Luthier 1 Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) From Rolex: "...fills and protect it immediately..." I have gen. SS DayDate for many years, and the case has many hair thin scratches, almost invisible, but it's a scratches, so, I think steel is not a live organism, and mechanical damage can't be repaired by steel itself. Edited November 25, 2008 by Luthier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted November 25, 2008 SS DayDate? Rolex only made a handful of those. If yours is really SS it must be old and thus 316L steel, not 904L. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted November 25, 2008 not filling the whole depth of the scratch in a scratch exposes fresh chromium which then oxidizes (chromium oxide) effectively protecting the metal - see... it's alive! all it means it 904L has a higher chromium level and the layer of chromium oxide around the case protects the metal - marketing gimmick? I don't know enough about metallurgy to say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 25, 2008 SS DayDate? Rolex only made a handful of those. If yours is really SS it must be old and thus 316L steel, not 904L. Yes, it's very old, and for many years it was my every day beater. No idea, what steel is on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dave123 Posted November 25, 2008 True or not,my gen rollie was made of flimsy crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrillseeker 0 Posted November 25, 2008 True or not,my gen rollie was made of flimsy crap. Must have been a jubilee. A little flimsy yes. Thats why I prefer the presidential or oyster bracelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 25, 2008 True or not,my gen rollie was made of flimsy crap. Must have been a jubilee. A little flimsy yes. Thats why I prefer the presidential or oyster bracelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) I don't like the new Rolex made with 904L SS. To white and to shinny. Especially Oyster bracelets who looks -imho- like cheap nickel platted. former 316L gen looks nice, plus if you go to the sun and salt water, the metal coloration changes a little and get a nice patina Same for reps, my reps who goes in see water turned into a very nice patina Edited November 25, 2008 by RolexAddict Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 25, 2008 I don't like the new Rolex made with 904L SS. To white and to shinny. Especially Oyster bracelets who looks -imho- like cheap nickel platted. former 316L gen looks nice, plus if you go to the sun and salt water, the metal coloration changes a little and get a nice patina Same for reps, my reps who goes in see water turned into a very nice patina Absolutely agree. Welcome back, RA!!!By the way, I found few very interesting sites: http://www.watchwallpapers.com/ http://www.deluxemovements.com/ http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tre...22759&rid=0 http://www.dediamonds.com/Watches/Jeff/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 25, 2008 I don't like the new Rolex made with 904L SS. To white and to shinny. Especially Oyster bracelets who looks -imho- like cheap nickel platted. former 316L gen looks nice, plus if you go to the sun and salt water, the metal coloration changes a little and get a nice patina Same for reps, my reps who goes in see water turned into a very nice patina RA!!! Welcome back man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 308 Posted November 25, 2008 Waiting for some reviews from RA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted November 25, 2008 anyone know if it's possible to waterproof a tona? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted November 25, 2008 reviews in progress :wink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 25, 2008 anyone know if it's possible to waterproof a tona? Sure - just put the hood up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted November 25, 2008 I do think 904L is a sales tool. Unless you are wearing your rollie on the outside of a chem suit at the acid plant I see no more benifit from 904L than having a 2000ft dive watch. It's the percived cache (that's not how you spel it is it?) of having a watch that can withstand anything that is it's reason for being (the french is beond me ATM). MY torture test noob is still alive. I supose I had beter do a new post on the poor old thing now we're back. It's latest test was being on the arm holding a block of wood to one side of some 4mm plate while I belted the other with a 2lb hammer to remove some dents. Didn't phase it and Rolex wouldn't recomend that! I know the case is paint stripper proof. Had to get the two pack overspray off somehow . . . Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dave123 Posted November 25, 2008 True or not,my gen rollie was made of flimsy crap. Must have been a jubilee. A little flimsy yes. Thats why I prefer the presidential or oyster bracelet. Nope,a 15210 on oyster..... Get use to Breitlings bracelets and you know why i call the rollie one's crap,no comparison quality wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted November 25, 2008 Nope,a 15210 on oyster..... Get use to Breitlings bracelets and you know why i call the rollie one's crap,no comparison quality wise. Penis envy, Dave. Rolex sells three times (or is it 5?) as many watches as Breitling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 308 Posted November 25, 2008 Nope,a 15210 on oyster..... Get use to Breitlings bracelets and you know why i call the rollie one's crap,no comparison quality wise. Penis envy, Dave. Rolex sells three times (or is it 5?) as many watches as Breitling. Does Dave wear his bracelets on his penis Doc???? And Rolex is sold more often because they're cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dave123 Posted November 25, 2008 Nope,a 15210 on oyster..... Get use to Breitlings bracelets and you know why i call the rollie one's crap,no comparison quality wise. Penis envy, Dave. Rolex sells three times (or is it 5?) as many watches as Breitling. And Ford sells how many times the amount of cars that Ferrari does?..... Like when i bought that Rolex,i didn't know any better,i do now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted November 25, 2008 Does Dave wear his bracelets on his penis Doc???? If he does, think of all those guys who bought his used watches... :o (Can you say, "Communicable disease"? ) Rolex is sold more often because they're cheap. Cheap? Rolex may be many things but cheap they're not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fakemaster 0 Posted December 2, 2008 don't believe the hype. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
