In this video lesson, we'll cover how to test for magnetism and how to demagnetize a watch using 3 different types of demagnetizers. With the omnipresence of electronic devices nowadays, mechanical watches are easily magnetized, which usually causes a watch to run exceedingly fast. This is why knowing how to check for magnetism and how to degauss a watch is essential to watch enthusiasts, and is a frequently performed procedure in watch repair.
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Key content timestamps:
â–¶ 00:00 - Introduction
â–¶ 00:27 - Symptoms of a magnetized watch on a timegrapher
â–¶ 00:52 - Using a compass to test for magnetism
â–¶ 01:15 - Using apps to test for magnetism
â–¶ 01:46 - First type of demagnetizer: Cheap option
â–¶ 02:33 - Second type of demagnetizer: Best value
▶ 02:57 - Third type of demagnetizer: Professional’s choice
Watchmaking tools/equipment required for this video:
â–¶Compass
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