No, the 026 is steel... (oops, I see dluddy answered this already)
I have the 26k, and it's the best rep I've received stock standard.
It's my daily wear and virtually indistinguishable to the gen.
It's a bit odd looking, and feeling at first, but it's quite unique looking and really grows on you after a while.
I sometimes wear on my right wrist, but it's quite uncomfortable, sort of like dressing to left, or right, but opposite than what you're used to.