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Hey folks, I experienced kind of a weird thing yesterday with my Seamaster. Was sitting on the couch watching the Masters with my wife, and I noticed the case of my Seamaster (image here, new watch post here) felt very, very warm. Nothing that seemed normal, so I looked on ChatGPT for some possible answers, and took the watch off. It cooled quickly on removal, but I was also left with this odd mark on my wrist, which remains this morning. I'm sure it'll go away, but at a bit of a loss as to what's going on. Allergic reaction to the metal or the back of the watch (see through)? Burn? Kinda doubt the latter.

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Anyone ever have anything like this happen? I will say I recently got the band tightened, the watch is fairly heavy and I didn't like it moving around like it was, 1/2 a link was removed. It's a bit too tight. Anyway, if you've had anything like this happen I'd be interested in hearing about it. Thanks!
 
Charlemagne1333
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Nickel in stainless steel can sometimes cause a contact dermatitis, but your watches have a sapphire back, so no clue what’s caused that.
 
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It's too tight. Add the 1/2 link back or see if it can micro adjust.
 
blufinz52
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It's too tight. Add the 1/2 link back or see if it can micro adjust.
I don't think it was being too tight, as there would be an imprint of the bracelet on his wrist. There's something else going on there.
 
NGO1
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That's a sweat allergy, not from pressure. I'm on the same boat. Wash or wipe your wrist every few hours. Problem solved.
 
surfoxy
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That's a sweat allergy, not from pressure. I'm on the same boat. Wash or wipe your wrist every few hours. Problem solved.
Appreciate the response. TBH that would make the watch a bit of a pain in the you-know-what. I'll add back in the half link and see if that helps, but...

...not looking for something I need to pay that much attention to. Never had that from any other watch. Hope adding back in the link works!
 
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surfoxy surfoxy
Appreciate the response. TBH that would make the watch a bit of a pain in the you-know-what. I'll add back in the half link and see if that helps, but...

...not looking for something I need to pay that much attention to. Never had that from any other watch. Hope adding back in the link works!
Hope that helps. You may want to try wearing a Rolex, it's a higher grade stainless steel.
 
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Could be a sign from the Watch Gods.
"Trade in for a Speedmaster".

Personally, I don't think you should go that route with a watch from your Dad.
 
ghce
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You might be living in an induction field!
Microwave beam?
Solar plasma ejection?
And of course the most obvious, aliens! Those little bastard's are everywhere. I'd wear a tin hat if they hadn't already fried my Brain.
 
Canuck
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In my opinion, changing watch brands would not likely solve the problem. Your skin would react to moisture, acids, and bacteria regardless of whether you wore an Omega, Rolex, or Patek.
 
DaveK
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Looking at the packaging, the medical solution seems to suggest shaving all your body hair and engaging in adult fun time

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Archer
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Hope that helps. You may want to try wearing a Rolex, it's a higher grade stainless steel.
If this was a reaction to the nickel content, it would likely be worse with a Rolex, as there's more nickel in 904L...
 
surfoxy
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Archer Archer
If this was a reaction to the nickel content, it would likely be worse with a Rolex, as there's more nickel in 904L...
I guess I'd be surprised if it were a reaction to the metal. Other similar watches haven't had this effect and the part that's affected is where the sapphire/glass/whatever contacts my wrist. I think it's sweat, and it's too tight. I tried the "adult fun time" cream and it seems to be quickly clearing it up. 😀
 
blufinz52
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If this was a reaction to the nickel content, it would likely be worse with a Rolex, as there's more nickel in 904L...
Why do you always have to bring facts into the discussion?
 
Archer
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Why do you always have to bring facts into the discussion?
I know that's not in vogue these days, so my sincerest apologies....😉
 
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