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Chappo · 12 March 2012, 09:44 PM

Ok, I'm interested in knowing who currently owns a titanium watch.

The new Tudor Pelagos has got me interested, and I'd love to know how titanium feels. I like the weight of steel and have a concern that the Pelagos might feel somewhat light in comparison.

Thanks

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 12 March 2012, 09:50 PM

I own a Breitling Emergency and a Ventura. Love the lightness of them!

manofcow · 12 March 2012, 10:02 PM

I've got a few Rolex (Rolii?) and a Breitling Emergency in Titanium. It is surprisingly light and comfortable for a chunky watch. It's not so much the weight that you have to get used to but also the 'grey' colouring of the metal... It's not solver shiny like steel.... Cheers.. A

HL65 · 12 March 2012, 10:04 PM

I have a titanium AP RB2 and the feel and weight is amazing IMHO!! It is soooo comfortable!

Yoda · 12 March 2012, 10:07 PM

I own a AP 44mm carbon TI the weight and feel is great.

Chappo · 12 March 2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manofcow

I've got a few Rolex (Rolii?) and a Breitling Emergency in Titanium. It is surprisingly light and comfortable for a chunky watch. It's not so much the weight that you have to get used to but also the 'grey' colouring of the metal... It's not solver shiny like steel.... Cheers.. A

Thanks manofcow, nice tip on the colour

Rsvrider · 12 March 2012, 11:14 PM

My daily is an Aerospace and it's just great. Very lite, the gray is non reflective and very sturdy. Also, the metal is very "warm" not like steel. Kinda strange.

sprtrlx · 12 March 2012, 11:21 PM

weekender is an omega pro diver titanium and i love the lighter weight .the color with the blue bezel is striking.a definite keeper.

swish77 · 12 March 2012, 11:32 PM

I occasionally wear a PAM177, and love it. Big at 44mm, but light and totally stealth-looking. Panerai are tough to pull off well, IMHO, because they are often so huge, shiny and heavy, but in titanium it's low-key and still has tons of wrist presence. Interesting that Rolex has never gotten into titanium.

GTS Dean · 12 March 2012, 11:35 PM

Whenever I put on my Aero, my left hand wants to float.

horseco · 12 March 2012, 11:37 PM

I tried on a friends Breitling titanium watch... it felt cheap to me, I like some heft to my timepieces...

SaddleSC · 12 March 2012, 11:49 PM

I own a PAM 177 in Titanium and it is the lightest and most comfortable watch of that size I have ever worn. Love the darker appearance too.

wantonebad · 13 March 2012, 12:27 AM

I had an Oris TT1 Diver, really light even though the case and bracelet were thick. The metal itself while incredibly strong is also really soft and scratches easily. Kind of counterintuitive when you think about one of the strongest metals. Anyway I sold it off because it was always scuffed up and had a gray tint that made it look off compared to SS.

SennaFan · 13 March 2012, 02:25 AM

I have an Omega X-33 Speedmaster....

the most useful watch I own..

xxthe_remedyxx · 13 March 2012, 02:30 AM

My DSSD has a titanium case back, does that count?

LightOnAHill · 13 March 2012, 02:31 AM

I had a titanium tissot t touch, but I traded it with a friend for cash and then bought a ss tissot t touch, which I liked better for the weight and the metal color.

It was my skiing watch until I decided to take the dd skiing...

gqllc · 13 March 2012, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

I had a titanium tissot t touch, but I traded it with a friend for cash and then bought a ss tissot t touch, which I liked better for the weight and the metal color.

It was my skiing watch until I decided to take the dd skiing...

I also have a titanium tissot t touch that is one of my daily wearers. Very lightweight and comfortable. I did however loose the spring bar to the clasp and now I am wearing my Datejust!

esm · 13 March 2012, 03:57 AM

i have a JLC Master Compressor Diving Chrono, Grade 5 Titanium on leather strap.

feels great on the wrist.

