904l?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Incurable

For the record, I don't view this as an obsessive and useless query. I view it more as fact finding. The only problem is, the facts are hard to substantiate w/Rolex being so tight lipped. Hearsay and opinions are plentiful, facts not so much...

Very true, Pat.....but haven't Rolex always been claiming that their bracelets are crafted as carefully as the rest of the watch and with the same material?

Just something I've heard very often!!

[cody p]

Originally Posted by Incurable

For the record, I don't view this as an obsessive and useless query. I view it more as fact finding. The only problem is, the facts are hard to substantiate w/Rolex being so tight lipped. Hearsay and opinions are plentiful, facts not so much...

yes, hearsay and (unsubstantiated) opinions abound on this and other like forums.

[jnewell]

'bsolutely. Send the lowly 16800 to me. I'll cover postage.

[Incurable]

Compared to some 'lesser' watches I own, I will admit that the 'luster' of my stainless Rolexes are much more 'luxurious'. Even the brushed finish parts look rich. There is a darker element (carbon?) to the Rolex. The others look whiter w/no character or depth to the sheen. The Rolex just looks elegant. Whether that's the steel or the method of finishing, I don't know. Just some personal observations. As for Will's pic... no I don't see the diff.