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Old 27 November 2008, 09:07 AM   #1
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Kinda weird for a SS bracelet to Rust

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Rolex-Rare-Big-cr...1%7C240%3A1318

I know its old but i dont believe it should be rusted.
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Old 27 November 2008, 10:04 AM   #2
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I think salt water could do almost anything to steel...
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Old 27 November 2008, 10:07 AM   #3
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Stainless steel is rust resistant, not rust proof. Just a thought. It can rust.
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Old 27 November 2008, 11:50 AM   #4
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...SPOT on....

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Stainless steel is rust resistant, not rust proof. Just a thought. It can rust.
...S/S does in fact corrode....it just takes longer for the process.

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