93 Turbo · 13 March 2012, 04:00 AM

Have a Breitling Aerospace, you wouldn't know watch was there given it's light weight.

My Aerospace is not babied and looks great, given the new Pelagos is 42mm this should wear/feel good in Ti.

Smoke · 13 March 2012, 04:16 AM

I owned a Ti Fortis B-42 Cosmonauts with a Ti bracelet at one time and it was very light and comfortable. The Ti does mark easily but I believe it's simple to buff out. Some people say you can buff out light marks with a pencil eraser . . .

JasoninDenver · 13 March 2012, 04:40 AM

Titanium is far and away my preferred watch metal.

I loved the feel of my Omega 2231.50 but had to sell it to acquire the new advances of the SubC.

A Ti SubC would be my ideal.

WatchTimes · 13 March 2012, 04:54 AM

I have a IWC Ti Aquatimer Chrono.
I love it.
Another bonus is that it does not retain or absorb heat like ss
You can bake in the sun and your watch won't burn you hahaha

h999r · 13 March 2012, 05:04 AM

I own RM010 titanium , weight like feathers.

mike · 13 March 2012, 05:17 AM

I have a couple titanium Balls......aw that didn't come out right.

Anyway, I really loving the feel of the lighter metal. Especially a large watch. Seems like much less "flop" and movement on the wrist.

WatchTimes · 13 March 2012, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I have a couple titanium Balls......aw that didn't come out right.

Anyway, I really loving the feel of the lighter metal. Especially a large watch. Seems like much less "flop" and movement on the wrist.

Ball makes GREAT watches. True workhorses meant to be used and abused.

I have the first edition Nigh Train but really have been considering a diver or something tougher from their lineup.

Baco Noir · 13 March 2012, 06:08 AM

45mm Helson Shark Diver for me and the (lack of) weight is great. It rides great on the wrist and it's amazingly comfortable.

Swearengen · 13 March 2012, 06:15 AM

I have a Chopard Mille Miglia, in titanium. Its very light and comfortable to wear.

stockae92 · 13 March 2012, 07:22 AM

Ti is nice, its all-day-comfort. and ifs done right, it won't feel filmsy at all.

ltdsands · 13 March 2012, 10:00 AM

I have had a titanium Bucherer for over twenty years, the look of titanium is in my opinion unique, pure titanium can be quite brittle but when alloyed is a lightweight and beautiful material. As an aside it's ability to osseointegrate allows us to use it for bone plates and screws and repair fractures. The two best materials to use in the oral cavity gold and titanium!

jwalther · 13 March 2012, 08:21 PM

Ti is a nice change of pace. . .light weight and a different look.

12 March 2012, 09:44 PM	#1
Chappo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Brisbane Watch: Sub, GMT II, Tudor Posts: 38	Titanium Ok, I'm interested in knowing who currently owns a titanium watch. The new Tudor Pelagos has got me interested, and I'd love to know how titanium feels. I like the weight of steel and have a concern that the Pelagos might feel somewhat light in comparison. Thanks

12 March 2012, 10:04 PM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	I have a titanium AP RB2 and the feel and weight is amazing IMHO!! It is soooo comfortable! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 March 2012, 11:14 PM	#7
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	My daily is an Aerospace and it's just great. Very lite, the gray is non reflective and very sturdy. Also, the metal is very "warm" not like steel. Kinda strange. __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

12 March 2012, 11:49 PM	#12
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I own a PAM 177 in Titanium and it is the lightest and most comfortable watch of that size I have ever worn. Love the darker appearance too. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

13 March 2012, 12:27 AM	#13
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I had an Oris TT1 Diver, really light even though the case and bracelet were thick. The metal itself while incredibly strong is also really soft and scratches easily. Kind of counterintuitive when you think about one of the strongest metals. Anyway I sold it off because it was always scuffed up and had a gray tint that made it look off compared to SS. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

12 March 2012, 09:50 PM	#2
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	I own a Breitling Emergency and a Ventura. Love the lightness of them!

