#Luminous paint watch serial number#

I'm hoping that the paint is a modern luminous material that was added more recently. The original dial displays no evidence of radium burn, and the paint is white in color.

The watch was serviced just before I got it, and the crystal and band were replaced. I also haven't found any information on the photosensitivity of radium-based paint (it doesn't seem that it should react to light), while mine becomes very bright for several minutes after being held up to an LED light. My watch, on the other hand, still glows, albeit faintly, in the dark. I do have my doubts, though- I've done a bit of research on the topic and have found that the zinc sulfide phosphor in radium-containing paint degrades over time, causing the paint to lose its luminosity after a few years. Due to the age of the watch, I'm worried that it may contain radium-226. I like the watch and enjoy wearing it, but after receiving it, I noticed the hand and hour markers are painted with luminous paint, something which the seller neglected to mention.

#Luminous paint watch serial number#

The serial number is 10217104, putting it (assuming I interpreted the charts correctly) in early 1945 or perhaps late 1944. I chose a nice Omega with a stainless case and a 16 jewel, caliber R17.8SC 'white movement'. For Christmas this year I decided to get a decent older watch, since I haven't worn a timepiece in a while. Hello, I am a high school student and a numismatist, although I can't say I'm an expert on horology.