Degsy1880 254 Posted November 4, 2014 Hi Guys A while back I had a vintage ammo strap hand made for my pam 111 by a strap maker off another forum. Love the strap and looks well on my pam. I wore the strap a few times then as you acquire other wristies then you tend to rotate then stick to one for a bit and so on. Anyway dug the pam out of the box the other week and been giving it some wrist time but its really irritating my wrist to the point its makes it sore and red and very itchy to the point i cant wear it. could it be something on the leather I have other straps that are fine? would it have anything to do with the vintage smell of powder from the leather (as it was an ammo pouch)? Is there anything I can use to clean the inside of the strap to try and stop this irritation as like I say i like the strap. if if cant stop the irritation then it will have to go cheers D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Degsy1880 254 Posted November 4, 2014 Here's the watch and offending strap D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phizzy 0 Posted November 5, 2014 If there's any sort of finish on the strap, it could be that, or as you say it could well be the leather itself. Maybe look for some sort of leather sealant like fiebings snow proof, which will actually create a barrier as it waterproofs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted November 5, 2014 The first time I put on a good quality leather strap (custom hand made... Etc) my wrist was pretty ichy for a while, then it settled down. I don't know... Maybe you are undergoing a prolonged irritation stage than I am or you have an allergy to the tanning/leather used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Degsy1880 254 Posted November 5, 2014 Cheers for the replies. Can't wear it now as wrist too itchy and sore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccrsvo 0 Posted November 6, 2014 Same thing happened to me. My wrist got so irritated I had to stop wearing for 2 month. Had to sell it off. Put the strap it came with back on and no problems. I thought it may have been something with the dye process. Makes me weary of buying from another dealer to have the same thing happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fry9847 0 Posted November 6, 2014 coat the inside of strap with clear nail varnish pref one thats acrylic as will move with the strap when it on,hope it helps,very nice strap btw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Degsy1880 254 Posted November 18, 2014 cheers fry good plan might give it a go :-) D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69-Watch 3 Posted January 4, 2015 Sell it, it can never be fixed! Bad Mojo! By the way , how much for the nice strap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Degsy1880 254 Posted February 10, 2015 think i paid £80 from tootall straps on RWI yours for £40 + PP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted February 10, 2015 Might try resolene... http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/leather-dye/leather-finish/2270-127.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJules 396 Posted February 10, 2015 What Phizzy and HeavyKrush said. Either resolene or snow proof wax will do. You have 3 strapmakers here giving you advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Degsy1880 254 Posted February 11, 2015 I haven't tried that resolene but I have tried another leather waterproofing a friend gave me and i still cant wear it? tried a couple of things JohnG advised also. but I'm happy to give them two a go before moving it on. D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
