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Originally Posted by JoeFromPA
Tried on Ball, Tag, IWC, Rolex, and Omega yesterday. Very impressed by how the Omega Speedy and Rolex Milgauss felt like an old pair of jeans - just so comfortable immediately.
The Tag Heuer 1887 I like so much in pictures just didn't look right in person for me.
Favorites were surprising:
1. Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra with a subtle blue face
2. Rolex Milgauss
Question: The Tourneau advisor helping me said that Rolex's steel is a much higher quality than of every other watch. Does this translate into something meaningful on the wrist?
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From where I sit, no. The property that potentially makes 904L steel "better" that 316L steel is that it is more corrosion resistant to warm, salt water. The thing is that that resistance comes into play when the metal is submerged in such a solution for extended periods, as might be boat propellers and sea water processing equipment, not wrist watches.
You can decide for yourself what matters and what doesn't:
All the best.