316L half-link = galvanic corrosion?

[grizzlymambo]

Do you guys think it's okay to use a 316L aftermarket half link on the 904L bracelets without causing galvanic corrosion? I've tried to google this, and the answers are mixed: some say it's okay, some say it isn't. Thoughts?

[omar-rye]

Hope the helps

[watchwatcher]

Just out of curiosity, what half link are you considering using?

[77T]

For the slight difference in price I'd go with a 904 half link and not worry about it.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by 77T

For the slight difference in price I'd go with a 904 half link and not worry about it.


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[Tools]

Originally Posted by grizzlymambo

Do you guys think it's okay to use a 316L aftermarket half link on the 904L bracelets without causing galvanic corrosion? I've tried to google this, and the answers are mixed: some say it's okay, some say it isn't. Thoughts?

Yes, it's OK.

They are essentially the same metals differing in content percentages and not considered "dissimilar" for corrosion interaction.

[grizzlymambo]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Hope the helps

Thanks - I did check chatgpt, but my question was a little different. The answer was almost the same. However, this answer is different from just googling the answer, which says something very similar to what "Tools" replied.

[grizzlymambo]

Originally Posted by Tools

No.

They are essentially the same metals differing in content percentages and not considered "dissimilar" for corrosion interaction.

Just to clarify: I think you mean "Yes - it's okay" because the rest of your answer seems to say it's okay. Thanks.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by grizzlymambo

Just to clarify: I think you mean "Yes - it's okay" because the rest of your answer seems to say it's okay. Thanks.

Should not be any problems there is very little difference in 316L over 904L has around 10% more nickel and tiny more chrome and copper.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by grizzlymambo

Just to clarify: I think you mean "Yes - it's okay" because the rest of your answer seems to say it's okay. Thanks.

LOL... Yes, I was thinking no to corrosion. edited the original for clarity - thanks.

[Dirt]

I'd like to add that i wouldn't expect any problem for as long as one would live.
If it was in salt water or even salty air with moisture with warm conditions there may be some galvanic corrosion over a very long time but it would likely be imperseptable given the application.

[subtona]

the pin adjustments in the clasp already have half link measures. I am not sure why you can not get a good fit using those?

If your bracelet is expanded to the max, buy the Oem full link and adjust the pin in the clasp for the half link reduction.

[kilyung]

If it’s that much of a concern maybe get the WG half link? Lol

[goldfixer21]

I wonder, is Rolex making their spring bars and pins/rivets out of 904L as well? If not, then there’s the answer to this question.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by 77T

For the slight difference in price I'd go with a 904 half link and not worry about it.


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It still begs the question ….

[77T]

What changed your mind since yesterday?


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[77T]

Originally Posted by padi56

Should not be any problems there is very little difference in 316L over 904L has around 10% more nickel and tiny more chrome and copper.

This is what I understand, too.


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[Maleg]

Originally Posted by goldfixer21

I wonder, is Rolex making their spring bars and pins/rivets out of 904L as well? If not, then there’s the answer to this question.

Exactly my thoughts.