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LostInTime · 22 November 2010, 03:39 PM

Rolex likes to espouse the virtues of their 904l steel, and this got me thinking. Why is there not a titanium Rolex? Titanium would be more durable while offering some other benefits. I know Panerai makes some models, and compared to their steel siblings, they are much lighter; I also happen to like the slightly darker look that titanium offers. It seems that watches like the Submariner or Explorer models would be a perfect fit for this metal.

tulsaokusa · 22 November 2010, 03:42 PM

DSSD has a titanium caseback.

strombolli · 22 November 2010, 03:52 PM

I agree, the Explorer's and the Sub's would be prefect in titanium. I have an Omega Seamaster in titanium and it is sooo light.

wokafu · 22 November 2010, 04:04 PM

hope rolex gon develope more titanium models...i lov da titanium !

fc3s2k · 22 November 2010, 05:03 PM

Maybe a titanium DSSD then I'm IN!!

Hydrographer · 22 November 2010, 05:18 PM

Yes a Titanium DSSD would be sweet!

Singslinger · 22 November 2010, 05:19 PM

Not for me, but sure, maybe it is time Rolex used titanium more extensively.

SC11 · 22 November 2010, 05:27 PM

I'm no expert but know of issues with Ti cases fusing together.

This maybe one area of concern, secondly I did find my Ti carrera marked very easily !

Sam

rmfnla · 23 November 2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pitbull666

I'm no expert but know of issues with Ti cases fusing together.This maybe one area of concern, secondly I did find my Ti carrera marked very easily !

Sam

Ti threads require anti-seizing compound to prevent this.

Andad · 22 November 2010, 05:35 PM

Not a fan of Ti. Always feels like aluminium to me.

TSW · 22 November 2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Not a fan of Ti. Always feels like aluminium to me.

X2

The GMT Master · 22 November 2010, 10:15 PM

It doesn't make sense for Rolex to use Titanium - for starters, Rolex's grade of steel is a major selling point, and pretty much unique (bar one or two examples) in the watch world. It's highly polishable, highly durable, and feels nice too - substantial, without feeling heavy. I always find titanium just too light, makes the watch feel cheap - it's not as nice to look at either, it's a bit duller than steel. You can maybe understand watch manufacturers using titanium when their steel models are so heavy, but the whole Rolex range, even the Deepsea, is pretty manageable.

dddrees · 22 November 2010, 10:18 PM

I personally like I little bit of weight to my watch. From what I understand Titanium is very light. Don't realy prefer something that feels like tin or aluminium.

dsio · 22 November 2010, 11:02 PM

Wearing a 220g Omega daily, the sub steel feels like a very, very light piece of metal. If you made it out of Ti, it would weigh well under 100g, that's just too little and it'd feel like a bangle rather than a watch.

Scratches on Ti look ugly too while satin steel hides them.

RolexABC · 22 November 2010, 11:28 PM

I think Rolex should do a Ti model/variant.
I for one would be all over it like a bad rash!

dsio · 22 November 2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexABC

I think Rolex should do a Ti model/variant.
I for one would be all over it like a bad rash!

Ti is hypo-allergenic, so that might be hard

RolexABC · 23 November 2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dsio

Ti is hypo-allergenic, so that might be hard

Lol

In that's case, I'd be all over it like a fat kid on cake! Lol

Ed Rooney · 23 November 2010, 03:34 AM

Titanium watches look horrible. It's just not an attractive metal.

ersnyder · 23 November 2010, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Titanium watches look horrible. It's just not an attractive metal.

Can't completely agree with you Ed. The PAM Ti models look pretty cool. But, I'm not advocating that Rolex use it more but simply that watches can look good with it.

Route 66 · 23 November 2010, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Titanium watches look horrible. It's just not an attractive metal.

I couldn't agree more!

EchoBlueUK · 23 November 2010, 04:07 AM

Titanium is strong but brittle. It's a pretty bad material to make watches out of if you want it to last.

rolexsubdate · 23 November 2010, 04:09 AM

not to mention its is less dense metal than steel ...one major attribute for me, for which I have spent thousands on Rolexes is WEIGHT!!! ... I don't want to spend money on a light watch and a sub or deepsea would not be what they are if they do not have weight to them....when I spends thousands, I wanna feel the weight big time .......

oo7 · 23 November 2010, 04:27 AM

IMO,

Ti is soft, brittle and actually not too good for long term watch life. Carbon fibre, ceramics, polymers and mixed use metals may be the next innovation in watch casings for premium Swiss makers. Magnesium has been talked about due to its casting and other benefits but is still far away. As for Ti, it's been done and it makes Rolex look late to the game unless its solely for weight reduction reasons (DSSD). Can't be polished either. PVD your Rolex if a matte look is desired... but don't scratch it up.

rmfnla · 23 November 2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by oo7

IMO,

Ti is soft, brittle and actually not too good for long term watch life. Carbon fibre, ceramics, polymers and mixed use metals may be the next innovation in watch casings for premium Swiss makers. Magnesium has been talked about due to its casting and other benefits but is still far away. As for Ti, it's been done and it makes Rolex look late to the game unless its solely for weight reduction reasons (DSSD). Can't be polished either. PVD your Rolex if a matte look is desired... but don't scratch it up.

Except it's a fire hazard.

oo7 · 23 November 2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

Except it's a fire hazard.

