Help, I cant wear watches!

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The metal on pretty much ANY watch gives me an allergic reaction, but I also can't live without a watch on my wrist. I've tried leather bands - those break. I've tried the cloth straps, but those are so bulky for me. The only watch that I didn't have one was one that was entirely stainless steel, but I can't find another one like that. I want something a little small. I was wondering if maybe there's another solution/way around this. If anyone has any advice about what kind of watch I CAN wear, a brand, a style, anything....please let me know, because I feel so naked without my watch. :) I don't have enough money to go out and buy me a gold watch or anything ya know?? (Hey I'm going to college! LOL). Anddddd...I'd prefer it to be silver. So whatever help ya have would be super. :)

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	CaliforniaGirl	14-Sep-03

whoo im replying late!!!!!!!!!!!! haha. try nike.com and adidas.com

	songster	29-Mar-03

Also, MANY watches have a stainless steel back. I'm wearing a plastic Timex right now that says "stainless steel back."

	songster	29-Mar-03

Check out NIXON watches. They are sold in surf and skateboard shops sometimes. They have some that I think are on top of a one piece leather band. Or try a nylon band. They are not all bulky. Some are like a thick ribbon. I once saw Martha Stewart make some matching watch bands and belts out of grosgrain ribbon.

	Amber	15-Feb-03

Hey Yea, I got the exact same problem.

	Wildflower798	23-Jan-03

I'm not sure if this will work because it's actually designed for people with an allergy who want to wear necklaces but here it is anyway: Paint the back of the watch with clear nailpolish. However you will have to keep repainting it as it wears off. Hope it works!

	Yasmine	18-Jan-03

well i got my watch at the mall at i think it was wet seal or somethin like that i think its stainless steel i am wearing it now so i am gonna check.................... the bottom part that touches your arm is stainless steel but the top is not but you cant tell its different types of steel and the company is victoria something i cant read it the letters are to small

	Amanda	25-Aug-02

i have that same problem on my wrist and on my stomach from my belt. i just stopped wearing them and put medicane on them until they cleared up or i would tuck or rull my shirt under in the front.. and with my watch i just tried i said TRIED not to wear it everday.. and when it cleared all the way up i just wore it.. you can email me at BLchick07@aol.com or at aim at kissme0713

	amanda	10-Aug-02

my mom has the same problem. she's allergic 2 the metal. try putting clear fingernail polish on the metal if u gotta have 1 of the pretty, silver looking watches. but they also have plastic band watches which r , some leathers that don't break. cuz my mom has a watch that has a leather band and she's had it for about 2 yrs now and it hasn't broken on her. at least, not yet. so maybe u can find a really strong leather or somethin if u like those bands. later

	Sam	25-Jul-02

i got this watch thats like a plastic..its really jelly like..i got it at adrenes

	aNdReA	19-Jul-02

Hey! You could wear a clip watch if you want. Those can be and they're not really expensive.

	m o n i c e	04-Jul-02

I think you can go to www.swatch.com. They have a great selection of watches there.