olex really isn't like any other watch brand name. In truth, the privately held, independently run entity isn't like most other companies. I can state this now with a lot more clarity than most individuals because I existed. Rolex seldom permits anyone into its hallowed halls, however I was invited to visit their 4 manufacture locations in Switzerland and experience first-hand how Rolex makes their well-known watches.Rolex is a universe of its own: respected; admired; valued; and known across the world. In some cases I sit back and think of all that Rolex is and does and discover it hard to believe that at the end of the day, they just make watches. Rolex does simply make watches and their wrist watches have actually handled a role beyond that of simple timekeeper. Having stated that, the reason a "Rolex is a Rolex" is since they are good watches and tell quite good time. It's taken me over a decade to totally appreciate the brand name, and it will probably take longer before I learn whatever I want to understand about them.The purpose of this rticle isn't to provide you a totally inside appearance at Rolex. That isn't possible due to the fact that as of now there is a stringent "no photography" policy at Rolex. There is a really genuine mystique behind the manufacture because they are fairly closed and their operations aren't public. The brand name takes the principle of Swiss discreetness to a new level, and in a lot of manner ins which benefits them. So given that we can't show you what we saw, I 'd like to share with you some fascinating realities that every Rolex and see lover should know.1. Rolex Uses A Costly And Difficult-To-Machine Steel vintage cartier watch Since It Looks Much better
Numerous watch fans recognize with the reality that Rolex utilizes a kind of steel that no one else uses. Stainless steel is not all the exact same. Steel can be found in various types and grades ... and many steel watches are made from a type of stainless steel called 316L. Today, all the steel in Rolex watches is made from 904L steel, and as far as we understand, basically no one else does. Why?
Rolex used to utilize the very same steel as everybody else, however in around 2003 they moved their whole steel production to 904L steel. In 1988 they released their first 904L steel watch with a few variations of the Sea-Dweller. 904L steel is more rust and deterioration resistant, and is rather more difficult than other steels. Essential to Rolex, is that 904L steel, when worked correctly, has the ability to take (and hold) polishes extremely well. If you've ever discovered that steel on a Rolex watch looks different than other watches, it is because of 904L steel, and how Rolex has actually found out to work with it.
A natural question is why does not everybody else in the watch industry use 904L steel? An excellent guess is due to the fact that it is more costly and a lot more complicated to maker. Rolex needed to replace the majority of their steel working makers and tools to deal with 904L steel. It made sense for them due to the fact that of the quantity of watches they produce, and because they make all their parts internal. A lot of other brands get their cases made from outdoors suppliers. So even though 904L steel is much better than 316L steel for watches, it is more costly, needs unique tools and skills, and is in general more challenging to deal with. This has actually prevented other brand names (so far) from making the most of it, and is something special that Rolex has. The advantage is obvious once you manage any steel Rolex watch.