Patek Philippe

I love my 5146P and wear it everyday, including summers when it gets hot and muggy. However, the sweat on my wrist quickly transforms the strap lining into a biological weapon, causing skin irritation. Of course I wipe the lining with antibacterial wipes daily but without much success, due to the porosity of the lining material. Besides Patek, I tried other reputable alligator straps that are claimed to be "water proof" or "moisture resistant", with no luck as well. I also do not like to wear metal bracelets, so that is out of question. Considered Patek's rubber strap, but that will be my last option.  

Will appreciate hearing from fellow forum members any suggestions for alligator straps with sweat-proof lining that will not promote skin rash. There are few "aero-lined" straps out there. However, I have not had any experience with them.

Thanks

Jim

 

 

 

which may take care of your problem.

Rubber lining actually makes the problem worse because it traps sweat longer on your skin. I had terrible experience with custom made rubber lined straps. Leather at least have some porosity thus allow some evaporation. Thanks for the suggestion though. Jim

 

 

Leather pretty much behave the same way....

I do not think that you can do much about it....
Maybe wear your watch a bit looser?

Cheers

I got an alligator J. Rousseau strap which was custom fitted, using their own steel buckle.; my watch is a 5960P model. The strap sort of sits in an oval, touching my wrist at the sides, leaving lots of space for air below the watch and below the buckle. A friend remarked that they seem to be using leather which is rigid near the watch and flexible at the buckle, it's a clever trick of some sort.

BTW, I don't think it would be dishonorable to just stick the watch on a metal band. Rolex straps are ok, and very available, and even the steel straps on the Rolex forgeries sold on the street are perfectly functional.

Edmund

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Note the oval shape on the wrist, and the air-space it leaves. ili.

This message has been edited by ilikewatches on 2010-06-18 11:01:49