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Old 7 April 2017, 11:41 PM   #31
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pretty sure it was the 1960's radium lume applicant that you should be worried about
And you would need to lick the brush to get that fine line.
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Old 8 April 2017, 01:30 AM   #32
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And if I wear it in the Cold Canadian winter? Lol


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If yours is full of condensation I would guess it was opened in an uncontrolled environment. Somewhere the ambient humidity was high and trapped humid air in the case. When they are opened/worked on in controlled low humidity environments there is nothing to worry about. I wear my watches out in the cold Canadian winters shovelling snow all the time. Never had any condensation show up ever.
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Old 8 April 2017, 02:52 AM   #33
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The tritium is not your problem.

The moisture inside the watch is. I would not wait as corrosion sets in fast.
Ice cube test just made things worse and that is why vintage watches are normally dry pressure tested.
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Old 8 April 2017, 05:35 PM   #34
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Sure..

A watchmaker can warm a watch on a watchmakers hotplate to evaporate moisture before closing the case; or work in a controlled environment.
Totally agree!
Few years ago I was servicing a nice Longines, I was younger and less experienced. Finished with the movement and wearing in the wrist for adjustment. Had to open it for final details but did it at home (I live 15 meters close to the sea). Pressure test was done and passed.
4 months later the watch stopped and when opened...RUST. Salted humidity got into the watch and ruined part of the movement.
Yes!!! Extremely important to work with controlled environment.

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Old 9 April 2017, 04:50 AM   #35
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Hey guys,

Recently picked up a 16570 from 1995 with Tritium Dial.

Was wondering it wearing this watch has caused any issues with radioactivity? I don't know much about Tritium. But I am reading that it's no good lol. But I also see a ton of guys with Tritium watches.

Am I risking anything here?

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Old 9 April 2017, 09:45 AM   #36
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Andrejb, I think it would be courteous to disclose the possibility of moisture inside this watch within your sales ad on canwatchco. An unsuspecting buyer may have issues down the road and they should be aware a servicing is in order as soon as possible. It's the right thing to do.
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Old 9 April 2017, 09:57 AM   #37
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Are Tritium Dials dangerous?

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Andrejb, I think it would be courteous to disclose the possibility of moisture inside this watch within your sales ad on canwatchco. An unsuspecting buyer may have issues down the road and they should be aware a servicing is in order as soon as possible. It's the right thing to do.


You're right. Took it to the watchmaker and had moisture taken out and gaskets replaced so it should be good. May just keep this one in my collection so there are no issues.

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Old 9 April 2017, 10:27 AM   #38
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Why doesn't Rolex offer tritium any more? I'd like to have a tritium dial..even if I had to replace it every 10 years. I've had luminox since they first hit the scene and love the never ending glow. I also have it on my trijicon scope. Great stuff!
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Was confused seeing your headline. I am thinking to buy a good tritium watch next month.
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