1.4441 is the nickname for the 316L stainless steel used for our watch cases. The ultimate in stainless steel, used in the medical industry for implants.
1.4441: the alternative name for 316L steel
If alloys are what bring you joy, its pedigree is (X2CrNiMo18-15-3, DIN 1.4441, ISO 5832-1, AISI 316LVM, ASTM F138-F139, UNS S31673). For the uninitiated, including us, it means it’s the hallmark of corrosion resistance and durability.
The ultimate in stainless steel, used in the medical industry for implants
Considered to be a medical grade stainless steel, 316 stainless steel is vacuum-cast to attain the extremely high levels of purity and cleanliness required for surgical implants. It is highly resistant to general and intergranular corrosion in physiological environments, as well as pitting and crevice corrosion. As a result, this steel is perfect for pieces coming into prolonged contact with the skin.
