Titanium watches: what you need to know before buying one.

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A quick talk about the features of titanium, the difference between titanium grades and how it is used in the watch industry. Comparison between Omega, Seiko, Grand Seiko, Tudor, Oris and Steinhart.

This is the best video I've seen on this subject. Thanks.

[@WatchManiac]

Thanks a lot!

[@henrikpettersson2886]

Agree. Its really good.

[@MaurizioOiziruam]

I didn't realize that titanium is more easily scratcheable than steel!

[@djzrobzombie2813]

No it's not ... At least the Citizen promaster titanium watches

[@MaurizioOiziruam]

@@djzrobzombie2813 Yeah but it's coated or something.

[@BMH1965]

@@djzrobzombie2813 The Citizen is treated to add a coating to resist scratches.

[@nickloong]

Yes, Titanium is softer than stainless steel. I found it out the hard way. Sigh! 😢

[@mikeroy6713]

Didn’t know there was so much to titanium. Appreciate your knowledge! Thanks

[@WatchManiac]

Thanks a lot! 😊

[@OtherSide..]

Love watches spend all my money on them always something new to learn thank you watch Life

[@LouisWinthorpe622]

Very enlightening. And what a beautiful array of gorgeous titanium watches. Eye candy overload. Love it! I had been wondering how, on Casio's recent Oceanus models like the, apparently very popular and well received, OCW-S100, the titanium appears so 'white' (or steel or silver-like; not very grey). Now I believe it absolutely must be grade 5. I have an OCW-M700 watch incoming. They look a little bit darker in some pictures. I wonder whether titanium has a tendency to darken, over a period of years, as the M700 is from 2006.

[@stevenuk]

excellent video, very interesting. I still believe the best materials for watch cases are steel, gold & platinum.

[@BadgerVito]

Nice video! I own a few titanium watches (a Tudor Pelagos, Ming 17.01, and Seiko Samurai). Overall I greatly prefer ti over steel in larger tool watches. My Samurai, in particular, is remarkably light for its size, and my Pelagos (which is ti but has a steel clasp and caseback) is still fairly massive, but far lighter than it would be in steel. My Ming is less noticeably different from steel due to its much smaller case, but I see no real ill effects from it being ti. I have owned a few titanium bikes over the years (a Moots VaMoots and Serotta ATi), and love it as a bike frame material as well!

[@eightosaurusspelunk1598]

I've owned a few Moots as well. Excellent bikes!

[@frozengamer3030]

I bought a pro master super titanium tough watch today.

[@thomashendrick6711]

Tthhaaannkk Yyyooouuuu, been looking and gathering information on all this for a llooonngg time. Very, very, helpful to have all the needed information for watch purchasing in only just one spot!:]

[@salmanzafar86]

Wow great video!!

[@tasosdaldaverenis6803]

Heimdallr Titanium SKX007 has grade 3 titanium... Whats your opinion for this quality? Is it more scratch resistant than grade 2 you mentioned at the video? I'm between Heimdallr Titanium SKX007 and Heimdallr SKX007 2K20.

[@WatchManiac]

Grade3 should be harder, so also more scratch resistant. But I’ve never tried it.

[@maxhamilton8204]

Very useful video, great info, thanks.

[@chadr2604]

I had a titanium watch I loved it. It was not the most scratch resistant but it was very light. The problem with titanium is when you need a battery they will destroy it. I told the guy to be gentle it was just titanium he broke it. For some reason when people get hands on titanium they try to destroy it. Titanium is fantastic when used where it is appropriate it gets bad press because people treat it like waspalloy or alloy x.

[@keith8liu]

Thank you for this informative video.

[@itsallrobbish]

Excellent video, that’s cleared up a few things. I’d love a Seiko Shogun. Not so sure I like the idea that the coating stops it from being buffed etc. A subscribe and like for me. Interesting that you seem to use so many more words in Italian, yet the video is only 6 seconds shorter.

