Stainless steel type 304 contains around 18 20 of chromium and 8 10 5 of nickel besides carbon and iron.
Stainless steel ap watch.
And with the introduction of precious stones and metals the royal oak has secured its spot as a dress watch too.
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When audemars piguet unveiled the royal oak in 1972 luxury timepieces were usually small and made of gold but the brand broke these rules forever defying with conventions with this first luxury sports timepiece honed from steel.
It is widely used because of its relatively low price and because it is quite easily shaped into end products.
And because of its iconic design it was the first luxury stainless steel sports watch.
Carlo de marchi the italian distributor of audemars piguet turned to golay in 1971 and requested a new multi purpose watch.
De marchi suggested stainless steel for the case and bracelet material.
Therefore stainless steel watch bands and watches made from this type are usually low end watches.
The royal oak is in essence a sports watch.
Leather and stainless steel bands are not water resistant.
The product red case can only be paired with product red bands.