Question on 904L Steel again........

[RRGHOST1]

Somebody posted a thread a few weeks ago, asking about what part of the watch Rolex use the 904L steel. I think i even replied and said they use it for the case but they do not use it on the bracelets as it is probably too hard and expensive to make a bracelet out of it. Well i am wrong, as i have just picked up a catalogue of a big Jewellers here in the uk and in the advert for the DSSD, ...904L Steel.....Rolex uses 904L steel for its steel watch cases and bracelets. Now does this only apply to the DSSD because its good for anti corrosion to sea water as it has a higher chromium content, or is 904L used on every steel bracelet for every model. I am more confused than ever now.....!

[ObscureLight]

904L is the only steel they use for any part of their watches or at least thats what rolex says

[lrpepin]

can get it for 30,000.00 canadian a ton not a precious
metal

[Boadicea]

Originally Posted by lrpepin

get over 904l steel
can get it for 30,000.00 canadian a ton not a precious metal

I'm guessing you have an older model then?

[1000ftSub]

Originally Posted by ObscureLight

904L is the only steel they use for any part of their watches or at least thats what rolex says

indeed

[lrpepin]

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[vjb.knife]

They use it for the entire watch on SS models. It is not significantly harder than 316L and is not difficult to machine. It is more corrosion resistant and polishes to a higher degree and I believe this is why they use it. The corrosion resistance of 316L is quite acceptable for seawater so as far as diving is concerned there is little difference.

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by vjb.knife

They use it for the entire watch on SS models.

Good to know!

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

Somebody posted a thread a few weeks ago, asking about what part of the watch Rolex use the 904L steel. I think i even replied and said they use it for the case but they do not use it on the bracelets as it is probably too hard and expensive to make a bracelet out of it. Well i am wrong, as i have just picked up a catalogue of a big Jewellers here in the uk and in the advert for the DSSD, ...904L Steel.....Rolex uses 904L steel for its steel watch cases and bracelets. Now does this only apply to the DSSD because its good for anti corrosion to sea water as it has a higher chromium content, or is 904L used on every steel bracelet for every model. I am more confused than ever now.....!

Until recently I thought it was only the case but now I read somewhere that the bracelet is also 904L