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harvey · 26 March 2023, 12:52 AM

…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.

JRell · 26 March 2023, 12:55 AM

LOL hard no! If I want a watch that feels light and not premium I would go with a cheaper brand.

Dan Pierce · 26 March 2023, 12:59 AM

Sometimes a light weight alternative is a welcome change. Just one of the many attributes of my Pelagos blue.
dP

beshannon · 26 March 2023, 12:59 AM

From which brand?

Krash · 26 March 2023, 01:01 AM

If I wanted a titanium watch, I’d have one, but I can’t rule it out completely. Maybe I will want one in the future.

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harvey · 26 March 2023, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

From which brand?

Erm Rolex? It’s in the original post?

garyk · 26 March 2023, 01:08 AM

Just build it and we will see..

cts · 26 March 2023, 01:09 AM

My 1680 red feels like it’s titanium so I really don’t care for a titanium timepiece.

GolfT3 · 26 March 2023, 01:09 AM

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.

bullies · 26 March 2023, 01:18 AM

If Rolex introduces that Ben Ainslie YM I’ll get one - eventually

Alfa2109 · 26 March 2023, 01:19 AM

Quote:

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.

This!!

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TheWatchmen · 26 March 2023, 01:21 AM

Absolutely.

There is nothing cheap about grade 5 titanium, but then again, this forum is rife with hyperbole and unwarranted opinions so bring the disagreement.

Lighter is more comfortable, fight me.

That’s my unwarranted opinion.

Alfa2109 · 26 March 2023, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWatchmen

Absolutely.

There is nothing cheap about grade 5 titanium, but then again, this forum is rife with hyperbole and unwarranted opinions so bring the disagreement.

Lighter is more comfortable, fight me.

That’s my unwarranted opinion.

Still chuckling. Thank you.

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sullivan2829 · 26 March 2023, 01:22 AM

I have a titanium omega x33 and although it’s a completely different tool watch the titanium Is a welcome relief after wearing my Rolex DSSD JC sometimes. Horses for courses but I would certainly welcome a titanium Deepsea or Sub.

bp1000 · 26 March 2023, 01:23 AM

If I love it, of course.

2thdock · 26 March 2023, 01:23 AM

I just dont like the look of it. The color.

scooba · 26 March 2023, 01:25 AM

Yes

Incident · 26 March 2023, 01:25 AM

I've already purchased two...and would happily purchase another.

Nothing to do with the weight of the watch...it's more of decision based on aesthetics. Not much difference then when selecting a PM.

Bananass · 26 March 2023, 01:26 AM

I love titanium for a lot of things. I don’t like the way it patinas for watches.

Latrodectus · 26 March 2023, 01:26 AM

I own titanium watches and would buy them. Many great things already said about it!

Ghost410 · 26 March 2023, 01:30 AM

Absolutely! I love the idea of a titanium dive watch for summer. Titanium yacht master on oysterflex would be perfect

Hardtimes · 26 March 2023, 01:31 AM

Not a fan of the dull looking metal, so no

omar10213245 · 26 March 2023, 01:37 AM

years ago i bought a titanium certina (i know, no where near rolex's level). it's ok, but the idea of spending rolex type of money for titanium just doesn't sit well with me, not my cup of tea. give me stainless steel or precious metal all day

rohada · 26 March 2023, 01:43 AM

I had a mid 90s titanium and rose gold Omega Seamaster with blue dial. Still one of the best looking, best wearing watches I've ever owned. So, yes, I'd be interested, but not the current DSC for other reasons. Outside of weight, another advantage is that it's easy to keep a titanium watch/bracelet looking new. Finally, the lighter is cheaper argument has zero merit.

illiguy · 26 March 2023, 01:45 AM

Too light for me.

alphadweller · 26 March 2023, 02:22 AM

I own a titanium watch. Haven't worn in years. It's convenient for sports, but the metal looks pretty dull, and the weight is not compatible with the feel of a luxury piece, to me at least. So no, I wouldn't buy a luxury titanium watch.

Calatrava r · 26 March 2023, 02:28 AM

A regular size, 40-41mm titanium model from Rolex would be a home run for the company.

JSolution · 26 March 2023, 02:32 AM

Some will, some won’t. I really liked the look of the pelagos untill actually picked it up - not for me.

Kyle3130 · 26 March 2023, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullies

If Rolex introduces that Ben Ainslie YM I’ll get one - eventually

Yup, would love to see that. My AD has had me down for that one since the Monochrome article was released. Fingers crossed.

Beto737 · 26 March 2023, 02:32 AM

Not only yes, but I own one (non rolex) now. I love the weight characteristics for all day wear.

