Round-UpRobust And Lightweight: Top 10 Titanium Timepieces

When it comes to the watch cases, hardly any metal can match up to what titanium brings to the table. Twice as strong as stainless steel while weighing only half as much, titanium also keeps allergic reactions at bay, unlike other conventional metals. This is because as opposed to stainless steel, titanium is darker, more matt-grey and even hypoallergenic; it does not contain nickel, known to cause skin rashes or allergies. Its lightweight nature makes it a preferred choice of metal when it comes to manufacturing steel watches. Before the Citizen X8 Chronometer, the world’s first titanium watch was introduced in 1970, titanium had been a mainstay in the aeronautical and defence industries, used in the construction of spacecrafts and missiles. Soon, an increasing number of watch connoisseurs prefer lightweight titanium timepieces, especially during high-energy activity. Titanium—derives its name from the precursors of the Greek gods, the Titans—is rust and corrosion resistant, almost at par with platinum. The commonly used titanium alloy is Ti-6Al-4V, better known as ‘grade-5 titanium’, is an exceptionally resilient metal, susceptible to the adverse effects of heat, magnetism, and abrasion.

Here’s a curated list of Top 10 Titanium Watches

• Bulgari Octo Finissimo Watch
• Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta Special Edition
• Corum Admiral 38 Automatic
• Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph
• La Semaine Louis Erard X Alain Silberstein Khaki
• Louis Moinet Space One
• Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition
• Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition
• Panerai Submersible Guillaume Néry Edition
• Zenith Chronomaster Sport

Titanium Timepieces: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Watch

Driven by the genius of 15th and 16th-century Italian artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, the Octo brings together a unique octagonal design and exceptional mechanisms. The titanium case has a crown set with ceramic. Incredibly thin and subtle, this titanium edition also features central indications for the hours and minutes, and an off-centre indication for the seconds. Water-resistant to 30m, the watch comes attached to a sleek titanium bracelet. Interestingly, this timepiece grabbed the headlines when it was launched in 2017, for featuring the brand’s thinnest movement ever—calibre BVL 138, only 2.23mm. It became the thinnest ever automatic watch at a total thickness of just 5.15mm. The transparent caseback reveals the movement hand decorated with Côtes de Genève, chamfering and perlage finishing, which blends Swiss watchmaking know-how and slick Italian aesthetics.

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Watch In A Nutshell

• Case: Titanium, 40mm; 5.15mm thickness; octagonal shape
• Functions and display: Hour and minute hands; small seconds sub-dial
• Movement: Manual winding calibre BVL 138; 2.23mm thickness; Côtes de Genève, chamfering and perlage finishing; 21’600vph; 42-hour power reserve
• Strap: Single-link titanium bracelet

The titanium case of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic, with a unique octagonal design, has a crown set with ceramic

Incredibly thin and subtle, this titanium edition also features central indications for the hours and minutes, and an off-centre indication for the seconds

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Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta Special Edition

The dive watch Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta Special Edition—a COSC-certified chronometer that comes in an ultralight, 44.6mm titanium case water-resistant to 500m, and equipped with a helium release valve. The dive time can be easily set with the unidirectional rotating bezel in titanium and ceramic—one of the watch’s safety features, alongside the automatic helium release valve. It is powered by the automatic CFB 1950.1 calibre, which supplies upto 38 hours of power reserve. It also furthers the brand’s efforts towards sustainable practices as part of the proceeds are donated to the UK-based Manta Trust charity. The watch offers supreme legibility underwater, thanks to the Super-LumiNova-coated indices and hands, which frame the silhouettes of two manta rays at the coaxial of the black dial. The watch comes attached to a black rubber strap with recycled textile inner layer.

