“What material is the backplate. As someone with a nickel contact allergy I’d love to purchase this watch but am worried how ill react?”
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Jonathan, In order to achieve a high level of corrosion resistance, stainless steel is used on the vivoactive 3. Stainless steel alloys contain small amounts of Nickel. Although the parts comply with EU Nickel Release limit standards for metals in continuous contact with skin, people with Nickel sensitivities or allergies may still have a reaction. |BB|
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Even if it's stainless steel, be aware that most stainless steel is an alloy combination of nickel or chromium and iron.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes this will cause a Nickel reaction in most people. I am looking for a replacement band that is nickel free.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have a nickel allergy and I wear this watch practically 24/7. I even swim with it in the pool and I've never had any kind of reaction.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I react to it. I took it off for three weeks and bought a barrier cream from Amazon that helps and I change wrists every day. That seems to handle it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have this watch and as I look at it the backplate is made of steel. Well, i cannot answer whether it has nickel in it or reaction that it will cause to you. You may need to reach out to Garmin is what I think is best bet.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If its stainless, you should be fine. If you have a reaction, you can paint it with clear nail polish.
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