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haakon59 · 28 September 2007, 04:17 PM

Rolex is the only wristwatch manufacturer that I know of who uses 904L steel while everyone else uses 316L.

In certain corrosion environments 904L grade steel will have less pitting than 316L, but I would tend to think that most "divers" or people wearing the watch on a normal basis would not encounter this risk. I haven't read 904L handles sea water corrosion any better than 316L, but I do know that 904L performs better with chlorides, sulfer dioxide gas and some other toxic materials. The two are pretty much the same hardness.

904L is more expensive than 316L and has a higher nickel content.

So I am not quite sure why Rolex uses 904L instead of 316L as all the other manufacturers do. I don't think I have ever heard an actual Rolex Representative explain their reasons. But whatever their reason is, they must be convinced they are right because they pay more for it.

timebroker · 28 September 2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Destroy

Be wery, wery qwiet......

Tombstone · 28 September 2007, 07:16 PM

A mate of mine has a change purse made from a Kangaroo B-LL sac Please tell me he is making this up, and there is no such thing? Gives new meaning to not putting money in your mouth.

Sorry JJ I don't know the difference between 904L and SS.

timebroker · 28 September 2007, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone

A mate of mine has a change purse made from a Kangaroo B-LL sac Please tell me he is making this up, and there is no such thing? Gives new meaning to not putting money in your mouth.

Sorry JJ I don't know the difference between 904L and SS.

You mean a family jewels purse?

BiG JeEzY · 28 September 2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Destroy

Be wery, wery qwiet......

Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny. Why those were the days.

timebroker · 28 September 2007, 07:39 PM

I'm 33 but still can get a good laugh out of those

frostie · 28 September 2007, 07:52 PM

jac67 · 28 September 2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

JJ,
You mean it was Rolex surgical steel that did this?

dP

Man, you've gotta get yourself a better doctor. One who can cut in a straight line.

John.

leopardprey · 28 September 2007, 09:25 PM

904L has about a 20% higher nickle content. Which causes irritation to some people, especially when one sweats and the sweat causes the Nickel to be distributed.

Think the use of 904L is pretty worthless, as never seen or heard of other watch manufactures which all use 316 SS, ever corroding. Think just a ploy by Rolex to justify charging more.

Gedanken · 28 September 2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny. Why those were the days.

The all-time classic Bugs and Elmer routine has to be "Kill Da Wabbit":

That said, throw Daffy into the mix and the real fun begins. "Duck season! Rabbit season!".

frostie · 28 September 2007, 10:56 PM

I love bugs bunny it was and it is one of my favourite shows.

SSD · 28 September 2007, 11:07 PM

The most hijacked thread in the hisory of the internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bugs rules! So does the Coyote and the Road Runner! Awesome stills BTW, guys!

frostie · 28 September 2007, 11:09 PM

can't agree more jamie

DocD · 28 September 2007, 11:13 PM

I learned a "lesson" with surgical stainless steel early on in my career. I purchased an expensive surgical instrument from a high end German instrument manufacturer. After using the instrument a short time, the instrument became all spotted and "stained". So I contacted the manufacturer's rep for a replacement or explanation since it was "STAINLESS" steel.

Well, I didn't get a replacement, because he told me that it was STAINLESS steel which means it wasn't stain PROOF, it simply stained LESS!!!!

frostie · 28 September 2007, 11:16 PM

that's interesting. I have never heard of a think like that.

Gedanken · 28 September 2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DocD

I learned a "lesson" with surgical stainless steel early on in my career. I purchased an expensive surgical instrument from a high end German instrument manufacturer. After using the instrument a short time, the instrument became all spotted and "stained". So I contacted the manufacturer's rep for a replacement or explanation since it was "STAINLESS" steel.

Well, I didn't get a replacement, because he told me that it was STAINLESS steel which means it wasn't stain PROOF, it simply stained LESS!!!!

So did you tell him that his wares were USELESS?

apmoffatt · 29 September 2007, 12:23 AM

good comparative info

SSD · 29 September 2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

So did you tell him that his wares were USELESS?

Good one! Guy needed to hear it! Smart

...

I simply cannot imagine a patient believing such a thing was sterilized, can you? Imagine THAT!

baylorjw · 29 September 2007, 10:08 AM

I like toast...

28 September 2007, 11:07 PM	#42
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	The most hijacked thread in the hisory of the internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bugs rules! So does the Coyote and the Road Runner! Awesome stills BTW, guys! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

28 September 2007, 04:17 PM	#31
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Rolex is the only wristwatch manufacturer that I know of who uses 904L steel while everyone else uses 316L. In certain corrosion environments 904L grade steel will have less pitting than 316L, but I would tend to think that most "divers" or people wearing the watch on a normal basis would not encounter this risk. I haven't read 904L handles sea water corrosion any better than 316L, but I do know that 904L performs better with chlorides, sulfer dioxide gas and some other toxic materials. The two are pretty much the same hardness. 904L is more expensive than 316L and has a higher nickel content. So I am not quite sure why Rolex uses 904L instead of 316L as all the other manufacturers do. I don't think I have ever heard an actual Rolex Representative explain their reasons. But whatever their reason is, they must be convinced they are right because they pay more for it.

28 September 2007, 07:16 PM	#33
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,692	A mate of mine has a change purse made from a Kangaroo B-LL sac Please tell me he is making this up, and there is no such thing? Gives new meaning to not putting money in your mouth. Sorry JJ I don't know the difference between 904L and SS.

28 September 2007, 07:39 PM	#36
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	I'm 33 but still can get a good laugh out of those

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28 September 2007, 09:25 PM	#39
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	904L has about a 20% higher nickle content. Which causes irritation to some people, especially when one sweats and the sweat causes the Nickel to be distributed. Think the use of 904L is pretty worthless, as never seen or heard of other watch manufactures which all use 316 SS, ever corroding. Think just a ploy by Rolex to justify charging more.

28 September 2007, 10:56 PM	#41
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I love bugs bunny it was and it is one of my favourite shows.

28 September 2007, 11:09 PM	#43
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	can't agree more jamie

28 September 2007, 11:13 PM	#44
DocD "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Watch: Submariner date Posts: 298	I learned a "lesson" with surgical stainless steel early on in my career. I purchased an expensive surgical instrument from a high end German instrument manufacturer. After using the instrument a short time, the instrument became all spotted and "stained". So I contacted the manufacturer's rep for a replacement or explanation since it was "STAINLESS" steel. Well, I didn't get a replacement, because he told me that it was STAINLESS steel which means it wasn't stain PROOF, it simply stained LESS!!!!

28 September 2007, 11:16 PM	#45
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	that's interesting. I have never heard of a think like that.

29 September 2007, 12:23 AM	#47
apmoffatt Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 16	good comparative info

29 September 2007, 10:08 AM	#49
baylorjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub Posts: 13	I like toast...

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