After some investigations I think this is something to share: As many of you may know there are watches on the market that have luminescent paint on the dials so they glow in the dark. But did you know that? - In 1920 Radium was used for painting watch dials and it was used until 1968 Many people who painted these dials died... and some who were wearing those watches got diseases. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radium_Girls http://alanwatch.homestead.com/page9.html http://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/radioluminescent/radioluminescentinfo.htm http://www.nawcc.org/pub/articles/apr05/apr05.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1WEkB5fKcg - Tritium seems to be used these days... I don't know how dangerous it may be .. It does not emit gamma rays So think a little before buying a watch with luminescent paint on its dials... at least if it is an older one.
I know my thread is not so attractive, but I was trying to alarm people regarding this health issue. PS: Tritium is used today and it is radioactive - but not so much to affect us - manufacturers say..... hmm
That sounds about normal, after all caners used to use lead to line food cans witch gave everyone led poisoning.