904L – The Rolex of stainless steel
Stainless steels are well-known for their corrosion resistance, but certain grades outperform others. For many years, Rolex employed the popular stainless steel grade 316L, which is the norm for approximately 95% of the watch industry. In 2001, however, they switched from 316L to 904L and are now the only watchmaker in the world to employ […]