This or that - white gold or ADLC titanium
SJX
I've been having discussion with a collector about the Santos Dumont in WG or ADLC titanium. He is torn on which to get. My own vote is for the WG, though I can see the attraction of the titanium. I prefer the WG because of the brighter colour, and the fact that it brings out the shape and finishing of the movement better.
What would you pick, irrespective of price?
- SJX
This message has been edited by SJX on 2012-10-28 20:18:32 This message has been edited by SJX on 2012-10-29 07:13:31 This message has been edited by SJX on 2012-11-01 22:05:34
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SALMANPK October 28th, 2012-21:02
Agree with you SJX The White Gold does bring out the features of the movement and finishing better. S
KIH October 28th, 2012-21:29
One vote for Ti, assuming... ... the watch is water-resistant (at least 10ATM), and I change the strap to more sporty one. :-) The lighter the better! Ken
Geo October 28th, 2012-23:33
One vote for the titanium For me the looks and the feel of the titanium version are irresistible. My favorite from the FWM collection. But the readability of the white gold version, with it's blued hands is better. Still prefer the titanium version. GEO
respo October 29th, 2012-08:01
A tough This or That The WG if the watch is going to be used primarily as a dress or special occasion piece. The Ti if it is going to be worn more often and regularly -- I fear that the rather wide bezel in WG will scratch easily if worn less than very carefully. This is prob...
Strizzy November 4th, 2012-05:49
Titanium Just because I try to have each one of my watches be unique in a way if possible. Currently I don't have any titanium watches. With that being said, the design of this watch, regardless of wg or ti, is pretty unique.
TdotBean October 29th, 2012-08:08
As much as I love Ti, for this watch I must say WG I feel the ADLC give the Ti a darker tone which does seem a bit off for such movement. WG is a much better material for this watch. ... ... a non ADLC Ti might be perfect. JX can you do something about it ;) Regards Tyler
KK October 29th, 2012-08:08
Had to be WG Saw the WG in person.... Wow! Best wishes, KK
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