I doubt that the LCD or ticking has anything to do with it. Bet your watch is dark with a dark band. Bet the same thing would happen if you sinply wore a similar colored band on your wrist. Took my watch off years ago. Glad when the black mustache turned grey. Still get hit around the edges of my glasses - they automatically turn dark and the bees go for them. Fortunately, as mentioned before, I have near total immunity - but I don't suggest that others not wear a veil. Jerry Bromenshenk [log in to unmask]