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Otis · 24 May 2006, 01:38 PM

and no....not the suppository type for all you dirty people....

I'm actually talking about wacom graphic tablets, or digitizers if you prefer. Due to the nature of my work, my hands spend probably 90% of the day
over a 12"x19" tablet, and it just occurred to me recently.... seeing as these things apparently work with some kind of electromagnetic induction technology, would it be a danger to my watch?
I'm guessing here, that it would be a rather mild EMF anyway, so there's probably nothing to worry about, but it's a rather long time over an extended period.

Anybody out there who's more knowledgeable about this sort of stuff?
In the meantime, I'll see what I can find out about tolerances of watches, and how powerful the tablet is.

Cheers guys!

C.J. · 24 May 2006, 01:46 PM

edt

Launch Mini · 24 May 2006, 01:50 PM

I can't see that magnetic field have that much of an effect if any, on the watch.
There are parts inside the tablet that are also affected my magnetic fields.
Just my 1/2 educated guess here.
BUT good question.

JJ Irani · 24 May 2006, 05:15 PM

How very sad!! Here I was....all eagerly opening up this thread...hoping to see the effects of Viagra on Rollies...

24 May 2006, 09:07 PM

I don't think most watches are a concern around a filed as mild as that is likely to be. I wear all my watches near an induction heating system I installed over the last year where the field outside the fenced area is about .4mT (milli-tesla) or about 4 Gauss.......way more than your tablet would produce, and no issues with my watches.

Goodwatch · 24 May 2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

How very sad!! Here I was....all eagerly opening up this thread...hoping to see the effects of Viagra on Rollies...

The one track mind in full swing!

Rollies and Viagra must have the same effect on you

padi56 · 24 May 2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

I don't think most watches are a concern around a filed as mild as that is likely to be. I wear all my watches near an induction heating system I installed over the last year where the field outside the fenced area is about .4mT (milli-tesla) or about 4 Gauss.......way more than your tablet would produce, and no issues with my watches.

Must agree with Al on this, your watch would have to be subjected to a far greater magnetic field,to do your speedy any harm.

Rockrolex · 24 May 2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

How very sad!! Here I was....all eagerly opening up this thread...hoping to see the effects of Viagra on Rollies...

You are a very, very sick person, JJ. Please seek help immediately and up your meds dosage to at least 5 times a day.

JJ Irani · 25 May 2006, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

You are a very, very sick person, JJ. Please seek help immediately and up your meds dosage to at least 5 times a day.

Someday, Ed, when we meet up in person, you will find me a completely different person in the flesh!!

Otis · 25 May 2006, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

I don't think most watches are a concern around a filed as mild as that is likely to be. I wear all my watches near an induction heating system I installed over the last year where the field outside the fenced area is about .4mT (milli-tesla) or about 4 Gauss.......way more than your tablet would produce, and no issues with my watches.

Thanks Al!

Yep, It's probably safe to say that's way more than the tablet radiates.
I think, that the standard omega resistance is something like 6mT (the operative word being think!), and according to the standards the tablet complies to, its radiated emissions don't exceed about 70 uV/m. I'm very hazy on my physics, so I'm not 100% sure how they relate, but that does appear to be very minimal.
I'm sure if the speedy is 'space proof' then it should definetly be 'geek proof'.

Interesting, anyway. Glad to know there's people out there who know what I'm going on about!

....as for the rest of you sickos.....all i can say is......

25 May 2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

I don't think most watches are a concern around a filed as mild as that is likely to be. I wear all my watches near an induction heating system I installed over the last year where the field outside the fenced area is about .4mT (milli-tesla) or about 4 Gauss.......way more than your tablet would produce, and no issues with my watches.

Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert!

Just kidding... see, its great to have all this expertise in-house. Beauty, eh!

25 May 2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert!

Just kidding... see, its great to have all this expertise in-house. Beauty, eh!

I think anyone singling out another person on a watch forum for being a nerd is..........well let's just say people who live in glass houses....you know the rest.

25 May 2006, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

I think anyone singling out another person on a watch forum for being a nerd is..........well let's just say people who live in glass houses....you know the rest.

Hey, I never said it was a bad thing.

Goodwatch · 25 May 2006, 11:05 PM

Nerds of the World: UNITE!

Welshwatchman · 30 May 2006, 05:59 AM

The original moonwatch speedy was subjected to extreme condition testing by NASA including electromagnic forces a thousand times the magnitude of those experienced by your watch.

My very first quality watch was a displayback moonwatch (cal 863). The only watch I made a profit on when I flipped it.

mamas · 30 May 2006, 07:20 AM

the only watches i seem to make a profit on are my vintages.. took a beating when i sold my modern day omegas

24 May 2006, 01:38 PM	#1
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Watches & Tablets and no....not the suppository type for all you dirty people.... I'm actually talking about wacom graphic tablets, or digitizers if you prefer. Due to the nature of my work, my hands spend probably 90% of the day over a 12"x19" tablet, and it just occurred to me recently.... seeing as these things apparently work with some kind of electromagnetic induction technology, would it be a danger to my watch? I'm guessing here, that it would be a rather mild EMF anyway, so there's probably nothing to worry about, but it's a rather long time over an extended period. Anybody out there who's more knowledgeable about this sort of stuff? In the meantime, I'll see what I can find out about tolerances of watches, and how powerful the tablet is. Cheers guys!

24 May 2006, 01:46 PM	#2
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24 May 2006, 01:50 PM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I can't see that magnetic field have that much of an effect if any, on the watch. There are parts inside the tablet that are also affected my magnetic fields. Just my 1/2 educated guess here. BUT good question. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

24 May 2006, 05:15 PM	#4
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25 May 2006, 11:05 PM	#14
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24 May 2006, 09:07 PM	#5
---- Guest Posts: n/a	I don't think most watches are a concern around a filed as mild as that is likely to be. I wear all my watches near an induction heating system I installed over the last year where the field outside the fenced area is about .4mT (milli-tesla) or about 4 Gauss.......way more than your tablet would produce, and no issues with my watches.

30 May 2006, 05:59 AM	#15
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	The original moonwatch speedy was subjected to extreme condition testing by NASA including electromagnic forces a thousand times the magnitude of those experienced by your watch. My very first quality watch was a displayback moonwatch (cal 863). The only watch I made a profit on when I flipped it. __________________ ..33

30 May 2006, 07:20 AM	#16
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	the only watches i seem to make a profit on are my vintages.. took a beating when i sold my modern day omegas

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