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Old 19 August 2018, 03:08 AM   #1
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How Does the Titanium Pelagos Age

I've had my eye on the blue dial Pelagos for a long time. I have the chance to pick up a new one for a song.

What I'm wondering is how it will age. I have worn my Sub daily for 5 years and it looks great! On the other hand, I saw the below Pelagos for sale and its case (and bracelet, to some extent) look much more worn than my Sub. Is this typical for the titanium Pelagos. Will it start aging faster than the steel Sub?

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Old 19 August 2018, 03:33 AM   #2
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It’s really in how you use it... It doesn’t matter the material. You can damage a ceramic case as well. Looks to me that the owner used it as intended... A tool watch that can do anything. I have 2 titanium watches (one I’ve owned since 2007 if I remember correctly) that I’ve worn while in the military and it’s in better shape than my 3 year old SubC for reference. It’s all in how you use it.
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Old 19 August 2018, 04:16 AM   #3
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picks up some patina but the titanium is more scratch resistant than ss. the clasp is ss btw. here is mine. it will not age faster than a subc. i own both.

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Old 19 August 2018, 04:42 AM   #4
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Old 19 August 2018, 06:14 AM   #5
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Totally depends on how and when you wear it. It's a fantastic watch. Get it, you won't be disappointed.

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Old 19 August 2018, 07:19 AM   #6
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The titanium case of the Pelagos is not as wear resistant to knocks and scratches. There was a discussion on here about tool or spring bar damage on the lugs from what should be harmless bracelet removal and strap changes, it was not pretty. It is also apparent in the pics of the ad you posted.
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Old 19 August 2018, 08:24 AM   #7
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Not a daily for me, but two-plus years of wear and still looking pretty good.


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Old 19 August 2018, 10:22 AM   #8
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. . .What I'm wondering is how it will age. I have worn my Sub daily for 5 years and it looks great! . . .
Typically, every 24 hours it will age one day.
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Old 19 August 2018, 10:22 AM   #9
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From my ownership of the Pelagos model, I would have to say Eliot's and Bill's pics are more indicative of the titanium aging than the watch shown in the link.

IMO, the marks that watch picked up would look the same as if they happened to a sub, or any other watch, for that matter.

Some people wear their watches hard. No judgement here, it's just a fact of life. If you want the watch, don't let the fear of how the titanium will age ruin it for you.
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Old 19 August 2018, 12:43 PM   #10
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Typically, every 24 hours it will age one day.
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Old 19 August 2018, 12:44 PM   #11
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Thanks so much to those who posted pics and their experiences with the Pelagos. I won't make the decision to buy or not buy based on the metal. Thank you! What tool do I need to buy to switch out the bracelets, or does it come with a tool?
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Old 19 August 2018, 08:24 PM   #12
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Ti will scratch more/easier than ss.
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Old 19 August 2018, 09:56 PM   #13
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I’m going to try to give a useful answer here. I have had several titanium watches currently have two: and IWC aqua timer and the Pelagos LHD.

The IWC has a blast finish and as such doesn’t really show much. The Tudor has a brush finish. Titanium oxidizes pretty quickly and shows swirly’s and light scratches more readily than some other metals. This is not because the scratches are deeper, in fact titanium is next to impossible to damage. It’s simply because titanium changes color.

I refinish my watches myself occasionally. There are Jewelers polishing stones that can touch these little swirly’s up in eight seconds flat. Just remember to sweep evenly in a single direction and your watch will look as good as new.

I wear mine pretty regularly and really for the purpose of being a beater. The occasional touch up and it looks amazing.


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Old 19 August 2018, 10:49 PM   #14
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I've had several Panerai Ti watches and I loved the material. Not sure if it's the same material as used in the Pelagos.

I found small scratches were picked up easier than say SS, but Ti was so easy to brush out scratches. Infact I totally refurbished them occasionally and they looked almost new. I think I used a product called 'Garryflex' ... from memory

I am definitely a fan of Ti metal on watches. Love the muted colour and how they age.
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Anyone have their pelagos refinished during a regular service? I’ve yet to see any before or after pictures to see what Rolex/Tudor are capable of repairing


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Old 12 September 2018, 08:38 AM   #17
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This is the blemish that concerns me the most. A simple service should fix this, no?


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Old 12 September 2018, 10:23 AM   #18
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Tudor uses commercially pure titanium which is a bit softer than 316l Stainless, but not as soft as some would lead you to believe. The surface of Titanium oxidizes quickly, so when scratched,the mark gleams next to dull oxidized titanium. The scratches quickly fade however when the oxidize to match the rest of the watch. Scratches show up initially, but over time I find that Ti shows scratches less than Stainless. I wore a Pelagos every day for s year and it looked pretty good. With the matte bezel, I’ll bet they will age nicely over the years.
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Tudor uses commercially pure titanium which is a bit softer than 316l Stainless, but not as soft as some would lead you to believe. The surface of Titanium oxidizes quickly, so when scratched,the mark gleams next to dull oxidized titanium. The scratches quickly fade however when the oxidize to match the rest of the watch. Scratches show up initially, but over time I find that Ti shows scratches less than Stainless. I wore a Pelagos every day for s year and it looked pretty good. With the matte bezel, I’ll bet they will age nicely over the years.


Thanks for the feedback. I saw some posts about refinishing the bracelet but nothing on how the actual watch case refinishes. I may contact LAWW with a few pictures to see what they can do/what it would cost.


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Old 18 October 2018, 11:10 PM   #20
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Thanks so much to those who posted pics and their experiences with the Pelagos. I won't make the decision to buy or not buy based on the metal. Thank you! What tool do I need to buy to switch out the bracelets, or does it come with a tool?
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Here’s a great video that shows signs of use after extensive wear:

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Ti will scratch more/easier than ss.
I have found the opposite. My Pelagos does not get anymore scratches than any of my SS Rolex. Further, with the brushed Ti surfaces on the Pelagos, the scratches tend to be less noticeable.
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Old 21 September 2020, 03:56 AM   #23
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On my Pelagos the only part that shows signs of wear is the clasp, which is made of stainless steel. Case and bracelet are almost perfect.

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On my Pelagos the only part that shows signs of wear is the clasp, which is made of stainless steel. Case and bracelet are almost perfect.

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