Are luminous hands on a 1925 watch dangerous to wearer?

Subject: Are luminous hands on a 1925 watch dangerous to wearer?

Date: Sun Jan 24 20:59:28 1999
Posted by Pamela E. Pierson
Grade level: nonaligned
School: Not Applicable
City: San Francisco State/Province: CA
Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 917233168.Ph

Message:


I have an old watch(1920) which I have had restored. I am 
concerned that the radioactive hands are dangerous. I checked 
your FAQs and found Bob Novak's answer to the question 
"What makes the hands glow?" posted Nov 8, 1998, ID#90920742.PH
It didn't address safety issues associated with wearing the 
watch. Also, if it is a hazard to wear the watch, where can I 
safely dispose of the hands?

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