Watchlopnik Questions

"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve) 08/18/2016 at 18:33 • Filed to: Watchlopnik

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So I have decided at 38 that I need to start wearing a watch. I have a couple old Timexes in drawers around the house but I really want something I can wear every day. There is a problem, though. I think I need something that won’t react with my skin.

In the past, whenever I would wear a watch for more than 3 days straight, I’d develop a rash right where the back of the watch sat. This was even when I worked in an office and wasn’t dealing with any chemicals that could irritate.

I’d also like something I can wear every day, so a conservative, classic look is best. And I also don’t have a whole lot of money so I’d rather spend less than $200 for a basic timepiece.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 18:35

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Shit Amazon does daily deals, they always have nice(ish) watches on the low

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 08/18/2016 at 18:37

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I don't know shit about watches though. Like my family was all Casio/Timex except my grandfather. He got a gold Omega as a retirement gift from RCA.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 18:48

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Timex makes a few watches with resin cases rather than metal. Look into one of those.

Your boy, BJR > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 18:52

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Get an eco drive. That’s what I wear. Was $100. Great watch.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 18:53

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This is my daily watch, and I picked up when my budget was similar to yours. I paid less than the Amazon price in the link when I picked it up at a local jewelry store so it pays to shop around.

https://amzn.com/B00074HDAO

Jagvar > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 19:02

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I think I heard that Philip Stein watches are designed not to react with the wearer’s skin. I could be wrong, though.

RPM esq. > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 19:12

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I have the same issue with alloys that include nickel and possibly some others. Look for stainless steel backs, bands, and buckles.

ETA: in your price range, consider Citizen, Skagen, Seiko, and Orient (steeper price point to start but often run promos or sales). All well-made and reliable movements with a range of styles including some very classic looks.

Matt Nichelson > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 19:18

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What about something with a leather band? The case back may still be a problem though if it is made with a lower grade metal. High grade stainless steel shouldn’t cause a rash, though. Something with titanium shouldn’t cause a rash either.

for Michigan > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 19:24

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My skin has reacted to contact with metal (allergic contact dermatitis) for as long as I can remember. Found out when I had the bright idea to hide a quarter in my sock and ended up with a perfectly circular rash on my ankle.

I’ve been wearing a Timex Weekender as my daily for several months now and haven’t had any issue with reactions. The back is stainless, which is supposed to be hypoallergenic, and the strap runs between the watch and my skin, so metal-skin contact is minimized. It might be a good option for you.

All of my Weekenders were $25-35 because I snagged them during sales on Amazon.

Leadbull > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 19:24

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I used to wear running watches exclusively, but I bought some leather Armitron thing at Macy’s earlier this year.

I think the leather is way more comfortable than a linked band, and the back is stainless steel so I’m sure you’d be fine. I paid about $45 for it.

arl > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 19:39

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Seiko 5 at Amazon. Tons of nice watches at a sub 200 price point. I have 3 Seiko 5 diver-style watches I cycle through. And they’re mechanical, meaning you just swing them back and forth to wind them (or just wear them daily to keep them wound). No batteries to wear out.

1111111111111111111111 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 19:41

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If you’re getting a rash I’m guessing it has something to do with a galvanic reapose, salty sweat and metal. Some moleskin on the back of the face might help.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 19:49

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The worst metal for contact dermatitis is nickle. I have trouble with this. Metals that won’t set it off are stainless steel, silver, and gold. My most comfortable watches are solid stainless.

If I expect to sweat, I won’t wear a leather band. My sweat will destroy the leather. I also discovered that the metal latch on most leather bands is thinly plated nickle allow which sets off my contact dermatitis. In general, I find it’s easier to just wear stainless.

NJAnon > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 19:58

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Well turbo, here you go:

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/

There are articles there. I’d caution anyone going in and reading to understand a lot has happened in the watch industry that you may not realize (it wasn’t exactly easygoing for a lot of them)

I always still recommend checking in-house companies to oppo as those are the cats that have survived the craziness.

Scimitar7 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 20:06

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I got a stainless Seiko for my birthday and it’s been great. That said, it’s a Flightmaster (SNA411) which looks 1000x more complicated than it really is (E6B flight computer and all)

Rico > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 21:12

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The irritation from the watch can be a number of things. Does it happen with rubber as well as stainless steel bands? I get a small rash where my watch goes if I either sweat under the watch or get some moisture from washing my hands. I just make it a habit to take my watch off every few hours and I haven’t had any issues.

Decay buys too many beaters > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 21:13

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Seiko, for budget watches from a company that has horological significance, the answer is always Seiko.

BunkyTheMelon > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 21:25

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I always recommend my Seiko Black Monster. You can find them for around $200, and it’s my DD. I beat the piss out of it, and it does not care, and keeps great time. I did a ton of reading and looking around before buying one. Such a beast, without being gaudy like an Invicta (or other senselessly humongous watches). That’s my 2 cents, worth... Happy shopping!

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Rico 08/18/2016 at 21:31

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I noticed it with rubber, leather, and metal bands. Stainless bands needed to be cleaned frequently because I sweat a lot. Leather bands would all but disintegrate and rubber always irritated me. Strangely the worst was a nylon band on a plain Timex.

Rico > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 22:00

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Even if you take the watches off periodically? Some people just can’t have that much friction on their skin. My step father though had a Casio that he wore for years and barely ever took it off. The tan line he had around the watch was insane. He would sleep and shower with it on too and never had a rash.

The Compromiser > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 22:11

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Interestingly I stopped wearing a watch at 38.

bmil128 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 22:32

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If you want to go with something different, Swatch has their Sistem 51 automatic watch that has only 51 moving parts and is priced from $150-$195, they are about to come out with several variants with a steel case and bracelet

https://www.swatch.com/en_us/sistem51…

Frank Grimes > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/18/2016 at 22:34

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I have my eye on one of these. The nato band might be just what you need to avoid the rash.
It ticks all the boxes for me.
-automatic

-good value

-reliable brand

-classic design

-looks great

-can be worn with anything providing the band is changed

Chasaboo > Jagvar 08/18/2016 at 22:57

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Can’t recall looking at the Philip Stein watches before. They’re pretty good for what they are.

Tapas > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/19/2016 at 00:22

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How about a nato strap? Have you tried that?