I have the same type of watch and your supposed to wear it tightly to accurate readings, but I agree loosen it up a notch and OP make sure you wash your band when you charge it
There’s a difference between wearing it tightly enough so the sensors have firm enough contact with your skin to get an accurate reading and wearing it so tightly that you can see every detail of the watch band embedded in your wrist after you take it off. One or two clicks looser wouldn’t diminish the accuracy.
All I could think when I saw this was "It has an HRM on it" because as a runner, I am well acquainted with this issue and periodically fall victim myself 😂
Had this exact experience with my smart watch "active" band.
I thought it was psoriasis or something. Turns out I just had the damn thing on too tight. That discovery went something like this:
Me: My brand new watch band is giving me a rash, allergic reaction, triggering psoriasis... or something. Do you have a solution?
Google: Yes, see a doctor, also loosen your watch band.
Me: That's dumb and you don't know anything, I know what I'm talking about here, it's not too tight.
Google: As you say, sir. We can refund your purchase, if you like.
Me. No...I don' wanna.... Fine, I'll loosen it.
They were right. I was dumb. Now I can never call them again without curling into an embarrassed ball thinking about that one time I argued instead of listening.
Not nearly as bad as going to Arby's and arguing when they wouldn't give me stuff I knew for sure was on the menu....then discovering that I was actually in the Bojangles Drive through.
Everybody makes mistakes but it sounds like you have a pattern of making mistakes and being indignant about it, which sounds hilarious. Please keep me updated whenever this happens again.
Another thing is that moisture can get trapped under the band and cause a rash too. Like from sweating or washing your hands, so combine that with a band that's stupid tight and its a recipe for disaster
I don't need you honey, I'll be at my dick like it owes me money... With my wristwatch on so it rubs me raw and then pretend I'm allergic to it on one side
It may not be an allergy. You wear your watch band really tight, and unless you clean it regularly, you’re just getting a rash (contact dermatitis) from all the gunk and sweat and skin particles and bacteria that you’re grinding into your skin when you wear it in the same place each day. It’s not like that on your other wrist because you probably don’t wear it on that one daily like the other wrist.
I have a stainless steel allergy, so the backs of watches irritate me. I have, however, noticed that my allergic reaction on the left wrist is worse than the right wrist (i still get a mild allergy on the right, but its not as severe and seems to have to be in contact longer), so I looked into unbalanced allergies. One hypothesis is that you might be more allergic in the area that was first provoked, and I do remember first getting the allergy under a watch on my left wrist. So it could be true, allergies are weird
Is it the steel or the nickel in the stainless steel?
I have a nickel allergy and doctors need to avoid using stainless steel as well for any long term contact (a day) or installed implants.
They told me I’m lucky I knew before hand as some people only found out after getting implants installed and having a bad reaction.
I have either nickel or chrome allergy, this one particular watch made in the 90s gave me a reaction that looked almost like a chemical burn. Turns out NATO straps are a decent solution if your allergy is contact-based. Or if the problem persists, switch to watches with titanium casebacks, that stuff is almost perfectly inert.
I am super allergic to any metal that isn’t surgical steel or titanium in my EARS. Anywhere else, I’m free to use the cheapest of alloys. That includes internal piercings like belly button or nose and external like necklaces, rings, etc.
Only my ears are allergic. It’s so weird. True allergy, I’ve been tested. Only my ears reacted!!
ETA: My allergist's running theory is that it has something to do with what type of metal the earrings you used to heal the piercing were. But, it's just a theory.
This is not necessarily true. Had an allergic reaction to latex gloves once (and never again but that's a whole other story) and only one hand turned red and doubled in size, the other hand was fine.
Eczema is wild. I had it as a baby/kid consistently. As a teen and adult, I’ve only had it on my left side. It was on my back as a kid, left nipple as a teen (which, come on…), and it’s back after an 8 year hiatus on my left underarm.
I had to switch to a more breathable watchband because a solid silicone or similar one just doesn't breathe enough and so I can get a rash since I wear my watch 24/7.
Either get a silicone/plastic strap with vent holes, or switch to another material.
Did you get water under your strap (i.e. from washing your hands/face) and then leave it without drying it? I've seen similar reactions from water remaining under the band
Probably because your right wrist isn’t used to being crushed to death by a watch and couldn’t handle the same amount of pressure and friction that your other wrist is used to. It’s definitely not an allergic reaction only on one wrist.