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta Special Edition Watch In A Nutshell

• Case: Titanium, 44.6mm; unidirectional rotating bezel in titanium and ceramic
• Functions and display: Silhouettes of two manta rays at the coaxial; Hour and minute hands;
• Movement: Automatic calibre CFB 1950.1; 38-hour power reserve
• Strap: Black rubber strap with recycled textile inner layer

The Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta Special Edition is a COSC-certified chronometer that comes in an ultralight, 44.6mm titanium case that’s water-resistant to 500m

₹8,04,384

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The watch offers supreme legibility underwater, thanks to the Super-LumiNova-coated indices and hands, which frame the silhouettes of two manta rays in the centre of the black dial

₹8,04,384

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It is powered by the automatic CFB 1950.1 calibre, which supplies a power reserve of 38 hours, and is presented on a black rubber strap with a recycled textile layer

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Titanium Timepieces: Corum Admiral 38 Automatic

The Admiral 38 range features a dodecagonal 38mm case made from titanium, topped with a 12-sided titanium bezel paved with 72 diamonds. Both the case and bezel are given a muted sheen. This nautical inspired timepiece offers a water resistance of 100m. The timepiece variants are decorated with the brand’s three-dimensional ‘grenadier fendu’ pattern. A inner-flange ring in matching hue discreetly houses the 12 nautical flags that serve as hour markers. The timepiece houses the brand’s automatic CO 082 calibre, with a 42-hour power reserve, and is presented on an ultra-light titanium bracelet or a blush pink rubber strap to match the dial.

Corum Admiral 38 Automatic In A Nutshell

• Case: Titanium grade 5; 38mm
• Functions and display:  Dauphine, rhodium-coated, faceted, skeleton, white SuperLumiNova hour, minute and second hands; date aperture
• Movement: Automatic calibre CO 082; 25 jewels; 42-hour power reserve; 28’800vph
• Strap: Titanium grade 5 with triple-blade folding clasp

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Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph

This Laureato Absolute Chronograph stands out for its 44mm octagonal case made from black DLC coated titanium. It cradles a gradient black-to-blue dial that features a central seconds hand with a small seconds sub-dial at three o’clock, the 12 hour counter at six, and the 30-minute sub-dial positioned at nine o’clock. There’s also a date aperture, tucked between four and five o’clock. It is powered by the in-house automatic calibre GP03300-1058, beating at a frequency of 28,800vph with a 46-hour power reserve. It guarantees impeccable precision and allows the watch to function smoothly, even when it’s used under extreme outdoor conditions. The movement is decorated with Geneva stripes, and the finishing also includes chamfering and graining. However, one can’t view this since the caseback is screwed-down to ensure optimum water resistance of at least 300m. The Laureato Absolute Chronograph makes a strong presence on the wrist, attached to an integrated rubber strap with Girard-Perregaux branding and a titanium and black DLC clasp.

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph In A Nutshell

• Case: Black DLC coated titanium octagonal shaped case; 44mm
• Functions and display: Hour and minute hands; gradient black-to-blue dial
• Movement: Automatic calibre GP03300-1058; 28,800vph; 46-hour power reserve
• Strap: Integrated rubber strap with titanium and black DLC clasp

Girard-Perregaux Laureato

₹17,00,000

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La Semaine Louis Erard X Alain Silberstein Khaki

The Louis Erard X Alain Silberstein Khaki stands out for its whimsical lacquered hands and the smiley face above the date display at six o’clock, ‘mood of the day’. Providing to be a good backbone to these quirky, yet dainty dial elements is the sturdy 40mm case made from micro-blasted grade-2 titanium and polished grade-5 titanium. An additional protective measure is the sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment, which together with the titanium built is responsible for the watch’s impressive water resistance of upto 100m. The ‘La Semaine Louis Erard X Alain Silberstein’ timepiece is runs on the automatic Sellita SW220-1 calibre, offering 38 hours of power reserve.

