Arm pain from watch?

[JustABreathAway]

Are we taking ache or sharp pain? If its a full ache, I think you should try adjusting the watch slightly up or down your wrist, or moving the body of the watch toward one side of your forearm or the other. I'm referring to very slight movements here. I have to do all these things with my watch.
If its a sharp pain, you may want to have 1 extra link back in your bracelet or consider a different watch. I don't think real sharp pain is a good sign with any watch or piece of jewelry you wear.
My DDII is phenomenally heavy on wrist and took months to get used to. I still have to use the maneuvers I outlined above to keep it comfortable all day, but I am always able to feel it's presence on my wrist. However, if I put in 1 more link to the bracelet, it will move up and down on my wrist and destroy my hand after only 5 minutes of this loose fit.
Good luck, but be forewarned, your dream DDII is substantially heavier than your beautiful DJII!

[floater156]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

Are we taking ache or sharp pain? If its a full ache, I think you should try adjusting the watch slightly up or down your wrist, or moving the body of the watch toward one side of your forearm or the other. I'm referring to very slight movements here. I have to do all these things with my watch.
If its a sharp pain, you may want to have 1 extra link back in your bracelet or consider a different watch. I don't think real sharp pain is a good sign with any watch or piece of jewelry you wear.
My DDII is phenomenally heavy on wrist and took months to get used to. I still have to use the maneuvers I outlined above to keep it comfortable all day, but I am always able to feel it's presence on my wrist. However, if I put in 1 more link to the bracelet, it will move up and down on my wrist and destroy my hand after only 5 minutes of this loose fit.
Good luck, but be forewarned, your dream DDII is substantially heavier than your beautiful DJII!

It's an ache - I'm going to give it longer and try to get used to it. I'll have to get used to it in order to make my dream leap to the heavier DDII!!!!

[p_mcgee]

Originally Posted by floater156

Was there any pain or discomfort while getting used to it?

I got a bit of a sore wrist from my old GMT2c. It wasn't due to the weight (been wearing Panerai for 10 years), more due to the fit. Something about the angle of the bracelet turning on my wrist, probably similar to the "torque" comment above. I tried loosening it up, but then the watch head just dug into my hand.

I ended up flipping it, then tried the Sub-C (which sits less flush on the wrist) a few months later. Sub-C never hurt, just got uncomfortable after wearing it for more than a few hours. I started by not wearing it for more than 1 day in a row and taking it off a couple of times during the day, then gradually increased the amount of wrist time. After a few months I had no problem wearing it to work most days without noticing it. I still prefer a lighter watch on a strap (usually my IWC Mark XVI) over the weekend.

[cornerstore]

Yes I have the pain as you are describing on the wrist and I get a burning sensation on my palm (no jokes)as well.Mine is nerve damage from an accident a.k.a. carpal tunnel syndrome.My solution is wearing a rubber or leather strap-ETUR end pcs.- on my watches when it flares up.The Oyster bracelet clamps your wrist and can pinch the nerves causing swelling and pain. Topical pain relief works well at times.It is this pain that brought me to Rolex after trying a dozen watches and various brands. Its no fun good luck

[HL65]

[snaggle]

Floater - its all about habit. For me the DJII is a bit light, I would prefer it be slightly heavier, lol (Maybe if they put a better clasp instead of that flimsy one)

If im not wearing a watch at all, thats when I get pain on my hand LOL - seriously, it feels too weird!

It is all about habit, would you ever wear a watch before you got this? (daily wearing)?
When I got my sub first, I felt it a bit heavy than what I was used to. However, I got used to it very fast, maybe 1 week only.

All depends on the person, I wouldn't imagine there are watches that are noticeably lighter than a DJII in the Rolex line-up - considering you wont get anything smaller than 40mm. (Thats if your considering trade, which I would never - your TT DJII is one of my favorite watches!)

[david_ord]

Originally Posted by floater156

I can bench 265 lbs, don't think that's the problem.

maybe is nerve-related, like carpal tunnel?

[joeh]

Originally Posted by floater156

Has anyone ever experienced pain from wearing your Rolex? I've had my DJII for one month and it's the heaviest watch I've ever worn. I've noticed lately that the weight of the watch seems to be making a small pain in my arm right under the head of the watch. I don't think it's too tight, because I can fit my pinky under the bracelet. I'm just hoping I get used to it or I may have to flip it for a lighter watch.

I dont have wrist pain from my watch but I do have wrist pain from something else I do
Perhaps Dr. Spaceman could be asked for his opinion on this. I'm sure he is a forum member?

[GradyPhilpott]

Is there daylight between the clasp and your wrist or when you say that you can get your pinkie between the clasp and your wrist, do you mean that you're jamming your pinkie in and your wrist if giving way?

I like to see daylight and plenty of it with my bracelets and if you're not seeing any, that could be the problem.

[subtona]

stop wearing your wife's arm.




sounds like the bracelet is loose enough but the back of the watch is just hitting a bad spot... try these things.

1)try adjusting where the clasp is positioned in the bracelet
2) take notice when you sleep, do you tend to put weight on your wrist/watch? ie lay your head on them or put your arms behind your head with pressure resting on your wrist?
3) give your watch a little break and when it feels better, then gradually increase the duration of wear.



ps maybe if you could bench press 270lbs you wouldn't notice?

[Baronrojo]

I'll echo what other posters suggested...it sounds like carpal tunnel. You really need to get that checked out...I can't think of why else wearing a watch would cause pain.

[Postnikov]

Try a lightweight pocket watch...or listen better to your nurse...