Radium Dial and Hands?

Hi All

I have decided to dip my toes into watch servicing. I have acquired a couple of budget pieces to practice on, one of which I have included below.

I have no knowledge of the brand or age but assume early/mid 60's?

However I'm unsure if this piece potentially has Radium Lume. I have access to a geiger counter at work but that wont be until next week. I wonder if those with far more experience than me could offer an assessment on this one and what I might look for in future purchases?

I assume the only 'true' test is to pop it under a counter?

I've read a few previous posts on the forum and ordered a UV flashlight in a hope to decide one way or another.

Thanks for any advice.

Thanks for the prompt reply Dan. I'll take it to work next week and hope for the best.

Is this something as a novice I should just stay clear of. I've read lots of conflicting stories regarding Radium.

Is a FFP3 mask, working on plastic, removing the hand lume under water and then disposing of everything safely realistic.

I'm happy to take these precautions but equally don't wont to underestimate any risks.

Fair point Davidt, hopefully when I check it next week it'll be clear. Failing that I guess this one is heading back onto eBay.

To be fair its a nice looking piece but has no real value so agreed, not worth the risk.

Thanks again for all the advice 👍

Thanks for that information Dan, the Reddit post is very insightful.

I work as an engineer at our local hospital and the nuclear medicine department have said they are happy to check it. So if its positive its back on eBay. As Davidt said, for a first attempt at servicing this clearly isn't the piece.

I'll have a go with my own pieces, both of these seem suitable candidates.

Thanks again to everyone that took the time to answer my questions.👍

UV light just arrived, disappears instantly as I remove the light source. Thats enough proof for me.

Thanks again.