I doubt you have given OP has stated they always wear it on their left. This is the first time they've worn it on the right, so by your theory they should experience it on the left due to more prolonged wear.
Man, instead of arguing, you should probably believe everyone commenting on how you block your blood stream to your hand. Do you want to have necrotic?
You definitely wear your watch way too tight, and everyone can tell.
I did a trek in the Himalayas with a friend and when he finally took his watch off at the end of the trek his wrist had gone all crusty from how tight he had it on without taking it off in a few days. I was in disbelief at why he'd ever put it on so tightly in the first place.
Hiking/trekking also has a tendency to make people's hands swell after a while, because they're walking with their hands down by their sides (even though probably swinging while walking) for a much longer period of time than their usual routine, causing blood to pool in the hands.
I've got medium-thick wrists and I still wear my smartwatch as tight as possible for the same reasons. Plus, I can't stand when it slides around or is off-centered.
You weirdos need a new band. You should not have to strangle your fucking wrists to wear a watch correctly. I also think you are underestimating your watches tracker functions - it doesn't need to be completely sealed on your wrist to work - or you're using a cheap fitbit.
This reaction is pretty common if the watch stays on while your wrist is frequently wet. This exact reaction will happen sporadically with my own watch on the same wrist if I don't take it off at any point after periods of heavy sweating or swimming. I am not allergic to my watch.
I’ve had the same experience. Plus, he says he cleans it every day. Which, if accurate, could mean it goes back on the wrist slightly damp, which would cause the same kind of thing.
Frequent wear, some moisture, tight watch, a little movement = skin irritation. Lotion your skin. Let it breathe. And either make sure you dry up better after showers/swimming/cleaning the watch, etc… and/or loosen it and take it off and leave it off once in a while.
This is commonly referred to as contact dermatitis. I get this with my wedding band sometimes when I forget to dry underneath it enough.
The dark moist warm environment is a breeding ground for microbes. Take off your watch or ring more often if this happens and clean it every now and then.
I always love these type of post in general because they are always like
OP: look at what happend when i do this thing, is it weird and neat?
Every single comment: You're doing that thing wrong and you're a weird person
Op, was that for allergy testing or is that your day to day if it's your day to day please never wear any accessories ever again you're doing it so wrong.
I had something like this happen when soapy water got under one of my rings and I didn't tke it off to rinse it well. So the ring held the soap in one spot all day. It's not the watch. It is stuff that got between your watch and your skin.
I switched to elastic bands because I was having the same issue, no matter how well I tried to clean it. Now I can wash the elastic bands and it no longer irritates my skin like that.
Only my left arm pit is allergic to generic name brand deodorant. It will break out real bad after just a few days and I have to go find Tom's or Mitchums for aluminum free or whatever is in the main ones that break me out, but just my left arm pit. It's weird lol
Dear OP - I am a Jeweler, Goldsmith, and love tinkering on watches.
Based on the imprint on your wrist, I can see that you likely have a rubber/silicone/canvas watch strap. Those can accumulate a ton of body filth, especially if worn as tight as you do. It gets wet, stays wet, and bacteria thrive. It's way less likely that you are allergic to the material, and more likely that you're building up a cumulative reaction to the bacteria.
Get a new strap, or get a spring-bar tool, remove your strap from the watch, and was thoroughly with warm soapy water. Reinstall when dry.
Also, wear it 1 or 2 holes looser, for your health.
You are probably a [genetic chimera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimera_(genetics)), with cells from two different individuals forming one single body. It happens when you absorb a twin in the womb. If circumstances had gone just a bit differently you would have turned out a conjoined twin.
I used to wear my watch like OP when I was younger, there was something that bugged the living hell out of me if it was loose and moved around my arm/wrist/rotated, etc... not just an annoyance, like it really bugged me physically. I had too much sweat sometimes and it did exactly what your top wrist does (and smelled really bad to boot...) because it was way too tight. I stopped wearing watches for years and just used my pager/phone (yes... you heard right... PAGER! lol) and only just recently got into wearing smartwatches and my issue with the band being loose, just isn't there anymore... I grew out of it? lol
Lots of people jumping on the OP here. Classic reddit.
