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What grade of stainless steel does IWC use?

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  • last reply by Lyles 11 Sep 2019
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    Apprentice
    11 Sep 2019, 11:49 a.m.
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    Hello,

    a friend of mine is thinking of getting a new watch, but has nickel allergy. I
    wonder if we could test it with my IW380802. Do you know thich materials they
    used as stainless steel? Like 316L or something like that?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Graduate
    11 Sep 2019, 12:55 p.m.
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    Yes, IWC uses 316 L.

    But if one really suffers from nickel allergy, no stainless steel will be
    suitable. All stainless steels contain nickel. For persons with nickel
    allergy, titanium watches are for sure the better option. But of course you
    can try it with your 380802. Good luck!