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Joey_V · 1 June 2009, 04:17 PM

So, I have 3 nice watches that I rotate periodically. My wrist does not smell after wearing the Rolex or the Tag. They are looser, but they dont dangle by the bottom of my wrist - rather they are usually above the wrist bone.

Now, I noticed serendipitously, that my wrist would smell like sweat after wearing the PO. I noticed that I have the PO sized a bit tighter - because it is heavier than the Sub and I like it to stay above the wrist bone...

And the back of the PO's case has a margin around it - probably making a vacuum-like seal to the wrist.... probably making sweat accumulate after a few hours of wear.

So, as gross as it may sound - is it just me or do you guys also notice a smell after wearing the PO?

If not, then maybe I just have to loosen up the PO and it wont stick to one spot and create that weird smell.

Sorry if it's gross, but this has been bugging me for months.

JJ Irani · 1 June 2009, 04:21 PM

I don't own a PO, but I have some unmentionable, smelly places.....wanna hear about them??

diablojota · 1 June 2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I don't own a PO, but I have some unmentionable, smelly places.....wanna hear about them??

Ban him! Ban him!

That is an odd issue. Don't know what to tell you? Febreeze? Cologne? Wash the PO regularly.

abigsecret · 3 June 2009, 04:28 PM

With having a baby now, nothing much grosses me out!

I would try loosening up the PO, maybe they can just loosen it in the clasp, or add a half link?

WJGESQ · 3 June 2009, 07:39 PM

So, your PO has led to BO?

Now that is just too good to pass up.

chu88y · 3 June 2009, 08:14 PM

too much information guys n gals

SubmarinerMan · 3 June 2009, 11:44 PM

Nope doesn't happen to me!! But on the other hand my PO has a rubber strap so i just wear it loose!!

Lisa · 4 June 2009, 12:47 AM

You know what? I've had the same problem with the bracelet on my Date. It fits pretty snugly, too. I'm just a sweaty broad, I guess, but it's a heck of a yucky problem to have. Maybe it's just your body's particular chemistry that reacts with the band. What worked for me: Nightly scrub with baby soap and a toothbrush. Um, the watch band, too.

Gedanken · 4 June 2009, 12:49 AM

Uhh, Joey, I think you left an 'O' out of the thread title.

Gedanken · 4 June 2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I'm just a sweaty broad, I guess,

Oh boy - wait till weirdfetish1957 gets a loada this.

Prince · 4 June 2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Oh boy - wait till weirdfetish1957 gets a loada this.

You can say that again, and probably ole' SpookyTooth76 as well!

C. Davidson · 4 June 2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

So, your PO has led to BO?

Now that is just too good to pass up.

I was going there if no one else was...

DARK_KNIGHT · 4 June 2009, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I don't own a PO, but I have some unmentionable, smelly places.....wanna hear about them??

Funny as hell ! (F.A.H.)

seamaster master · 8 June 2009, 01:40 AM

yeah....

it's the smell of success!!!

Joey_V · 5 July 2009, 06:11 AM

Not the band area.... just under the case!!

And no adding an "O" to the title! LOL!!!!

I think it's too tight, I'm gonna have it loosened.

I bet it's the vacuum-like seal!

Thanks for the laughs guys!

Joey_V · 14 July 2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abigsecret

With having a baby now, nothing much grosses me out!

I would try loosening up the PO, maybe they can just loosen it in the clasp, or add a half link?

Alright, after being so busy for some time, I finally got a chance to add a half link to the PO. Now, it's a lot more comfortable and it doesnt suffucate my wrist.

... And... no more smell!

Alcan · 14 July 2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

... And... no more smell!

So no mo PO BO?

RW16610 · 14 July 2009, 10:12 AM

I have worn both styles of Omega (2220.80.00 and 2200.50.00) and never had this happen. Thing is though my watches are not tight, maybe you can add in a 1/2 size link to stop that problem

AIKO · 14 July 2009, 12:34 PM

Stop wearing your PO in your crack! That should fix it.

mondodec · 16 July 2009, 10:50 PM

The source of any smell is usually bacteria.

Sounds as though you have created the perfect incubator. Just beware because with the kind of conditions under the wrist you describe you may well may beget bacteria verging on the size of wombats!

Cheers

desmond

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

So, I have 3 nice watches that I rotate periodically. My wrist does not smell after wearing the Rolex or the Tag. They are looser, but they dont dangle by the bottom of my wrist - rather they are usually above the wrist bone.

Now, I noticed serendipitously, that my wrist would smell like sweat after wearing the PO. I noticed that I have the PO sized a bit tighter - because it is heavier than the Sub and I like it to stay above the wrist bone...

And the back of the PO's case has a margin around it - probably making a vacuum-like seal to the wrist.... probably making sweat accumulate after a few hours of wear.