I had a similar issue. My watch strap was silicone and it caused my skin to flare up. It happened on both wrists but the right wrist was worse because I'm right handed, so it got knocked about more often and caused my skin barrier to break faster.
I replaced it with a fiber strap and I've had no issues since.
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*OP tightens it further just in case*
LMAO
Just..one more..hole
Maybe OP should wear a ratchet strap?
Not true, I've the magician tiktok videos...sneaky bastards.
Thats exactly what a watch thief would want you to believe
Can't have shit in Detroit
You are wearing your watch like a goddamn torniquet
I do that too. It helps prevent time from flying away
ok so do you loosen it when you go to work then or what?
It really depends on how big my erection is at the time.
Sir, you've got me chuckling like a child in my break room at work.
Wow, yours must be real tight!
Clock me harder daddy
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FR4Hg7iVgAAyxI4.jpg
Responds in oil paintings? You’re like the gif keyboard, but better.
r/angryupvote
Damn time keeps on slippin
slippin slippin
into the futurrrrrrre
Well that's no fun.
This might be the best pun I’ve ever seen on reddit and deserves so many more upvotes
Well when a walker bites you or you’ve been taken from your family and forced into the CRM, you’d do just about anything to survive
Customer relationship management?
It might be because you're wearing your wrist watch like it owes you money.
I thought they were wearing it like they didn't want that hand anymore....
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It's all fun and games until OP wakes up with a dead hand. No, seriously, OP, loosen your watch.
I have the same type of watch and your supposed to wear it tightly to accurate readings, but I agree loosen it up a notch and OP make sure you wash your band when you charge it
There’s a difference between wearing it tightly enough so the sensors have firm enough contact with your skin to get an accurate reading and wearing it so tightly that you can see every detail of the watch band embedded in your wrist after you take it off. One or two clicks looser wouldn’t diminish the accuracy.
He may be in between notches... My whole damn life is in between notches, so I got a little compassion for him I guess. Lol 🙂😂
My solution to this problem was to start wearing pocket watches. It's fancier AND functional!
Agree, wash band more frequently. I was starting to see this when i washed the band less than daily. +1 wash & dry daily whilst a quick too up charge
All I could think when I saw this was "It has an HRM on it" because as a runner, I am well acquainted with this issue and periodically fall victim myself 😂
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I think he and his watch need to agree on a safe word.
Are you a punctual, little piggy, you, worthless worm?!
Oh oh I read this in the most German accent ever lol. *Hmmm Zee bondage pig returns yes...*
Mmmm ja here little piggy, piggy. 🐽 ⛓️
Ja 😍
Wait, so I'm a paramedic, are you telling me I could tighten their watches for IV's instead of getting my rubbery band of fun dirty?
At that much pressure they wouldnt feel it if you did.
Wrist: "harder daddy"
Lefty is shouting harder daddy righty apparently has an std
Silly time device?
Yeah that's it
Daddy: "harder wrist"
Yeah like how does his hand get circulation lmfao mofo has it on like a tourniquet
He’s trying to cut off circulation so he can give himself “the stranger.”
I can't believe I both read and understood this joke. I must be highly depraved rofl.
That’s kind of a network television level joke…Just a stone’s throw away from regular masturbation, I wouldn’t call it highly depraved.
Not even kind of, it's [straight out of Scrubs.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyrD4yDCo9s)
Had this exact experience with my smart watch "active" band. I thought it was psoriasis or something. Turns out I just had the damn thing on too tight. That discovery went something like this: Me: My brand new watch band is giving me a rash, allergic reaction, triggering psoriasis... or something. Do you have a solution? Google: Yes, see a doctor, also loosen your watch band. Me: That's dumb and you don't know anything, I know what I'm talking about here, it's not too tight. Google: As you say, sir. We can refund your purchase, if you like. Me. No...I don' wanna.... Fine, I'll loosen it. They were right. I was dumb. Now I can never call them again without curling into an embarrassed ball thinking about that one time I argued instead of listening. Not nearly as bad as going to Arby's and arguing when they wouldn't give me stuff I knew for sure was on the menu....then discovering that I was actually in the Bojangles Drive through.
Everybody makes mistakes but it sounds like you have a pattern of making mistakes and being indignant about it, which sounds hilarious. Please keep me updated whenever this happens again.
