My love-hate relationship with Batgirl
Here’s my GMT Master II, which I got at a local AD a few months back. Me and one of bfs who’s also my watch buddy got our first Rolex watches together (he got a no date Sub), which was a very special moment.
However, as I also wrote in one of my posts before, once I started wearing it I discovered I have nickel allergy, which Oystersteel (904L) has plenty of. It’s not as bad as some people have, but once worn for a whole day, the next day my wrist gets itchy.
Recently I’ve been considering selling it and getting 3 other watches that I really like for the money that Batgirl would go for. Yet, I’m not sure if should do it, cause despite all the allergy stuff I still really love the piece and can wear it, although not as often and as comfortably as I would like to.
I’ve been also looking at different options, such as skin protection cream, or nail polish on the inner side of the bracelet (which I’m afraid could damage the thing) and even stickers from companies like Watchshells (they don’t have dedicated stickers for inner parts of bracelet links, only the front). But so far, hasn’t found an optimal solution.
So, fellow WC people, can anyone relate to this issue? Maybe someone had it as well and has a working solution? 🙂
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Nato strap with pass through should fix it and if it’s still too itchy a citirizine or a Claritin should help
Maybe get the sticker for the case and buy a 316L steel bracelet(if that material is adaptable).
Very common in allergic people. I know of some cases that have resolved it by taking 10mg Cetirizine a day to keep the allergy under control. However, I think you should go to the doctor to recommend your own allergy treatment.
I’ll trade you for my SMP on rubber so no reactions 😜
Sorry to hear this. Are you only getting a reaction around the bracelet or case too? Maybe switch to a rubber strap and put a sticker on the backside of the case?
I'd put it on a very subtle nato strap. Nothing too bright.
Have you tried one of those charity rubber bracelets?
If you strap the bat girl over the top of the rubber band it keeps the metal away from most of your skin the crown will occasionally touch the back of your wrist as it normally would but if the allergie is not too bad it can be a workable solution with out having to sacrifice the jubilee bracelet. As some of the bands are just slightly narrower it's not in your face either so doesn't distract from the overall look.
I think you should buy a solid gold GMT Master 🤔🤪
126719 would fix this, but realistically, I’d probably sell it if I were you. A rubber strap or NATO is a good alternative to the bracelet, but the modern sports models look and feel the best on the bracelets.
It’s beautiful. But the trade in or sale value is trending down. I think you may get less than retail on a trade (maybe retail if you’re lucky). Private sale, you could probably get in the $14-15 range now. But with taxes, not that much of a gain (but at least you aren’t losing).
That said, I assume you went Batgirl BECAUSE of the jubilee so going NATO isn’t going to work for you.
The real question is, do you love it that much that you will keep it as an “occasion” watch vs the daily I assume you bought your first Rolex for.
Beautiful 🤩
You can try Rubber strap 🤣🌚🌚
Put it on an oysterflex and put a clear plastic sticker on the case back sorted👍🏻
Perhaps consider a Rubber B strap? I have one on my Sub date, it's very comfortable and allergy free.
Well getting a bund kit is the most sure thing but also would change the look most drastically. But under that premise perhaps putting a piece of well measured thin cloth on your wrist between your and the watch?
Nickel allergy is not uncommon, as you probably already learned. My opinion is that:
The slightly higher percentage of nickel in 904L steel compared to 316L. I don’t believe there’s is any actual advantage. I think it is mostly a marketing ploy.
It is not worth your health to wear a Rolex. Stick to watches with 316L steel, titanium, etc. using medication, etc., just to wear a watch is not worth it. IMO 🫣
I think you should buy a solid gold GMT Master 🤔🤪
Three watches you would wear VS one you would not seems like a better deal to me.
If you do decide to trade it in you could always go for the titinaum yacht master.
Sorry to hear this. Change the bracelet to rubber/nato... and put the sticker on the back. If still not ok sell the watch. You can't have this kind of painpoint owning it, it takes out all the fun. You still have white gold version but...🙂
Sell it and move on , its an expensive wrist trinket (a very nice one) that is causing you an allergic reaction unfortunately.
Not point in damaging your skin to wear it.
Sadly, as other said, sell it and switch to titanium.
The universe might be telling you something 🤪
PVD coating should help with allergies, no?
Sell it to fund two more interesting watches that don't irritate you
If it were me, I’d keep it for a bit longer to see if your skin gets used to it.
If there’s no improvement I’d sell it and save for a gold or platinum watch.
If you’re not married to the bracelet, then you i think strap options might be ideal. But if it’s bothering you more beyond your watch, then some treatment would be good
If you’re not married to the bracelet, then you i think strap options might be ideal. But if it’s bothering you more beyond your watch, then some treatment would be good
The problem is I am married to that jubilee 😢
The problem is I am married to that jubilee 😢
Hmmm… Maybe you could find an aftermarket one that is made of 316L. I’m sure they exist somewhere out there on the internet