Hypoallergenic Watch

[Tannedbaldhead]

I have developed a sudden and nasty allergic reaction to all my watches. I have nothing fancy but then again my titanium and gold Seikos and a G Shock I wear for swimming, mountain biking and intrusive surveys (sledge hammering through walls) aren't exactly cheap and nasty.
The only watch I can wear is a White plastic affair which was alright as a make-do on holiday but (even though I'm nowhere near as watch conscious as most posters on here) it's not a watch I'm going to be comfortable wearing everyday.

[Tannedbaldhead]

Hoofy said:

I believe the Rolex white gold sub will be the perfect choice for you. I found one with a 12% discount! You're welcome! http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/rolex-submariner-18...

Sadly, white gold is an gold based alloy containing white metals possibly nickel. A better option would be yellow gold. Even then, and even at Rolex money would a watch have a pure gold inner strap, clasp and case backing?

[Tannedbaldhead]

Hoofy said:

Tannedbaldhead said:

Hoofy said:

I believe the Rolex white gold sub will be the perfect choice for you. I found one with a 12% discount! You're welcome! http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/rolex-submariner-18...

Sadly, white gold is an gold based alloy containing white metals possibly nickel. A better option would be yellow gold. Even then, and even at Rolex money would a watch have a pure gold inner strap, clasp and case backing?

So pessimistic!

Indeed. Can you imagine spunking £21k on a watch and discovering you are allergic to it?

[Tannedbaldhead]

My left wrist is allergic to watches and yet my right wrist isn't. Problem, for the time being and that a watch on my right wrist just does't feel right, solved

[Tannedbaldhead]

4737 Carlin said:

SlimJim16v said:

Yep, is your Ti watch 100% Ti, case back and bracelet? I have several and I think one has a stainless back and the clasp also has a stainless back.

This. You can't be allergic to titanium, can you? Titanium is the most hypoallergenic material known to man

My Ti watch is 100% titanium. I might not be allergic to it but as the skin on my wrist is still raw,bumpy and itchy any watch causes irritation.

Sounds petty but this is really upsetting. I'm so used to being able to glance at my left wrist and tell the time. Not wearing a watch at all makes me feel antsy and wearing it on my right wrist feels wrong.

I joked earlier in the thread about imagining how awful it would be if one became allergic to the nickel in a £20k white gold Rolex but it can happen and based on how I feel about not being able to wear a few hundred pounds worth of Seikos and a G Shock it's no bloody joke.