Vintage Radium Dial Straight Hands Watch
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Vintage Radium Dial Straight Hands Watch

By FranckAlexandre · Dec 2, 2024 · 20 replies
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FranckAlexandre's original post highlights the enduring appeal of vintage watches featuring straight hands and full radium dials, a design aesthetic that continues to captivate collectors. This article delves into the historical context and unique characteristics of these timepieces, particularly focusing on the Longines Majetek, as explored by FranckAlexandre and the WatchProSite community. It offers insights into the allure and considerations of owning such historically significant watches.

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Doug from New Mexico
Dec 2, 2024
That is really awesome

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EinPA
Dec 2, 2024
One consideration

Have the watch checked for radiation levels. You can never be too safe when it comes to Radium Lume

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FranckAlexandre
Dec 2, 2024
You're right, I'll check it with my watchmaker. If my memory serves me well, yhis one was pretty high, but I've few radium watches, I have to check.

on some watches there is little radium like the Breguets and yet it rises very high

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EinPA
Dec 2, 2024
They are a health hazard

And should be worn sparingly.

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Ronald Held
Dec 2, 2024
I would avoid...

Wearing that at all.

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mdg
Dec 2, 2024
Both causes and cures cancer at the same time : )

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