Monthly Archives: September 2006

Tritium Watches – They Glow In The Dark

Tritium, an isotope of hydrogen, is both naturally occuring and man-made. It is very useful for watch dials that can be read at night. Tritium (H3) is a radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen-symbol H. Tritium occurs naturally in the atmosphere from the reaction of cosmic rays and air molecules. It is also produced in [...]

Silver Pocket Watch Cases and Their Development

The American Railroad was the second most influential contribution to the advancement of our early nation. Our county’s founding papers were first. The Railroad linked the industrialized east with the growing west. The keeping of time went hand and glove with the railroad. For safety reasons it was vital to know when a heavy loaded [...]