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batterseaboys · 19 October 2016, 08:48 PM

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

THC · 19 October 2016, 08:52 PM

Because aluminum will stretch?

stash21 · 19 October 2016, 09:03 PM

Because it's awesome, without the ostentatiousness of PM.

travisb · 19 October 2016, 09:09 PM

I prefer white metals and SS is a hell of a lot cheaper than WG and PT.

brandrea · 19 October 2016, 09:13 PM

It's durable, can be highly polished or brushed, and it's sexy.

beshannon · 19 October 2016, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

I prefer white metals and SS is a hell of a lot cheaper than WG and PT.

Agree 100%

kaiserphoenix · 19 October 2016, 09:13 PM

Its just a much more practical metal to use in a watch. Durable, cheap to fix/replace, easy to work with.

Professorfingers · 19 October 2016, 09:14 PM

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.

AK797 · 19 October 2016, 09:55 PM

I like SS, but I like PM more.

pampam · 19 October 2016, 09:56 PM

SS all the way!

locutus49 · 19 October 2016, 09:56 PM

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.

kilyung · 20 October 2016, 12:16 AM

I prefer PM. It can be just as cool, rugged, and discreet.

beer · 20 October 2016, 12:18 AM

because it's cheaper

JorgeCCW · 20 October 2016, 12:24 AM

depends on the purpose ; for rough activity SS, for more office/dress situations PM....every variety has its place depending on your wearing habits.

mschafer · 20 October 2016, 01:00 AM

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.

VIG · 20 October 2016, 01:19 AM

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.

Hollister · 20 October 2016, 01:26 AM

Steel for sports watches (Rolex) where PM makes absolutely no sense to me, PM for the more refined non-sports watches.

sutats · 20 October 2016, 01:33 AM

Religious reasons.

watchwatcher · 20 October 2016, 01:36 AM

I think each of the metals has its own special allure...and I like them all, unfortunately.

Boaters · 20 October 2016, 01:39 AM

904 stainless is really nice feels good unless you can afford PM

Quicksilver · 20 October 2016, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Boaters

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.

OmegaJJH · 20 October 2016, 01:46 AM

I can't afford PM

sea-dweller · 20 October 2016, 01:48 AM

Less blingly.

donut · 20 October 2016, 01:59 AM

Because of its durability and strength.
Also, it's cheaper, less premium in MSRP, compared to white gold / platinum.

SSLove · 20 October 2016, 02:12 AM

Looks and durability. Less blingy and more sporty.

Oyster Al · 20 October 2016, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

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"!!

Ravager135 · 20 October 2016, 02:32 AM

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.

AK797 · 20 October 2016, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollister

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.

Chiboy · 20 October 2016, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravager135

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."

mattty · 20 October 2016, 03:14 AM

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.

19 October 2016, 08:48 PM	#1
batterseaboys "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: London Posts: 19	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

19 October 2016, 09:13 PM	#7
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,709	Its just a much more practical metal to use in a watch. Durable, cheap to fix/replace, easy to work with. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5968A-001, Patek 5167A-001 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

20 October 2016, 12:18 AM	#13
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	because it's cheaper __________________

20 October 2016, 12:24 AM	#14
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,707	depends on the purpose ; for rough activity SS, for more office/dress situations PM....every variety has its place depending on your wearing habits. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

20 October 2016, 01:19 AM	#16
VIG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Watch: this! Posts: 409	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. __________________ Follow me on Instagram: @workshardplayshard

19 October 2016, 08:52 PM	#2
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,664	Because aluminum will stretch?

19 October 2016, 09:03 PM	#3
stash21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Posts: 198	Because it's awesome, without the ostentatiousness of PM.

19 October 2016, 09:09 PM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,447	I prefer white metals and SS is a hell of a lot cheaper than WG and PT.

19 October 2016, 09:13 PM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,924	It's durable, can be highly polished or brushed, and it's sexy.

19 October 2016, 09:14 PM	#8
Professorfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: TW Location: Arkansas Watch: SubC-D Posts: 195	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.

19 October 2016, 09:55 PM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I like SS, but I like PM more.

19 October 2016, 09:56 PM	#10
pampam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 179	SS all the way!

19 October 2016, 09:56 PM	#11
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	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.

20 October 2016, 12:16 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I prefer PM. It can be just as cool, rugged, and discreet.

20 October 2016, 01:00 AM	#15
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 976	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.

20 October 2016, 01:26 AM	#17
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	Steel for sports watches (Rolex) where PM makes absolutely no sense to me, PM for the more refined non-sports watches.

20 October 2016, 01:33 AM	#18
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	Religious reasons. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

20 October 2016, 01:36 AM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	I think each of the metals has its own special allure...and I like them all, unfortunately.

20 October 2016, 01:39 AM	#20
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	904 stainless is really nice feels good unless you can afford PM

20 October 2016, 01:46 AM	#22
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I can't afford PM

20 October 2016, 01:48 AM	#23
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Less blingly. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 October 2016, 01:59 AM	#24
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	Because of its durability and strength. Also, it's cheaper, less premium in MSRP, compared to white gold / platinum.

20 October 2016, 02:12 AM	#25
SSLove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay area Posts: 105	Looks and durability. Less blingy and more sporty.

20 October 2016, 02:32 AM	#27
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,222	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.

20 October 2016, 03:14 AM	#30
mattty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: England, UK Posts: 293	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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