…would you buy a titanium watch?

[RyanJ]

Absolutely. I love titanium watches.

[ndirish2001]

For me, it would depend the grade of titanium and how it’s finished. Dull looking soft titanium: no. Sharp (even shiny) looking harder titanium: HELL YES. For example, a lot of iconic Grand Seikos come in titanium and they look amazing.


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[Rushne]

I usually hate titanium but the only one I have enjoyed when I tried on was a Tudor FXD. Else, I have no interest in titanium

[DeepSeaDan]

Probably. I like a heavy watch but would probably buy one. Need to try it on.

[dchernikoff]

No. Actually I like the feel of a heavier watch. Not because I equate light with cheap. I just enjoy it - makes the watch more a part of me in my opinion. This surprised me - when I put on a sub for the first time that was one thing that appealed to me. More so than my DJ36 or my older GMT.

[Hkspwrsche]

Maybe the regular Deepsea should have been fully titanium. Rolex needs to invent an alloy version that doesn’t scratch as easily.

[JettyOne]

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.

Easy. The people who equate light = cheap have never ever seen quality before. They are usually first to open with “I’d never…”. Whatever rock they own must the “the bestest” in the world. Naturally, they have never been outside of their world. So every time I read an idiotic statement , I make a note to myself: don’t be this stupid, me.


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[JRell]

Originally Posted by JettyOne

Easy. The people who equate light = cheap have never ever seen quality before. They are usually first to open with “I’d never…”. Whatever rock they own must the “the bestest” in the world. Naturally, they have never been outside of their world. So every time I read an idiotic statement , I make a note to myself: don’t be this stupid, me.


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Listen we all have opinions! Heavy is very naturally understood as solid, luxury. You want to feel what you are wearing.

[ecdc]

I've had a Ti Panerai since 2001. No downsides to it, unless you like shiny things.

[Laostuh]

I like some weight to my watches. So I probably wouldn't buy a Titanium is they're really light.

[Pablito]

If it’s a Daytona yes !

[Shaitan]

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.

“Lange”


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[Alfa2109]

You all inspired me to change pieces today! When I had this one serviced last year I asked them NOT to return it to its shiny polish finish because I love the patina. In fact, the patina makes it Titanium to me. (By the way, my favorite piece is my Platona, which I was wearing yesterday. Weight isn’t everything.)


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[Alfa2109]

Originally Posted by Alfa2109

You all inspired me to change pieces today! When I had this one serviced last year I asked them NOT to return it to its shiny polish finish because I love the patina. In fact, the patina makes it Titanium to me. (By the way, my favorite piece is my Platona, which I was wearing yesterday. Weight isn’t everything.)


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[ArtNouveau]

Just a random observation, many posters here saying they equate weight with luxury.
In my other hobby, mountainbiking, the highest end bikes and components go for light weight. Carbon fiber and titanium bits are the norm.

[ecdc]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Just a random observation, many posters here saying they equate weight with luxury.
In my other hobby, mountainbiking, the highest end bikes and components go for light weight. Carbon fiber and titanium bits are the norm.

Exactly. Wasn't there a Richard Millle that was so light it floated on water? It was a million-dollar Nadal piece, I believe.

These days a wristwatch is a luxury item. Buy what you like. Platinum, gold, steel, resin, carbon, whatever. I'm just happy there are so many well-engineered and -made options out there to choose from.

[Harry-57]

I have three titanium watches which are all bulky but super light. Right now I don't have any unticked Rolex boxes with the possible exception of a RG model. It would need to be brand new and highly appealing. What it is made of would not factor in initially.

[VintageCollectorRX]

It would be too light for me but I think it will attract certain demographic of watch wearer that doesn’t want heft in their watch.

[Driver8]

Grade 5, yes. Grade 2, no.

So I voted "maybe" as the weight is a total non-issue for me, and I certainly don't believe we should automatically equate "heavy" with "quality". For example, some of the most expensive parts on my car are carbon fibre - light as hell but top end stuff). For me, the type of titanium is more important.

G5 can be polished and finished much like steel, only a bit darker. It's also harder than 904L steel, so it's less prone to scratches.

G2 on the other hand is softer than most steels so can be pretty scratch-happy and not conducive to holding a fine polish, so watches made from it usually end up looking very tool-like.

[TheVTCGuy]

I may go against popular opinion but never.

IMHO, and there is no logical reason for this, just a feeling, but I enjoy the weight of a heavy watch. Psychologically, (again, this is just me) a lighter watch translates to me as cheap. I realize this is not reasonable, but I equate light watches to Casio, or Invicta, the feel of a heavy watch in my (screwed up) brain means quality.

Yeah Yeah, I know, there are some exceptional titanium watches out there, Tudor for example, and to those of you that own them more power to you and enjoy your watch! But it will never be for me.

[aehaas]

It depends. If it is a 44mm watch on a bracelet then it matters minimally. UNLESS you plan on using a NATO light weight band. In this situation the watch may be top heavy and not sit right.

A 44mm watch that is all Ti should be OK. But if the watch is much smaller it may feel cheep if fully Ti.

If the watch was larger and on a bracelet then Ti becomes more and more beneficial. The DSSD Challenge would be too heavy if not all Ti.

Ali

[7enderbender]

The 80s called and want their Omega Seamaster back.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

I already have, I own two and could happily own more.

[logix1229]

I'm not for or against per se but ever since i got into PM, it's been very difficult to be satisfied wearing my SS watches. I love the weight of PM on the wrist and if one of the main attributes of titanium is being lighter...i don't know if i'd adjust well. lol.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Just a random observation, many posters here saying they equate weight with luxury.
In my other hobby, mountainbiking, the highest end bikes and components go for light weight. Carbon fiber and titanium bits are the norm.

You don’t wear a bike

[JRell]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I may go against popular opinion but never.

IMHO, and there is no logical reason for this, just a feeling, but I enjoy the weight of a heavy watch. Psychologically, (again, this is just me) a lighter watch translates to me as cheap. I realize this is not reasonable, but I equate light watches to Casio, or Invicta, the feel of a heavy watch in my (screwed up) brain means quality.

Yeah Yeah, I know, there are some exceptional titanium watches out there, Tudor for example, and to those of you that own them more power to you and enjoy your watch! But it will never be for me.

100% agree

[Daytonaboy1977]

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.

Congrats on 5000 post Harv, in answer to the question, yes I would and yes I have. Bought the NTTD Seamster and it's been a great watch. If rolex released a version I desired then definitely.

[brandrea]

I voted maybe.

I can’t make an educated decision till I see what it looks like IRL, ymmv

[jmrxtr]

i have a panerai sub in ti. love it!

[JJGreen]

I didn't think I was a titanium guy, but I purchased a Laurent Ferrier. I like smaller watches (eg I wear a Rolex OP 36 and love it). I tried on the titanium Laurent Ferrier and it wears small, because it's light. It wears like a 38mm in my opinion. So to answer the question, yes I would, and probably would again in the future!