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timewarped80 · 18 April 2017, 05:48 AM

Why hasn't Rolex done this yet? and should they?

Was kind of hoping we'd see an anniversary sea dweller in titanium...

joe100 · 18 April 2017, 05:49 AM

Tudor Pelagos is as close as we will get. The deep sea has a titanium case back

Seaotter · 18 April 2017, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Tudor Pelagos is as close as we will get. The deep sea has a titanium case back

+1

And a Titanium HEV (Helium Escape Valve)

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locutus49 · 18 April 2017, 05:51 AM

Maybe.

Alpino · 18 April 2017, 05:52 AM

.

never ...

... hopefully

padi56 · 18 April 2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

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never ...

... hopefully

Have to agree 110%.

henrylee · 18 April 2017, 05:56 AM

I hope not because aged titanium watches don't look as good.

Seaotter · 18 April 2017, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by henrylee

i hope not because aged titanium watches don't look as good.

+1 👍

Etschell · 18 April 2017, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Seaotter

+1 👍

Yes it's hideous look away

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ecdc · 18 April 2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by henrylee

I hope not because aged titanium watches don't look as good.

Huh? I have a 16 year old Ti Panerai that looks fantastic. I've seen plenty of "aged" Ti and they all look great. What have you seen don't look as good?

henrylee · 18 April 2017, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ecdc

Huh? I have a 16 year old Ti Panerai that looks fantastic. I've seen plenty of "aged" Ti and they all look great. What have you seen don't look as good?

Show us a nice vintage Ti watch that aged well. I can show you plenty of steel vintage Rolex that look absolutely wonderful.

bradyb · 18 April 2017, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by henrylee

Show us a nice vintage Ti watch that aged well. I can show you plenty of steel vintage Rolex that look absolutely wonderful.

No changes that I've seen over the past 15 years. Ti is an awesome material when done right. Show us a picture of a Ti watch that hasn't aged well (please).

henrylee · 18 April 2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bradyb

No changes that I've seen over the past 15 years. Ti is an awesome material when done right. Show us a picture of a Ti watch that hasn't aged well (please).

I don't think you read my first comment. I said that Ti doesn't age AS well as steel. Ti watches usually have a lack lust grey dull look to them.

sager · 19 April 2017, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by henrylee

I hope not because aged titanium watches don't look as good.

This

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GB-man · 18 April 2017, 06:47 AM

Hard to say. I love titanium so would be open to it

AK797 · 18 April 2017, 07:37 AM

Ti could happen, popular with other brands, tho more likely on a Tudor I think, like the BB Darks and Blackshields are.

roadie1 · 18 April 2017, 09:29 AM

I sure hope not! My bikes are titanium Rolex's are SS and Gold!

HogwldFLTR · 18 April 2017, 09:39 AM

I don't like the lack of shine I see on Ti watches.

rolexnub · 18 April 2017, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I don't like the lack of shine I see on Ti watches.

x2

KDS777 · 18 April 2017, 11:42 AM

Titanum feels awful.....like the watch is full of helium. Way too light for my taste.

I tried on the new Breitling Avenger Hurricane the other day and it's a 50MM +/- piece made out of titanium.......the strap was heavier than the case.

bdex75 · 18 April 2017, 12:37 PM

I would never say never but once again it seems that Rolex uses Tudor in this spot. I love my two line Pelagos, one of the most comfortable watches I own.

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Doood · 18 April 2017, 04:05 PM

I hope so. The newer Seamaster comes in Titanium and is sexy light in weight. A buddy has one and the pcl's on his grade 5 Ti bracelet look new compared to my 4 month old GMT2C. I would definitely pay more for a lightweight Rolex tool watch upgraded to a high quality Ti.

padi56 · 18 April 2017, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Doood

I hope so. The newer Seamaster comes in Titanium and is sexy light in weight. A buddy has one and the pcl's on his grade 5 Ti bracelet look new compared to my 4 month old GMT2C. I would definitely pay more for a lightweight Rolex tool watch upgraded to a high quality Ti.

And I always thought that bigger heavier was always better,well thats how many on forum see it.

And1dre · 18 April 2017, 04:08 PM

You never know...never thought I would see a SS SkyDeweler

Smarties · 18 April 2017, 04:20 PM

Happy to see Rolex offer a Ti Sea Dweller.

kboy2379 · 18 April 2017, 05:03 PM

If Rolex sees a market for titanium perhaps.

