Advantages And Disadvantages Of Titanium in Watchmaking

With the advancement of technology, more and more high-tech materials have been applied to watch manufacturing, among which high-density ceramics, carbon fiber, sapphire and titanium are more successful. Among them, the application of titanium metal in watches has a history of more than 50 years. This trend has led to the so-called "space age" metal, titanium, appearing in large numbers in watches.

 

Many properties of titanium make it of great industrial and commercial value:

- Hardness: Titanium is 30% harder than steel;

- Light texture: the weight of titanium is 47.90 atomic scale, which is nearly 50% lighter than steel;

- Anti-corrosion: When titanium is exposed to the air, a tight and tough oxide film will be formed on its surface, which can resist the erosion of other metals by different substances. Especially effective against salt water erosion.

 

 

Titanium has very good advantages as a watch, such as:

Lightweight: The density of titanium alloy is only about 4.5 grams per cubic centimeter, which is about 40% lighter than stainless steel. This is a very important advantage for those who need to wear the watch for a long time.

Strong: Although titanium is lightweight, it is extremely strong. Titanium alloy watches can withstand more challenges, such as bumps, drops, etc., which makes it a very durable watch material.

Corrosion resistance: Titanium alloy is a very corrosion resistant material. It is able to withstand sea water, sweat and other corrosive liquids without any damage.

Unique appearance: The appearance of titanium alloy watches is very unique.

 

Titanium also has disadvantages as a watch material, such as:

Expensive: If you're on a tight budget, buying a titanium watch might be out of your budget.

Difficult to repair: Titanium watches are relatively difficult to repair due to their robustness. If your titanium watch needs repair or replacement parts, you may need to find a specialist repairer, which may be more difficult and expensive than repairing a stainless steel watch.

Scratches easily: Although a titanium watch is strong, it can also get scratched easily. This is because the surface of titanium alloy is relatively soft and susceptible to scratches. So if you buy a titanium watch, be careful not to put it together with other items, so as not to cause scratches.

Not for everyone: Although a titanium watch is lightweight, it's not for everyone. For those who like the feel of weight, titanium watches may feel too light and not textured enough. So, make sure you have considered your personal preferences and needs before purchasing a titanium watch.