Watch casing poll!

[Cocas]

Watch casing is a crucial part

Especially, for individual taste and functionality.

[meoramri]

If given the option the tensile strength of the 904 is referable to the 316

[Dan95]

I'd get PVD if it doesn't chip so easily.

[tonykpk]

The 904l properties  are low carbon high alloy stainless steel  which make them more anti corrosive than the 316l and 317l .

I wonder the 904 rolex uses is the same as  the 904l which I mentioned.

[ebertho]

Stainless steel. Personally whether 904 or 316 don't matter to me as I seldom wear in extreme condition

Btw, I never owned a Ti watch before but I heard its hard to get it fix if you scratch it?? But really like the lightness.

[D'Andy]

If you get used to the heft of the stainless steel cases, you may not particularly appreciate titanium cases in the beginning, mate. That was how I felt overtime I switched between stainless steel and titanium watches. Finally, I flipped off the titanium ones. Further, I can't tell the difference between 904 and 316 steel by look or feel, but the fact that only Rollie uses 904 in the industry does bring about some inner feelings that it's that bit better. Yeah, I know, sucker...

[meoramri]

If you get used to the heft of the stainless steel cases, you may not particularly appreciate titanium cases in the beginning, mate. That was how I felt overtime I switched between stainless steel and titanium watches. Finally, I flipped off the titanium ones. Further, I can't tell the difference between 904 and 316 steel by look or feel, but the fact that only Rollie uses 904 in the industry does bring about some inner feelings that it's that bit better. Yeah, I know, sucker...

Sir, same here.....in MWF we never walk alone hahahaha


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[D'Andy]

Sir, same here.....in MWF we never walk alone hahahaha

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Haha, having encouragement from the Guru in this industry and hobby, just made my day 

[Jedirat]

Preferably stainless steel. Agreed with the sifus here that it is difficult to differentiate between 316L and 904L, therefore, both are acceptable to me.

[Cocas]

If given the option the tensile strength of the 904 is referable to the 316

Yes, just checked the tensile strength for 904L  and 316L. They are 490 and 485, almost the same.

[meoramri]

If given the option the tensile strength of the 904 is referable to the 316

Yes, just checked the tensile strength for 904L  and 316L. They are 490 and 485, almost the same.

I am a confirmed WIS sucker. Only 1% improvement but still willing to pay top dollar. LOL


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[Cocas]

If given the option the tensile strength of the 904 is referable to the 316

Yes, just checked the tensile strength for 904L  and 316L. They are 490 and 485, almost the same.

I am a confirmed WIS sucker. Only 1% improvement but still willing to pay top dollar. LOL


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But 316L is not as good as 904L for sea water corrosion resistant.

[Cocas]

For military operation purposes, the titanium casing meeting the requirements: durable(good tensile strength), stealth(not flashy), light weight, anti-magnetic.

[Cocas]

Luminox carbon fibre casing is very very light weight but it's as hard as metal.

[wildaxlrose]

I have a titanium cased watch which have been using as a diver watch for 10 years no signs of corrosion yet but the 1680 and 5513 shows signs of corrosion but I m not sure of its history as a diver and my deep sea still looks fine after 5 years of diving and I think the 904s were made more for corrosion resistant than strength maybe Rolex will come out with titanium or new age ceramic as a case in the near future


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[Cocas]

As of today, the result shows that the precious metals got no love from MWF members mostly.

Is it reflecting the truth / fact?

[meoramri]

As of today, the result shows that the precious metals got no love from MWF members mostly.

Is it reflecting the truth / fact?

Too "uncle"-like perhaps

[Cocas]

With my grey hairs plus a big tummy...I am a "uncle" even people can know I am a "look older than my age" uncle from afar unmistakeably...

By the way, it's not a bad thing to wear a gold watch.

[jeffco]

Case Materials have played an increasing role in watch cases as well. Steel, gold (solid or plated) and platinum are the stalwart metals, but in the mid-70s, titanium emerged as a superior choice for timepieces designed for rough duty

[Cocas]

I am eyeing a Rolex Cellini vintage solid 9k handwind watch . I hope the condition of the watch is not so far away from the internet photo. I may pull the trigger by 31-Aug.

[Cocas]

I locked the poll now. With 18 voted member over daily average online viewer of 90. This poll result is valid and conclusive.

The poll result of most preferable watch case material as follows:

No. 1 is Stainless Steel 904 grade (this material is used by Rolex). It got 44% votes.

No. 2 is Titanium. There are many premium Swiss brands start using this material extensively for their watch lately. The improving shinny finishing technique and it's lightweight characteristics have successfully captured many fans.

No. 3 are Stainless Steel 316 and Carbon Fibre. It really surprises me the carbon fibre material ranking is the same with SS 316L material. The carbon fibre is a super lightweight material and as of now still not as popular as SS. But if the lightweight trend continues, perhaps watch makers can try to venture into this material for watch case.

No. 4 also the last place is precious metal. Majority of people now still have no love on gold or platinum watch case.

[Jedirat]

I locked the poll now. With 18 voted member over daily average online viewer of 90. This poll result is valid and conclusive.

The poll result of most preferable watch case material as follows:

No. 1 is Stainless Steel 904 grade (this material is used by Rolex). It got 44% votes.

No. 2 is Titanium. There are many premium Swiss brands start using this material extensively for their watch lately. The improving shinny finishing technique and it's lightweight characteristics have successfully captured many fans.

No. 3 are Stainless Steel 316 and Carbon Fibre. It really surprises me the carbon fibre material ranking is the same with SS 316L material. The carbon fibre is a super lightweight material and as of now still not as popular as SS. But if the lightweight trend continues, perhaps watch makers can try to venture into this material for watch case.

No. 4 also the last place is precious metal. Majority of people now still have no love on gold or platinum watch case.

IMHO, precious materials not chosen by most of the members may due to their price and the suitability for casual/leisure wear.

[Cocas]

I locked the poll now. With 18 voted member over daily average online viewer of 90. This poll result is valid and conclusive.

The poll result of most preferable watch case material as follows:

No. 1 is Stainless Steel 904 grade (this material is used by Rolex). It got 44% votes.

No. 2 is Titanium. There are many premium Swiss brands start using this material extensively for their watch lately. The improving shinny finishing technique and it's lightweight characteristics have successfully captured many fans.

No. 3 are Stainless Steel 316 and Carbon Fibre. It really surprises me the carbon fibre material ranking is the same with SS 316L material. The carbon fibre is a super lightweight material and as of now still not as popular as SS. But if the lightweight trend continues, perhaps watch makers can try to venture into this material for watch case.

No. 4 also the last place is precious metal. Majority of people now still have no love on gold or platinum watch case.

IMHO, precious materials not chosen by most of the members may due to their price and the suitability for casual/leisure wear.

Tissot Carson 18k solid gold watch is not so pricey but still no one like to buy. It's actually  ok and durable for daily wear.

[tmsoo]

904.

[Spider boy]

I love precious metal because of the weight. It feels dang good =)