Magnetism

Joisaac

I have what may seem a silly question, but there's a saying: "there's no stupid questions, but stupid people asking them"

Can a quartz watch magnetize a mechanical watch?

Is this possible?

#magnetism #mechanicalwatch
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Eliminator
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Hmm, interesting. Put a compass next to it, see if it swings?

Case563
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When you are talking about a mechanical watch being magnetized, it is in reference to the mainspring becoming magnetized and "sticking" to itself, so it does not un-wind in the same manner as before it was magnetized. It "shortens" the length of swing (Amplitude) and therefore makes it run faster. A quartz watch does not have this system inside it. I do not believe that it is possible for a quartz watch to become magnetized.

JaimeMadeira
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They can be, but how it affects them is… up in the air.

Mind you, watching one on a demagnetiser is great fun.

Joisaac
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Exactly my question. I'm not asking if a quartz watch can become magnetized, but rather if it can magnetize a mechanical watch. Seems you answered my silly scientific question 😁

Pallet_Fork
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Install this app - Physics Toolbox Magnetometer - on your phone (from the Google Play store here) and put your phone next to a quartz watch:

It will tell you if there's any magnetism. Very cool app, I use it.

https://youtu.be/zOSfHHxKmVQ