La Semaine Louis Erard X Alain Silberstein Khaki In A Nutshell

• Case: Micro-blasted grade-2 titanium and polished grade-5 titanium; 40mm
• Functions and display: Date display at six o’clock; upto 100m water resistance
• Movement: Sellita SW220-1 calibre; 38-hour power reserve
• Strap: Knitted nylon

The Louis Erard X Alain Silberstein Khaki features a 40mm case made from micro-blasted grade-2 titanium and polished grade-5 titanium that protects the whimsical elements of the dial like the hands and indices

Titanium Timepieces: Louis Moinet Space One

The Louis Moinet Space One variants feature a 46mm Grade 5 titanium case, housing a dial covered with geometric engraving inspired by the latitude and longitude lines that measure the geographic coordinates on the Earth’s surface. This metal aptly supports the bicompax dial, with blue inner bezel, seconds track, small seconds at nine o’clock, 30-minute counters at three o’clock, a date window at seven o’clock and the chronograph function indicator is posited between four o’clock and six o’clock. The 46mm case has the brand’s signature shape, combining polished and brushed finishes. The Space One references come with a monopusher execution that activates the chronograph with a big button decorated in a Clou de Paris pattern. The LM-88.20.20 comes with a black leather strap, while the LM-88.20.60 has a blue leather strap.

Louis Moinet Space One In A Nutshell

• Case: 46mm Grade 5 titanium for Space One; Sapphire crystal
• Functions & Display: Blue and silver dial variants; up to 50m water resistance
• Movement: Self-winding LM30; 28,800vph; Upto 48 hours power reserve
• Strap: Blue and black leather

The Louis Moinet Space One variants feature a 46mm Grade 5 titanium case, housing a dial covered with geometric engraving inspired by the latitude and longitude lines that measure the geographic coordinates on the Earth’s surface

The titanium case aptly supports the bicompax dial, with blue inner bezel, seconds track, small seconds at nine o’clock, 30-minute counters, a date window and the chronograph function indicator

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M gained popularity after the American spy hero James Bond wore it in one of the movies of the cult franchise. This 007 edition features a 42mm case is made from grade 2 titanium, a choice that was, in-part, influenced by Daniel Craig’s experience as James Bond. The robust case has a water resistance rating of 300m, and features the iconic helium escape valve at 10 o’clock. Against the muted sheen of the grey titanium case is an aluminum bezel with brown ceramic insert. The matching ‘tropical brown’ dial has retro-inspired beige indexes marked clearly with Super-LumiNova. A red-tipped seconds hand and the Seamaster logo in red are the only pops of colour on this distinguished-looking timepiece, powered by the co-axial chronometer calibre 8806.

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition In A Nutshell

• Case: Grade 2 titanium; 42mm; aluminum bezel with brown ceramic insert; helium escape valve at 10 o’clock
• Functions and display: Super-LumiNova applied hour and minute hands; red-tipped seconds hand; upto 300m of water resistance
• Movement: Co-axial chronometer calibre 8806; 42-hour power reserve
• Strap: Titanium bracelet

Titanium Timepieces: Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition

With a 39mm case and integrated three-link bracelet crafted entirely from titanium, the Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition is a timepiece that inspires joy. Satin and sandblasted finishes on the case and bracelet display just how gorgeous titanium can look with the right treatment. The brand’s signature knurling on the bezel, inspired by jet engine turbines, offers a beautiful disruption to the finishes on the case. A ‘Kermit’ green dial stands out against the subtle silver hues of the case. Slim white indexes and Super-LumiNova filled hands enhance the lime green of the dial. At six o’clock sits a date window, in which The Muppets’ Kermit-the-frog makes an appearance on the first of every month. Housed within the timepiece is the brand’s calibre 400 offering enhanced accuracy and anti-magnetism.

Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition In A Nutshell

• Case: Titanium, 39mm; knurled bezel
• Functions and display: Super-LumiNova applied hour and minute hands; date aperture at six o’clock with Kermit illustration; ‘Kermit’ lime green dial
• Movement: Automatic calibre 400; 42-hour power reserve
• Strap: Integrated three-link titanium bracelet with satin and sandblasted finishes

With a 39mm case and integrated three-link bracelet crafted entirely from titanium, the Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition is a timepiece that inspires joy

₹4,50,000

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Satin and sandblasted finishes on the case and bracelet display just how gorgeous titanium can look with the right treatment

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The brand’s signature knurling on the bezel, inspired by jet engine turbines, offers a beautiful disruption to the finishes on the case

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Housed within the timepiece is the brand’s calibre 400 offering enhanced accuracy and anti-magnetism

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Panerai Submersible Guillaume Néry Edition

Inspired by the French free-diver Guillaume Néry, this special edition Submersible features a titanium cushion-shaped case, water resistant to 300m, integrates perfectly with the blue of the ceramic insert of the unidirectional rotating bezel. This big dial watch, with 47mm case size, comes attached to blue hands and the blue rubber strap with titanium buckle. The bezel facilitates the confident calculation of the times of immersion. What’s more, the Super-LumiNova coating applied to the markers, coupled with the large skeleton hands ensures legibility in the dark. A handsome shark grey textured dial further enhances the grey titanium case and the overall nautical look of the watch, and possesses contrasting blue elements such as applied indexes and blue accents. Powered by the P.9100 automatic calibre, this watch offers a power reserve of 72 hours.

Panerai Submersible Guillaume Néry Edition In A Nutshell

• Case: Titanium, cushion-shaped; 47mm; blue of the ceramic insert of the unidirectional rotating bezel
• Functions and display: Super-LumiNova applied large skeleton hour and minute hands; water resistance upto 300m
• Movement: Automatic calibre P.9100; 72-hour power reserve
• Strap: Blue rubber strap with titanium buckle

Inspired by the French free-diver Guillaume Néry, this special edition Submersible model flaunts a handsome shark grey textured dial

₹17,63,300

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The cushion-shaped titanium case of this watch is water resistant to 300m

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The titanium case integrates perfectly with the blue ceramic insert of the bezel, the blue hands and the blue rubber strap

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The Super-LumiNova coating applied to the markers, coupled with the large skeleton hands, ensures legibility in the dark

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The caseback flaunts an engraved signature of Guillaume Néry, making it the perfect pick for diving and adventure-sports enthusiasts

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Titanium Timepieces: Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium

In collaboration with the 2024 Ultimate Tennis Showdown, Zenith introduced their lightest rendition of the award-winning 1/10th of a second Chronomaster Sport in titanium. Weighing a mere 105 g, the Chronomaster Sport Titanium is 30 percent lighter than its stainless steel counterparts, while maintaining competitive robustness. In addition to the 41mm grade-5 titanium case, the watch is further paired with a grade-5 titanium bracelet or integrated FKM rubber straps. What immediately catches the eye is the watch’s monochromatic appearance, a departure from the earlier colourful Chronomaster Sport iterations. The nickel-tone sunburst dial, adorned with anthracite, light grey, and silver sub-dials, is complemented by faceted rhodium-plated hands and indexes filled with black lacquer. Subtle pops of colour in bright red elements add a touch of vibrancy to the overall design, creating a perfect balance.

Zenith Chronomaster Sport In A Nutshell

• Case: Grade-5 titanium, 105 g; 41mm in diameter
• Functions and display: Rhodium-plated hands and indexes filled with black lacquer; anthracite, light grey, and silver sub-dials
• Movement: Manual winding calibre A&S1512; 42-hour power reserve
• Strap: Grade-5 titanium bracelet

One can hardly deny that the premium cost of titanium timepieces is justified, given the many advantages that the metal promises. The good news is that more and more luxury brands are beginning to offer titanium watches, making them a little more accessible. If you lean more towards watches with a resilient character, then it is high time you think beyond the usual steel and explore titanium to enrich your horological treasures. 

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