Below are the various results, taken with a high-quality Soeks detector, and using readings in μSv/h (i.e. So, to use one example, I have an Eterna that is quite "hot". One of the things that has quickly become clear is that there are radical differences between readings taken right on top of the crystal, and those taken in other locations. Here is a cross-post:Īs luck would have it, I coincidentally bought my first radiation detector very recently, and have been testing various watches from my collection. I have, however, begun to experiment with a geiger counter, and discuss my findings on another forum. I will be interested to learn more about the radon gas aspect, as I do not yet have a detector. Neither is storing them in a safe, as you have discovered. focussed on a collection of vintage military watches kept in a small, poorly ventilated room, and clearly that isn't a good idea. The original article published in the U.K.
I'm glad that you mentioned the Radon gas issue, as, while related, the potential risks are different from those of Alpha and Beta particles, from what I can gather. I am not a watchmaker so I never would open the crystal /case work on the watchĪs this is an interesting Topic du Jour, I've been motivated to dig a little deeper. I wore in in rotation from 1992 to 2012 with no ill affectsĬan someone please share some info on this ? My daughter is now afraid to wear the Illinois. However within the last 6 months she read a newspaper article about radiation emitted by radium dials ( I do not recall where) The article advised not to keep a radium dialed watch on a bedside table / that it should be kept in an empty room in a drawer and only to wear it sparingly ? She LOVES the watch and gets compliments on it every time she wears it Several years ago I gave it to my 37 year old daughter who is married with a 3 month old daughter and 4 year old son.
I was given a Beautiful Illinois Bennett wristwatch in 1992 with an original radium dial. Radium dial wristwatches dangerous to wear ?
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