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When did Zodiac end the use of Radium on watch faces?

Started by VinSW, February 11, 2020, 10:04:58 PM

VinSW

 From what i have read online ,Radium was first used ,then Tritium and now the non toxic luminous paints.
The US military used Radium for many years after it was well known to be a rather toxic substance. I have a US military aircraft dash  clock that was from the 1960's.There is a statement printed on the back "Radium removed" or something to that effect.
So when did  Zodiac switch from Radium to ..what next Tritrium or other luminous paints?
VinSW
Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is.

YuriyV

It was in early 1960s. Dials, marked SWISS correspond usually to Radium bearing.
Tritium dials marked T SWISS T.

VinSW

I wondered what the" T" on both sides of the "Swiss" meant.
Thanks.
Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is.

YuriyV


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