12 March 2012, 10:02 PM	#3
manofcow "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 87	I've got a few Rolex (Rolii?) and a Breitling Emergency in Titanium. It is surprisingly light and comfortable for a chunky watch. It's not so much the weight that you have to get used to but also the 'grey' colouring of the metal... It's not solver shiny like steel.... Cheers.. A

12 March 2012, 10:07 PM	#5
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	I own a AP 44mm carbon TI the weight and feel is great.

12 March 2012, 11:21 PM	#8
sprtrlx Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pa Posts: 98	weekender is an omega pro diver titanium and i love the lighter weight .the color with the blue bezel is striking.a definite keeper.

12 March 2012, 11:35 PM	#10
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	Whenever I put on my Aero, my left hand wants to float.

12 March 2012, 11:37 PM	#11
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,425	I tried on a friends Breitling titanium watch... it felt cheap to me, I like some heft to my timepieces...

13 March 2012, 02:25 AM	#14
SennaFan Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: OB Watch: The Birdie Posts: 603	I have an Omega X-33 Speedmaster.... the most useful watch I own..

13 March 2012, 02:30 AM	#15
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	My DSSD has a titanium case back, does that count?

13 March 2012, 02:31 AM	#16
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I had a titanium tissot t touch, but I traded it with a friend for cash and then bought a ss tissot t touch, which I liked better for the weight and the metal color. It was my skiing watch until I decided to take the dd skiing...

13 March 2012, 03:57 AM	#18
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	i have a JLC Master Compressor Diving Chrono, Grade 5 Titanium on leather strap. feels great on the wrist.

13 March 2012, 04:00 AM	#19
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Have a Breitling Aerospace, you wouldn't know watch was there given it's light weight. My Aerospace is not babied and looks great, given the new Pelagos is 42mm this should wear/feel good in Ti.

13 March 2012, 04:16 AM	#20
Smoke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northeast Watch: 16610 Posts: 32	I owned a Ti Fortis B-42 Cosmonauts with a Ti bracelet at one time and it was very light and comfortable. The Ti does mark easily but I believe it's simple to buff out. Some people say you can buff out light marks with a pencil eraser . . .

13 March 2012, 04:40 AM	#21
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,277	Titanium is far and away my preferred watch metal. I loved the feel of my Omega 2231.50 but had to sell it to acquire the new advances of the SubC. A Ti SubC would be my ideal. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

13 March 2012, 04:54 AM	#22
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I have a IWC Ti Aquatimer Chrono. I love it. Another bonus is that it does not retain or absorb heat like ss You can bake in the sun and your watch won't burn you hahaha __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

13 March 2012, 05:04 AM	#23
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	I own RM010 titanium , weight like feathers.

13 March 2012, 05:17 AM	#24
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I have a couple titanium Balls......aw that didn't come out right. Anyway, I really loving the feel of the lighter metal. Especially a large watch. Seems like much less "flop" and movement on the wrist.

13 March 2012, 06:08 AM	#26
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,962	45mm Helson Shark Diver for me and the (lack of) weight is great. It rides great on the wrist and it's amazingly comfortable.

13 March 2012, 07:22 AM	#28
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	Ti is nice, its all-day-comfort. and ifs done right, it won't feel filmsy at all. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

13 March 2012, 10:00 AM	#29
ltdsands Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 57	I have had a titanium Bucherer for over twenty years, the look of titanium is in my opinion unique, pure titanium can be quite brittle but when alloyed is a lightweight and beautiful material. As an aside it's ability to osseointegrate allows us to use it for bone plates and screws and repair fractures. The two best materials to use in the oral cavity gold and titanium!

13 March 2012, 08:21 PM	#30
jwalther "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 459	Ti is a nice change of pace. . .light weight and a different look. __________________ Grand Seiko SBGR051

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