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sevykor · 2 February 2010, 01:47 AM

Why doesn't Rolex come out with a titanium line of dive watches? Would there be a market for them (i.e. Panerai)? I know 904L has excellent corrosion resistance, but can't argue with the comfort of less weight on the wrist (especially with the deepsea).

padi56 · 2 February 2010, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sevykor

Why doesn't Rolex come out with a titanium line of dive watches? Would there be a market for them (i.e. Panerai)? I know 904L has excellent corrosion resistance, but can't argue with the comfort of less weight on the wrist (especially with the deepsea).

Well you do have a Titanium case back on the DSSD.

ParisDakarBmw · 2 February 2010, 02:15 AM

Would they have to invest in a completely new set of machinery to handle the new metal option?

The GMT Master · 2 February 2010, 02:41 AM

I for one don't like titanium, feels very odd on the wrist. I seriously doubt Rolex would change to titanium, they use the 904L steel as a unique selling point - you can get titanium watches from other brands, but only Rolex uses 904L

Deyn Man · 2 February 2010, 03:17 AM

for some reason, i can't imagine a rolex on titanium.. Oddly too, if i do plan to get a seamaster, i'm eyeing the titanium one which they have stopped producing.. Weird!

CPTL · 2 February 2010, 04:05 AM

Why doesn't Rolex come out with digital watches?

Answer: cause that's not what they do? And only they know why they do what they do.

JRA21 · 2 February 2010, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CPTL

Why doesn't Rolex come out with digital watches?

Answer: cause that's not what they do? And only they know why they do what they do.

This made my day

slevin kelevra · 2 February 2010, 04:12 AM

My dad has a Ti SMP Americas Cup and its a very nice watch. Not sure if Im that keen on the very dull grey of the metal. Its really light for such a chunky watch though!!

wantonebad · 2 February 2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I for one don't like titanium, feels very odd on the wrist. I seriously doubt Rolex would change to titanium, they use the 904L steel as a unique selling point - you can get titanium watches from other brands, but only Rolex uses 904L

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I agree, I sold my Oris TT1 diver cause it felt odd to have a watch that was that big and bulky weigh so little, it was kind of creepy actually. I'll take the extra weight of SS, I want to know its there.

Johnclintonlopez · 2 February 2010, 05:19 AM

Titanium does not hold up well for watch that you will wear often , I had a titanium watch as a daily wearer. It looked very old after only a short time on the wrist , so I retired it .

JJ Irani · 2 February 2010, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CPTL

Why doesn't Rolex come out with digital watches?

Answer: cause that's not what they do? And only they know why they do what they do.

Probably the reason why Rolex don't do a FULL CERAMIC like RADO do!!

sturgeon123456 · 2 February 2010, 05:25 AM

Titanium feels cheap because of its lighter weight. Not my cup of tea.

Gerardus · 2 February 2010, 05:26 AM

I like the steel ones!

jets · 2 February 2010, 08:08 AM

I tried on a limited edition Omega Speedy made from titanium and it was so light that it felt super cheap ans had no real substance to it. I had to keep looking to make sure it was still on my wrist it was so light. That model was even a larger than normal case!

sevykor · 2 February 2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well you do have a Titanium case back on the DSSD.

Wow, I never knew that. Does anyone know why?

sevykor · 2 February 2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Would they have to invest in a completely new set of machinery to handle the new metal option?

I've heard that the machinery, or at least the cutting bits, will need to be different. Cost is a little higher to work with titanium too.

The GMT Master · 2 February 2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sevykor

Wow, I never knew that. Does anyone know why?

It's to help cope with the extreme pressures, it allows the case back to flex a little

JBat · 2 February 2010, 10:50 AM

My biggest beef with titanium is its appearance. That dull gray look doesn't work for me. I'll take the luster of high grade Rolex stainless any day.

hhh007 · 7 February 2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnclintonlopez

Titanium does not hold up well for watch that you will wear often , I had a titanium watch as a daily wearer. It looked very old after only a short time on the wrist , so I retired it .

I dunno, I have a Citizen titanium chrono that I wore for over 10 yrs, and it still looks like nearly brand new. I think titanium holds up very well actually.

2 February 2010, 01:47 AM	#1
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CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Why doesn't Rolex come out with digital watches? Answer: cause that's not what they do? And only they know why they do what they do. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

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jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I tried on a limited edition Omega Speedy made from titanium and it was so light that it felt super cheap ans had no real substance to it. I had to keep looking to make sure it was still on my wrist it was so light. That model was even a larger than normal case! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

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ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Would they have to invest in a completely new set of machinery to handle the new metal option?

2 February 2010, 02:41 AM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	I for one don't like titanium, feels very odd on the wrist. I seriously doubt Rolex would change to titanium, they use the 904L steel as a unique selling point - you can get titanium watches from other brands, but only Rolex uses 904L

2 February 2010, 03:17 AM	#5
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	for some reason, i can't imagine a rolex on titanium.. Oddly too, if i do plan to get a seamaster, i'm eyeing the titanium one which they have stopped producing.. Weird!

2 February 2010, 04:12 AM	#8
slevin kelevra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 14060m Posts: 631	My dad has a Ti SMP Americas Cup and its a very nice watch. Not sure if Im that keen on the very dull grey of the metal. Its really light for such a chunky watch though!!

2 February 2010, 05:19 AM	#10
Johnclintonlopez Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 24	Titanium does not hold up well for watch that you will wear often , I had a titanium watch as a daily wearer. It looked very old after only a short time on the wrist , so I retired it .

2 February 2010, 05:25 AM	#12
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	Titanium feels cheap because of its lighter weight. Not my cup of tea.

2 February 2010, 10:50 AM	#18
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	My biggest beef with titanium is its appearance. That dull gray look doesn't work for me. I'll take the luster of high grade Rolex stainless any day.

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