Brushed and polished 316L stainless steel watch case macro
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Stainless steel watch manufacturer

316L marine-grade stainless steel cases — corrosion-resistant, hypoallergenic, and the quality standard for any watch style.

FIG.01 — stainless steel
§ 01 — Stainless steel watches

Stainless steel is the default material of a quality watch. 316L — a low-carbon, marine-grade alloy — resists corrosion, is hypoallergenic, takes a finish beautifully, and has the dense, substantial feel buyers associate with a "real" watch.

We machine and finish steel cases in-house, in any style: dress, dive, field, or chronograph. Choose the grade (304, 316L, or premium 904L), the finish, and the coating — brushed, polished, or PVD in modern colors.

§ 02 — Reference models
Stainless steel watch reference model 01 — customizable OEM buildREF.01
Stainless steel watch reference model 02 — customizable OEM buildREF.02
Stainless steel watch reference model 03 — customizable OEM buildREF.03
Stainless steel watch reference model 04 — customizable OEM buildREF.04
Stainless steel watch reference model 05 — customizable OEM buildREF.05
Stainless steel watch reference model 06 — customizable OEM buildREF.06
Stainless steel watch reference model 07 — customizable OEM buildREF.07
Stainless steel watch reference model 08 — customizable OEM buildREF.08
Stainless steel watch reference model 09 — customizable OEM buildREF.09

These nine are a sample — not the catalog.

Every reference is fully customizable to your brand. Tell us the stainless steel style you're after and we'll send matching references — or price your own design within 24 hours.

§ 03 — Stainless steel specifications

What we build into a stainless steel watch

The manufacturing envelope for this category. Every option is confirmed on your quote.

Need the full process and customizable scope? See thecustom watch manufacturer overview, or checkwhat an OEM watch costs.
Grades316L standard · 904L and titanium on request
FinishesBrushed · polished · sandblasted · mixed
CoatingsPVD / DLC — black, gunmetal, gold tones
MovementsAny — quartz to Swiss automatic
Water resistance5 / 10 / 20 ATM with screw-down back
PropertiesCorrosion-resistant · hypoallergenic
MOQ100 pcs / design · sample from 1 pc
§ 04 — FAQ

Stainless steel watch questions

316L marine-grade as standard — corrosion-resistant, hypoallergenic, and the industry benchmark. We also offer premium 904L (harder, costlier to machine) and titanium for lighter, higher-end builds.
Yes — a PVD or DLC coating bonds a hard layer to the steel in black, gunmetal, bronze, or gold tones, with real scratch resistance far beyond traditional plating.
316L is hypoallergenic and the safest mainstream case material for sensitive skin, because its low-nickel-release surface rarely causes irritation. It is a key reason it is the quality standard.
§ 05 — Other categories we manufacture
Get started

Submit a design. Get a quote in 24 hours.

Tell us what you want to build. We'll come back with specs, costs, and a sample plan.

STEP 01
Submit design
Sketch, render, or reference image — plus your target specs.
STEP 02
Get quote in 24h
Detailed, transparent pricing with a sample plan.
STEP 03
Production & shipping
Approve the sample, we build and ship worldwide.