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Old 16 October 2018, 08:23 AM   #1
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Rolex Bracelets: No Longer 904L?

I just happened to be flipping through Rolex’s website, and I noticed Rolex now asserts only the watch cases are made out of 904L stainless steel, with the exception of the SeaDweller. When one scrolls down to the bracelet section of any watch profile, it doesn’t say OysterSteel or 904L. Did I just miss this announcement or something?

As a sidenote, I don’t especially think it’s a big deal. However, I seem to remember several years ago, Rolex claimed all stainless steel models’ cases and the bracelets were made out of 904L. Practically speaking, when I saw an ExplorerII at my local A.D. last week, I didn’t notice any difference visually between the bracelet and the watch
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Old 16 October 2018, 08:25 AM   #2
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I just happened to be flipping through Rolex’s website, and I noticed Rolex now asserts only the watch cases are made out of 904L stainless steel, with the exception of the SeaDweller. When one scrolls down to the bracelet section of any watch profile, it doesn’t say OysterSteel or 904L. Did I just miss this announcement or something?
I just looked at the 114060. Under bracelet material, it says Oystersteel.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/submar...4060-0002.html

Edit: just checked other models. Every single SS Rolex I checked, the bracelet material is listed as Oystersteel. Have you been enjoying a bit too much of the maca root down by the border?

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Oystersteel is another name for 904L - Rolex likes to personalize things (same steel just different name).

Rolex just changed the way they describe the steel at Basel 2018. Now instead of saying 904L steel, everyone says Oystersteel.

Was discussed below:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=593302
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Old 16 October 2018, 08:29 AM   #4
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I just happened to be flipping through Rolex’s website, and I noticed Rolex now asserts only the watch cases are made out of 904L stainless steel, with the exception of the SeaDweller. When one scrolls down to the bracelet section of any watch profile, it doesn’t say OysterSteel or 904L. Did I just miss this announcement or something?

As a sidenote, I don’t especially think it’s a big deal. However, I seem to remember several years ago, Rolex claimed all stainless steel models’ cases and the bracelets were made out of 904L. Practically speaking, when I saw an ExplorerII at my local A.D. last week, I didn’t notice any difference visually between the bracelet and the watch
on the website now... SD 43 says Bracelet Material : Oystersteel
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Old 16 October 2018, 08:29 AM   #5
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904L steel is Oystersteel (same steel just different name).

Rolex just changed the name this year at Basel 2018. Now instead of saying 904L steel, everyone says Oystersteel.

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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=593302
He's saying it doesn't say Oystersteel, either. But that's not correct.
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Old 16 October 2018, 08:32 AM   #6
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904L steel is Oystersteel (same steel just different name).

Rolex just changed the name this year at Basel 2018. Now instead of saying 904L steel, everyone says Oystersteel.

Was discussed below:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=593302
I understand the change in nomiclature, but that really wasn’t my question. The bracelet section of each of the watch profile, with the exception of the sea dweller, doesn’t even say “oystersteel.” Perhaps it was Just an oversight, but it seems strange to me. They specifically reference the case material being made of “OysterSteel,” but not the bracelet.
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I understand the change in nomiclature, but that really wasn’t my question. The bracelet section of each of the watch profile, with the exception of the sea dweller, doesn’t even say “oystersteel.” Perhaps it was Just an oversight, but it seems strange to me. They specifically reference the case material being made of “OysterSteel,” but not the bracelet.
Where are you looking? I'm on the US Rolex website, and under every SS model I check, it says Oystersteel in the specs section, under "Bracelet Material."
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Old 16 October 2018, 08:35 AM   #8
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I just looked at the 114060. Under bracelet material, it says Oystersteel.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/submar...4060-0002.html

Edit: just checked other models. Every single SS Rolex I checked, the bracelet material is listed as Oystersteel. Have you been enjoying a bit too much of the maca root down by the border?

I read it; did you? ;-). It only says: “Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases.” It doesn’t make the same claim when it talks about the bracelet. The only exception, as I said before, is the sea dweller.
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Where are you looking? I'm on the US Rolex website, and under every SS model I check, it says Oystersteel in the specs section, under "Bracelet Material."
i posted a visual aid... im confused here
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He's saying it doesn't say Oystersteel, either. But that's not correct.
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I understand the change in nomiclature, but that really wasn’t my question. The bracelet section of each of the watch profile, with the exception of the sea dweller, doesn’t even say “oystersteel.” Perhaps it was Just an oversight, but it seems strange to me. They specifically reference the case material being made of “OysterSteel,” but not the bracelet.
Apologies, misread ...
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I gotcha—now I see. You’re correct. I’m on my iPhone so the “specifications” section doesn’t automatically expand on the mobile version of the website. My apologies. The magical unicorn metal includes the bracelet
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Old 16 October 2018, 08:40 AM   #12
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its 904L if not better
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I gotcha—now I see. You’re correct.

