October 7, 200916 yr Author comment_283677 Is that the radioactive symbol on there? And if so, why? Is that how it's powered? Report
October 7, 200916 yr comment_283678 That's for the tritium that makes the dial glow in the dark Report
October 7, 200916 yr comment_283685 The cancer on my wrist wasn't from the watch, you have nothing to fear Report
October 7, 200916 yr comment_283723 something people do before they have kids Isn't it more like this: something people do before they get married Report
October 9, 200916 yr comment_284174 Before. Outside. After. ___________________ Refurbished eMachines HTPC - $199 . Report
October 9, 200916 yr comment_284273 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. Report
October 9, 200916 yr comment_284279 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. Report
October 9, 200916 yr comment_284282 I prefer the more subtile markings to the radioactive symbol, like those on my Tag: Report
October 9, 200916 yr comment_284286 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. Report
October 10, 200916 yr comment_284325 So what happens to Swiss cheese now Put it in a tin and dispense it like shaving foam? Report
October 12, 200916 yr comment_284837 Getting close[r] to Bell & Ross, etc. Monkey approved? ChronoShark | The Watch Deal a Day Site Report
October 12, 200916 yr comment_284838 ChronoShark.com $3 Off Any Watch At ChronoShark.com Code: SLICKDEALS3 Report
October 12, 200916 yr Author comment_284854 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? Report
October 12, 200916 yr comment_284856 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. Report
October 12, 200916 yr Author comment_284858 I agree with "too complicated looking". A lot of Invictas (including one I own) look too "busy" for my tastes. Report
October 12, 200916 yr comment_284861 If I saw someone coming toward me wearing that watch, I would know they had a serious personality disorder and run the other way. Report
October 12, 200916 yr Author comment_284867 You really think you can judge a book by its cover? Report
October 12, 200916 yr comment_284883 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. Report
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