[@WatchManiac]

Thanks a lot for your comment! Well, the content is basically the same in both versions. Of course my knowledge of Italian is a bit different than English... :D And I'm also way quicker when speaking Italian.

[@neoquest2012]

I’ve got a Citizen Promaster Tough titanium, it’s the VW Golf of watches, a quality fantastic daily at an affordable price…

[@martinspilovsky9071]

Hi Steinhart 500 Ocean is Titanium Grade 5, I was checking this lately. Martin

[@wt9545]

hi Martin, may I know how to get the result of it ? thanks

[@martinspilovsky9071]

@@wt9545 contacted directly steinhart. Was kinda surprised cause f.e. Mido ocenstar uses grade 2

[@jeffreybowden9835]

Super informative, thanks for all the info.

[@WatchManiac]

Glad to be helpful. Thanks!

[@robysarno]

Bravo, buona rivista. Mi sarebbe piaciuto che parlassi un po' dello Steinhart che si é intravisto nel video, e magari che dicessi che tipo di titanio usano. Ma comunque la comunità ti é molto grata per questo

[@davidgiles9751]

Does anyone have any real experience with Citizen's "Super Titanium" and it's resistance to scratches? I have a 17 year old (as of 2021) Citizen Skyhawk eco drive in Titanium. While it's held up fairly well over the years, there are quite a few scratches all over the bracelet. I'm considering the purchase of a new Citizen that has the Super Titanium.

[@WatchManiac]

It’s not making miracles, it still can get scratched, but it’s quite hard anyway.

[@davidthomson5507]

Thank you! That was very useful.

[@MrShinobi797]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing. What info can you give on Aerospace Grade Titanium though??

[@WatchManiac]

Thanks for your comment. Depending on the different applications, Aerospace Grade titanium can be grade 3 (more corrosion resistant than grade 2) or grade 5.

[@yiming99]

great info

[@EazyDaLegend]

Very informative!

[@kamelthorn]

Great review, very informative.

[@WatchManiac]

Thanks a lot!

[@jbg9595]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@djzrobzombie2813]

My Citizen promaster titanium never get any scratches .... What are you talking about ?

[@m.kennedy342]

My Citizen promaster tough titanium watch is over 20 yrs old with barely a scratch on it. Very well built. Maybe they put much better coatings on the watches back then compared to now? Like everything nowadays companies seem to make most products a bit less durable and reliable so you have to buy a new one every few years.

[@robertsullivan4773]

I hate KZbin as soon as I'm tempted by a watch and do a casual check on it I get flooded with helpful information. Now my latest seductress is the Tudor Pelegos. This video was perfectly timed. My limited experience with titanium is the case back on my relatively new Rado Captain Cook bronze. Although it hasn't been subjected to scratching it has like the Bronze case gotten a lot darker. Should I expect this with the type 2 Pelegos?

[@WatchManiac]

My Pelagos hasn’t got darker in the past 2 years.

[@robertsullivan4773]

@@WatchManiac Maybe it's the sweat and oils from my wrist. I really should ask Rado what grade they use. I have to think 2 or 5. They pride themselves on their use of materials. Thanks you have been a great help. Now to walk away from the Pelegos for a few weeks. I'm to hot for it and don't want make an emotional decision. Not that's what buying watches is all about. 😊. Have you done a review on the Pelegos in English?

[@WatchManiac]

@@robertsullivan4773 unfortunately that review is only in Italian, and it’s also awful! 😜

[@robertsullivan4773]

@@WatchManiac 😊😊😊😊thanks you have already helped enough. There are tons of other Pelegos reviews I can use for few on the properties of Titanium thanks again.

[@robertsullivan4773]

Happy update I bought the Pelegos last week and loving it. Such a light warm feel on the wrist. I'll deal with the scratch issue after all it's a tool/diver.

[@jacopogalletti663]

Bello video grazie. Non mi ero mai capitato sul tuo canale.

[@WatchManiac]

Spero che tu riesca a trovare altri video di tuo gradimento!

