Is anyone else finding that they are alergic to the watch band? I get welts on my wrist and have to change the watch from arm to arm. I went looking for a black leather band but it appears Garmin doesn't make one for the Vivoactive 3.
Is anyone else finding that they are alergic to the watch band? I get welts on my wrist and have to change the watch from arm to arm. I went looking for a black leather band but it appears Garmin doesn't make one for the Vivoactive 3.
I'm not sure if it is allergic. It seems to me, rather the standard strap of the watch is too close to the skin and does not allow it to breathe - bad designe. I ordered myself one of Milanese and one silicone with holes as mentioned above SAHO - I carry it now all the time without probs. I would have mentioned too thin springbar pins on the strap. The original ones are 2 mm thick and their total length is 22.75 mm. In Chinese band - 1.5mm and length of 22.15mm - not very reliable. I had to buy a pair of 1.8 mm thick at ebay - ideal for a silicone strap.
Hi TMK17, maybe I'm inaccurately expressed - the standard strap is pressed too tightly to the hand - it sticks to the skin - it breaks the sweat drainage, the skin of the hand remains moist and easily rubbed ... New - see the photo SAHO's second link - is perforated and leaves the skin dry - this is the difference.
No problem with mine. I only take it off to shower - no rash, no problems with "sweat drainage" whatever that is. My skin gets moist, but the band doesn't rub it raw or cause a rash. I am sure some may be allergic, but I would not say there is any issue with design. All other fitness devices i have had are very similar.
Any customers who are experiencing discomfort or any similar issue from wearing their Garmin device, please contact your local support office as we will need to escalate this internally.
