G-Shock is eating my wrist.

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R.H.Clark

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I don't know what is going on but my wrist looks like it has second or third degree burns.I know it's the watch it happened before and I switched watches to make sure.

I've only been wearing this watch a few months and have never worn a band like this before.I did clean and disinfect it but it made the same marks as the first time.

It's a GW-330A. I have been trying to find out if I can change to a Maratech band but it's not listed as an option model.Does anyone know what it would take to change to a nylon band?
 
My guess is some kind of allergy to the rubber, or a chemical in the rubber the band is made of. Is the wristband on a bit snug? Rubber bands worn too tightly can trap moisture between the skin and the band, and I had a similar problem as you describe until I started wearing them a bit looser than I thought I should.
 
yoda4561 said:
My guess is some kind of allergy to the rubber, or a chemical in the rubber the band is made of. Is the wristband on a bit snug? Rubber bands worn too tightly can trap moisture between the skin and the band, and I had a similar problem as you describe until I started wearing them a bit looser than I thought I should.
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that would be my guess as well...when its worn too tight it causes an ugly rash type deal...i had it happen on a watch awhile back...try to wear it looser and keep it clean...
 
There are those that do react to the resin straps and because some wear it too tight. I have the same problem with most dive straps, the poly ones. Try just one hole less than you would normally wear.
 
R.H.Clark said:
I don't know what is going on but my wrist looks like it has second or third degree burns.I know it's the watch it happened before and I switched watches to make sure.

I've only been wearing this watch a few months and have never worn a band like this before.I did clean and disinfect it but it made the same marks as the first time.

It's a GW-330A. I have been trying to find out if I can change to a Maratech band but it's not listed as an option model.Does anyone know what it would take to change to a nylon band?
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It's an allergic reaction to the strap. Switch to a different strap material. Do it now. The allergic reaction will get worse with continued exposure.
 
That has to be an allergy; if it were just too tight you would have tried loosening it before you posted.

G-Shocks all take a strap with 16mm ends. The strap that comes with it is made of polyurethane, and so are most of the aftermarket "rubber" straps. There are straps made of silicone that probably won't cause a problem, or you can use leather or fabric.
 
Contact dermatitis. If I leave my G-Shock on for too long, or too tight, my wrist gets itchy and red as well, and I switch the watch to the other wrist to give the first wrist a break.
 
Cougar Allen said:
That has to be an allergy; if it were just too tight you would have tried loosening it before you posted.

G-Shocks all take a strap with 16mm ends. The strap that comes with it is made of polyurethane, and so are most of the aftermarket "rubber" straps. There are straps made of silicone that probably won't cause a problem, or you can use leather or fabric.
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+1. Or try some of the NATO bands from CountyComm or the like.
 
Better switch asap, theres something in that band your body dosent like. I remember seeing some cloth straps for g-shocks, it resembled Suuntos aftermarket velcro band. Cant remember where though...
 
As others have stated, sounds like an allergic response, switch bands. Could be as simple as a latex allergy (not certain if the band has latex, but you should find out to prevent any complications in the future).
 
powernoodle, thanks for the link on Contact Dermititis. I'm old, diabetic and wounds including cuts are a hassle HOWEVER after getting contact dermititis several times I finally laid off using the 'poly' and 'neo' sporins and triple antibiotic cremes. Worked for me...glad as aggravated CD is a PIA, IMHO.
 
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