Do Rolex Super Clone (replica)watches use 904L steel?

Among the many Swiss brands, only Rolex uses 904L steel. Top-tier brands like Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet (AP) only use 316L stainless steel. Many users believe that 904L steel has better craftsmanship, but this perspective is incorrect. The main difference between 904L steel and 316L steel is that 904L has significantly better corrosion resistance. For example, 904L steel performs much better in sulfuric acid. However, I doubt anyone would go swimming in sulfuric acid, right? Therefore, there is an opinion in the industry that Rolex’s emphasis on 904L steel is more of a marketing gimmick.

That said, it is important to correct the misconception that using 904L steel or 316L steel has any impact on the craftsmanship of a watch. The quality of a watch depends on its manufacturing molds and the subsequent metal polishing processes.

Because 904L steel and 316L steel look indistinguishable to the naked eye, many replica watch manufacturers label 316L steel as 904L steel for sale, which is an irresponsible practice. After all, consumers cannot tell the difference and are often influenced by exaggerated marketing claims.

Manufacturers like VS Factory and CLEAN Factory, however, are more honest and truly use 904L steel to replicate Rolex watches at a 1:1 scale. This is one of the reasons for the price difference between replica watch factories—differences in development costs and production costs.

Below is an image showing the material of a C Factory Rolex watch case being tested with a Swiss testing device.