Cologne and watch bracelet/leather strap

[Maxy]

Hi folks, just got this thought while spraying the cologne on me today. So, once I get ready for work or going out, the one area I spray my cologne is the inside of my wrist (besides the neck area), then I go and pickup my watch to go out.

I don't feel odd to wear a bracelet right away but when it is leather strap, I feel - should I wait for sometime(though I never wait) till the cologne dries out on my wrist. Will the cologne ruin my leather strap? Also, will it affect the bracelet in anyway?

Anyone thought about this? Any opinions?

[bayerische]

I wouldn't know as I use Diesel fuel as a cologne.

[Old Expat Beast]

I've never worn cologne on my wrists.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I've never worn cologne on my wrists.

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Isn't that a girl thing ?

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by Kingair

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Isn't that a girl thing ?

"The insides of your wrists are a good spot for cologne"

Just look up anywhere, it will yield results.

For example: http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-and-Wear-Cologne

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by Maxy

"The insides of your wrists are a good spot for cologne"

Just look up anywhere, it will yield results.

For example: http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-and-Wear-Cologne

Results? Like strap wear?

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by bayerische

Results? Like strap wear?

If you care to read my post and the quote I'm replying to, you would probably understand( though I can't vouch for that)

I'm talking about Google search results yielding information that wrist is one of the preferred spots to spray cologne.

[toph]

I do it too and I dont worry about the leather strap.
No need to attempt to reason with people that don't ;) each to their own

[Kingair]

Well if you like it . . . why not

Never tried it

[Pix]

The alcohol can stain the strap, not as bad as perspiration

[00pumpkin]

If I wear cologne, I spray it in the air and spin around in it while snapping my fingers. J/K But seriously, I just hold it far away and spray a couple mists onto the chest of my shirts and go with that.

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by Pix

The alcohol can stain the strap, not as bad as perspiration

Thanks for the reply. This is what I needed for my question.. does cologne stains straps? Not where to spray cologne ( ) I was always a bracelet person but recently started buying expensive straps.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by Maxy

Thanks for the reply. This is what I needed for my question.. does cologne stains straps? Not where to spray cologne ( ) I was always a bracelet person but recently started buying expensive straps.

I guess you could have found this answer also on a goggle search.....

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I guess you could have found this answer also on a goggle search.....

That's not a very friendly response. This is a watch forum for asking questions isn't it

I'd rather have some answers from the members here than the all-knowing internet.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by The Joker

That's not a very friendly response. This is a watch forum for asking questions isn't it

I'd rather have some answers from the members here than the all-knowing internet.

Relax, it was a joke....It was in response to his google search of where to put cologne......

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I guess you could have found this answer also on a goggle search.....

Of course you are correct.

But this does seem a logical place to ask the question.

[Kingair]

OK

So I tried the wrist stuff . . .

OMG . . . I had to go to the mall and the effect was amazing . . .

All the women keep running behind me . . . .

HAGWe

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by Kingair

OK

So I tried the wrist stuff . . .

OMG . . . I had to go to the mall and the effect was amazing . . .

All the women keep running behind me . . . .

HAGWe

Why I don't do it!

Me a few years back...

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by bayerische

Why I don't do it!

Me a few years back...

I experienced the samething Andreas . . . . ;)

[chieftd]

That was funny!

Originally Posted by 00pumpkin

If I wear cologne, I spray it in the air and spin around in it while snapping my fingers. J/K But seriously, I just hold it far away and spray a couple mists onto the chest of my shirts and go with that.

[Knappo 1307]

Apologies OP, I would say cologne is no worse then perspiration ...

[bahbahani]

I remember reading a warning in one of my watch manuals, to avoid spraying cologne near the watch as the alcohol in it will affect the strap and even the case.

Since then I have avoided spraying cologne on my watch wearing wrist, and a quick google search says that alcohol does deteriorate leather so just avoid spraying that wrist.

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Apologies OP, I would say cologne is no worse then perspiration ...

No issues!!

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by bahbahani

I remember reading a warning in one of my watch manuals, to avoid spraying cologne near the watch as the alcohol in it will affect the strap and even the case.

Since then I have avoided spraying cologne on my watch wearing wrist, and a quick google search says that alcohol does deteriorate leather so just avoid spraying that wrist.

Thanks, I usually don't care with my bracelets but recently started using straps.. If cologne can damage even the case or bracelet, I guess I'll avoid spraying my left wrist now!