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papasmurf · 18 May 2010, 02:30 AM

I slightly prefer titanium for its weight and matte look. however, i hear that Ti is more prone to scratches and is harder to polish. is that true? Is SS much better for maintaining the "brand new" look longer term?

Traveler · 18 May 2010, 03:03 AM

Yes, I have heard the same. Titanium is lighter though, I much perfer the heaver feel of SS (or gold!)

B. Doggy · 18 May 2010, 03:04 AM

SS for me...

Speed · 18 May 2010, 01:27 PM

STEEL!!!

andrew79 · 18 May 2010, 01:30 PM

awesome pic

mpkRolex · 18 May 2010, 01:32 PM

SS for me too

Psmith · 18 May 2010, 07:24 PM

Stainless steel - there's nothing about Ti in watches that appeals to me.

Cheers

watchboy · 20 May 2010, 08:21 PM

Ti can be polished with an ink eraser in a pen-like form. But to what degree I do not know. I reckon deep scratches on Ti needs an expert's job. As for SS, there are parts with polished and also brushed finished. If you are to do a DIY polished on the brushed finished parts, it can be done, but on those mirrored/polished surfaces, most of us need a pro job unless you have done it many times before.

In any case, don't bother with Ti or SS. As long as you like it, even RESIN or RUBBER is good!

Seventh Son · 20 May 2010, 09:14 PM

Scratches on brushed Ti can be easily removed using a brush pen and I did it on my Pam 305 to a degree where I myself can't believe the results. I am a sucker for Ti whether on car parts, motorcycle parts, bicycle parts or on any of my toys, not just watches.

Reneo · 20 May 2010, 09:41 PM

i've had a PAM25A, and the combi Titanium
with the Patina is stunning. scratches can removed
with the pen, no problem :-)

mfer · 21 May 2010, 12:00 AM

I'm a minority person here, but a scratched up Luminor just looks cooler to me for some reason. I'm not talking beat to hell or anything, but a few marks don't bother me at all. Now, my GMT IIc, they stand out more.

Ti will show scratches easier.

psv · 15 July 2010, 01:13 PM

Big ti fan here

Trurolexer · 15 July 2010, 05:38 PM

SS for me.

jvo300 · 15 July 2010, 10:24 PM

I like BOTH!!!! Another point to keep in mind is that ti is more stealthy. It looks dark grey next to its ss counterpart. That is either a good or bad thing depending on your tastes.

α-ψ! · 16 July 2010, 05:36 AM

i have both ti and ss!and i think that ss is mutch easier to keep new!!

Nica64 · 16 July 2010, 10:18 AM

Steel for me!

bcacncnc · 16 July 2010, 10:21 AM

Depends on the look you like if you ask me. The Ti gives it the PVD type look if thats what you like.

fc3s2k · 16 July 2010, 01:12 PM

titanium for me

rmcarlton · 16 July 2010, 11:19 PM

I prefer titanium.

REXMTL · 17 July 2010, 02:56 AM

I was wondering the same thing before I bought my 177...

It's true that scratches are easily removed with an ink eraser. I tried many times (found procedure on Paneristi) and it works great. Even under a 5x loup I cant see it.

I like the look of both SS & Ti but having never owned Ti and already having a Stainless Sub I figured it would be a welcome change... Besides.. I LOVE the look. More subtle (less bling) and looks more like the "tool" watch that Panerai was originally meant to be imho.

It all about personal tastes and desires... One isn't "better" than the other.

xbox · 17 July 2010, 06:02 AM

In my experience:

- Panerai Ti looks great and with a full bracelet is amazing!! It does, however, easily have the finished knocked off. For some strange reason, I have hit the bezel twice while washing my hands, and needed to break out the glass eraser to blend the finish back in.

- Worse than above, I have picked up some dings in the underside edge of the case, no idea how, but they are keepers.

- Having said this, I don't find Panerai SS that much tougher. My bro's SS Marina looks like its had 8-shades of cr@p kicked out of it, and I've seen some SS 1950 cases pretty tatty looking down the edges!!

I say, pay your money, take your choice .... or go ceramic

andrew79 · 17 July 2010, 04:52 PM

SS for me.

htc8p · 26 July 2010, 12:02 PM

Titanium is starting to sound nice but i think it really does look old quickly

18 May 2010, 02:30 AM	#1
papasmurf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: San Fran Watch: rolex Posts: 47	Titanium vs SS I slightly prefer titanium for its weight and matte look. however, i hear that Ti is more prone to scratches and is harder to polish. is that true? Is SS much better for maintaining the "brand new" look longer term?

