What is Case and bracelet build?
Steel grade (316L), solid vs folded links, clasp type.
Short answer
Plated 'alloy' cases wear through to grey metal at the edges.
Case and bracelet build when buying a wristwatch (quartz & automatic)
Steel grade (316L), solid vs folded links, clasp type.
Why it matters: Solid links and a screw-down crown last; folded links rattle and stretch.
Look for: Plated 'alloy' cases wear through to grey metal at the edges.
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