- Avoid placing your watch near devices that emit strong magnetic fields, such as speakers, refrigerators, mobile phones and similar electronics. These fields can affect the proper functioning of your watch.
- For your information, the table below shows the magnetic field levels measured in laboratory tests for common household devices.
- A magnetic field below 60 Gauss (unit of magnetic field) will not affect your watch. Stronger fields, however, can cause malfunction or damage.
- As a general rule, keep your watch at least 5 cm away from any device that produces a magnetic field.
Laboratory tests, in GaussMagnetic fields
- Television 40 GaussNo problem
- Mobile phone 85 GaussPossible problem
- Portable radio 120 GaussPossible problem
- Magnetic clasp (bag or belt) 120 GaussPossible problem
- Refrigerator magnetic door 850 GaussPossible problem
| Device | Watch in direct proximity | Watch more than 5 cm away |
|---|---|---|
| Television | 40 Gauss | 4 Gauss |
| Mobile phone | 85 Gauss | 4 Gauss |
| Portable radio | 120 Gauss | 10 Gauss |
| Magnetic clasp (bag or belt) | 120 Gauss | 4 Gauss |
| Refrigerator magnetic door | 850 Gauss | 100 Gauss |