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leopardprey · 7 September 2007, 02:27 AM

I know this has been asked before, but seems there is some dispute. I know Padi will post what someone at Rolex said, but is there anything official by Rolex to confirm.

From the Ads it says the case is made of 904 steel?

What parts of a Rolex are 904 SS and what parts are 316 SS??

Letsgodiving · 7 September 2007, 02:29 AM

Glad you asked this b/c there is a lot of contradictory info out there on this subject.

seanbrooklyn · 7 September 2007, 10:26 AM

I thought that all the SS was 904L, I didnt think rolex used any other kind.

roadcarver · 7 September 2007, 10:40 AM

Always thought that the metal that touches the skin have less nickel (non vintages). Caseback and clasp could be 316L while the rest are 904L.

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 September 2007, 08:39 PM

Funny that you should ask, Chad!

Because I had actually subscribed to the "Steel Thread", so here it is. I still miss the answers, so here the thread is:

Rolex steel. Click!

We might get some "NEW" infos????

leopardprey · 7 September 2007, 11:42 PM

Again, though still conflicting reports. Also some say Rolex SS discharges more nickel thus causing irritation to some people, and then other say 904L does not discharge even though higher content of Nickel. Guess need to do some research. Be good to see something official from Rolex about what is 904 and what is not. Seems much we hear is hearsay.

From the Rolex Ads one would be lec to believe it is all made out of 904L.

leopardprey · 7 September 2007, 11:47 PM

Here is a good link. MSDS. Notice 904L is not listed with Stainless Steels, but with Nickel Allow Steels. Also further down notice problems Nickel can cause.

http://www.alascop.com/HTML/pdf_files/MSDS_jan99.pdf

7 September 2007, 02:27 AM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Case and Bracelet Steel makeup I know this has been asked before, but seems there is some dispute. I know Padi will post what someone at Rolex said, but is there anything official by Rolex to confirm. From the Ads it says the case is made of 904 steel? What parts of a Rolex are 904 SS and what parts are 316 SS??

7 September 2007, 10:40 AM	#4
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Always thought that the metal that touches the skin have less nickel (non vintages). Caseback and clasp could be 316L while the rest are 904L. __________________ I'm just a cook...

7 September 2007, 08:39 PM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Funny that you should ask, Chad! Because I had actually subscribed to the "Steel Thread", so here it is. I still miss the answers, so here the thread is: Rolex steel. Click! We might get some "NEW" infos???? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 September 2007, 02:29 AM	#2
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,310	Glad you asked this b/c there is a lot of contradictory info out there on this subject.

7 September 2007, 10:26 AM	#3
seanbrooklyn Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: explorer 114270 Posts: 94	I thought that all the SS was 904L, I didnt think rolex used any other kind.

7 September 2007, 11:42 PM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Again, though still conflicting reports. Also some say Rolex SS discharges more nickel thus causing irritation to some people, and then other say 904L does not discharge even though higher content of Nickel. Guess need to do some research. Be good to see something official from Rolex about what is 904 and what is not. Seems much we hear is hearsay. From the Rolex Ads one would be lec to believe it is all made out of 904L.

7 September 2007, 11:47 PM	#7
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Here is a good link. MSDS. Notice 904L is not listed with Stainless Steels, but with Nickel Allow Steels. Also further down notice problems Nickel can cause. http://www.alascop.com/HTML/pdf_files/MSDS_jan99.pdf

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