Any Radiologists On Board?

[shakin_jake]

I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon at my Orthopedic Doctor's office which will include a few X-Rays of my bum Osteo Arthritic Knee, which will be taken...

Should I not wear any of my mechanical watches? Not sure if the X-Ray process will or can damage my new Submariner, or my Omega Speedmaster, if I choose to wear it instead. What say you?

Thanking you in advance!

[Bangel]

X-rays are no problem for your watch.

It's strong magnetic fields like MRIs that can potentially cause problems.

[ever]

Originally Posted by Bangel

X-rays are no problem for your watch.

It's strong magnetic fields like MRIs that can potentially cause problems.

[watchabout]

Originally Posted by Bangel

It's strong magnetic fields like MRIs that can potentially cause problems.

Except if you're wearing a Milgauss.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Jack T]

What time is your appointment? You may have time to pick up a Milgauss, just to be on the safe side.

[Xyzander]

Originally Posted by Jack T

What time is your appointment? You may have time to pick up a Milgauss, just to be on the safe side.

+1

That would be an excuse I would tell me wife.

[Bangel]

Originally Posted by watchabout

Except if you're wearing a Milgauss.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not even a Milgauss will do the trick if you're having an MRI.

The Milgauss is rated to 1000 gauss.

An MRI can generate 5000 to 30000 gauss and beyond.

[shakin_jake]

Originally Posted by Bangel

X-rays are no problem for your watch.

It's strong magnetic fields like MRIs that can potentially cause problems.

~~~~I had an MRI done on my left foot a few months ago, and now that you mention it, I recall wearing the Speedy there and the MRI operator telling me to put my watch along with other personal *metallic* items in a basket which she removed from that room. FWIW she assured me my Omega watch would be kept safe, but I am unaware, or have been, if the X-Ray technology would cause any problems, to which you replied no...thank you!

[Runnin' Rebel]

Good luck !!
Here's mine !



lol..when it broke, I thought it was a sprain and tried to walk. Worst pain I ever felt

[aria]

Hope it goes ok for you. I had a accident a while back, all patched up and repaired but still have constant pain with it

[shakin_jake]

Nice trauma pics Fellas!

I'm going in for X-Rays as I have a new pain med doctor that wants to see film of my knee...to justify writing scripts...

I fractured my left tibia plateau 30 years ago, on a golf course of all places...cart nearly ran me over, before it jack knifed and threw me off, with me landing on my knee

Been on pain meds for close to 5 years now...horrible pain in that knee. Chickens have come home to roost for a bit now so to say

FWIW, my new doctor wears a Rolex Didn't see the dial but caught a glimpse of the band and clasp she was wearing. 100% Rolex

[aria]

Originally Posted by shakin_jake

Nice trauma pics Fellas!

I'm going in for X-Rays as I have a new pain med doctor that wants to see film of my knee...to justify writing scripts...

I fractured my left tibia plateau 30 years ago, on a golf course of all places...cart nearly ran me over, before it jack knifed and threw me off, with me landing on my knee

Been on pain meds for close to 5 years now...horrible pain in that knee. Chickens have come home to roost for a bit now so to say

FWIW, my new doctor wears a Rolex Didn't see the dial but caught a glimpse of the band and clasp she was wearing. 100% Rolex

All the best, hope they sort it for you. I've been on meds every day for just over 3yrs so I feel your pain (excuse the pun)

[watchabout]

Originally Posted by Bangel

Not even a Milgauss will do the trick if you're having an MRI.

The Milgauss is rated to 1000 gauss.

An MRI can generate 5000 to 30000 gauss and beyond.

I stand corrected.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[rr-nyc]

As stated, an Xray is not the same as an MRI

In an MRI, you wouldn't be allowed to wear any watch or any metal for that matter, regardless of whether the watch would survive, because it could potentially rip off your wrist and take your hand with it.