DURABILITY UNDER THE HOOD
In 2016, BOBO BIRD an innovative approach that seamlessly fits a natural wood exterior with an ultra-durable 316L Surgical Stainless Steel endoskeleton. Precision metal machining meets wood handwork for a superior seal & fit. The result is a perfectly constructed timepiece that is 60x stronger and 5x more water-resistant than other wooden watches. We have virtually eliminated all vulnerabilities traditionally associated with wood crafting.
Watch case material has direct contact with our skin as we wear them, hence it is necessary for you to know the quality of the metal. You won’t want to wear a rusty watch… right?
While economical watch cases are generally made of alloy; a mixture of carbon, iron and chromium, 316L surgical stainless steel are notably used to produce premium quality and high-end watches.
As for BOBO BIRD, we use 316L Surgical Stainless Steel for all our watches.
And.. What is so good about stainless steel?
| Material | Durability | Scratch Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | Water Resistance | Weight | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316L Stainless Steel | √ √ √ | √ √ √ | √ √ √ | √ √ √ | √ √ √ | √ √ √ |
| Alloy | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
In terms of prices, stainless steel is definitely higher than alloy. But doesn’t that makes stainless steel more worth it? Well.. you get what you pay for.
Therefore, we chose 316L surgical grade stainless steel as our watch case. Lucky for you, in BOBO BIRD, we make it affordable.
You can find out more about our materials here!