titanium v stainless steel

[DarrenH]

Can anyone help on this one?!

Does titanium (i.e. for a case and bracelet) have more resistance to light scratches than stainless steel with a brushed finish.

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[azgjav]

if u compare brushed ti with brushed ss..from my experience the brushed ti resists scuffs normal better than brushed ss, the titanium oxide coat protects it and any scuffs will be rendered invisible by the quick oxidation of ti.

experts pls correct me if i'm wrong...

p/s-the finish on my ti iwc gst chrono is indestructable...i can barely scratch it w my jeweler screwdriver..it's not brushed, more like sandblasted..

[the collector]

The nice thing with titanium is that it has a temperature of 37C

[DarrenH]

Sounds good to me. I bought an Ultimate Sub LV from PT last week, and it is fantastic. However, I have my eye on his Breitling Chrono Avenger (black dial) - in fact I reckon I'm going to order it in a day or two. When I get it look out for the photos!!!

[Usil]

37 degreec C??? It will find an equilibrium temperature to what ever the ambient temperature is.

Usil

[GhostfaceZX]

Titanium is stronger/harder than stainless steel, so yes, it is more resistant to scratching than SS.

I used to be into titanium watches, but now I prefer the extra mass of a nice SS watch.

[Wyvern]

Titanium is stronger/harder than stainless steel, so yes, it is more resistant to scratching than SS.

I used to be into titanium watches, but now I prefer the extra mass of a nice SS watch.

Ti is too light for me as well, I love the heft of a big chunk of steel