It’s possible to use a form of stainless steel called 904L, which is both harder and even more resistant to corrosion than 316L, in a luxury watch. Rolex does.

Stainless steel grades 316, 316L, and 904L are ideal for marine environments due to their resistance to chloride corrosion and pitting. Grade 2205 duplex stainless steel is regularly used in ...

Stainless steel is not all created equal. The vast majority of watches use what is called 316L steel, and it does its job well. Rolex, on the other hand, famously uses a “special” alloy called ...

Nearly every polished stainless steel watch made from 316L (commonly known as “surgical grade stainless”) or the 904L used on Rolex casings can be scratched, scuffed, and show normal signs of ...

Stainless steel grades 316, 316L, and 904L are ideal for marine environments due to their resistance to chloride corrosion and pitting.

But just as Bremont opted for tougher 904L stainless steel over more common 316L steel for the original Terra Nova, the brand also sought out a more rugged version of bronze for these bronzed ...