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SMP: Luminous material deterioration rate?

Hello,

While shopping around for an SMP I've noticed that some watches, while still current models, have a green hue around their hour markers and other surfaces treated with luminous. The oldest watch I've seen is 7 years old, and the effect is easy to see. In many cases, the only feature of the watch that actually shows patina is the luminous material - the rest of the watch could be almost pristine.

Is this typical? At what point does the effect become obvious - at 5 years, say, or earlier/later? Any comments from owners of mid-late 90s watches appreciated.

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Aha! So that's why it's "SUPER"Luminova... Thanks! *NM*

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