…would you buy a titanium watch?

[Gladiat0r]

For a diver/tool watch, yes, it’s a no brainer.
I personally like the darker, toned down look. The light weight is a huge benefit overall.

[1William]

I own several titanium watches and am a fan of the material.

[RichardBartlett]

Yes I have one and would have another..

Thanks for asking 👍

[denmanproject]

A 40mm Ti SD5K would be an immediate purchase

[hgg43c]

not for me

[anodyne13]

I like brushed Rolexes so I would be in.

[subtona]

Tudor Pelagos fxd already in collection.

[Finslayer83]

The Pelagos 39 is what I wanted from either side of the house.

Tudor did it first, so I wait on mine to show up.

It's pretty much a titianium 5 digit.

If Rolex did a matte / Ti Sub, I'd most likely transition to that on the Rolex side.

[cornerstore]

Patek Philippe Aquanaut weighs substantially less than a Pelagos 39 TI. Never hear anybody complain about how it feels cheap or tinny or underweight. Most Rolex are the bricks of the watch world. A Daytona on rubber or leather deployment weighs less than the Pelagos. A lot of the weight on modern Rolex come from the bracelets. Daytona on Bracelet weighs 140 grams , on leather or rubber using a Rolex clasp 99 grams . Pelagius 39 104 grams .

[Montremoi]

Is that even a question ? Got my eyes on a Pelagos 39.

I'll take titanium over steel any day.

[fmc000]

For all people who say:

* titanium is not for luxury watches;
* titanium is dull;
* titanium is OK only for diver's watches.



DB Eight
42.4 x 9.2mm in grade 5 titanium
Monopusher chronograph
Hand-guilloche dial
CHF 85,000
https://monochrome-watches.com/intro...r-specs-price/

(kudos to TRF member Ichiran for highlighting this new release).

[Henrimontgomery]

I really dislike titanium. The color, texture, it’s not my style. I also dislike the lack of weight. Give me platinum anytime.

[Beto737]

I very much like the titanium and ceramic cases out there.

I have yet to find a brand however, that makes the perfect size and fit of one. Most brands have some sort of quirk. Cases are too big, too thick, or lug to lug is too long or too short.

Rolex could make the perfectly sized titanium piece!

[JRell]

Originally Posted by fmc000

For all people who say:

* titanium is not for luxury watches;
* titanium is dull;
* titanium is OK only for diver's watches.



DB Eight
42.4 x 9.2mm in grade 5 titanium
Monopusher chronograph
Hand-guilloche dial
CHF 85,000
https://monochrome-watches.com/intro...r-specs-price/

(kudos to TRF member Ichiran for highlighting this new release).

So many people being offended about not liking titanium! Who cares some love them some hate them like me, big deal.

[A-Wax]

Originally Posted by GolfT3

I’ve never understood the conflation of “light” equals “cheap.” How many people have ever said to themselves, man I wish this tool weighed more? Also not sure anyone who has ever handled a Journe Centigraphe or Langhe Odysseus has come away thinking they are cheap and plastic toys. I own titanium and stainless and will continue to own both, each has its place as does precious metal.

Amen!

[Don’t Tread on FL]

Yes I would

I have a titanium omega seamaster on rubber

It’s light and I love it for summer

[cornerstore]

New Titanium Watch announced today $600k US

The watch is called the "Carillion Tourbillon Biver." It features, among other things, a tourbillon, carillon minute repeater, and microrotor, with multiple options of stone dials.

In September, you'll be able to buy your very own Carillon Tourbillon Biver in titanium, rose gold, or a wild two-tone of both – assuming that you have a spare 520,000 CHF. "Long after price has been forgotten," Biver insisted from the stage, "quality remains."

[Nodzex]

I purchased GS Snowflake couple of years ago, and it’s one of my favorite timepieces.

[Tach24LMS]

I've had a cheap beater in the past that scratched really badly.
I don't even remember what kind of it was. It was well before I was "into" watches, and I got it as a gift.

I currently have a DLC coated Ti Oris watch. And it seems to be holding up really well. Doesn't really feel that light though as it's an automatic, and is decently weighted because of that.

The only Ti watch on my list that I really want is an FPJ Octa S Ti with yellow dial.

I'd have to see a Rolex in it to feel it.
I'd much prefer Steel or PM tho.

[Applefloors]

Originally Posted by harvey

…with the possibility of more Rolex references using titanium, would you buy one?

thank you for having me here for 5000 posts in 15 years.

Yes defo !

[bluestreak]

If they make a Titanium YM without a Date, it will be a must buy for me.

[WBaileyii]

Hard no.

[cornerstore]

This is what Rolex has to say about titanium watches. “Lightness – a quality to be taken seriously”. The new titanium YM I think will be very successful for Rolex. It has a tool vibe that most Rolex watches lost a long time ago. Maybe the anniversary submariner will come out with titanium as well. Personally, I didn’t like titanium after owning several watches that were made from TI . Then I purchased the Pelagos39 . Most comfortable watch I’ve ever owned , not too light not too heavy.

[Bobcat Sig]

I'd absolutely buy a Ti Rolex watch. I own that metal in three different marques, including a Tudor LHD Pelagos, which I love. My Panerai PAM0025 Sub and Oris ProPilot X Calibre 115 are both terrific titanium watches.