Why not Titanium?

[Porsche]

BTW, how come no one has mentioned the Rolex Deep Sea caseback... isn't that made of Titanium???

[paverman]

As mentioned in an earlier post, AP makes a Titanium Royal Oak Offshore.
I really like the weight of the watch. Considering it is a fairly large watch, the fact that it's Ti makes it very comfortable.

[Juggernaut]

nice watches...thanks for the photos, guys.
But I have to admit, none of them are as satisfying to me as the case (and bracelet) designs of Rolex watches.
What about Swatch? Does Swatch make a mechanical Titanium watch?
Dan

[WyoWatch]

I have this Omega SMP Chrono that is Titanium, Tantalum and 18K Rose Gold. It wears very light and I absolutely LOVE it.





I also have this Ball Engineer Master II Chronometer Diver in Titanium that I also love. It does not wear as light as my SMP Chrono for some reason. Still a very nice watch.

[Too Old]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I'd rather have them made out of unobtanium.

Try this!!

http://www.sunglassesuk.com/p2/oakle...unobtanium.asp

[al_bongo]

Beautiful Omega chrono there. Generally though it's the dull grey colour of Ti that puts me off. Rather have something that looks good and hang the extra few grams.

[WyoWatch]

Originally Posted by al_bongo

Beautiful Omega chrono there. Generally though it's the dull grey colour of Ti that puts me off. Rather have something that looks good and hang the extra few grams.

Thanks!

[jacksprat]

would you pay $8k+ for a watch so light in weight that you wouldnt even notice you were wearing it?

That's why there is no titanium Rolex.

[TSts]

I love my Breitling Aerospace Avantage, I use that as my sports watch due to it's light weight. I would like to see a Ti GMT II C from Rolex - it would definitely have more 'geek' factor for us pilots compared to the SS version.

[TattooedGQ]

I have one of the first Pulsar Solars ever made...and its Titanium.....it's gotta be 20 years old, and still works!!

[TSts]

Originally Posted by jacksprat

would you pay $8k+ for a watch so light in weight that you wouldnt even notice you were wearing it?

That's why there is no titanium Rolex.

Yes, I would.

[Nicko16]

My PAM 320 is heavy and I like it. Some of the Panerai Titanium models are very nice and look good but I wouldnt buy a PAM for its lightness (Although some of the Cermaic models catch my fancy).

I dont think Id like to see Rolex do a Titanium model.

If you want a light watch go for a Richard Mille (Price tag is a lot) but they are light from all reviews Ive read.

[scrog10]

I had a Breitling Chrono Avenger Ti. Really nice watch and not heavy for its size. 44 x 17mm (Deepsea ? ) I did pick up a few dings and scratches but 5 minutes with a scotchbrite and it was good as new. It also had a really nice sheen to it in the right light. Only sold it because of its door frame magnetism.
So yes I like Titanium and it seems that Rolex is one of few that dont use it for their watch cases.

[chris russell]

I agree with the idea of using Tungsten or maybe even Osmium, (the densest metal). Now that would have 'heft'!

[dinan545bmw]

Originally Posted by Porsche

BTW, how come no one has mentioned the Rolex Deep Sea caseback... isn't that made of Titanium???

Sure is!! Supposedly to keep the overall weight down of the timepiece, while also providing additional torsional stress strength. Pretty cool for sure!

[dinan545bmw]

Originally Posted by WyoWatch

I have this Omega SMP Chrono that is Titanium, Tantalum and 18K Rose Gold. It wears very light and I absolutely LOVE it.

Absolutely gorgeous all right! I also have the Omega SeaMaster 300M Professional Chronometer; Model No. 22988000 in full titanium though. Pretty light for sure and a very sharp contrast to my DSSD timepiece.

Problem is I'm preferring the overall heft and substance of my new DSSD over the titanium, as it's now my daily wearer - no exception. So go figure. Must be the overall chic and coolness of the DSSD, I don't know.

BEST REGARDS

[buke45]

Originally Posted by Dob

...is that although stronger than steel, it is also a good bit softer and thus more prone to surface blemishes from wear and more likelihood of dings and nicks to the case. This is a generalization but seems true for most Ti-cased watches. I know that IWC has experimented with hardened Ti and had some luck but that is not the norm.

This is true, they are very soft and ding very easily. After a month it looked like it was 2 years old. You want a titanium watch until you have one.

[FLB03TT]

I LOVE titanium watches. Have had a titanium Tissot sport watch for almost 15 years which I wear for all outdoor sport activities- skiing, fishing, camping, etc. I have no idea it's on my wrist until I want to know the time and look down at it.

What is this obsession with heavy watches?? It seems completely backward and misguided, particularly with the current popularity of 42+mm case sizes. I've got an 8 inch wrist and am looking seriously at replacing my GMT Master II Pepsi with a 42mm-45mm Panerai or IWC - BUT ONLY THE TITANIUM models. I want a watch to disapear on my wrist, not constantly make it's presence known. I also find the color tone and brushed finish of Titanium more pleasing than SS- 904L or otherwise.

[wrxsti]

my case back of my Deepsea is made out of titanium.

[Mantooth]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I'd rather have them made out of unobtanium.

I think the weight determines how solid a watch feel. I remember AP using too much carbon and their customers complained about the weight of the watch. They said it felt cheap. I think this is the case with Rolex; they don't want their customers to think their watches feel cheap.

$.02

[Roxas]

Originally Posted by padi56

XOSkeleton they use 904L for the case ring very much like Rolex did in the past.

Thanks. Haven't heard of it.

[Z-Sub]

As a personal preference, I like the weight of the SS. For the exact same dimension, Titanium will be too light for me. I tried the Titanium Omega Seamaster Chrono and didn't like it and bought a SS instead.

[chris russell]

Originally Posted by chris russell

I agree with the idea of using Tungsten or maybe even Osmium.

[EchoBlueUK]

Titanium is Strong but BRITTLE. i.e. will crack and shatter if it takes an impact.

[Rolesor]

I prefer weight in my watches :)

[karmatp]

Originally Posted by jacksprat

would you pay $8k+ for a watch so light in weight that you wouldnt even notice you were wearing it?

That's why there is no titanium Rolex.

Originally Posted by TSts

Yes, I would.

I would also, ti is a fantastic metal for watch cases.

Pam 176, 10X more comfortable than any Rolex I have ever worn.

[jacksprat]

I would pay a premium price if Rolex made a tungsten carbide watch. It has a low key luster and and is damn near scratch proof. Also much more hefty in weight compared to stainless steel.

[WyoWatch]

Originally Posted by buke45

This is true, they are very soft and ding very easily. After a month it looked like it was 2 years old. You want a titanium watch until you have one.

I have two and they are completely scratch free after a year or more of ownership.

[DadsWatch72]

I have many pieces of titanium hiking equipment. I love the weight/strength traits of this metal. It also takes heat like a champ. It has so many applications but it's expensive. I think it is a regulated substance by the government since it has so many military applications. My latest addition is a titanium alcohol stove.

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catal...1000&code=GF11

[Evan614]

I tried on a Breitling that was Titanium. It was too lite for my likings. It was so lite if felt 'cheap'. I assume that is why Rolex stays away from it.