Dusty Chalk Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Posted October 7, 2009 Is that the radioactive symbol on there? And if so, why? Is that how it's powered? Quote
grawk Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 That's for the tritium that makes the dial glow in the dark Quote
The Monkey Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 Yeah, the tritium makes me a little nervous. Quote
grawk Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 The cancer on my wrist wasn't from the watch, you have nothing to fear Quote
guzziguy Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 something people do before they have kids Isn't it more like this: something people do before they get married Quote
blessingx Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 Before. Outside. After. ___________________ Refurbished eMachines HTPC - $199 . Quote
mrarroyo Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 Yeah, the tritium makes me a little nervous. Tritium has a half life of about 12.33 years, which means it looses half its energy every 12.33 years via beta decay (-e). Beta has more energy than alpha (which is heavier and can be stopped by a sheet of paper), thus tritium could penetrated deeper below the skin (although it is stopped by a few centimeters of wood). Unless both the glass dial and the glass receptacle on the markers break there should not be a need to worry. However you may wish to read more on the matter to appease your concern. Quote
blessingx Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 I kinda like the "U.S. Government Swiss Made." Quote
morphsci Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 Although tritium does produce a beta particle, it is a very low energy beta that has a very low probability of penetrating the dead layer of skin. The real danger with tritium is from internal damage due to ingestion or inhalation. The triated paint once dry poses little hazard. Quote
luvdunhill Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 I prefer the more subtile markings to the radioactive symbol, like those on my Tag: Quote
guzziguy Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 I kinda like the "U.S. Government Swiss Made." That's why we've been running a large deficit for so long. We bought Switzerland. Quote
screaming oranges Posted October 10, 2009 Report Posted October 10, 2009 So what happens to Swiss cheese now Quote
blessingx Posted October 10, 2009 Report Posted October 10, 2009 Gov't issued processed cheese food. Quote
Duggeh Posted October 10, 2009 Report Posted October 10, 2009 So what happens to Swiss cheese now Put it in a tin and dispense it like shaving foam? Quote
Cankin Posted October 10, 2009 Report Posted October 10, 2009 Free DVD from B&W B&W - Bowers & Wilkins Quote
blessingx Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 Getting close[r] to Bell & Ross, etc. Monkey approved? ChronoShark | The Watch Deal a Day Site Quote
jinp6301 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 ChronoShark.com $3 Off Any Watch At ChronoShark.com Code: SLICKDEALS3 Quote
Dusty Chalk Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Posted October 12, 2009 I like the looks of that one; unfortunately, am unfamiliar with the name, "Android". Also, was going to parrot the "too bad it's a quartz" line, but have recently discovered -- they're all quartzes, in this price range. Including Invictas. What's wrong with Quartzes? Quote
malldian Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 As did I. After a family member threw out my Citizen Eco Drive simple black leather strap guy (its something around 85 on Amazon now) I have been looking for a replacement that isn't to complicated looking. Quote
Dusty Chalk Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Posted October 12, 2009 I agree with "too complicated looking". A lot of Invictas (including one I own) look too "busy" for my tastes. Quote
blessingx Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 Some of their designs are certainly robot-y. Quote
boomana Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 If I saw someone coming toward me wearing that watch, I would know they had a serious personality disorder and run the other way. Quote
Dusty Chalk Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Posted October 12, 2009 You really think you can judge a book by its cover? Quote
jinp6301 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 Daily Deals at Yugly Prices - Yugster.com Quote
mypasswordis Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 Some of their designs are certainly robot-y. If I saw someone coming toward me wearing that watch, I would know they had a serious personality disorder and run the other way. Quote
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