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007Sub · 14 December 2009, 02:32 PM

Dear fellow TRF members,

I recently re sized my sub (fitted with the 93150 oyster bracelet) such that it fits tightly on my wrist (snug enough that it doesn't flap around, yet I can still get a finger in between my wrist and the watch).

I notice that if my wrist perspires or if there is a lot of humidity outside, the watch seems to stay in one place for a while on my wrist... which doesn't bother me... however here is where the weirdest thing happens which im almost embarrassed to describe.

When i take the watch off after a few hours, my wrist (only the spot contacting the polished clasp portion of the bracelet) sometimes smells "funky"... you know that kind of smell that happens when you have a band-aid on for too long...

Of course, after i wash my wrist and the bracelet with soap and water things are fine again. Now, your probably thinking, it must just be the perspiration and lack of breath ability via the tightness of the bracelet...BUT i've worn other watches that are as tight and i've NEVER had this problem before. Furthermore... why does this only happen on the place on my wrist that touches the polished surface and not the brushed surfaces?

I'm a bit of a clean freak so naturally having to wash my wrist and the bracelet every day or so drives me nuts. Has anyone else every experienced this? Could it be an allergic reaction to the SS used in the bracelet... its from the early 80s. Did rolex ever change the SS on the 93150s?

Thoughts?

newu5er · 24 February 2020, 10:33 AM

I'm thinking exactly as you say...this bracelet doesn't have a lot of are for your wrist to breathe compared to other bracelets. I don't think the steel composition changed, but have a similar scenario with one of my toe rings during the summer time. The best you can do is just keep the area dry and clean to the best of your ability.

Simon_jrees · 24 February 2020, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 007Sub

Dear fellow TRF members,

I recently re sized my sub (fitted with the 93150 oyster bracelet) such that it fits tightly on my wrist (snug enough that it doesn't flap around, yet I can still get a finger in between my wrist and the watch).

I notice that if my wrist perspires or if there is a lot of humidity outside, the watch seems to stay in one place for a while on my wrist... which doesn't bother me... however here is where the weirdest thing happens which im almost embarrassed to describe.

When i take the watch off after a few hours, my wrist (only the spot contacting the polished clasp portion of the bracelet) sometimes smells "funky"... you know that kind of smell that happens when you have a band-aid on for too long...

Of course, after i wash my wrist and the bracelet with soap and water things are fine again. Now, your probably thinking, it must just be the perspiration and lack of breath ability via the tightness of the bracelet...BUT i've worn other watches that are as tight and i've NEVER had this problem before. Furthermore... why does this only happen on the place on my wrist that touches the polished surface and not the brushed surfaces?

I'm a bit of a clean freak so naturally having to wash my wrist and the bracelet every day or so drives me nuts. Has anyone else every experienced this? Could it be an allergic reaction to the SS used in the bracelet... its from the early 80s. Did rolex ever change the SS on the 93150s?

Thoughts?

It's happened to a couple of people I know with various watches, some people I know get it underneath their wedding bands too when they get hot or a little sweaty. If it was an allergic reaction to any of the metals you would likely come up in a bit of a rash.

Phooi · 24 February 2020, 06:33 PM

Sounds like the band might be on too tight. You might want to loosen it up a bit using the micro-adjustment and see if that helps.

jeorge · 24 February 2020, 06:57 PM

Trying dabbing on some deodorant under you wrist before wearing your watch.

Rocket_Man · 24 February 2020, 07:06 PM

Do you have a nickel allergy? There are ways to test for it if you don't know.

jimcameron · 24 February 2020, 07:06 PM

germ-X

Harry-57 · 24 February 2020, 08:40 PM

Is it completely soap free. Soap can grow bugs rapidly and smell awful if not thoroughly washed off after use, particularly when in contact with skin.

beshannon · 24 February 2020, 10:22 PM

11 year old thread bump?

14 December 2009, 02:32 PM	#1
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	Perhaps an odd question... Dear fellow TRF members, I recently re sized my sub (fitted with the 93150 oyster bracelet) such that it fits tightly on my wrist (snug enough that it doesn't flap around, yet I can still get a finger in between my wrist and the watch). I notice that if my wrist perspires or if there is a lot of humidity outside, the watch seems to stay in one place for a while on my wrist... which doesn't bother me... however here is where the weirdest thing happens which im almost embarrassed to describe. When i take the watch off after a few hours, my wrist (only the spot contacting the polished clasp portion of the bracelet) sometimes smells "funky"... you know that kind of smell that happens when you have a band-aid on for too long... Of course, after i wash my wrist and the bracelet with soap and water things are fine again. Now, your probably thinking, it must just be the perspiration and lack of breath ability via the tightness of the bracelet...BUT i've worn other watches that are as tight and i've NEVER had this problem before. Furthermore... why does this only happen on the place on my wrist that touches the polished surface and not the brushed surfaces? I'm a bit of a clean freak so naturally having to wash my wrist and the bracelet every day or so drives me nuts. Has anyone else every experienced this? Could it be an allergic reaction to the SS used in the bracelet... its from the early 80s. Did rolex ever change the SS on the 93150s? Thoughts? __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

24 February 2020, 10:22 PM	#9
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	11 year old thread bump? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

24 February 2020, 10:33 AM	#2
newu5er "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA/Denmark Posts: 651	I'm thinking exactly as you say...this bracelet doesn't have a lot of are for your wrist to breathe compared to other bracelets. I don't think the steel composition changed, but have a similar scenario with one of my toe rings during the summer time. The best you can do is just keep the area dry and clean to the best of your ability.

24 February 2020, 06:33 PM	#4
Phooi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: California Posts: 880	Sounds like the band might be on too tight. You might want to loosen it up a bit using the micro-adjustment and see if that helps.

24 February 2020, 06:57 PM	#5
jeorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: U.S.A Posts: 139	Trying dabbing on some deodorant under you wrist before wearing your watch.

24 February 2020, 07:06 PM	#6
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,333	Do you have a nickel allergy? There are ways to test for it if you don't know.

24 February 2020, 07:06 PM	#7
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	germ-X

24 February 2020, 08:40 PM	#8
Harry-57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,920	Is it completely soap free. Soap can grow bugs rapidly and smell awful if not thoroughly washed off after use, particularly when in contact with skin.

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