Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 66

irratebass · 04-19-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Do you have the plastic covering the back of the case or is your wrist touching metal? Perhaps you need an all titanium or gold watch?

I took the plastic off I believe

will have to double check, maybe I shouldn't have huh? This really upsets me, maybe I can sell it and get a Titanium?

Tio Gato · 05-03-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

I didn't know where else to post this except here. Anyone ever got a rash from their watch? I got my Invicta this past Christmas, and like all my jewelry I do not take it off (for showers or sleep or anything). Well for the past 2 weeks I have broken out in a rash. I have put some hydrocortisone cream on it, but it doesn't seem to be going away. It doesn't itch, it's just gross to look at lol.

Any suggestions to get rid of the rash or a remedy to not have this happen again, I love my watch and I want to wear it. .

Let me throw this out to you. Do you wear sunglasses? Imagine how dirty they'd be if you wore them to bed and in the shower. Keeping your watch clean will prevent residues from building up and giving you a rash. Think about what happens to your shower if you don't clean it for months. It gets soap scum build up and bacteria.

mithrilG60 · 04-19-2013, 07:37 AM

How tight are you wearing the watch? This sounds to me either like a reaction to a metal used in the band/case back or your skin reacting to extended pressure and a lack of breathability under the strap. If it's either of those simple hydro-cortisone (or similar) steroid creme and leaving the watch off for a few days should clear it right up. If it's the breathablity issue than just take your watch off at night and that should prevent it from recurring. If not get a referral to a dermatologist and consult an expert

irratebass · 04-19-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

How tight are you wearing the watch? This sounds to me either like a reaction to a metal used in the band/case back or your skin reacting to extended pressure and a lack of breathability under the strap. If it's either of those simple hydro-cortisone (or similar) steroid creme and leaving the watch off for a few days should clear it right up. If it's the breathablity issue than just take your watch off at night and that should prevent it from recurring. If not get a referral to a dermatologist and consult an expert

No, I leave my watch loose, I like it to move for the very reason my other watches I have had were too tight and the sun couldn't get to my skin and it would cause a white irritation and flakiness, am I just doomed not to be able to wear a watch? I am thinking I am having an allergic reaction to the nickel to the steel as I have been reading. I haven't had the watch on for 2 weeks now, I even switched wrists to see if I was allergic to the nickel or not and the stems stabbed my hand, so had to ditch that idea.

mithrilG60 · 04-19-2013, 08:42 AM

A nickel reaction is what I was thinking too. Could also be cobalt as that's another binding agent that some people have sensitivities to. Why not switch to a different strap, leather or nylon, and see if that helps?

Blak Smyth · 04-19-2013, 11:53 AM

Sorry brother, it's a virus and if you don't cut it off at the source you will be a zombie in no time! ... to late...

Blak Smyth · 04-19-2013, 01:41 PM

I would definitley take off your watch to sleep and shower man, let your arm air out.
I have a similar problem that happens with my ring finger if I do not remove my ring and dry my finger off after a shower.

irratebass · 04-19-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I would definitley take off your watch to sleep and shower man, let your arm air out.
I have a similar problem that happens with my ring finger if I do not remove my ring and dry my finger off after a shower.

Well if this outbreak ever leaves me and I can wear my watch again I will be taking it off, best believe that.

mosesbotbol · 04-19-2013, 02:58 PM

I wash my watch in the sink with an old toothbrush and dishwashing soap. Works great.

irratebass · 04-20-2013, 10:29 AM

One of the shops regulars is a doctor, I spoke to him and he said 1st to stop using the ointment all it does is spread the rash (awesome) and to expect it to come back if I put the watch back on, so double awesome......so I haven't broke the news to the wife yet, not sure what I am going to do yet.

Blak Smyth · 04-23-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

One of the shops regulars is a doctor, I spoke to him and he said 1st to stop using the ointment all it does is spread the rash (awesome) and to expect it to come back if I put the watch back on, so double awesome......so I haven't broke the news to the wife yet, not sure what I am going to do yet.

Pull the band off and chain it to your keys!

MurphysLaw · 04-21-2013, 11:53 AM

Finally picked up my Tag today, they did a heck of a job polishing the band and I think they swapped out the bezel, I had a pretty nice ding in the 12 o'clock marker. Plus the movement is back from the dead. So happy I sent it out for a second opinion.

Blak Smyth · 05-03-2013, 09:25 AM

ade06 · 05-23-2013, 01:10 PM

My new PAM 88!

Blak Smyth · 05-24-2013, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ade06

My new PAM 88!

Very Jealous, they make my grail watch!

irratebass · 05-24-2013, 08:50 AM

Nice & classy Ade.

Update on me, rash finally cleared up, bought some mole skin and put that on the back of the watch, I do not shower, swim, sleep or wash dishes with my watch on and all seems ok for now.

mosesbotbol · 05-24-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Nice & classy Ade.

They are sharp and unique watches.

ade06 · 05-27-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Nice & classy Ade.

Update on me, rash finally cleared up, bought some mole skin and put that on the back of the watch, I do not shower, swim, sleep or wash dishes with my watch on and all seems ok for now.

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Very Jealous, they make my grail watch!

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

They are sharp and unique watches.

Thanks guys! I've been wanting a PAM for a few years now and the right circumstances allowed me to pull the trigger on one. This is complete change in direction from my 36mm watch that I've been rocking for the last few years.

mosesbotbol · 05-28-2013, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ade06

This is complete change in direction from my 36mm watch that I've been rocking for the last few years.

What's your new watch 46 mm?

ade06 · 05-28-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

What's your new watch 46 mm?

Not quite, its 44 mm, which is still huge to me.

04-19-2013, 07:37 AM	#3
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? How tight are you wearing the watch? This sounds to me either like a reaction to a metal used in the band/case back or your skin reacting to extended pressure and a lack of breathability under the strap. If it's either of those simple hydro-cortisone (or similar) steroid creme and leaving the watch off for a few days should clear it right up. If it's the breathablity issue than just take your watch off at night and that should prevent it from recurring. If not get a referral to a dermatologist and consult an expert

04-19-2013, 08:42 AM	#5
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? A nickel reaction is what I was thinking too. Could also be cobalt as that's another binding agent that some people have sensitivities to. Why not switch to a different strap, leather or nylon, and see if that helps?

04-19-2013, 11:53 AM	#6
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Sorry brother, it's a virus and if you don't cut it off at the source you will be a zombie in no time! ... to late... __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

04-19-2013, 01:41 PM	#7
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I would definitley take off your watch to sleep and shower man, let your arm air out. I have a similar problem that happens with my ring finger if I do not remove my ring and dry my finger off after a shower. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

04-19-2013, 02:58 PM	#9
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I wash my watch in the sink with an old toothbrush and dishwashing soap. Works great. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-20-2013, 10:29 AM	#10
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? One of the shops regulars is a doctor, I spoke to him and he said 1st to stop using the ointment all it does is spread the rash (awesome) and to expect it to come back if I put the watch back on, so double awesome......so I haven't broke the news to the wife yet, not sure what I am going to do yet. __________________

04-21-2013, 11:53 AM	#12
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Finally picked up my Tag today, they did a heck of a job polishing the band and I think they swapped out the bezel, I had a pretty nice ding in the 12 o'clock marker. Plus the movement is back from the dead. So happy I sent it out for a second opinion. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

05-03-2013, 09:25 AM	#13
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

05-24-2013, 08:50 AM	#16
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Nice & classy Ade. Update on me, rash finally cleared up, bought some mole skin and put that on the back of the watch, I do not shower, swim, sleep or wash dishes with my watch on and all seems ok for now. __________________