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looks like it is over $11,000..Never had a titanium watch, is it really that much more expensive? I know it is lighter and stronger than steel, but that is where my knowledge (or lack of comes into play)) Interested in hearing some opinions on titanium wa...  

I have been trying to narrow in something Ti or ceramic.

Weight and durability are the main advantages of titanium, especially on a larger watch head or a bracelet model. My ROO 44 has titanium instead of steel for many components and compliments the carbon and ceramic lightness. I came very close to picking up... 

Very durable, love the lightness, and am sure we'll be seeing more if them.

You have to read in pretty far before they get to the discussion about Grade 2 Titanium but the whole article is interesting. https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/10/citizens-attesa-shines-in-recrystallised-titanium.html Long story short untreated titanium is no... 

The Cartier is grade 5. Wonder where that falls. Usually ti is not scratch resistant in my observation

...which is kind of useless as it is contradictory, first saying steel is more scratch resistant in the copy, but less in the chart. Either way I would love to see this without a date... ...  

I believe the ti5 is harder to scratch but scuffs and swirls easier. If that makes sense 🤷‍♂️

Grade 5 titanium which is the other common watch making alloy, which SJX didn't bother mentioning, is much harder than typical 904/316 stainless. Anything will scratch or catch swirls but compared to 904/316 scratches will be much shallower and the materi... 

I don't think it was meant to be a treatise on titanium.

I don’t mind the grey looking bead blasted stuff on tool watches but have a preference for polished TI that looks like SS. IE de Bethune ...  

Are lighter weight and lower thermal conductivity, meaning titanium feels less cold/hot against your skin when you put it on. In my experience, titanium scratches more easily than steel. There are lots of micro brands offering Ti cases and bracelets at ve... 

It's light, comfortable, and has some superior qualities to SS. Some makers do things with alloys or treatments that may increase hardness and scratch resistance, but I think Grade V is kind of the "316L" of the titanium watch application world. I am skep... 

I would have probably bought one if it had a chronometer certification. I believe as a basic sports watch it lags behind comparable Rolex and Omega offerings without chronometer certified precision.

While the material is heavier (specific weight) it is so much stronger that a lot less of it is needed than steel, making titanium watches lighter and stronger than steel ones. It is also hypoallergenic, if that is a concern. As said, very much in favor o... 

I was almost set on a steel Santos when Cartier announced the Titanium. I had to see it in real life before making any decision! While I was originally all in on the Titanium version, my thoughts are slowly shifting back to the steel. The bead blasted tit...  

I suggest you try it out and not go by size on papers, currently there is only one case size that is a tad big given it is on a bracelet. I'm sure, they'll do a mid-size in Titanium soon with-out a date window...personally I think it is worth the wait. Be...  

most besides being light weight is the muted color (gray like) which flies under the radar in my opinion. ...  

It is slowly becoming a favorite.

The titanium Santos is $11,500. An all steel Santos is $8650, a steel tank on bracelet is $5900. For $14,550 a person could have 2 watches. At the end of the day I don't think the weight difference between the steel and titanium versions is going to wear ... 

However, if you like the feeling (heft) of steel like I do, titanium lacks a certain x-factor. Also, I did get the opportunity to check out this new Santos Ti model in person over the weekend and was very underwhelmed. It's a diamond/bead-blasted watch so...