Reply With QuoteI got an Aerospace Avantage off the Forum recently too and I fully agree with you. One of the most comfortable watches I own...
I'm now waiting for used X33 Skywalker prices to fall within my budget...I think I'll be waiting a long time!
Hello,
After struggling with comfort issues, as I prefer bracelets on watches, I thought I'd try titanium. So I got an aerospace off the forum, after the initial shock of how insanely light it is, I'm now a full convert to titanium as the comfort level is far higher, for me.
So was wondering what are other people's favourite titanium watches? Somewhat as inspiration for the next purchase, obviously! :)
Cheers
Olic
I got an Aerospace Avantage off the Forum recently too and I fully agree with you. One of the most comfortable watches I own...
I'm now waiting for used X33 Skywalker prices to fall within my budget...I think I'll be waiting a long time!
Currently the only Ti watch I have is my EZM-1 - it's not getting worn though so will be up for sale shortly. It's incredibly light and the most 'fit for purpose' watch I own, it's purposes are just at odds with mine :)
For all round versatility and usability, I don't think the Aerospace can be bettered TBH, have had 3 I think, but none in the box at present. Again, I love to own them but then never seem to wear them :(
3 stand-outs for me.
EZM1
Tutima Commando (ZUZ)
Pelagos
The latter being the least titanium-like, it has a genuine heft to it.
Dave
My old GS for me
Have 2, both Panerai's. The 176 and the 352. 352's bracelet has never been worn. Had a 312, but found the steel 1950's case very heavy the 352 being titanium makes it more than wearable.
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I've just got the one but quite fancy the new Steinhart.
Citizen AV0021-52H (bit of a mouthful) just so light for a large watch. Really comfortable.
IWC 3719 on bracelet
Blancpain L Evo Flyback
Tudor Pelagos
My first titanium watch! Which I am trying to make my 'only' watch (subject to sale of the other two:)
I've had too many titanium watches to remember, but the main quality of the metal is it compensates in weight for a lumpy watch, making it easier and more comfortable to wear. Panerai 0024 for example...
Picked this up a few weeks ago and am loving the contrast between steel and titanium.
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The only piece I have in Titanium which by its design is very comfortable.
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Wow! Not bad at all!Originally Posted by reggie747
Th only piece I have in Titanium which by its design is very comfortable.
I'm liking my Bremont Terra Nova based Ti watch . It is sturdy, wears light and looks the part.
Wow, that is fantastic, perfect dail. Off to search for one now.Th only piece I have in Titanium which by its design is very comfortable.
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Had two watches in titanium: quite a high-end one - a favourite brand of TZ-UKers - and a Zeno. The Zeno knocked the posh one into a cocked hat: finer grained Ti and better machined.
The 'grain' of Ti is, to my eyes, one of its problems. It can look just downright rough.
X33 - big on paper, smaller on wrist, weighs next to nothing.
If it was waterproof to say 100M it would be my perfect travel watch.
This is by far the most comfortable watch I wear.
The only Breitling I've ever had
Arguably the best Aquatimer
Modern classic
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
I currently have an Emergency and I am mulling over an Aerospace.
I used to have one of these though,
Lot of watch for your money.
it's so light!
My Pelagos. Quite an impressive tool diver so titanium really helps to keep it light for such a large watch.
Started my Ti journey with a Revue Thommen Airspeed Quartz Chrono; then added the auto version (both now sold) and then on to the larger, but still superbly comfortable Fortis B-42 Cosmonaut Chrono with the same Lemania 5100 centre chrono movement. The logical next step is to combine the sophisticated of the Revue Thommen Quartz chrono movement (in HAQ form) and go for a Breitling M1, which may yet happen:
I've only had one titanium watch, the Steinhart Ocean 500.
Stolen pic, but that's what it looks like. I'd never really understood the whole weight issue until I bought a brass Maranez that weighs a ton and is a pain in the wrist by the end of the day, but the titanium Steinhart is a revelation. I prefer bracelets over leather or NATO straps, the titanium just wears so nicely on the wrist it's almost certainly a keeper, or at least a titanium watch of some sort, maybe a Pelagos in the future. The problem I'm having with it is the look of the metal, I'm not yet convinced by the longevity of any finish on titanium but we'll see in time.
Iwc ingenieur amg.
Had one for a while and the bracelet in titanium is superb, completely different look from the steel ingenieurs. Only thing I didn't like was the red and the amg branding on the case back.
Photo from web.
Thats a great looking Titanium!
The only piece I have in Titanium which by its design is very comfortable.
It was a titanium Ingenieur that put me off the material for years ... I tried one at the IWC "boutique" in HK airport and it looked like it had fallen down a mountain in a washing machine full of spanners. I remembered my old Duratech Citizen was tougher, and so went about looking again for a titanium watch. In the end, plumping for this one:
I like it because of the one piece case, dial and development history. Despite being almost 20 years old it is still in perfect condition.
Curiously, I went to try the new 600m Marinemaster Spring Drive with the Diashield titanium case at the weekend, and didn't warm to it all. Too "steel like" in finish which made the lack of weight seem incongruous. Prefer titanium watches to look like titanium.
Paul
I only have one and thats a Citizen Air Divers Titatnium, its certainly a favourite in my collection.
I've had two, although both now gone.
I love the colour, although like a bit of weight too, so it's not my first choice of case material.
PAM 025
IWC Aquatimer
Some lovely titanium on show :)
Liked the sumo that was recently on sc also. Would love a mm300 in titanium, lovely watch just couldn't get it comfy :(
Was reading that a pen rubber (blue bit on 2 ended rubber) removes marks and some scratches from titanium?
Haven't tried it yet.
The citizen and seiko GS's are lovely also. Didn't know panerai's came in ti either!
I've had several, but I always liked the look and feel of the Samurai best.
I've had a few titanium watches but the only one that remains in my collection is the Aquatimer.
My only titanium watch.
I like monsters so I like the hands.
The lack of weight took a bit of getting used to.....
Flicking through my archive of ones I have flipped over the last couple of years, I am obviously a fan...
B&M
Gray
Chrono Avenger Grey
Gray
I have quite a soft spot for this one...
z
...and black
Gray
Another vote for the Pelagos 25600TN (I don't have a picture to hand, but you all know what they look like). When I bought it I had every intention on sticking it on a NATO, but thought I'd try the bracelet as it had such a good write up. Now I usually find bracelets uncomfortable, but this fits like a glove. I've worn this watch everyday since I've bought it.
Yes I like that, might have to try one soon.My only titanium watch.
I like monsters so I like the hands.
The lack of weight took a bit of getting used to.....
I was in the weight = quality camp for a long time.
The pelagos does seem like a success. Should imagine the "elasticated" bracelet addition makes it near perfect fit.
Loving these two.
These look good, but 5.5k! Anyone got one?
For me it wasn't that. The Shogun was a lot lighter than I was used to/expecting and that just took me by surprise a little.....
My three favourite's
Sorry no pics but pam177 most comfortable watch I own.
It does.
I used to have a tobacco dial ti base pam (can't remember model no) that I marked the bezel of. Removed in a few seconds with the blue bit of a Schaefer eraser.
You can buy grit blocks that do the same job
Edit - actually I came across my grit block earlier when I was tidying a kitchen draw. If you want it I'd happily stick it in the post. I prefer steel to ti so it's unlikely to ever see use and I didn't bin it.
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