18 May 2010, 03:04 AM	#3
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	SS for me... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

18 May 2010, 01:30 PM	#5
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	awesome pic __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

18 May 2010, 07:24 PM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Stainless steel - there's nothing about Ti in watches that appeals to me. Cheers __________________

20 May 2010, 09:14 PM	#9
Seventh Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 134	Scratches on brushed Ti can be easily removed using a brush pen and I did it on my Pam 305 to a degree where I myself can't believe the results. I am a sucker for Ti whether on car parts, motorcycle parts, bicycle parts or on any of my toys, not just watches. __________________ You cannot defeat an ignorant man in argument

18 May 2010, 03:03 AM	#2
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	Yes, I have heard the same. Titanium is lighter though, I much perfer the heaver feel of SS (or gold!)

18 May 2010, 01:27 PM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	STEEL!!!

18 May 2010, 01:32 PM	#6
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	SS for me too

20 May 2010, 08:21 PM	#8
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	Ti can be polished with an ink eraser in a pen-like form. But to what degree I do not know. I reckon deep scratches on Ti needs an expert's job. As for SS, there are parts with polished and also brushed finished. If you are to do a DIY polished on the brushed finished parts, it can be done, but on those mirrored/polished surfaces, most of us need a pro job unless you have done it many times before. In any case, don't bother with Ti or SS. As long as you like it, even RESIN or RUBBER is good!

20 May 2010, 09:41 PM	#10
Reneo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: SWISS-T<25 Posts: 105	i've had a PAM25A, and the combi Titanium with the Patina is stunning. scratches can removed with the pen, no problem :-)

21 May 2010, 12:00 AM	#11
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I'm a minority person here, but a scratched up Luminor just looks cooler to me for some reason. I'm not talking beat to hell or anything, but a few marks don't bother me at all. Now, my GMT IIc, they stand out more. Ti will show scratches easier. __________________ member#3242

15 July 2010, 01:13 PM	#12
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Big ti fan here

15 July 2010, 05:38 PM	#13
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	SS for me.

15 July 2010, 10:24 PM	#14
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I like BOTH!!!! Another point to keep in mind is that ti is more stealthy. It looks dark grey next to its ss counterpart. That is either a good or bad thing depending on your tastes.

16 July 2010, 05:36 AM	#15
α-ψ! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: tolis Location: athens Watch: daytona tt Posts: 194	i have both ti and ss!and i think that ss is mutch easier to keep new!!

16 July 2010, 10:18 AM	#16
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Steel for me! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

16 July 2010, 10:21 AM	#17
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Depends on the look you like if you ask me. The Ti gives it the PVD type look if thats what you like. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

16 July 2010, 01:12 PM	#18
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	titanium for me

16 July 2010, 11:19 PM	#19
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	I prefer titanium. __________________ DJ, LV, GV, PAM 25

17 July 2010, 02:56 AM	#20
REXMTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Watch: Sub Date - PAM673 Posts: 88	Depends... I was wondering the same thing before I bought my 177... It's true that scratches are easily removed with an ink eraser. I tried many times (found procedure on Paneristi) and it works great. Even under a 5x loup I cant see it. I like the look of both SS & Ti but having never owned Ti and already having a Stainless Sub I figured it would be a welcome change... Besides.. I LOVE the look. More subtle (less bling) and looks more like the "tool" watch that Panerai was originally meant to be imho. It all about personal tastes and desires... One isn't "better" than the other.

17 July 2010, 06:02 AM	#21
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	In my experience: - Panerai Ti looks great and with a full bracelet is amazing!! It does, however, easily have the finished knocked off. For some strange reason, I have hit the bezel twice while washing my hands, and needed to break out the glass eraser to blend the finish back in. - Worse than above, I have picked up some dings in the underside edge of the case, no idea how, but they are keepers. - Having said this, I don't find Panerai SS that much tougher. My bro's SS Marina looks like its had 8-shades of cr@p kicked out of it, and I've seen some SS 1950 cases pretty tatty looking down the edges!! I say, pay your money, take your choice .... or go ceramic

17 July 2010, 04:52 PM	#22
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	SS for me. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

26 July 2010, 12:02 PM	#23
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	Titanium is starting to sound nice but i think it really does look old quickly

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