iWC original Elastomer Straps

Good evening everyone,

I recently purchased two different IWC Fluor Elastomers straps for my Pilot Chronograph.

Around Christmas time, I read a couple of articles on media mentioning that Fluor elastomers have the capability to release PFAS plastics inside the human body and while the article was mainly focused on such Fluor elastomer straps for Apple Watches, I am concerned on the IWC ones that I bought at a very expensive price ( more than 300$). I sent a message to IWC yesterday and am still waiting for a reply..

I would like to know if anyone else who has such rubber straps heard the same and whether they are equally worried.

Thanks for getting a reply through your unofficial channel. The problem clearly exists and I would expect IWC to be responsible for the products they sell, including a refund for the bands they sold and that are not good for their customers’ health. 
The problem is not irrelevant and even though it seems unusual to imagine that a watchmaker can affect their customers’ health, it is something that should be coming to everyone’s attention and handled correctly.

IWC should declare that officially on their website, don’t you think?

I think I will continue to use straps either made from stainless steel or deceased cattle.

That is starting to be my thought also but it is almost unbearable to look at my watch on my wrist and think that it could damage my health. And this after paying 600$ for two OEM IWC bands. In other industries, companies create recalls and this is not when health is involved.

Could I get the official email for such type of customer service questions? I would prefer the Swiss email since the US IWC organization leaves a lot to be desired and so far they did not dignify me with any reply.