So, as gross as it may sound - is it just me or do you guys also notice a smell after wearing the PO?

If not, then maybe I just have to loosen up the PO and it wont stick to one spot and create that weird smell.

Sorry if it's gross, but this has been bugging me for months.

Joey_V · 19 July 2009, 01:45 PM

No mo PO BO!

It's all good after the resizing. The underside of the PO is a good incubator for bacterias/sweat, it's got raised sides on the caseback making for a good suction cup.

Yuck....

But.... no mo po bo!

RW16610 · 20 July 2009, 12:32 AM

Glad to hear it is gone now! Yes with a little space in there for it to move around a tiny bit or air out is what was needed

Enjoy the watch as you should now

ghanemC · 21 July 2009, 12:06 PM

my friend has a PO and told me it smelt sometimes..

It no longer has the smell.

Wierd... lol

cody p · 22 July 2009, 03:30 AM

your nose smells.
your po stinks.
my take on grammer.

1 June 2009, 04:17 PM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Does your PO smell? So, I have 3 nice watches that I rotate periodically. My wrist does not smell after wearing the Rolex or the Tag. They are looser, but they dont dangle by the bottom of my wrist - rather they are usually above the wrist bone. Now, I noticed serendipitously, that my wrist would smell like sweat after wearing the PO. I noticed that I have the PO sized a bit tighter - because it is heavier than the Sub and I like it to stay above the wrist bone... And the back of the PO's case has a margin around it - probably making a vacuum-like seal to the wrist.... probably making sweat accumulate after a few hours of wear. So, as gross as it may sound - is it just me or do you guys also notice a smell after wearing the PO? If not, then maybe I just have to loosen up the PO and it wont stick to one spot and create that weird smell. Sorry if it's gross, but this has been bugging me for months. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

1 June 2009, 04:21 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I don't own a PO, but I have some unmentionable, smelly places.....wanna hear about them?? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 June 2009, 04:28 PM	#4
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	With having a baby now, nothing much grosses me out! I would try loosening up the PO, maybe they can just loosen it in the clasp, or add a half link? __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

3 June 2009, 11:44 PM	#7
SubmarinerMan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Bedfordshire, UK Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,046	Nope doesn't happen to me!! But on the other hand my PO has a rubber strap so i just wear it loose!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 LV 'M'. Rolex Submariner 16610 'M'. Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600. Omega Seamaster 2226.80.00. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2907.50.91 .

4 June 2009, 12:49 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Uhh, Joey, I think you left an 'O' out of the thread title. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

3 June 2009, 07:39 PM	#5
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	So, your PO has led to BO? Now that is just too good to pass up.

3 June 2009, 08:14 PM	#6
chu88y Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: LONDON Watch: SDDS Posts: 660	too much information guys n gals

4 June 2009, 12:47 AM	#8
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	You know what? I've had the same problem with the bracelet on my Date. It fits pretty snugly, too. I'm just a sweaty broad, I guess, but it's a heck of a yucky problem to have. Maybe it's just your body's particular chemistry that reacts with the band. What worked for me: Nightly scrub with baby soap and a toothbrush. Um, the watch band, too.

8 June 2009, 01:40 AM	#14
seamaster master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: simon Location: london Watch: planet ocean 45.5 Posts: 5	yeah.... it's the smell of success!!!

5 July 2009, 06:11 AM	#15
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Not the band area.... just under the case!! And no adding an "O" to the title! LOL!!!! I think it's too tight, I'm gonna have it loosened. I bet it's the vacuum-like seal! Thanks for the laughs guys! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

14 July 2009, 10:12 AM	#18
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,010	I have worn both styles of Omega (2220.80.00 and 2200.50.00) and never had this happen. Thing is though my watches are not tight, maybe you can add in a 1/2 size link to stop that problem

14 July 2009, 12:34 PM	#19
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Stop wearing your PO in your crack! That should fix it.

19 July 2009, 01:45 PM	#21
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	No mo PO BO! It's all good after the resizing. The underside of the PO is a good incubator for bacterias/sweat, it's got raised sides on the caseback making for a good suction cup. Yuck.... But.... no mo po bo! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

20 July 2009, 12:32 AM	#22
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,010	Glad to hear it is gone now! Yes with a little space in there for it to move around a tiny bit or air out is what was needed Enjoy the watch as you should now

21 July 2009, 12:06 PM	#23
ghanemC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: 213.30 Posts: 106	my friend has a PO and told me it smelt sometimes.. It no longer has the smell. Wierd... lol __________________ Ohhhh Meeee Gaaaa $C:\Documents and Settings\balgowlah.compwareho\My Documents\My Pictures\untitled.JPG$

22 July 2009, 03:30 AM	#24
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	your nose smells. your po stinks. my take on grammer.

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