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glg2003 · 21 June 2018, 12:36 PM

I am new to this. My first Rolex was a stainless/gold date just 1960's vintage. it had the gold/stainless band and stainless clasp. it felt great. Then I traded it in for an Explorer II with a stainless band. After a few weeks my wrist broke out in a rash where the clasp touched my wrist. The rash disappeared when I stopped wearing the watch and reappeared when I started wearing it again. I deducted that I am allergic to the metal in the clasp. No other part of my wrist reacted like the skin touching the clasp. I have been told by more than one Rolex watch dealer that the stainless steel metal composition of the bands has never been changed. No one can explain why I never had the same reaction with my stainless/gold band. Any ideas. I have used a leather band for several years now but would like to use my stainless band if I could find a vintage clasp that would fit the Explorer steel band. Any ideas?

kauffee · 21 June 2018, 02:12 PM

Makes me wonder if the clasp is genuine.

mikkolopez · 21 June 2018, 02:14 PM

Most people would not have issues with a SS clasp. Is the rash coming out due to the clasp only but not the bracelet? If yes, then you may not have a SS clasp, aftermarket clasp with questionable SS material.

I’ve had same with nickel plated bracelets that I thought was SS.

Just a thought.

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PLNYC · 21 June 2018, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauffee

Makes me wonder if the clasp is genuine.

agreed

glg2003 · 21 June 2018, 02:32 PM

How can one tell if the clasp is genuine?

Kostas · 21 June 2018, 02:50 PM

Post a pic

RolexPD · 21 June 2018, 04:05 PM

Newer Rolex watches are made with 904L steel, which has a higher nickel content than the 316L steel used on older Rolex watches. Some people have an allergic reaction to the newer steel.

broken_link · 21 June 2018, 07:37 PM

Cover that clasp with some adhesive tape to see if it’s not because of mere pressure on you skin. Could have nothing to do with the metal but with pressure, sweat, dirt gathering etc.
This way you could isolate the root cause better.

abozz · 21 June 2018, 09:03 PM

Vintage Rolex Clasp (316L) and your new Explorer is 904L, so there is a change in metal composition. Happens to me and after 1 month my body accept it, be patient.

HogwldFLTR · 22 June 2018, 04:52 AM

Maybe post a photo through an image hosting site to show the clasp and bracelet on the new watch. I agree it sounds strange that only the clasp is irritating. It could also be related to the shape of the clasp contact patch but I kind of doubt it.

CXP NYC · 27 September 2018, 11:09 AM

My husband has a Datejust bought in 1990s. The clasp has a beveled edge and chipped a corner. I contacted Michael Young via email; he said the replacement would cost $200-$250 depends on the condition of the part, and he avoided giving me a time frame for the repair work. I read about local watch repair in another thread, and found 3 in NYC. Called first, finally went to WATCH REPAIR. They replaced the broken part with a genuine Rolex replacement (they said it is genuine). The watch was left at their shop at 12 and picked up at 5, the same day, for $60.
I could not believe it. I still cannot believe it. See photos.

21 June 2018, 12:36 PM	#1
glg2003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bridgeport, TX Posts: 3	Irritating Clasp I am new to this. My first Rolex was a stainless/gold date just 1960's vintage. it had the gold/stainless band and stainless clasp. it felt great. Then I traded it in for an Explorer II with a stainless band. After a few weeks my wrist broke out in a rash where the clasp touched my wrist. The rash disappeared when I stopped wearing the watch and reappeared when I started wearing it again. I deducted that I am allergic to the metal in the clasp. No other part of my wrist reacted like the skin touching the clasp. I have been told by more than one Rolex watch dealer that the stainless steel metal composition of the bands has never been changed. No one can explain why I never had the same reaction with my stainless/gold band. Any ideas. I have used a leather band for several years now but would like to use my stainless band if I could find a vintage clasp that would fit the Explorer steel band. Any ideas?

21 June 2018, 02:14 PM	#3
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Most people would not have issues with a SS clasp. Is the rash coming out due to the clasp only but not the bracelet? If yes, then you may not have a SS clasp, aftermarket clasp with questionable SS material. I’ve had same with nickel plated bracelets that I thought was SS. Just a thought. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

22 June 2018, 04:52 AM	#10
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Maybe post a photo through an image hosting site to show the clasp and bracelet on the new watch. I agree it sounds strange that only the clasp is irritating. It could also be related to the shape of the clasp contact patch but I kind of doubt it. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 September 2018, 11:09 AM	#11
CXP NYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: CXP Location: New York Posts: 1	Clasp Replaced My husband has a Datejust bought in 1990s. The clasp has a beveled edge and chipped a corner. I contacted Michael Young via email; he said the replacement would cost $200-$250 depends on the condition of the part, and he avoided giving me a time frame for the repair work. I read about local watch repair in another thread, and found 3 in NYC. Called first, finally went to WATCH REPAIR. They replaced the broken part with a genuine Rolex replacement (they said it is genuine). The watch was left at their shop at 12 and picked up at 5, the same day, for $60. I could not believe it. I still cannot believe it. See photos.

21 June 2018, 02:12 PM	#2
kauffee 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,379	Makes me wonder if the clasp is genuine.

21 June 2018, 02:32 PM	#5
glg2003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bridgeport, TX Posts: 3	How can one tell if the clasp is genuine?

21 June 2018, 02:50 PM	#6
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,241	Post a pic

21 June 2018, 04:05 PM	#7
RolexPD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 253	Newer Rolex watches are made with 904L steel, which has a higher nickel content than the 316L steel used on older Rolex watches. Some people have an allergic reaction to the newer steel.

21 June 2018, 07:37 PM	#8
broken_link "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Watch: BLRO Posts: 161	Cover that clasp with some adhesive tape to see if it’s not because of mere pressure on you skin. Could have nothing to do with the metal but with pressure, sweat, dirt gathering etc. This way you could isolate the root cause better.

21 June 2018, 09:03 PM	#9
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Vintage Rolex Clasp (316L) and your new Explorer is 904L, so there is a change in metal composition. Happens to me and after 1 month my body accept it, be patient.

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