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		dhimes on Dec 21, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Dropping a Magnet Through a Copper Pipe I wonder if anything happened to the guy's watch? It looks like a movement piece rather than digital.

Jun8 on Dec 21, 2011 [–]

I think you can wear a steel watch around a strong magnet, there will be little magnetic filed penetrating the outer body. AFAIK, gold watches are not recommended.

dhimes on Dec 21, 2011 | [–]

I had no idea the magnetic screening was so effective.

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