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Old 13 August 2007, 01:22 AM   #1
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Titanium

If Rolex releases a reference in Titanium, would you go for it? I think it will help those who are allergic to nickel
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Old 13 August 2007, 01:24 AM   #2
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I agree with you vernon. I think that people who are allergic will buy it but it. If the watch would look good i would also buy it.
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Old 13 August 2007, 01:33 AM   #3
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I don't like the feel of titanium watches. It is way too light for me. I like having a hunk of heavy steel in my wrist. Titanuim
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Old 13 August 2007, 01:48 AM   #4
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I wouldn't. I like the feel and weight of SS
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Old 13 August 2007, 01:52 AM   #5
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I would buy it if I liked the watch. Always liked titanium watches.
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Old 13 August 2007, 03:20 AM   #6
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Not my cup of tea! I would have to pass!
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Old 13 August 2007, 03:22 AM   #7
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I don't like the feel of titanium watches. It is way too light for me. I like having a hunk of heavy steel in my wrist. Titanuim

EXACTLY my thoughts! Hey! They are copyrighted, you know!

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Old 13 August 2007, 03:23 AM   #8
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Old 13 August 2007, 03:31 AM   #9
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That case may only happen to GMT and Daytona coz only pilots and racers are concerned about payload.
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Old 13 August 2007, 03:45 AM   #10
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Ahh, a titanium watch on a NATO -- super light!

That's one reason why I love my titanium Tissot T-Touch with rubber strap. The thing is so light I don't even realize it's there.

The only downfall -- titanium doesn't resist scratching as well as SS.
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Old 13 August 2007, 04:03 AM   #11
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The dull colour of Titanium puts me off. I like a bit of shine on my watches.

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Old 13 August 2007, 04:27 AM   #12
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I don't like the feel of steel watches. It is way too light for me. I like having a hunk of heavy titanium in my wrist. Steel
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Old 13 August 2007, 08:15 AM   #13
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Depends on the design aesthetics of the watch. I'm not really against the weight or the finish of titanium, but it would have to look REALLY nice.
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Old 13 August 2007, 08:32 AM   #14
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The dull colour of Titanium puts me off. I like a bit of shine on my watches.
My Tissot is polished. Bright and shiney, yes it is!
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Old 13 August 2007, 10:00 AM   #15
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I just like the way the 904L looks and feels. Just guessing here, but I think a lot of folks would agree after seeing a finished product.
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Old 13 August 2007, 10:04 AM   #16
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A YM II in Ti
Yes!!
That rendition could possibly even exceed the popularity of the current YM II
on this forum.
May even have a MSRP less than a 3 series BMW
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Old 13 August 2007, 10:48 AM   #17
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I have a Ti Breitling Emergency with copilot bracelet and love it!
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Old 13 August 2007, 10:53 AM   #18
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I have a Ti Breitling Emergency with copilot bracelet and love it!
Cool watch. Are you a pilot or do you often put yourself in such a positon that would warrent such a watch?

I'm just curious! I looked at one a while back at my AD and was astounded by its construction.
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Old 13 August 2007, 10:54 AM   #19
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Ahh, a titanium watch on a NATO -- super light!

That's one reason why I love my titanium Tissot T-Touch with rubber strap. The thing is so light I don't even realize it's there.

The only downfall -- titanium doesn't resist scratching as well as SS.
This is the part I don't understand. Titanium is suppose to be tougher than steel. Had a friend done a demo to me years back on his titanium handlebar on his mountain bike, it's satin finished, he scrapped it with a 10 cents coin and guess what? No scratches on the titanium bar and the coin? It flatted out!

Wonder why it's not the same on watches? Probably different grade??
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Old 13 August 2007, 11:00 AM   #20
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he scrapped it with a 10 cents coin and guess what? No scratches on the titanium bar and the coin? It flatted out!

Wonder why it's not the same on watches? Probably different grade??
Very odd.

I would never have thought such a thing possible from Ti. Don't get me wrong, it isn't as soft as gold, but definitely not that durable.

Again, maybe the grades are different, but I dunno. My watch will show scratches easily. The clasp which is Ti as well is rubbed to **** and it's hard to tell that it was ever polished. No biggie since I consider it a true sports watch.
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Old 13 August 2007, 11:39 AM   #21
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Love the greyish hue of titanium, but the weight makes it feel 'plasticky'.....
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Old 13 August 2007, 12:45 PM   #22
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I think it will help those who are allergic to nickel
well they can always buy a gold rolex.......:)
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Old 13 August 2007, 02:18 PM   #23
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Old 13 August 2007, 04:20 PM   #24
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well that's the price to pay for when one is sensitive to nickel.......:P
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Old 13 August 2007, 05:05 PM   #25
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If Rolex released a titanium watch, it would be a shock to the system.
I would buy one as long as it was 6AL4V, that 3AL2.5V stuff just doesn't cut it.
Rolex have in fact been experimenting with Titanium.
Here is an older Rolex excert:

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Old 13 August 2007, 05:14 PM   #26
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I'd rather prefer titanium on my tennis rackets rather than on my watches.



I'm more than happy with the 904L that Rolex uses today. Why bother introducing titanium when they are already using the best stainless steel money can buy?

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Old 13 August 2007, 06:42 PM   #27
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Titanium is not that bad.
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Old 13 August 2007, 07:28 PM   #28
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So Rolex makes watches in 904L SS...and the sports models start at about $5K...give or take. Can you imagine what the range would start at if actually used Ti??? I would guess that prices would start about 20-30% higher. Not sure if people really want to buy a Ti. Sub for $6500 or more just yet...
As for Ti scratching...I've never read that it's harder than steel...but I have read that it is stronger and yet lighter than the same volume of steel.

All In all...I woldn't buy it. I prefer the weight of 904L SS.
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Old 13 August 2007, 07:33 PM   #29
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Rolex could go CERAMIC with their cases, too.

Consider that Rolex already has introduced ceramics on the bezel, and IWC has the "Doppelchronograph" in ceramics, as well.
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Old 13 August 2007, 11:16 PM   #30
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Love the greyish hue of titanium, but the weight makes it feel 'plasticky'.....
Not at all problmchylde, I love my blue faced smp ti to bits!

Maybe someone in this forum could photoshopped the greyish hue of titanium onto a seadweller or submariner..
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