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Old 19 October 2016, 08:48 PM   #1
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Why stainless steel

Why do we like stainless steel, Is it cooler, more rugged, less blingy,

When I got my sub in 92 it kinda looked cool, and it was the only one I could afford
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Old 19 October 2016, 08:52 PM   #2
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Because aluminum will stretch?
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Old 19 October 2016, 09:03 PM   #3
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Because it's awesome, without the ostentatiousness of PM.
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Old 19 October 2016, 09:09 PM   #4
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I prefer white metals and SS is a hell of a lot cheaper than WG and PT.
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Old 19 October 2016, 09:13 PM   #5
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It's durable, can be highly polished or brushed, and it's sexy.
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Old 19 October 2016, 09:13 PM   #6
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I prefer white metals and SS is a hell of a lot cheaper than WG and PT.
Agree 100%
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Old 19 October 2016, 09:13 PM   #7
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Its just a much more practical metal to use in a watch. Durable, cheap to fix/replace, easy to work with.
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Old 19 October 2016, 09:14 PM   #8
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SS doesn't rust (unless your store your watch on a carbon steel work bench), it can be polished to a mirror like shine, it's fairly easy to work and stands up to abuse.

Yeah it does scratch but so does every metal.
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Old 19 October 2016, 09:55 PM   #9
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I like SS, but I like PM more.
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Old 19 October 2016, 09:56 PM   #10
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SS all the way!
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Old 19 October 2016, 09:56 PM   #11
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I prefer SS (and other silver-toned metals) because they look better on me than YG or RG.

I prefer SS on sharp edged items we cannot mention because it holds an edge and doesn't rust. It is one of the great advances in metallurgy, in my opinion.

And I like exotic SS's with high vanadium, etc.
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Old 20 October 2016, 12:16 AM   #12
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I prefer PM. It can be just as cool, rugged, and discreet.
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Old 20 October 2016, 12:18 AM   #13
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because it's cheaper
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Old 20 October 2016, 12:24 AM   #14
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depends on the purpose ; for rough activity SS, for more office/dress situations PM....every variety has its place depending on your wearing habits.
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:00 AM   #15
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I love my SS for the simple fact that i can endure my life, scratches and all. So far so good. The PM stuff is nice for special events and evening occasions.
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:19 AM   #16
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I think the PM versions of the professional line look great. I'd love a YG sub with blue dial as a retirement piece someday. But as for right now, I don't think any of the PM pieces in the professional line would hold up as well to the abuse I put my watches through as my SS Sub.

I'm saving the PM for other pieces like my TT Datejust for now.
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:26 AM   #17
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Steel for sports watches (Rolex) where PM makes absolutely no sense to me, PM for the more refined non-sports watches.
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:33 AM   #18
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:36 AM   #19
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I think each of the metals has its own special allure...and I like them all, unfortunately.
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:39 AM   #20
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904 stainless is really nice feels good unless you can afford PM
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:43 AM   #21
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904 stainless is really nice feels good unless you can afford PM
I agree. 904 really does look better and has a lovely sheen to it.
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:46 AM   #22
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I can't afford PM
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:48 AM   #23
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Less blingly.
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Old 20 October 2016, 01:59 AM   #24
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Because of its durability and strength.
Also, it's cheaper, less premium in MSRP, compared to white gold / platinum.
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Old 20 October 2016, 02:12 AM   #25
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Looks and durability. Less blingy and more sporty.
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Old 20 October 2016, 02:28 AM   #26
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I prefer SS (and other silver-toned metals) because they look better on me than YG or RG.

I prefer SS on sharp edged items we cannot mention because it holds an edge and doesn't rust. It is one of the great advances in metallurgy, in my opinion.

And I like exotic SS's with high vanadium, etc.
Yeah i bet you like "silver-tone metals"!!
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Old 20 October 2016, 02:32 AM   #27
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Stainless steel obviously is more affordable. It also is the most practical if we use watches as instruments. If we are being honest, all Rolex watches are luxuries so it's hard to say that gold is reserved for this desire. I think at the end of the day, I view steel as the standard from which other cases are built upon. When I am able to, I will certainly add precious metal as it has an obvious aesthetic advantage.
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Old 20 October 2016, 02:39 AM   #28
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Steel for sports watches (Rolex) where PM makes absolutely no sense to me, PM for the more refined non-sports watches.
Sure it does, I don't particularly like dress watches with leather straps on traditional hook lugs but I do like the colour, heft and feel of PM so sports PMs are the obvious choice for me and many here, just as if I had to buy a dress watch for certain occasions I would be inclined to an SS one to keep the price down.
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Old 20 October 2016, 02:41 AM   #29
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When I am able to, I will certainly add precious metal as it has an obvious aesthetic advantage.
I would more seriously consider white gold or platinum if I could see the "obvious aesthetic advantage."
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Old 20 October 2016, 03:14 AM   #30
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Stainless steel is a hard metal.
Not sure how I manage to scratch it.
Gold is naturally soft, is nowhere near as durable but is very elegant.
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