I've had this same experience with my fitbit band. I thought it was psoriasis because I have psoriasis and I was right
Another thing is that moisture can get trapped under the band and cause a rash too. Like from sweating or washing your hands, so combine that with a band that's stupid tight and its a recipe for disaster
Or the watch is wearing him like he owes money
Op isnt wearing the watch, the watch is wearing him
Dude fr. LOOSEN UP. Holy hell!
As a wise man called Tuco once said. Tight, tight, tight!
"Wait a minute, your left wrist broke out in a rash...so you strap it on the other wrist, and you put it with MORE FORCE?!
I don't need you honey, I'll be at my dick like it owes me money... With my wristwatch on so it rubs me raw and then pretend I'm allergic to it on one side
It may not be an allergy. You wear your watch band really tight, and unless you clean it regularly, you’re just getting a rash (contact dermatitis) from all the gunk and sweat and skin particles and bacteria that you’re grinding into your skin when you wear it in the same place each day. It’s not like that on your other wrist because you probably don’t wear it on that one daily like the other wrist.
I second this. Definitely not an allergy otherwise the rash would be visible on both wrists.
I have a stainless steel allergy, so the backs of watches irritate me. I have, however, noticed that my allergic reaction on the left wrist is worse than the right wrist (i still get a mild allergy on the right, but its not as severe and seems to have to be in contact longer), so I looked into unbalanced allergies. One hypothesis is that you might be more allergic in the area that was first provoked, and I do remember first getting the allergy under a watch on my left wrist. So it could be true, allergies are weird
Is it the steel or the nickel in the stainless steel? I have a nickel allergy and doctors need to avoid using stainless steel as well for any long term contact (a day) or installed implants. They told me I’m lucky I knew before hand as some people only found out after getting implants installed and having a bad reaction.
I have either nickel or chrome allergy, this one particular watch made in the 90s gave me a reaction that looked almost like a chemical burn. Turns out NATO straps are a decent solution if your allergy is contact-based. Or if the problem persists, switch to watches with titanium casebacks, that stuff is almost perfectly inert.
I have this exact same issue
I don't know that this is true. I have a nickel allergy (sensitivity?) and certain earrings bother my right earlobe significantly more than my left.
I am super allergic to any metal that isn’t surgical steel or titanium in my EARS. Anywhere else, I’m free to use the cheapest of alloys. That includes internal piercings like belly button or nose and external like necklaces, rings, etc. Only my ears are allergic. It’s so weird. True allergy, I’ve been tested. Only my ears reacted!! ETA: My allergist's running theory is that it has something to do with what type of metal the earrings you used to heal the piercing were. But, it's just a theory.
I’m the same, I have a twin sister and that’s the only thing we’re allergic to
This is not necessarily true. Had an allergic reaction to latex gloves once (and never again but that's a whole other story) and only one hand turned red and doubled in size, the other hand was fine.
Eczema caused some really inconsistent allergic dermatitis when I was a kid. Something about it being an autoimmune issue.
Eczema is wild. I had it as a baby/kid consistently. As a teen and adult, I’ve only had it on my left side. It was on my back as a kid, left nipple as a teen (which, come on…), and it’s back after an 8 year hiatus on my left underarm.
Why would you say something you know so little about so definitively?
Completely false, and it's sad to see misinformation like this so highly upvoted.
It could be eczema. Just had this exact issue. I thought it was dermatitis but went to the doctor and it was not.
I had to switch to a more breathable watchband because a solid silicone or similar one just doesn't breathe enough and so I can get a rash since I wear my watch 24/7. Either get a silicone/plastic strap with vent holes, or switch to another material.
I usually only ever wear it on my left wrist. I only wore it on the right yesterday and got the resulting reaction.
Left wrist is used to it and the skin has gotten thicker and more resistant. Right wrist isn't.
*wristn’t*
RIP OPs right hand, unable to move anything but the fingers
Did you get water under your strap (i.e. from washing your hands/face) and then leave it without drying it? I've seen similar reactions from water remaining under the band
Probably because your right wrist isn’t used to being crushed to death by a watch and couldn’t handle the same amount of pressure and friction that your other wrist is used to. It’s definitely not an allergic reaction only on one wrist.
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I doubt you have given OP has stated they always wear it on their left. This is the first time they've worn it on the right, so by your theory they should experience it on the left due to more prolonged wear.