True but, by the time it combusts (if), you've got other things to worry about than the time of day. You'd be charcoal. It's currently being used in automotive engine applications with a pct of aluminum blended in to avoid combustion. I'm not saying its perfect but until engineers figure out something better, stainless steel seems tried and true.

rmfnla · 24 November 2010, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by oo7

True but, by the time it combusts (if), you've got other things to worry about than the time of day. You'd be charcoal. It's currently being used in automotive engine applications with a pct of aluminum blended in to avoid combustion. I'm not saying its perfect but until engineers figure out something better, stainless steel seems tried and true.

I know, I was kidding.

Magnesium does burn hot but it's pretty hard to get ignited in the first place.

R1@160@alltimes · 23 November 2010, 04:52 AM

Not a fan of Ti on watches. Leave titanium for weight reducing parts i.e. mc exhausts, etc.

Andad · 23 November 2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Not a fan of Ti on watches. Leave titanium for weight reducing parts i.e. mc exhausts, etc.

What about a Rolex in CF.

dsio · 23 November 2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

What about a Rolex in CF.

Or wood! Could use a birch Day-Date. Would make it easy to bring back bark finishing too.

BarkMaster · 23 November 2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dsio

Or wood! Could use a birch Day-Date. Would make it easy to bring back bark finishing too.

I like the sound of that thought....

22 November 2010, 03:39 PM	#1
LostInTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Is Everything Posts: 205	Why not a titanium Rolex? Rolex likes to espouse the virtues of their 904l steel, and this got me thinking. Why is there not a titanium Rolex? Titanium would be more durable while offering some other benefits. I know Panerai makes some models, and compared to their steel siblings, they are much lighter; I also happen to like the slightly darker look that titanium offers. It seems that watches like the Submariner or Explorer models would be a perfect fit for this metal.

22 November 2010, 05:03 PM	#5
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	Maybe a titanium DSSD then I'm IN!! __________________

22 November 2010, 05:35 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Not a fan of Ti. Always feels like aluminium to me. __________________ E

22 November 2010, 11:02 PM	#14
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Wearing a 220g Omega daily, the sub steel feels like a very, very light piece of metal. If you made it out of Ti, it would weigh well under 100g, that's just too little and it'd feel like a bangle rather than a watch. Scratches on Ti look ugly too while satin steel hides them. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

23 November 2010, 04:52 AM	#27
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Not a fan of Ti on watches. Leave titanium for weight reducing parts i.e. mc exhausts, etc. __________________

22 November 2010, 03:42 PM	#2
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	DSSD has a titanium caseback.

22 November 2010, 03:52 PM	#3
strombolli Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: HB, CA Posts: 15	I agree, the Explorer's and the Sub's would be prefect in titanium. I have an Omega Seamaster in titanium and it is sooo light.

22 November 2010, 04:04 PM	#4
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	hope rolex gon develope more titanium models...i lov da titanium !

22 November 2010, 05:18 PM	#6
Hydrographer Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Offshore Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 219	Yes a Titanium DSSD would be sweet!

22 November 2010, 05:19 PM	#7
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Not for me, but sure, maybe it is time Rolex used titanium more extensively.

22 November 2010, 05:27 PM	#8
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	I'm no expert but know of issues with Ti cases fusing together. This maybe one area of concern, secondly I did find my Ti carrera marked very easily ! Sam

22 November 2010, 10:15 PM	#12
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	It doesn't make sense for Rolex to use Titanium - for starters, Rolex's grade of steel is a major selling point, and pretty much unique (bar one or two examples) in the watch world. It's highly polishable, highly durable, and feels nice too - substantial, without feeling heavy. I always find titanium just too light, makes the watch feel cheap - it's not as nice to look at either, it's a bit duller than steel. You can maybe understand watch manufacturers using titanium when their steel models are so heavy, but the whole Rolex range, even the Deepsea, is pretty manageable.

22 November 2010, 10:18 PM	#13
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I personally like I little bit of weight to my watch. From what I understand Titanium is very light. Don't realy prefer something that feels like tin or aluminium.

22 November 2010, 11:28 PM	#15
RolexABC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Saf Ahmed Location: UK Posts: 298	I think Rolex should do a Ti model/variant. I for one would be all over it like a bad rash!

23 November 2010, 03:34 AM	#18
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Titanium watches look horrible. It's just not an attractive metal.

23 November 2010, 04:07 AM	#21
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Titanium is strong but brittle. It's a pretty bad material to make watches out of if you want it to last.

23 November 2010, 04:09 AM	#22
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	not to mention its is less dense metal than steel ...one major attribute for me, for which I have spent thousands on Rolexes is WEIGHT!!! ... I don't want to spend money on a light watch and a sub or deepsea would not be what they are if they do not have weight to them....when I spends thousands, I wanna feel the weight big time .......

23 November 2010, 04:27 AM	#23
oo7 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Julius Location: Toronto CANADA Posts: 217	IMO, Ti is soft, brittle and actually not too good for long term watch life. Carbon fibre, ceramics, polymers and mixed use metals may be the next innovation in watch casings for premium Swiss makers. Magnesium has been talked about due to its casting and other benefits but is still far away. As for Ti, it's been done and it makes Rolex look late to the game unless its solely for weight reduction reasons (DSSD). Can't be polished either. PVD your Rolex if a matte look is desired... but don't scratch it up.

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