Magnetization Question

My internet research gets confusing, so I’d rather turn to my smart, trusted Crunchers:

I work online; hours of Zoom daily along with much Google-doc’ing after each session. Is it ok to wear my watch-friends? Are the vintage ones in more danger? Or is this just not a big deal?

Thoughts, opinions, tutorials all welcome. And thanks!

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I'm not sure if I understand the question. If you are asking if your watch will get magnetized through using a computer, the answer is no.  If your watch does get magnetized it will run very fast. De-magnetizing a watch is easy and inexpensive. Devices are available for about £10 on ebay, and work perfectly

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Demagnetizer cost about 15 $ from aliexpress, ebay or amazon. Also would think that every watchdealer has ability to demagnetize it for you.

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If you do work with computer i would advice that if you take watch off for some reason, do not put it on speakers as they have magnets inside.

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I recently had to demagnitise a couple of my watches (one was because I stupidly placed it on top of a tablet with a magnetic case).

If you're typing directly on a laptop then maybe take it off. But if you are using a separate keyboard you'll be fine.

As other have said it is very easy to demagnitise a watch. Also pro tip I learnt. Demagnitise the strap buckles. I found mine were very magnitised.  

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CrazyBlue

I recently had to demagnitise a couple of my watches (one was because I stupidly placed it on top of a tablet with a magnetic case).

If you're typing directly on a laptop then maybe take it off. But if you are using a separate keyboard you'll be fine.

As other have said it is very easy to demagnitise a watch. Also pro tip I learnt. Demagnitise the strap buckles. I found mine were very magnitised.  

Yep, demagnetize the strap buckles, and also include the spring bars. If you wear your watch on a bracelet, demagnetize the whole bracelet, end links, and clasp. Demagnetize even your spring bar tool. 

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watchalot

I'm not sure if I understand the question. If you are asking if your watch will get magnetized through using a computer, the answer is no.  If your watch does get magnetized it will run very fast. De-magnetizing a watch is easy and inexpensive. Devices are available for about £10 on ebay, and work perfectly

Yes; you did understand, and thanks!  Will check those out.