Rash from Seiko steel buckle: solutions?

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conorwrichards

·Sep 17, 2019

Hi all,

My girlfriend wears my Seiko SRP775 (Turtle) on the Seiko silicone strap, which has the Seiko steel buckle with "ST.STEEL-Z" etched on the back. She has started getting a rash from the buckle.

I'm wondering if anyone has some solutions to suggest? If so, greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,
Con

 

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connieseamaster

·Sep 17, 2019

Titanium is usually hypoallergenic

 

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Deafboy

·Sep 17, 2019·His Holiness Puer Surdus

My guess she is intolerant to the nickel content of the steel. I don't think there is much that can be done.
Maybe spray paint a clear coat?

 

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SG90

·Sep 17, 2019

Exchange your girlfriend. Faulty manufacturing.

 

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jsducote

·Sep 17, 2019

Try keeping it very clean, but be sure to rinse off anything used to clean it. If it was a bracelet, I'd say rubbing alcohol in an ultrasonic bath, but that will not be good on the silicone. Just a little dishsoap should be ok.

 

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STANDY

·Sep 17, 2019

She needs one of these

https://www.topwatchparts.com/produ...-logo-watch-buckle-clasp-for-watch-band-parts

 

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glownyc

·Sep 17, 2019

If the irritation is minor then coating it in clear nail polish can work.

 

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conorwrichards

·Sep 18, 2019

Thanks all for your excellent replies. Will try the titanium 😀

 

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efauser

·Sep 18, 2019

Stop wearing it.

 

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ranger052

·Sep 18, 2019

SG90

Exchange your girlfriend. Faulty manufacturing.

LMAO