GreenLantern · 18 April 2017, 07:53 PM

I love Titanium watches, but I don't think that metal suits Rolex well. There are plenty of options out there for great Ti watches.

beshannon · 18 April 2017, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by timewarped80

Why hasn't Rolex done this yet? and should they?

Was kind of hoping we'd see an anniversary sea dweller in titanium...

Why do you think they should?

1William · 18 April 2017, 10:08 PM

Maybe, I think that may have already done it with the Pelagos.

timewarped80 · 18 April 2017, 10:39 PM

Only brought up because a titanium watch could add diversification to the range, not saying that Rolex should due away with steel, just possibly add a titanium model. Also if the idea is to create a high-end tool watch, being light certainly is a plus. Granted that Rolex seems to be using the Tudor brand for toolwatches and Rolex for the luxury pieces, I still think they could make a really high performance model using titanium. Grand Seiko does titanium VERY well.

Regarding my comment on a titanium sea dweller, one of the issues with the dwellers has typically been that they are top heavy. A little better on the more recent models, but still a slight issue. The titanium could perhaps fix this due to less weight? Just a thought. I would buy one for sure, just to mix it up.

18 April 2017, 05:48 AM	#1
timewarped80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 401	Will we ever see a titanium Rolex? Why hasn't Rolex done this yet? and should they? Was kind of hoping we'd see an anniversary sea dweller in titanium...

18 April 2017, 05:49 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Tudor Pelagos is as close as we will get. The deep sea has a titanium case back __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

18 April 2017, 05:56 AM	#7
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	I hope not because aged titanium watches don't look as good. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

18 April 2017, 06:47 AM	#15
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Hard to say. I love titanium so would be open to it __________________

18 April 2017, 09:39 AM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	I don't like the lack of shine I see on Ti watches. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

18 April 2017, 05:51 AM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Maybe.

18 April 2017, 05:52 AM	#5
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,557	. never ... ... hopefully

18 April 2017, 07:37 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Ti could happen, popular with other brands, tho more likely on a Tudor I think, like the BB Darks and Blackshields are.

18 April 2017, 09:29 AM	#17
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	I sure hope not! My bikes are titanium Rolex's are SS and Gold!

18 April 2017, 11:42 AM	#20
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	Titanum feels awful.....like the watch is full of helium. Way too light for my taste. I tried on the new Breitling Avenger Hurricane the other day and it's a 50MM +/- piece made out of titanium.......the strap was heavier than the case.

18 April 2017, 12:37 PM	#21
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I would never say never but once again it seems that Rolex uses Tudor in this spot. I love my two line Pelagos, one of the most comfortable watches I own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 April 2017, 04:05 PM	#22
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 1,028	I hope so. The newer Seamaster comes in Titanium and is sexy light in weight. A buddy has one and the pcl's on his grade 5 Ti bracelet look new compared to my 4 month old GMT2C. I would definitely pay more for a lightweight Rolex tool watch upgraded to a high quality Ti.

18 April 2017, 04:08 PM	#24
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	You never know...never thought I would see a SS SkyDeweler

18 April 2017, 04:20 PM	#25
Smarties "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Asia Posts: 714	Happy to see Rolex offer a Ti Sea Dweller.

18 April 2017, 05:03 PM	#26
kboy2379 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Yellow Submarine Watch: me long drive Posts: 315	If Rolex sees a market for titanium perhaps.

18 April 2017, 07:53 PM	#27
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,223	I love Titanium watches, but I don't think that metal suits Rolex well. There are plenty of options out there for great Ti watches.

18 April 2017, 10:08 PM	#29
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Maybe, I think that may have already done it with the Pelagos.

18 April 2017, 10:39 PM	#30
timewarped80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 401	Only brought up because a titanium watch could add diversification to the range, not saying that Rolex should due away with steel, just possibly add a titanium model. Also if the idea is to create a high-end tool watch, being light certainly is a plus. Granted that Rolex seems to be using the Tudor brand for toolwatches and Rolex for the luxury pieces, I still think they could make a really high performance model using titanium. Grand Seiko does titanium VERY well. Regarding my comment on a titanium sea dweller, one of the issues with the dwellers has typically been that they are top heavy. A little better on the more recent models, but still a slight issue. The titanium could perhaps fix this due to less weight? Just a thought. I would buy one for sure, just to mix it up.

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