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Re: Added to OnTheDash -- Reference 404 N (Radium)

: Please read "The Radium GIrls" before you wear a radium
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Yes what happened w radium as a dial / lume material is tragic but at this point is history and no fault of any collector here

In terms of actual radioactivity my 404 reads like 2 usv/hr. You get far more radioactivity on a plane flight.

This topic has gotten a lot of play on omega forums.. Everyone has to do what they are comfortable with. I have 2 watches that are 5-7 usv/hr through the caseback and 17—20 through the crystal and I will only wear those once a month not more and won't go any higher than these levels. One of those is a 1st execution autavia...

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