Slan9e Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 A seller near me tells me that he has a sub replica made from 904L steel. I told him that im not new in the game and, as far as i knew, a replica with that steel has yet to be made. He responded very quickly and told me that his indeed was 904, but he'll have the watch in ten days or so, and he agreed to meet and show me the watch. Any ideas, is it possibly true? Any ways of figuring if he tells the truth? Thank you Slan9e (if he tells the truth i guess i can pick 2-3 pieces if someone is intrested) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Of course it exists www.rolex.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slan9e Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 My point too.. but he seemed very comfortable with showing me the watch (which he named: japanese version 4, cnc & laser cut etc) so apart from colour is there any other way to know, the difference in color should be easy noticeable? It would be nice if he spoke the truth though, wouldnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Of course it exists www.rolex.com Hey fake.. i think the question is whether 904 is available on any replicas. The answer is NO.. there is no replica with 904L steel. Rolex is the only manufacturer to use the steel in the production of their watches. Most Gen manufacturers and replicas use 316L or 316f(new DSSD for example). Your friend obviously didnt get his watch from a trusted member here on the board if he thinks his replica is going to have 904L steel. Rolex is THE ONLY watch manufacturer that uses this steel. You'll have to convince your friend to join our community and acquire some real knowledge before making his next purchase. I hope he didn't get too ripped off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 plaifender is of course correct. Do a search, you'll find that this discussion has already taken place here. One of our members was kind enough to perform metallurgical test to confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) I know. That is why I gave that answer as Rolex is the only place you will find 904 being used. Plus slan knew that anyway. Edited February 26, 2010 by fakemaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Yes send your mater here and point him to bike mike????s test, if he still wants to press his point then let him pay and send it in, if it is 904 then people will buy, but, tell you what i can smell something in the air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slan9e Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Guys, He aint my friend (if he was i would already have posted pictures for us all to see and judge ), he's just a dealer near me. @ fakey I got the joke no bad feelings here Anyway i'll arrange a meeting with him, and rest assured if its anything remotely worthwhile i will post pictures. I know im a dreamer but i hope there is something to see.. (at least a 316 steel rep worth mentioning) Cheers Slan9e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 It's not that simple to see in person without some kind of chemical tests to make sure what type of steel it is. What Bike Mikes tests shows is, the watch case isn't 316L at all. Unless tested we simply dont know what the heck type o steel the reps are made off. In short, Bike Mikes test shows that an (in his test case rolly) rep is assembled from parts, probably from different manufacturers, using various types of steel to manufacture. Considering the shade/niche of the rep biz it most is likely they will use any type of steel to get the final product out that makes the money regardless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris32111 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 well if he is the real deal i would love a bracelet for the dssd in 904!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 well if he is the real deal i would love a bracelet for the dssd in 904!! Bottom line is that there is NO 904L steel available for any REP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I believe your seller believes it's 904L or its 316F and is hoping you'll notice a difference between 316L and this 316F and believe its 904L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 None of this steel is super high quality...sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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