I have a very hard time wearing any metals, necklaces or bracelets or rings because of a nickle allergy, I break out terribly when I come in contact with it, and most metals use nickle to save money and to strengthen softer metals... my question is, does OMEGA use any nickle in their bracelets for the Seamaster series, or in the case body?


I've noticed I've been breaking out lately, and the only metal I've been wearing is my Omega Seamaster 300M.
I'd hate to have to sell the watch, but if I can't wear it I might have to... if the nickle is just in the bracelet
and not the casing I could just use a different band.

THANKS

 

Our stainless steel is so stable that it does not release nickel ...

Release nickle? I was under the impression that if it has nickle in it, just touching the nickle affects the allergic reaction. What do they mean by releasing it?

 

Omega Seamaster 300M Ceramic Bezel, Automatic. Sadly I am breaking out, and the only thing it could be is the watch as it's the only metal
I've come into contact with and on both wrists, and I've worn the watch on both wrists, so it must be the watch.

 

A week or two.

 

I'd have get this watch sold first, a shame, I bought the exact watch I wanted. Oh well.

 

It is undoubtedly the watch. I'm not hypersensitive but do notice the classic rash if it's really hot. It was 30+ here the other day and I did notice that unpleasant itch. One reason I wear a NATO on all my watches in the summer. Not a solution if you're hypersensitive though, as contact with the crown will cause trouble anyway. I dont know anyhing about the types of metal used but the only make I've never had any trouble with so far is Heuer. My Tudor seems fine too but I haven't had it long enough to say for sure.
If you can't wear it and enjoy it, get rid of it. I know it is a shame but it's the only way to go.

 

30+ is really cold here in the US.

316 ss bleeds nickel in trace amounts - that's how it minimizes rust and tarnish. Can you put a small plastic sticky on the back, like the ones that come on some watches? It will keep it form coming in direct contact with your skin. Might make you sweat a bit more though. If the bracelet is bothering you too just switch to a strap.

 

Here's something I wrote a few years ago on ss:

http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/general-discussion-forum/12892.htm

 

I'd be willing to trade you a very nice Casio with a rubber-like strap. This would probably solve all of your problems. I'd be willing to trade even...and I'm not even a fan of the Seamaster...just a nice guy.

 

Ah yes. My bad ;-) Should have said 100+ ...... What system do you guys in Oz use? I'm planning a visit to Oz next year so should probably know

Dennis, I love that horology series you wrote. Fantastic stuff!

 

No plans finalized yet. We will probably have three weeks in July/August. We have two kids aged 8 and 10. We are of course open for suggestions....

 

What Omegas are titanium? And is the bracelet on them titanium as well? Which means no nickle?