As an mechanical engineer i will translate for Europeans:
EN | 1.4539 |
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DIN | X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5 |
AISI | 904L |
UNS | N08904 |
The material 1.4539 or AISI 904L has excellent resistance to many organic and inorganic acids. Thanks to its high molybdenum content, this grade also offers good resistance to stress corrosion cracking and pitting. The material 1.4539 is seawater resistant.
But it is not a real special steel which rolex tries to think us.
EN | 1.4404 |
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DIN | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 |
AISI | 316L |
UNS | S31603 |
The material 1.4404 or AISI 316L is one of the most commonly used corrosion-resistant stainless steels. Due to the 2 - 2.5% molybdenum addition, this material offers significantly improved corrosion resistance than 1.4301/1.4307. Due to its lower carbon content compared to 1.4401, the material 1.4404 is also characterized by good processing properties.
1.4404 is also nothing special its just A4 material which you can buy for stainless steel screws etc.
Problem 1.4404 is not full resistant against chlorides but butter resistant than A2 1.4301 or
AISI 304.
By the way who knows if its A2 or A4 material, cause optical you cannot see it good.
What would be the real deal:
1.4529 which is marekt as HCR (high corrosiv resistant) also called 926.
EN | 1.4529 |
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DIN | X1NiCrMoCuN25-20-7 |
AISI | 926 |
UNS | N08926 |
Due to its high number of alloying elements, the material 1.4529 or AISI 926 has excellent resistance to numerous organic and inorganic acids. Thanks to its high molybdenum content, this grade also offers good resistance to stress corrosion cracking and pitting.
1.4529 or 926 will be used in tunnels or swimming pool area if done correctly and you are not living in a shitty country.
Stainless steel A8 1.4529 (also known as super austenitic stainless steel) is an enhanced version of the material 1.4539 and is characterised by its particularly high resistance (CRC V) to localised types of corrosion, such as chlorine-induced crevice, stress or pitting corrosion. Furthermore, it has good polishing and mechanical properties and can be used in a wide range of temperatures. For this reason, the use of this material to fasten load-bearing components is mandatory in certain sectors.