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From what I can tell the secret to a global needle is a VERY "tiltable" pivot point that allows you to tilt the compass more than you normally would.


No the magnet is mounted on a gimble over the needles bearing that allows the magnet to tip independently of the needle but rotate with the needle. The compass is still held horizontally (normally) to the ground no matter which of the compass zones you are in.
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