Agreed on the time frame.

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Rolex and radioactivity

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 10th, 2013-02:24
This article is a composite from a number of contributions made on the theme of Rolex and radioactivity. It picks up quotes and thoughts from a number of different people. It also includes both parts of Marcello’s article on the issue written some 10yr or...  

That is a great article ...

 
By: nilomis : December 10th, 2013-05:03
Mankind started to be concerned about radiation later on the 50's. There is a book, "The Nuclear Barons" (the Baron is just a coincidence) where the authors describes how radiation (more focuses on atomic bombs) was taken so light. Examples: 1) Schools to... 

Yep...

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 10th, 2013-05:32
....in the 50s, people drank radium ager because they thought it gave them a "healthy glow". No kidding. With Rolex, it has got a lot of attention because of all sorts of associated reasons. The exclaim dot and underline features on certain dials all prov... 

Very informative!

 
By: patrick_y : December 10th, 2013-08:19
Thanks for sharing Baron! This is a very informative article! Thank you for the comprehensive article!

I will cut and paste...

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 10th, 2013-11:09
......this clipping....just adds more detail and texture to such a subject Thanks Nicolas

I think it just confirms what we already know....namely

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 11th, 2013-01:34
...... That the strontium issue is about GMTs specifically. And probably bezel, though this article doesn't specify location of the strontium, unlike previous articles.

I would have a broader outlook and include the time frame. 1958 - 1960

 
By: Bill : December 11th, 2013-11:38
It does not seem likely it was limited to just the GMT unless we can confirm it was with respect to the Bakelite bezel only. Bill

time frame?

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 13th, 2013-08:36
Yes, I can see that. But on strontium, the only evidence that I have seen is specific to GMT. Also, that evidence is cross-referenced from a range of different reports. What I haven't seen is any evidence suggesting a strontium issue with any reference ot... 

Maybe....

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 14th, 2013-03:20
......we should add and adjust as new information arrives.... I will add Nicolas's newspaper report on the GMT/strontium issue..... i think that adds to the picture