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No, your SMP will have Super Luminova, which replaces the radio active tritium used in previous models. Tritium's half life is 12 years, if I remember correctly.
The difference between the two besides the radio activity, is that the Trituim does not need to be 'refreshed' by exposure to a light source to glow.
Super Luminova will glow brighter than tritium when first exposed to a light source. This will fade over time, and rexposure will be required. As for how long it will last, know one really knows yet. Super Luminova has recently replaced tritium, so only time will tell.
: My SMP auto was made july 2000 and I think it
: has the Tritium / SPO for the (night glow).
: I would like to know how long does this
: last? Is it a couple of years or like 10+
: years and once it stops working I guess you
: have to replace the face, hands and bezel of
: the watch to make it *new* again.
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