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Originally Posted by padi56
Quite true but there is nothing magical about 904L over the industry norm of 316 L.And as far as I know only two watch companies use all or part 904 L for watch production.Sure 904L is very slightly more resistant to corrosive substances over 316L but to the average wearer would doubt if any real advantage today.The main and only difference between 316L over 904L it has slightly more Molybdenum(Mo)approx 2% more,and approx 1-2% more Crome(Cr), 1% more copper(Cu), and approximately 10% more nickel and thats it.
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Thanks for the detailed knowledge Padi....now for the 16600 range of Sea Dwellers....weren't those also 100% 904L (case/back/bracelet)?
Thanks again!