[@hendrikeisendle35]

I have got the same poloshirt in green, red and white (Italian flag), love it!

[@WatchManiac]

😄

[@raysclim]

Very useful information, thank you

[@WatchManiac]

You’re welcome!

[@MrIliff]

Very informative. Thankyou

[@WatchManiac]

Thanks a lot!

[@j8sdx]

Been tempted with a Shogun how well is the dialshield holding up on yours?

[@WatchManiac]

Mine is holding up greatly! Of course it can’t make miracles, it also depends how careful you are with your watches 😃

[@tavlasjohn]

Excellent video. Very informative. Is it possible to restore light scratches on brushed finish on a Citizen super titanium watch ?Or is it better to leave as it is? Thanks

[@WatchManiac]

I think it’s better to leave it as it is.

[@tavlasjohn]

Thank you.

[@cuestion-de-tiempo]

Great video - Where did you get the pictures hanged in the back wall? they are awesome!

[@bozidarcvetkovic7551]

This was one of best videos, straight to the point. Do You have any examples to show of scratched titanium. I was afraid of scratches for pvd and I did not buy Bulova dark side of the moon. Now I ordered Helm Vanuatu titanium and I am thinking if I should get the steel version. What is Your opinion for this.

[@WatchManiac]

I’m assuming they’re using grade 2 titanium. When titanium gets some scratches it’s not so obvious like scratched PVD/DLC. And it’s even less obvious than what happens with steel. And yet it will get scratches more easily.

[@bozidarcvetkovic7551]

@@WatchManiac Grazie mille. Thank You.

[@boakyebb]

Great video 👍😊

[@pedrovilela4507]

Thaks for a very technical video! Do you know about the level of quality of the Tissot T087407 A? Does titanium watches become more opaque over time?

[@WatchManiac]

Unfortunately I don’t know what titanium grade Tissot is using. In general they can become a little bit darker.

[@pedrovilela4507]

@@WatchManiac Thnaks. I think darker is better than opaque

[@lbco5229]

Ti watches ‘can’ scratch, but it is very difficult. It is nothing to worry about. If it was, Omega/Breitling/Tudor/etc. would not use it.

[@bikeman123]

Just like they don't use other soft metals like yellow or white gold 😂

[@steven3379]

Thanks for the video, wish I would have found it sooner, not that it would have affected a purchase but just for informational purposes, I have a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Titanium black pvd and was wondering what grade it is..? TIA.

[@WatchManiac]

It should be grade 2 titanium, with black DLC coating of course.

[@steven3379]

@@WatchManiac thank you very much! 👍

[@gamze93047]

Hello there! I am writing from Turkey. I'm using a translation tool, sorry if I can't express myself correctly. I have a question. I have a titanium watch and it is worn and has scratches. Any ideas on how I can salvage this situation?

[@WatchManiac]

You can use some abrasive sponges, but you need some practice before getting good results it may be tricky

[@deanwatkins5204]

Great video

[@20thcenturyboy85]

Cool content!

[@cervimatteo]

Bravissimo, bel video, ottimo contenuto e grande pronuncia e proprietà di li già inglese

[@WatchManiac]

Ahah grazie! 😊

[@GRACEORT]

Great video. Do you know what model that fading blue faced Seiko is in shot at 4:28? It’s stunning and I want to locate one. Thanks

[@WatchManiac]

Sure, it’s a SPB057. A Zimbe limited edition, that is quite rare.

[@GRACEORT]

Thanks for that information it will help my search which could take months or years but at least I know what I’m looking for now 👍🏻

[@cubic-c]

I know this is a fairly old video but do you or does anyone know if Tudor still uses Grade 2 Titanium in 2020-2021? There have been conflicting articles dated in 2020 that say they now use Grade 5.

[@WatchManiac]

I don't know if Tudor changed something in 2020, but originally the Pelagos was in Grade 2.

[@karls5474]

Thank you. quite informative

[@WatchManiac]

You’re welcome!

[@sidneysnyder9181]

Tell me please, what is the best material whether it is a type of cloth or brush, to clean and possibly remove hairline scratches for grade 2 titanium? I would really appreciate your ideas!!

[@WatchManiac]

You can try with some Scotch Brite pads (on the green side) or with some specific rubber pads with abrasives made by Bergeon. It’s not so easy to recreate the same finish, though.

[@NeoWahNah]

Ink eraser

[@jeremyrice3719]

Well done. You hit the high notes and didn’t waste time. I’m guessing Zenith would be using Grade 5 titanium??? Not sure if you know.

[@dsong401]

The Zenith Defy is grade 5

[@jeremyrice3719]

@@dsong401 thanks - I did confirm this before I got it this Christmas.

[@dsong401]

@@jeremyrice3719 nice! interested in whether you found it to live up to expectations?

[@jeremyrice3719]

@@dsong401 It has and I had very high expectations. It killed my interest, for now at least, of ever getting the Octo Finissmo. Why pay nearly double for what would be, at best, my favorite watch? Anyway, love the unique titanium look, the endlessly fascinating dial, the case, the bracelet. I still love other watches - another on the way for my birthday - but it’s nice to climb your personal Mt. Everest of watches without financial strain (or marital strain for that matter).

[@Pasco0101]

Thanks.. Good info.

[@alexyakyma1479]

Yeah. Good work.

[@SandalwoodBros]

Good info

[@Mohammedalyafeimusic]

Great video 👍🏼

[@WatchManiac]

Thanks!

[@moogish]

If I’m more concerned about scratches, do I stick with stainless steel? I’m almost ready to put my order in for a RGM 151-COE corps of engineers watch, but need to decide on case material.

[@WatchManiac]

If scratches are your biggest concerns, steel is better.

[@lbco5229]

Ti is still incredibly strong. These types of videos are desperately searching for something to talk about. It’s interesting to us watch geeks, but you don’t have to worry about scratches.

[@WatchManiac]

@@lbco5229 I have more or less 10 titanium pieces in my current collection. I like that metal very much, but saying that it holds up scratches just like stainless steel (especially if it’s an uncoated Grade2 Ti) is extremely fake.

[@moogish]

@@lbco5229 I finally made my decision. Purchased the RGM 151-COE in Titanium. It’s amazing! Glad I let go of my 3 month old Apple Watch for a true meaningful timepiece.

[@subhashsuryavanshi1937]

Taiteniyam is best watch

[@margaritacastro5214]

can you tell me about the watch given to me its name is Onix,it is said that it came from england

[@WatchManiac]

I don’t know anything about them!

[@IrixGuy]

Great video! Sub and Like added!

[@monssoly214]

What grade are the seiko astron x5 titanium series?

[@WatchManiac]

I’m not sure, but it should be grade 2 with scratch resistant coating.

[@eupasswood1402]

How to clean Titanium Watch Wrist?

[@WatchManiac]

For cleaning it there are no differences with steel.

[@pamodapiyankara3581]

Hamilton watch has good quality titanium ?

[@WatchManiac]

The grade depends on the models, but it’s usually grade 2. All Titanium grades are “good quality” but they have different properties

[@Grunge_Cycling]

I had a Citizen Ti watch and it scratched like crazy!!!

[@WatchManiac]

Scratch resistant doesn’t mean scratch proof, unfortunately.

[@XzzVttll]

@@WatchManiac wanted to buy citizen super titanium, but i am not so sure now. will go with seiko chronograph instead. just because of the scratches

[@Ray-gu5kp]

You are fucking very informative!

[@WatchManiac]

Hahaha... thanks!

[@encoszambrud1826]

How to know what level are my watch titanium?

[@WatchManiac]

Ask the producer 😉

[@pkilla617]

What's your thoughts on the new gshock all titanium camo and what grade of material they used

[@WatchManiac]

I don’t know exactly what grade is that. I think it’s coated anyway, because it’s way darker than regular titanium. And the finishing looks superb!

