuse to get Milgauss and don't feel guilty. __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

17 April 2011, 03:20 PM	#10
nowzen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 741	Yes, I have been wondering about this too and am very concerned. A magnet is a magnet and magnetism is not good for mechanical watches. Are the magnets embedded in the ipad as well as the cover? I will wager that this is something that will become an issue for apple. __________________ *Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons*

17 April 2011, 06:43 PM	#15
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	i have one too!! how good are they... good point that thought never passed my mine!!! now i must stay clear of the magnet strip! __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

16 April 2011, 06:34 PM	#3
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	i have the ipad 2 since launch day. i guess that's a perk of working at apple, but anyway... haven't had any problems with the watch so far.

16 April 2011, 10:48 PM	#5
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Sounds like a perfectly valid reason to own a Milgauss ;-)

17 April 2011, 01:07 PM	#8
avusblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint Paul, Minn. Posts: 168	I have a question for you experienced iPad users. On many forums (like this one) when using a computer you can see a short preview of a thread by hovering your mouse cursor over the thread title. I like doing this to quickly scan new topics and decide which ones I really want to open. Can the iPad do this? And if so, how, when your finger is the "mouse" and pointing is essentially the same as clicking? Last fall I bought a Mac Book Air instead of an iPad, because it only cost very slightly more, is only very slightly larger, and it seems very much more capable. But, yeah, it just doesnt have as much of the "cool" factor.

17 April 2011, 01:47 PM	#9
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I STILL need to buy one!!!!! Who has one they will sell me!?!?!?!

17 April 2011, 09:45 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,414	Not an issue I really want one but keep missing delivery dates to the stores Hopefully this week I can find one..

17 April 2011, 09:51 PM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,988	Far better things to occupy the mind with!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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