Hi Adrian & all

>     That happened to me a lot until I realized that the black color of
> the strap and of the watch --- with two shiny "eyes" on the body of
> the watch

Not quite the same as my case...

It has occurred with or without gloves and the straps were jointed stainless
steel links. I put it down to sweat having gotten into the joints of the
strap. With some colonies I had many years ago, they used to try and burrow
under the elastic of the calico cuff to try and get at the watch.

Removing the watch from my arm and holding it in front of the hive entrance,
brought forth a frenzy of attack like that described on black leather lures
waved in front of AHB.


Best Regards & 73s... Dave Cushman, G8MZY
Beekeeping & Bee Breeding Website...
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman