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chunk2020 · 2 February 2019, 08:55 AM

Hi guys

I’m trying to find a watch in titanium including a titanium bracelet.. I just cannot find one that I like.

It’s surprisingly difficult!

Panerai, omega, zenith, bulgari and hublot I’ve either had or don’t sit with me right now.

JLC I like as a brand, but the diver doesn’t work for me...

AP I love the RO but the offshore is a little big. And in the RO it’s only like the QE2 edition but my mate has a very similar one so rather not have the same...

Grand Seiko I want to like but can’t bring myself to pull the trigger...

(For reference the collection at the moment is ‘86 ND Sub, yachtmaster steel/plat, meteorite Daytona, VC overseas chrono)

If it’s below 10k I reckon I could go outright, if it’s 10-20 then I’ll sacrifice something.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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antbkny · 2 February 2019, 09:06 AM

Tudor pelegos, omega ploprof

chunk2020 · 2 February 2019, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antbkny

Tudor pelegos, omega ploprof

Pelagos is a good shout

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liu_watch · 2 February 2019, 09:21 AM

My favorite and only titanium, a diver:

2000 meters WR rating, with thick crystal:

Saaci · 2 February 2019, 09:23 AM

Grand Seiko SBGA211

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ashbaug2 · 2 February 2019, 09:29 AM

The Grand Seiko SBGA231 titanium diver is beautiful. I don't personally own it, but I would in a heartbeat, if funds (i.e., wife) permitted...

subtona · 2 February 2019, 09:43 AM

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Extra-Thin In Titanium And Platinum

manilenyo · 2 February 2019, 09:48 AM

The IWC Ingenieur 3227-02

Saaci · 2 February 2019, 09:51 AM

Oh also didn’t Omega just release a new titanium seamaster in black?

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ts3 · 2 February 2019, 10:13 AM

IWC GST Chrono 3707 and Aquatimer 3536

Theothergreg · 2 February 2019, 11:39 AM

IMHO you are really missing out by not being able to pull the trigger on the Grand Seiko. Get past the name and grab a loop to look at the details. None of the other watches you listed even come close. The SBGA211 above would be an excellent place to start.

texasmade · 2 February 2019, 12:09 PM

Omega planet ocean

charger · 2 February 2019, 12:14 PM

Breitling Areospace

tubojunk · 2 February 2019, 12:17 PM

Sinn 142Ti

VintageVagabound · 2 February 2019, 12:56 PM

Breguet Type XX in titanium and relatively affordable on the second hand market

Pongster · 2 February 2019, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theothergreg

IMHO you are really missing out by not being able to pull the trigger on the Grand Seiko. Get past the name and grab a loop to look at the details. None of the other watches you listed even come close. The SBGA211 above would be an excellent place to start.

Plus one

Txkill · 2 February 2019, 03:31 PM

Zenith Defy Classic...great titanium watch

HDHNTER · 2 February 2019, 03:56 PM

Tudor Pelagos

alpharulez · 2 February 2019, 06:43 PM

Bulgari Octo Finnisimo...!

Or perhaps an Omega Seamaster Aquaterra GoodPlanet edition!

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asiparks · 2 February 2019, 07:57 PM

another IWC: my 3723 split minute: 44 mm of grade 5 titanium, on a super easy to size bracelet...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGtJCvOuUFg

PJ S · 2 February 2019, 08:02 PM

Some food for thought...

https://www.chrono24.com/ulyssenardi...id10019307.htm
https://www.chrono24.com/chopard/gra...-id8568250.htm
https://www.chrono24.com/girardperre...id10024269.htm
https://www.chrono24.com/breguet/typ...-id6305109.htm
https://www.chrono24.com/girardperre...-id9088469.htm
https://www.chrono24.com/girardperre...-id9976548.htm
https://www.chrono24.com/girardperre...-id8118769.htm

chunk2020 · 2 February 2019, 09:27 PM

Thank you guys great suggestions

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chunk2020 · 2 February 2019, 11:03 PM

Thank you, defo a few there I had not thought of

Thinking so far..

GS snowflake
Iwc split min or straight aquatimer (as a divemaster these have some appeal)
GP split second

Not in that order...

Bulgari I reckon would wear really well but struggle to warm to it.. must try on

Breguet I would have preferred the normal bezel but nice watch

Pelagos is nice. A great watch but perhaps not different enough from my sub. At least in DNA.

Thanks again for the suggestions food for thought indeed

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JohnBaker3 · 2 February 2019, 11:13 PM

Stauer Atomic....titanium bracelet AND case with a unique quartz movement that keeps PERFECT time!

Best part: $195 plus shipping...

PJ S · 2 February 2019, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunk2020

...

Bulgari I reckon would wear really well but struggle to warm to it.. must try on

Breguet I would have preferred the normal bezel but nice watch

...

Yes, you really should judge fully once you’ve seen it and tried it on.

As for the Breguet, I thought the raised numerals on the bezel might have appealed due to the Yachtmaster you have.
If not, then perhaps the Type XX instead would be a preferred option — https://www.chrono24.com/breguet/typ...id10140179.htm

chunk2020 · 3 February 2019, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ S

Yes, you really should judge fully once you’ve seen it and tried it on.

As for the Breguet, I thought the raised numerals on the bezel might have appealed due to the Yachtmaster you have.
If not, then perhaps the Type XX instead would be a preferred option — https://www.chrono24.com/breguet/typ...id10140179.htm

Good point yea that is nice I didn’t realise came in ti

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subtona · 3 February 2019, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpharulez

Bulgari Octo Finnisimo...!

Or perhaps an Omega Seamaster Aquaterra GoodPlanet edition!

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I have had the opportunity to try this on and it was incredible on the wrist. Thin and light and comfortable. Aside from thickness, The watch dimensions were on the larger side for me but overall my appreciation for this watch only went up when I put it on my wrist.

The bracelet & clasp were also incredibly comfortable and well built. . Fully collapsible bracelet unlike a 5711 or 15202 that are rigid to a point of breaking.

And yes I just compared this to those. I have had each of them, this fit better with a better clasp and thinner. The movement is very cool with the micro rotor and more interesting to me than either of those other two.

With a significantly better power reserve And the price is right.

alpharulez · 3 February 2019, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

I have had the opportunity to try this in and it was incredible in the wrist. Thin and light and comfortable. Aside from thickness, The watch dimensions were on the larger side for me but overall my appreciation for this watch only went up when I put it on my wrist.

The bracelet & clasp were also incredibly comfortable and well built. . Fully collapsible bracelet unlike a 5711 or 15202 that are rigid to a point of breaking.

And yes I just compared this to those. I have had each of them, this fit better with a better clasp and thinner. The movement is very cool with the micro rotor and more interesting to me than either of those other two.

+1

I am not a fan of non-circle watches but tried this one and was sold. It is featherlight with the bracelet. Love mine!

Also here is the Omega I like! You pay a premium for the metal and branding but...

VFA · 3 February 2019, 01:27 AM

I think you should go with one of the following three:

The bulgari
The Grand Seiko
or
A titanium royal oak

Baco Noir · 3 February 2019, 02:08 AM

Breitling Aerospace!

It’s my go to outdoors watch. Light as a feather and pretty indestructible.

2 February 2019, 08:55 AM	#1
chunk2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 111	PLEASE name a titanium bracelet watch Hi guys I’m trying to find a watch in titanium including a titanium bracelet.. I just cannot find one that I like. It’s surprisingly difficult! Panerai, omega, zenith, bulgari and hublot I’ve either had or don’t sit with me right now. JLC I like as a brand, but the diver doesn’t work for me... AP I love the RO but the offshore is a little big. And in the RO it’s only like the QE2 edition but my mate has a very similar one so rather not have the same... Grand Seiko I want to like but can’t bring myself to pull the trigger... (For reference the collection at the moment is ‘86 ND Sub, yachtmaster steel/plat, meteorite Daytona, VC overseas chrono) If it’s below 10k I reckon I could go outright, if it’s 10-20 then I’ll sacrifice something. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2019, 09:43 AM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Extra-Thin In Titanium And Platinum __________________

2 February 2019, 12:17 PM	#14
tubojunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 507	Sinn 142Ti __________________ Audemars 15707ce Lange 191.032 Patek 5990/1a Rolex 126610LN

2 February 2019, 03:56 PM	#18
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Tudor Pelagos __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

2 February 2019, 06:43 PM	#19
alpharulez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Watch: Assorted! Posts: 696	PLEASE name a titanium bracelet watch Bulgari Octo Finnisimo...! Or perhaps an Omega Seamaster Aquaterra GoodPlanet edition! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2019, 09:06 AM	#2
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Tudor pelegos, omega ploprof

2 February 2019, 09:21 AM	#4
liu_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL Posts: 667	My favorite and only titanium, a diver: 2000 meters WR rating, with thick crystal:

2 February 2019, 09:23 AM	#5
Saaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Watch: 16570 Posts: 300	Grand Seiko SBGA211 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2019, 09:29 AM	#6
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,028	The Grand Seiko SBGA231 titanium diver is beautiful. I don't personally own it, but I would in a heartbeat, if funds (i.e., wife) permitted...

2 February 2019, 09:48 AM	#8
manilenyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manila Posts: 2,541	The IWC Ingenieur 3227-02

2 February 2019, 09:51 AM	#9
Saaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Watch: 16570 Posts: 300	Oh also didn’t Omega just release a new titanium seamaster in black? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2019, 10:13 AM	#10
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,221	IWC GST Chrono 3707 and Aquatimer 3536

2 February 2019, 11:39 AM	#11
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 645	IMHO you are really missing out by not being able to pull the trigger on the Grand Seiko. Get past the name and grab a loop to look at the details. None of the other watches you listed even come close. The SBGA211 above would be an excellent place to start.

2 February 2019, 12:09 PM	#12
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,333	Omega planet ocean

2 February 2019, 12:14 PM	#13
charger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 295	Breitling Areospace

2 February 2019, 12:56 PM	#15
VintageVagabound "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 568	Breguet Type XX in titanium and relatively affordable on the second hand market

2 February 2019, 03:31 PM	#17
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Zenith Defy Classic...great titanium watch

2 February 2019, 07:57 PM	#20
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,884	another IWC: my 3723 split minute: 44 mm of grade 5 titanium, on a super easy to size bracelet... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGtJCvOuUFg __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

2 February 2019, 08:02 PM	#21
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Some food for thought... https://www.chrono24.com/ulyssenardi...id10019307.htm https://www.chrono24.com/chopard/gra...-id8568250.htm https://www.chrono24.com/girardperre...id10024269.htm https://www.chrono24.com/breguet/typ...-id6305109.htm https://www.chrono24.com/girardperre...-id9088469.htm https://www.chrono24.com/girardperre...-id9976548.htm https://www.chrono24.com/girardperre...-id8118769.htm

2 February 2019, 09:27 PM	#22
chunk2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 111	Thank you guys great suggestions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2019, 11:03 PM	#23
chunk2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 111	Thank you, defo a few there I had not thought of Thinking so far.. GS snowflake Iwc split min or straight aquatimer (as a divemaster these have some appeal) GP split second Not in that order... Bulgari I reckon would wear really well but struggle to warm to it.. must try on Breguet I would have preferred the normal bezel but nice watch Pelagos is nice. A great watch but perhaps not different enough from my sub. At least in DNA. Thanks again for the suggestions food for thought indeed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 February 2019, 01:27 AM	#29
VFA "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: SG Posts: 391	I think you should go with one of the following three: The bulgari The Grand Seiko or A titanium royal oak

3 February 2019, 02:08 AM	#30
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,812	Breitling Aerospace! It’s my go to outdoors watch. Light as a feather and pretty indestructible. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

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