Clocks, Watches/magnetized watch

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Expert: - 9/7/2008


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Hi Melvin,
I saw your suggestion for a watch (older mechanical) which was gaining time (mine just started 10 min per hour), and I tried the magnet procedure...2x ...and now it does not work at all. Have I killed it? It is an old Cartier. I am very worried about it.

Thank you. ..

Melinda.

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Ms. Melinda,

Don't be worried. You have not killed it.

The magnet used was too strong and you have just made it more magnetized. Take it to a local watchmaker and have him use a
de-magnetizer and it will work perfectly fine again (assuming that magnetism was the only problem to begin with).  You have not done any damage.

Kind regards,

Melvin

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Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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