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qwiklap · 27 June 2012, 01:04 AM

Hey guys,

I have been wearing my new EXP II a lot since my son was born (I bought the watch to wear to his birth and to events in his life -- and then give to him when he is an adult).

The EXP II seems to be giving me a itchy wrist with small welts. However, I wear other stainless steel watches including my Y-serial GMT II and, my Prometheus, and my Omegas with no issue.

Is there something different about the steel in used in the EXP II that may cause me to have an allergic reaction? I did a search and found that many have nickel allergy that causes this issue. But if that is the case -- why are my other SS watches not causing a problem.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

kilyung · 27 June 2012, 02:08 AM

It should be the same 904L steel. Maybe it's a fitment issue?

77T · 27 June 2012, 02:16 AM

Nothing in the SS itself, but maybe in between. You never know what the jeweler could have used to clean the bracelet. Maybe take a mild soap and soft toothbrush to wash it, rinse it and then dry it off?

esm · 27 June 2012, 02:27 AM

Silly question - did you remove the clear plastic stick off the case back?

qwiklap · 27 June 2012, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Silly question - did you remove the clear plastic stick off the case back?

Not a silly question -- I did not. I thought it would be nice to keep in on for my son.

But -- I have been thinking about removing it to engrave his initials and b-date.

Does the plastic film cause problems? I get the rash also on the clasp side, and around the bracelet.

Michael M. · 27 June 2012, 04:10 AM

Try removing plastic and washing bracelet in water with mild soap as mentioned above.

kcmo · 27 June 2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

Try removing plastic and washing bracelet in water with mild soap as mentioned above.

Good advice....I bet this will do it!

qwiklap · 28 June 2012, 03:40 AM

Thanks all -- I will give this a shot.

AJMarcus · 28 June 2012, 09:21 AM

I think your itchy problem has been solved! Enjoy

z32turbo · 28 June 2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AJMarcus

I think your itchy problem has been solved! Enjoy

ingoodtime · 28 June 2012, 01:00 PM

Wow...this gives a whole new meaning to WATCH DOCTOR.

jackwebb · 28 June 2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by esm

Silly question - did you remove the clear plastic stick off the case back?

x2

I had the same problem. I removed the plastic on the clasp and it went away. as a matter of fact the bracelet without the sticker is the nicest, and smoothest of any watch I have had.

27 June 2012, 01:04 AM	#1
qwiklap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: CT Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Rolex 16710 Pepsi Posts: 157	New Exp II = itchy wrist, other SS watches = no itch Hey guys, I have been wearing my new EXP II a lot since my son was born (I bought the watch to wear to his birth and to events in his life -- and then give to him when he is an adult). The EXP II seems to be giving me a itchy wrist with small welts. However, I wear other stainless steel watches including my Y-serial GMT II and, my Prometheus, and my Omegas with no issue. Is there something different about the steel in used in the EXP II that may cause me to have an allergic reaction? I did a search and found that many have nickel allergy that causes this issue. But if that is the case -- why are my other SS watches not causing a problem. Thanks in advance for any advice. __________________ Rolex Sub LV "The Hulk" Rolex Exp II Black (42mm) Rolex GMT Master II (Pepsi and Coke) Omega Planet Ocean XL (Orange Bezel on Black Rubber) Prometheus Jellyfish (Blue) & G-Shock Wave Ceptor (<-- most accurate of the bunch) Last edited by qwiklap; 27 June 2012 at 01:13 AM.. Reason: incorrect title

27 June 2012, 02:16 AM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Nothing in the SS itself, but maybe in between. You never know what the jeweler could have used to clean the bracelet. Maybe take a mild soap and soft toothbrush to wash it, rinse it and then dry it off? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 June 2012, 03:40 AM	#8
qwiklap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: CT Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Rolex 16710 Pepsi Posts: 157	Thanks all -- I will give this a shot. __________________ Rolex Sub LV "The Hulk" Rolex Exp II Black (42mm) Rolex GMT Master II (Pepsi and Coke) Omega Planet Ocean XL (Orange Bezel on Black Rubber) Prometheus Jellyfish (Blue) & G-Shock Wave Ceptor (<-- most accurate of the bunch)

28 June 2012, 01:00 PM	#11
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Wow...this gives a whole new meaning to WATCH DOCTOR. __________________ Lee

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27 June 2012, 02:08 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It should be the same 904L steel. Maybe it's a fitment issue?

27 June 2012, 02:27 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Silly question - did you remove the clear plastic stick off the case back?

27 June 2012, 04:10 AM	#6
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Try removing plastic and washing bracelet in water with mild soap as mentioned above.

28 June 2012, 09:21 AM	#9
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	I think your itchy problem has been solved! Enjoy

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