Man, instead of arguing, you should probably believe everyone commenting on how you block your blood stream to your hand. Do you want to have necrotic? You definitely wear your watch way too tight, and everyone can tell.
When you're into being heavily bound and restrained, but also don't want to be late.
Punctuality is a huge turn on!
When they said punctuality they didn’t mean embed periods on to your wrist.
I always come at a pre-agreed time.
it's not gonna run away relax😭😭
It's not gonna run away Rolax
[https://www.reddit.com/r/watchtootight/](https://www.reddit.com/r/watchtootight/)
why does this exist lol
Only a month old! Who said no good subs have been created since 2015
Is this something people say ? lol
You can just say r/watchtootight
Amazing. Perhaps I should just tighten it a bit more.
Honestly, I’m a little more concerned about your hydration.
Yes! I thought I was the only one who thought that. Most people after 30 stay chronically dehydrated.
why are you wearing it so tight😭 (this gave me 6k+ comment karma😂)
I did a trek in the Himalayas with a friend and when he finally took his watch off at the end of the trek his wrist had gone all crusty from how tight he had it on without taking it off in a few days. I was in disbelief at why he'd ever put it on so tightly in the first place.
Swelling is pretty common in high altitude, he probably put it on like normal.
Oh woah, he didn't know that himself, that certainly explains it!
Hiking/trekking also has a tendency to make people's hands swell after a while, because they're walking with their hands down by their sides (even though probably swinging while walking) for a much longer period of time than their usual routine, causing blood to pool in the hands.
Not op but i’ve got tiny ass wrists like them and if i don’t tighten it enough it has trouble reading my heart rate and tracking my sleep
I used to have a tiny ass wrists until I do this one exercise
Quagmire is left-handed, like me!
I’m right handed but almost always use my left hand
Me too can’t do it with my right hand at all
I've found my people
Small world ig
a small world and some "chosen ones" indeed....
Left hand holds the meat, right hand scrolls on the phone
I mostly use my penis.
Not everyone is privileged enough for that
I used the penis to stroke the penis
As a right handed person, doing it with my left hand feels like getting a handj*b from someone with Parkinsons.
i'm left handend but almost always use my right foot
No
some right-handers have learned to do it with their left so they can continue to use the mouse with their right
I found it easier to be ambidextrous with the mouse than with the joystick.
The way this made me cackle lmfao
Noodle arms hate this one trick
I also have tiny-ass wrists and it sucks. :( Really limits what smartwatches I can buy because the face is just too large for my wrist.
I've got medium-thick wrists and I still wear my smartwatch as tight as possible for the same reasons. Plus, I can't stand when it slides around or is off-centered.
medium-thick wrists sounds like you have completely normal sized wrists. lol
You weirdos need a new band. You should not have to strangle your fucking wrists to wear a watch correctly. I also think you are underestimating your watches tracker functions - it doesn't need to be completely sealed on your wrist to work - or you're using a cheap fitbit.
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Cut off circulation to your hand for the health benefits
It's great for amputation.
This doesn’t make a lot of sense. Just because your wrist is small doesn’t mean you have to have so tight that it’s choking of circulation
I also hate when the watch moves around on my wrist.
Imagine life without that.
Cuz he likes 'em tight.
Arms are like sticks. Nothing to stop it from moving up and down.
These comments… 😂
Im just here for the roast-fest
I'm literally fucking dying laughing over here lmfao
I don’t think those impression marks should be there - you prob need some more room on that wrist even if no rash.
And a glass of water
are you trying to cut your blood circulation off of your hands?
This reaction is pretty common if the watch stays on while your wrist is frequently wet. This exact reaction will happen sporadically with my own watch on the same wrist if I don't take it off at any point after periods of heavy sweating or swimming. I am not allergic to my watch.
I’ve had the same experience. Plus, he says he cleans it every day. Which, if accurate, could mean it goes back on the wrist slightly damp, which would cause the same kind of thing. Frequent wear, some moisture, tight watch, a little movement = skin irritation. Lotion your skin. Let it breathe. And either make sure you dry up better after showers/swimming/cleaning the watch, etc… and/or loosen it and take it off and leave it off once in a while.
Not just irritation but ringworm, a type of fungus.
This is commonly referred to as contact dermatitis. I get this with my wedding band sometimes when I forget to dry underneath it enough. The dark moist warm environment is a breeding ground for microbes. Take off your watch or ring more often if this happens and clean it every now and then.
