Quote Originally Posted by HUGH View Post
I have a preference for electro-mechanical watches rather than purely digital. Using these in a situation where transformers and similar devices (such as welding equipment) are being switched on and off I would expect, and noticed, occasional, brief watch stoppage thereby losing time. (The watch is a Lorus Luminex with a large luminous dial.)

Is it possible that SSB operation on 80m in particular would have the same effect? I'm testing this but with no conclusive results. 80m does trip some earth/ground leakage current circuit breakers near the shack.

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Interesting. I have a preference for purely mechanical watches (mostly the old fashioned ones you have to wind). A few years ago I amassed quite a collection. Mostly 50+ years old of the pocket watch variety (both stem winder and key winders with a fusee to regulate the movement) Also have a few wrist watches as well. I do have a couple inexpensive electromechanical watches as well but never noticed anything unusual in the presence of an electromagnetic field. I'll have to take more careful notice to see if I get a similar effect. Oh yep, I like analog dials, I never liked the appearance of 100% digital displays.