Titanium is a lot of things.
It’s tough. It’s lightweight. It’s durable.
And lately, it’s immensely popular as an option for watches.
Mechanical watches with stainless steel cases are heavier than ones made of quartz, which is why a watch with a titanium case makes sense for those wanting a little lighter time piece.
The Hamilton HML Titanium watch not only features a titanium case, but it is also all-black, with white hands for an ultra-sleek look.
This watch is water resistant from 330 feet underwater and has a durable layer of sapphire crystal which protects against scratches and damage.
If you’re in the market for a durable watch for high-intensity workouts (H.I.I.T. is the latest fitness craze), the Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X watch features a titanium case with a quartz movement to protect against stressful activities like rock climbing or hiking.
The face has a trio of hands with a date window between 4 and 5 o’clock while also having hypoallergenic stainless steel and a triple coating of anti-reflective sapphire crystal to further protect against damage.
The Citizen Chandler Eco-Drive Titanium watch, unlike many titanium watches, is powered by light and doesn’t need a battery.
The silver titanium dial band and case makes for a fashionable option to pair with any outfit and is water resistant to depths of up to 333 feet.
It’s hardened titanium finish and sapphire crystal display protection ensure the watch is able to remain durable and ward away any surface damage.
With a bold face with its eye-catching color, another Hamilton watch features titanium — this time, the Frogman titanium watch. This watch was originally designed for the U.S. Navy and has a 46 millimeter case and 20 millimeter band.
The watch features an automatic movement and a date window while also having a sapphire crystal face to protect from damage. Impressively, this watch can go 3,300 feet underwater with no problems, making it an aesthetically pleasing diver’s watch.
So, what’s your favorite titanium watch?
9 Comments
Len (UK)
From the smart, plain appearance point of view; I would opt for the
Citizen Chandler Eco-Drive Titanium watch.
I prefer the aesthetically enriched metal bracelet, rather than leather.
As for titanium’s lighter weight, I would certainly choose that.
Although stainless steel watches are, in my opinion, very good, one point that I do find irritating, is that they tend to swivel round and you end up looking at the bottom of the watch case where the number six is!
Yes, I know that links can be removed, but changes in weather conditions make the watch either too loose, or too tight.
A lighter watch would probably go a long way to solve this problem.
Charlie T.
My favorite Ti watch is the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm, blue dial. I’m surprised that more divers aren’t Ti since Ti is non corrosive in seawater.
Thanks for the article!
Mike Graves
Wow! I really like this one, Mark. They are all beautiful!
Johnny
Thanks Mark for another informative article. Love the look of that Hamilton HML.
Mark Morgan
Very interesting about titanium use in watches thank you Mark
Mike Meyers
Mike Meyers, 9-10-19
My wife bought me the Omega, Seamaster Chronograph Professional in Titanium(Titane on the back) for our 25th wedding anniversary 20 years ago. 1 return to Omega for a cleaning, still runs and looks great.
Wear it daily.
Thanks, Mark for all the info you provide, I love reading your reviews and appreciate your insights.
Mike
Rickajho
I own another titanium Citizen Eco-drive: The Brycen BL5551-14H (aka “Super Titanium”) chrono with perpetual calendar. dual time zone & alarm. 43 mm case. Really nice watch in the lower budget titanium category.
MIKE MARKS
I own the Hamilton HML Titanium is one of my favorite timepieces in my collection. Only downside is lack of AR coating on the Sapphire crystal.
Demian
Good afternoon, Mark, tell me how polish titanium cases?