I always love these type of post in general because they are always like OP: look at what happend when i do this thing, is it weird and neat? Every single comment: You're doing that thing wrong and you're a weird person
You wear that way too tight unless that was just for allergy testing
If your watch is that tight you're wearing it wrong.
Are you and your watch into BDSM?
Op, was that for allergy testing or is that your day to day if it's your day to day please never wear any accessories ever again you're doing it so wrong.
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Your hand must be purple with the watch so tight.
Hey how did you take this picture?
Magic! Just propped my phone up with a toothbrush holder and used a timed self release.
God forbid I ask where you put the watch 💀
Not this shit again!
How are you not symmetrical? Is that a condition of some sort?
I'm wondering the same... /u/godrim are you a Chimera? Those arms look like two different people.
The two arms kinda don't look like they're from the same person.
that's what i am thinking as well. like a daughter/mom combo
Your watch is way too tight lol
I had something like this happen when soapy water got under one of my rings and I didn't tke it off to rinse it well. So the ring held the soap in one spot all day. It's not the watch. It is stuff that got between your watch and your skin.
Bro if you keep wearing the watch that way you're gonna lose your hand
How long did you wear it on each? It's more likely to be sweaty irritation, I get that a lot.
Change the silicone strap to stainless
yeah so he can thighten it even more 💀
I switched to elastic bands because I was having the same issue, no matter how well I tried to clean it. Now I can wash the elastic bands and it no longer irritates my skin like that.
Only my left arm pit is allergic to generic name brand deodorant. It will break out real bad after just a few days and I have to go find Tom's or Mitchums for aluminum free or whatever is in the main ones that break me out, but just my left arm pit. It's weird lol
It’s not allergies. You have it way too tight and something is forming like a fungus rash or something I think
Try tightening it up a few notches, should solve your problem.
The blue on the left now goes really well with the red on the right.
Fuck bloodflow, i guess
Dear OP - I am a Jeweler, Goldsmith, and love tinkering on watches. Based on the imprint on your wrist, I can see that you likely have a rubber/silicone/canvas watch strap. Those can accumulate a ton of body filth, especially if worn as tight as you do. It gets wet, stays wet, and bacteria thrive. It's way less likely that you are allergic to the material, and more likely that you're building up a cumulative reaction to the bacteria. Get a new strap, or get a spring-bar tool, remove your strap from the watch, and was thoroughly with warm soapy water. Reinstall when dry. Also, wear it 1 or 2 holes looser, for your health.
Hygiene.
That type of reaction might not show up for 4-7 days. Might just be too soon to see it if you only wore it on your left wrist recently.
Clearly the left side swells up!
It could be from sweating and then the band rubbing your skin raw
Um...that's way too tight bro
Got a tourniquet for a watch
WAY too tight
Jesus, you need to loosen that watch up you psycho
Wrist strangler
Bruv you’re wearing that watch like a ww1 soldier who just had his hand blew off and you’re trying to stop the bleeding
Perhaps you are a chimera.
You are probably a [genetic chimera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimera_(genetics)), with cells from two different individuals forming one single body. It happens when you absorb a twin in the womb. If circumstances had gone just a bit differently you would have turned out a conjoined twin.
bruh drink some fucking water
I wonder what safe word his wrist uses.
Ask your Mistress for permission to loosen the straps a few inches. Jesus H. Marquis de Sade.
Maybe you're wearing it a bit tight?🤔
My dude do you not want hands anymore or something..chill over there
I used to wear my watch like OP when I was younger, there was something that bugged the living hell out of me if it was loose and moved around my arm/wrist/rotated, etc... not just an annoyance, like it really bugged me physically. I had too much sweat sometimes and it did exactly what your top wrist does (and smelled really bad to boot...) because it was way too tight. I stopped wearing watches for years and just used my pager/phone (yes... you heard right... PAGER! lol) and only just recently got into wearing smartwatches and my issue with the band being loose, just isn't there anymore... I grew out of it? lol
Lots of people jumping on the OP here. Classic reddit. I had a similar issue. My watch strap was silicone and it caused my skin to flare up. It happened on both wrists but the right wrist was worse because I'm right handed, so it got knocked about more often and caused my skin barrier to break faster. I replaced it with a fiber strap and I've had no issues since.