[@pkilla617]

@@WatchManiac thanks man and great video you think is worth the 1600$

[@WatchManiac]

Honestly? I find it extremely expensive and quite overpriced 😅 But it’s cool, I saw it in a local shop.

[@rezamotori5709]

i heard that there is a special spraycoat you can buy to maintain a titanium watch..............is that true?

[@WatchManiac]

I’ve never heard about that.

[@rezamotori5709]

@@WatchManiac - the coating is already on a titanium watch when you buy one new but wears off over time, but this coating is applied using extreme cold on the case and bracelet without the movement inside....but i heard that there is an aftermarket one to keep the watch looking brandnew.

[@Raiden6277]

How much more scratch prone is Grade 2 compared to Stainless Steel?

[@WatchManiac]

I would answer in a very scientific way: clearly more prone to scratches! 😅😂

[@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306]

@@WatchManiac 😂😂😂😂💯

[@rubikfan1]

I take any metal over resin everday of the week. Resin have failed me to many times. Or maby i am to rough with them. But i never broke a metal strap

[@raysmyth8596]

Might I suggest a NATO strap, exceptionally strong, durable and comfortable to wear? Plus no stress on the lugs of the watch.

[@rubikfan1]

@@raysmyth8596 my brother went that route. But i think i stay metal. My current watch has a titanium strap.

[@raysmyth8596]

@@rubikfan1 So does mine but the clasp now fails to close and secure the watch effectively. If I can fit a NATO strap I will, but of course each to their own preference!

[@rubikfan1]

@@raysmyth8596 yes. The best thing. Is that everybody can get there own style and needs. Many options is good. Also i work with greases and organic solvents in a lab. Metal cleans easy. How easy is it to clean nato? And is resistent to chemicals? Cause i like to keep my watch on 24/7. Its why i try to minize platic on watch face. They Just cant handle what i do with the watch.

[@Ranghocsing]

Can you explain the omega 007 will release the grade 2 Seamaster thank you

[@WatchManiac]

I can’t understand this step back for Omega, since usually they’re using grade 5.

[@Ranghocsing]

Watch Maniac sir can you explain more about the Ti2 and grade 5 more with your next video so everyone can learn and understand from it

[@Ranghocsing]

And the price tag is so expensive with omega asking right now but hope you can give us a light of ideas and explanation of each Ti watches thank you

[@WatchManiac]

Basically Grade 2 is a bit more corrosion resistant, but softer. Grade 5 has the same hardness as steel, even harder.

[@romeo6048]

Is there an inexpensive way to remove scratches from Titanium? Can toothpaste work on Titanium?

[@WatchManiac]

Is it a brushed or a polished titanium? I wouldn’t use toothpaste anyway. On a brushed one you could try one of those refinishing pads made by Bergeon. The polished finish is very difficult to achieve on titanium if you’re not a a professional.

[@60SecondMotivator]

Quindi alla fine se uno non vuole avere troppi graffi antiestetici meglio lo steel. Il brushed stainless steel ancora meglio no?

[@WatchManiac]

Sì, tenendo comunque presente che anche l’acciaio si può graffiare, solo con meno facilità del titanio.

[@natives602CC]

what grade is hamilton using?

[@WatchManiac]

Usually it’s grade 2

[@simonvintheriv6387]

Ocean x use grade 5 😎

[@razmanrazak8680]

Which one is more expensive? Grade 2 or grade 5?

[@WatchManiac]

Grade 5 for sure

[@razmanrazak8680]

@@WatchManiac Thank you for your info Sir

[@suratunbegum7506]

I wear Casio watches.

[@Cmm4626]

Watching this after buying one and getting the most minute scratch on it. Lol

[@WatchManiac]

😅

[@rebecca1431]

i love ur blue glasses.

[@naveed1197]

i cleaned my watch with a Alcohol hand sanitizer and i think it's protective coating came is removed

[@WatchManiac]

I don’t think it’s possible.

[@42Hertzer]

LEGO!!! =)