I hate to be a killjoy, but I work with bees several times a week with no
gloves and with my wrist watch on.  I've never had a sting on or around the
band.  Maybe it's different somehow.  It's just a cheap WallyWorld digital
with a black woven nylon band with some fake leather sown in a strip down
the middle.  It has a small silver colored buckle to hold it on.  Just a
thought, but maybe most bee stings occur with leather bands.  I've heard
about the watch band issue for years, but have never experienced it.  The
only other thing different about my watch is I wear it with the face on the
inside part of my wrist - maybe that's it.  Ok everyone, turn your watches
around and see what happens. :-)

Mark in West Texas