POTR Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Unfortunately Nuq, the pic Alli posted is about as close as anyone is likely to ever see again... the original acrylic encapsulated radium pearls were mostly phased out, and even replaced on watches before they were sold due to increasing radiation awareness in the late 50's & early 60's... it is easier to find a certificate that the particular watch has been checked for radiation from the local AD, by the local (country) gov't assay office than it is to find this true "gem"... Of course, if anyone ever comes across an old vial of radium paint... remember it goes IN the acrylic, not ON it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Interesing! Most of the old 5508's that I see on the bay- or at least alot of them- don't even have a pearl in them. Lost long ago, I suspect. Kinda like the old story about the people who used to do the dial painting with radium- they'd lick their paint brush with their tongue to get a fine point- needless to say- they are long dead and gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 WOW... such a 5508 is on my wishlist as well... awesome!! Enjoy and wear it in good health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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