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26 March 2023, 12:52 AM	#1
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,465	…would you buy a titanium watch? …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.

26 March 2023, 12:55 AM	#2
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,239	LOL hard no! If I want a watch that feels light and not premium I would go with a cheaper brand. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

26 March 2023, 12:59 AM	#3
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,313	Sometimes a light weight alternative is a welcome change. Just one of the many attributes of my Pelagos blue. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

26 March 2023, 12:59 AM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	From which brand? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

26 March 2023, 01:01 AM	#5
Krash 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,605	If I wanted a titanium watch, I’d have one, but I can’t rule it out completely. Maybe I will want one in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 March 2023, 01:08 AM	#7
garyk 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,925	Just build it and we will see.. __________________

26 March 2023, 01:09 AM	#8
cts "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 888	My 1680 red feels like it’s titanium so I really don’t care for a titanium timepiece.

26 March 2023, 01:09 AM	#9
GolfT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: USA Posts: 62	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.

26 March 2023, 01:18 AM	#10
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,444	If Rolex introduces that Ben Ainslie YM I’ll get one - eventually __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

26 March 2023, 01:21 AM	#12
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,378	…would you buy a titanium watch? Absolutely. There is nothing cheap about grade 5 titanium, but then again, this forum is rife with hyperbole and unwarranted opinions so bring the disagreement. Lighter is more comfortable, fight me. That’s my unwarranted opinion.

26 March 2023, 01:22 AM	#14
sullivan2829 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Leeds Watch: DSC, AP ROO FC Posts: 90	I have a titanium omega x33 and although it’s a completely different tool watch the titanium Is a welcome relief after wearing my Rolex DSSD JC sometimes. Horses for courses but I would certainly welcome a titanium Deepsea or Sub.

26 March 2023, 01:23 AM	#15
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 5,014	If I love it, of course.

26 March 2023, 01:23 AM	#16
2thdock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: NJ Watch: SD43 Posts: 353	I just dont like the look of it. The color.

26 March 2023, 01:25 AM	#17
scooba 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,624	Yes

26 March 2023, 01:25 AM	#18
Incident "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: LACA Posts: 56	I've already purchased two...and would happily purchase another. Nothing to do with the weight of the watch...it's more of decision based on aesthetics. Not much difference then when selecting a PM.

26 March 2023, 01:26 AM	#19
Bananass "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: SF Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 69	I love titanium for a lot of things. I don’t like the way it patinas for watches.

26 March 2023, 01:26 AM	#20
Latrodectus 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,049	I own titanium watches and would buy them. Many great things already said about it! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

26 March 2023, 01:30 AM	#21
Ghost410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Timmy B Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 388	Absolutely! I love the idea of a titanium dive watch for summer. Titanium yacht master on oysterflex would be perfect

26 March 2023, 01:31 AM	#22
Hardtimes Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Watch: 118238 Posts: 831	Not a fan of the dull looking metal, so no

26 March 2023, 01:37 AM	#23
omar10213245 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Omar Location: somewhere Watch: 126515LN (sundust) Posts: 1,370	years ago i bought a titanium certina (i know, no where near rolex's level). it's ok, but the idea of spending rolex type of money for titanium just doesn't sit well with me, not my cup of tea. give me stainless steel or precious metal all day

26 March 2023, 01:43 AM	#24
rohada "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: NC Posts: 432	I had a mid 90s titanium and rose gold Omega Seamaster with blue dial. Still one of the best looking, best wearing watches I've ever owned. So, yes, I'd be interested, but not the current DSC for other reasons. Outside of weight, another advantage is that it's easy to keep a titanium watch/bracelet looking new. Finally, the lighter is cheaper argument has zero merit. __________________ ♛Explorer II 16570 \| ♛Submariner 14060M \| ♛SDDS 116660 \| ♛GMT Master II 126710BLRO \| ♛Daytona 116503

26 March 2023, 01:45 AM	#25
illiguy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,680	Too light for me.

26 March 2023, 02:22 AM	#26
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,219	I own a titanium watch. Haven't worn in years. It's convenient for sports, but the metal looks pretty dull, and the weight is not compatible with the feel of a luxury piece, to me at least. So no, I wouldn't buy a luxury titanium watch.

26 March 2023, 02:28 AM	#27
Calatrava r 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,744	A regular size, 40-41mm titanium model from Rolex would be a home run for the company.

26 March 2023, 02:32 AM	#28
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Some will, some won’t. I really liked the look of the pelagos untill actually picked it up - not for me.

26 March 2023, 02:32 AM	#30
Beto737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 806	Not only yes, but I own one (non rolex) now. I love the weight characteristics for all day wear.

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