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 Post subject: Doctor's Ex-rays ????
PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:04 am 
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Hi All !

When getting an ex-ray and wearing a watch - will the watch become magnetize???

Sorry for the question, but I have to get an ex-ray (chest) this afternoon and was wondering if I should wear my new Panerai or an IWC with the cage which protects against magnetic fields.

Thanks in advance for your replies,

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I imagine that the shielding is pretty good, but there are strong magnets in the machines so personally I would say no watch.
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Tsk tsk tsk Roff! Have you forgotten my lesson already... :poke: :wink:

Short Answer: X-Rays will not magnetize your watch

Long Answer: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=16539

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Iantheklutz wrote:
Tsk tsk tsk Roff! Have you forgotten my lesson already... :poke: :wink:

Short Answer: X-Rays will not magnetize your watch

Long Answer: http://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/v ... =6&t=16539



Oh yeah - electromagnets, not 'proper' magnets :poke: :roll:

That's why we need you Ian :wink:
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Roffensian wrote:
Iantheklutz wrote:
Tsk tsk tsk Roff! Have you forgotten my lesson already... :poke: :wink:

Short Answer: X-Rays will not magnetize your watch

Long Answer: http://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/v ... =6&t=16539



Oh yeah - electromagnets, not 'proper' magnets :poke: :roll:

That's why we need you Ian :wink:



Ok Thank You Both So Much, For The Quick Reply!

I Will Wear The Panerai and read this article tonight when I get back!!!

Thanks Again! :bow:

Cheers,

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Only a true WIS would ask about his watch prior to undergoing a x-ray. Hope all is ok healthwise.

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mfserge wrote:
Only a true WIS would ask about his watch prior to undergoing a x-ray. Hope all is ok healthwise.

Second the motion.

Like a pilot with a health problem, the first thing that comes to mind is not health, but "How will this affect my medical?", the "medical" being the certificate proving that one meets medical standards for flight.
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mfserge wrote:
Only a true WIS would ask about his watch prior to undergoing a x-ray. Hope all is ok healthwise.



Thank You For You Well Wishes!

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wrangler wrote:
mfserge wrote:
Only a true WIS would ask about his watch prior to undergoing a x-ray. Hope all is ok healthwise.

Second the motion.

Like a pilot with a health problem, the first thing that comes to mind is not health, but "How will this affect my medical?", the "medical" being the certificate proving that one meets medical standards for flight.

When we crashed...They would get us back in the air as soon as we were released from the hospital!
That is ...If you could still fly. Crashed Three times...Only two as Command Pilot :oops:

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mfserge wrote:
Only a true WIS would ask about his watch prior to undergoing a x-ray.

My thoughts exactly. I must not be a true WIS, because I'd just leave the watch at home and not give it a second thought.


mfserge wrote:
Hope all is ok healthwise.

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I am a dentist and take many xrays and I'm around the equipment every day and have not had problems with magnetism with my watches.

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