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31 March 2018, 04:19 AM | #1 |
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Panerai steel alloy
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I was wondering about the steel alloy that Panerai uses for their cases. I found that it is easier to scratch and different to polish than 316l from brands like Omega and Breitling, I have to adjust the polishing machine RPM in order to get the right finish. 904l (Rolex) gives me the best results though. |
31 March 2018, 04:37 AM | #2 |
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31 March 2018, 04:50 PM | #3 |
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Yet it's different than steel from Omega and Breitling, who also use 316l
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Tag heuer Also using 316L.
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31 March 2018, 10:05 PM | #6 |
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Could there be different versions of 316l or is it all exactly the same? I swear it feels different when refinishing a Panerai.
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31 March 2018, 10:40 PM | #7 |
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316L is 316L. If it were different, it wouldn't be 316L.
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My guess is that they simply use a different supplier and/or asked for specific properties. |
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