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Metals used for JLC wristwatch cases
Can anybody confirm what grade of stainless steel Jager Le Coultre uses for its watch cases and bracelets please? I'm assuming that its 316L, but I haven't been able to find a reliable reference.
Also interested in any data comparing the relative properties of steel vs 18K gold vs platinum. Again, what I have been able to find suggests that high grade steel (such as 316L) is harder (according to the MOHS and Brinell hardness scales) than both 18K gold and platinum, but a reliable reference would be most helpful.
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Metals used for JLC wristwatch cases
Can anybody confirm what grade of stainless steel Jager Le Coultre uses for its watch cases and bracelets please? I'm assuming that its 316L, but I haven't been able to find a reliable reference. Also interested in any data comparing the relative properti...
My prior post on Ti & 316L hardness may be of some use to you...
jlc.watchprosite.com I have not searched for hardness on 18K gold and platinum on the www.onlinemetals.com web site, but my understanding is platinum has about the same hardness as 316L steel, and 18K is always softer. My own experience with the Cape Cod ...
Thanks a lot for the reminder, Blue...
I was desperately looking for it in our Base Datas, to finally notice that we didn't save it. Will do it right now. Best, Nicolas