Great thread. Please post again soon.
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I just happened to be flipping through Rolex’s website, and I noticed Rolex now asserts only the watch cases are made out of 904L stainless steel, with the exception of the SeaDweller. When one scrolls down to the bracelet section of any watch profile, it doesn’t say OysterSteel or 904L. Did I just miss this announcement or something?

As a sidenote, I don’t especially think it’s a big deal. However, I seem to remember several years ago, Rolex claimed all stainless steel models’ cases and the bracelets were made out of 904L. Practically speaking, when I saw an ExplorerII at my local A.D. last week, I didn’t notice any difference visually between the bracelet and the watch
You must have missed the announcement.

They are now made out of unobtainium
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904L = now called Oystersteel more marketing from Rolex to make it sound better.But in the real world in today's mainly pampered watches no real advantage over the industry norm 316L.Expect Rolex changed the name because once Rolex was the only one using it, but now a few other brands like Xoskeleton do now.The main difference between 316L over 904L it has slightly more Molybdenum(Mo)approx 2% more, approx 1-2% more Crome(Cr) 1% copper(Cu) and approx 10% more nickel and thats it.And 904L is no harder than 316L, fact 904L will show scratches more easily than 316L, so if you are not in a high salt/acid environment 24/7 no real advantage.The secret of long life with any modern SS watch is regular washing in soap and water,plus normal routine service.Then no matter the fancy name of the SS, they will all last a lifetime and beyond.
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I read it; did you? ;-). It only says: “Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases.” It doesn’t make the same claim when it talks about the bracelet. The only exception, as I said before, is the sea dweller.
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I gotcha—now I see. You’re correct. I’m on my iPhone so the “specifications” section doesn’t automatically expand on the mobile version of the website. My apologies. The magical unicorn metal includes the bracelet
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Great thread. Please post again soon.
Thank you gentlemen - cheered up my morning
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can't comment on this,

my only comment is: "nice profile pic" #noHomo ..
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can't comment on this,

my only comment is: "nice profile pic" #noHomo ..
^^^ You're comment is tasteless and uncalled for.
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^^^ You're comment is tasteless and uncalled for.
I dont think it means what you think it means... it means nice pic... no sexual connotation intended.

I did a double take at first too
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^^^ You're comment is tasteless and uncalled for.


Triggered dude?? Your misinterpret my post...

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Triggered dude?? Your misinterpret my post...

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It’s getting far afield from horology—or whatever we’re calling this discussion. But, I appreciate the compliment as to my pic. The dog is the cute one, anyway ;-). I’m also guessing the author didn’t know I’m actually gay. Don’t worry—we don’t take every compliment as a come-on. ;-)
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^^^ You're comment is tasteless and uncalled for.
+1. No need for the comment, not watch related, and offensive.
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my only comment is: "nice profile pic" #noHomo ..
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Triggered dude?? Your misinterpret my post...

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My sincere apologies and now realize what you were trying to say. At first thought it was offensive to the OP and was taken back... but now get what you meant.
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Time to unsubscribe, I guess. The thread didn't need to exist in the first place, and now it's getting a second life for an even worse reason.
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904L = now called Oystersteel more marketing from Rolex to make it sound better.But in the real world in today's mainly pampered watches no real advantage over the industry norm 316L.Expect Rolex changed the name because once Rolex was the only one using it, but now a few other brands like Xoskeleton do now.The main difference between 316L over 904L it has slightly more Molybdenum(Mo)approx 2% more, approx 1-2% more Crome(Cr) 1% copper(Cu) and approx 10% more nickel and thats it.And 904L is no harder than 316L, fact 904L will show scratches more easily than 316L, so if you are not in a high salt/acid environment 24/7 no real advantage.The secret of long life with any modern SS watch is regular washing in soap and water,plus normal routine service.Then no matter the fancy name of the SS, they will all last a lifetime and beyond.
This...Thank you Padi for breaking it down..

For me, I notice no difference between 316 and 904
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