894tom Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) I bought a silicone divers wrist strap from Panatime.com. The strap came and looks perfect. I put it on and wore it for about three days. I was constantly adjusting the position of the watch body on my wrist trying to get it comfortable. I even let it out enough that the watch could spin around my wrist. On the third day, I noticed my thumb was numb. First thing that went through my mind was....oh no heartattack. Then I realized that Superman cannot get a heart attack...LOL. Anyway, it turned out the strap was always trying to return to its straighten state and was constantely pressing on both sides of my wrist. The nerve on the inside blade of my wrist must be right in this spot which caused the numbness. I emailed the guys at Panatime.com and they are great about customer satisfaction..hard to find this kind of business anymore. I will be buying all my straps from this company here on out...yup they have every kind you can think of. Anyway, what gives...he told me he has sold thousands with no complaints. Am I a freak of nature, are my nerves located in the wrong spot on my wirst? Anyone else get the same problem with a thick black silicone rubber dive strap. The one I got looks very similar to a Bell & Ross dive strap. Edited December 3, 2007 by 894tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchwatcher Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 i have the 'accordion' style PAM silicone sub strap and it is the most comfortable strap i own. however, i have the same problems you describe when i wear a new leather strap -- particularly with a heavy watch body. consequently with the exception of the pam strap, i usually stick with bracelets. annoying isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Sometimes the plastic/rubber material used in these straps can have an irritating effect on the skin. It is a cvhemical reaction, and yes if your hand is going numb, it is too tight. Try a bit of talcum or baby powder on the inside of the strap. It might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 i have the 'accordion' style PAM silicone sub strap and it is the most comfortable strap i own. however, i have the same problems you describe when i wear a new leather strap -- particularly with a heavy watch body. consequently with the exception of the pam strap, i usually stick with bracelets. annoying isn't it. I agree. Very comfortable strap. I've never had a problem with rubber/silicone straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 the only strap that made problems to me is the POS of the velcro/nylon strap that you get with the AP ROO EoD...all the other strap, leather, rubber and bracelets have never caused any problems to me from the regular rep straps to the aftermarket ones or OEM... and the most comfortable rubber strap goes to : Corum Admiral's Cup Competition...you have to wear it to feel it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotASolder Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Maybe it's time you go 'Undee'. If that does not work, then it's a curse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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