Does my Tudor Submariner use 904L steel?

[amphr1]

Since Tudor Submariner uses Rolex case, crown, and bracelet, does it mean it is also made of Oyster Steel? Or do they use normal steel like all other Tudor watches?

[arcadelt]

Originally Posted by amphora001

Since Tudor Submariner uses Rolex case, crown, and bracelet, does it mean it is also made of Oyster Steel? Or do they use normal steel like all other Tudor watches?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=530858

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by arcadelt

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=530858

That tread doesn't address the Tudor Submariner specifically. My watch has the Rolex crown and oyster case written as made by Rolex. It would be weird to share the case but use a different material IMHO.

[amphr1]

As you can see in the image the case and crown are stamped with Rolex logo and name. It stands to reason it is made of Oyster Steel. Otherwise this would be exceptional in that they would put their logo and name on something that isn't 904L steel.

[Old Expat Beast]

Oystersteel is just a name that Rolex came up with about two years ago. Your watch is made from 316. All Rolex Oyster watches were made from 316 till about 1987, when the 168000 Submariner was released in 904L. Tudor kept on with the 316, though.

[watchmavan]

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[amphr1]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Oystersteel is just a name that Rolex came up with about two years ago. Your watch is made from 316. All Rolex Oyster watches were made from 316 till about 1987, when the 168000 Submariner was released in 904L. Tudor kept on with the 316, though.

Thanks for the explanation!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Oystersteel is just a name that Rolex came up with about two years ago. Your watch is made from 316. All Rolex Oyster watches were made from 316 till about 1987, when the 168000 Submariner was released in 904L. Tudor kept on with the 316, though.

Exactly and there is nothing really special about 904L SS, first Rolex does not manufacture its own steel its got from a third party in billots,and there is nothing magical about 904L SS today now called Oyster steel to make it sound a bit more exclusive. It was mainly a brag factor and marketing by Rolex as they were once the only watch manufacturer using it. Today several other companies use 904L SS in watches XOSKELETON for one,but in the real world 904L steel was developed to be used in high salt/acid factories like for instance vinegar pickling factories factories that use acid products etc.And the only difference between 904L and 316L is simply this,the main difference between 316L over 904L it has slightly more Molybdenum(Mo)approx 2% more, approx 1-2% more Crome (Cr), 1% copper(Cu), and approx 10- 15% more nickel and that's it all quite cheap commodities.And today far more 316L is sold than 904L, now if it was the other way round 904L would be cheaper than 316L.There are some slight disadvantages to 904L it will scratch and show scratches more easily than 316L.The only advantage is, its a bit more corrosion resistant, but in the real world with today's mainly pampered watches its doubtful if any real advantage over the industry norm 316L.And the internet myth that 904L is harder than 316L its not true, its how the metal is finally tempered defines its overall hardness, so 316L can be harder than 904L.Most all high end brands like say Patek use the industry norm 316L, if there was any real advantage dont you think all the major brands would use it,marketing is a wonderful tool myself often call it brain washing.No matter the SS used if kept clean with regular washing and normal routine service makes little of no difference whatever 316L or 904L SS is used