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Centurionone's inquiry into Omega's choice of Grade 2 titanium for the Seamaster Diver 300M 'No Time To Die' (NTTD) edition sparked a fascinating discussion among collectors. This article delves into the community's insights, exploring the technical, aesthetic, and practical implications of titanium grades in luxury watchmaking. Centurionone's initial question serves as a springboard for a deeper understanding of material science in horology.
Now, with omega’s sister company (Blancpain) issuing a watch in aeronautical/surgical grade 23 titanium, I’ll just wait until omega brings it on on a watch that lacks fauxtina
The bracelet is not as flexible/ malleable as usual metal bracelet. Besides, the folding clasp is also bulkier than I anticipated.
Why should we think that a watch is a more serious tool if it's got a hardened surface that prevents it from getting surface scratches? If you think of a watch as being a serious tool, you'd be interested in whether it keeps functioning after it's banged around, but I don't see why you'd care whether it looks scuffed up or not. In other words, I want to invert your question: if you want it to be an action watch rather than a prop, why are you asking about resistance to dings and scratches?
Pretty disappointing because it was the best feeling mesh bracelet I'd ever handled!
The titanium ploprof I have is grade 5 titanium. Interesting to know what is behind the decision on the grade.
It’s excellent if you are applying a brushed finish and the finished shade of the metal is subtly different. But consider this … The Omega X33 is also made from Grade 2 titanium and has been independently tested by both NASA and ESA to extremes. If it’s tough enough for them it’s tough enough for us.
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