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Brian,
Titanium is easier to maintain. I posted some scans some time ago about the Microlon sponge, which Derek did not want to include in the maintainance section, probably they were to poorly done, even for a thumbnail size.
On the other hand I am doing right now some research on Titanium. Obvioulsy Omega voted for Grade 1 Titanium, which is the softest "pure" Titanium out there.
The SS appears to be a little harder and more "deep" scratch resistant. Omega uses "AISI 316 L or 1.4435" SS for their Seamasters (Hi Derek, nice info for the faq ?). Unfortunately the brushed look will make the SS easy to scratch as well, as the SM of my girlfriend shows too good (and I always have to make it shine again ;-)).
Bumps are more of a problem. I am a big buy, so when I bang into something it will always become tough for a watch. I do have two very small dinks, one in my bracelet and one in my housing.
If you are a deep-scratch scary person go with a SS Seamaster. Otherwise I cannot comlain about my Ti 150th Seamaster. It is just a beauty.
Regards,
Andreas
: I am trying to decide between the titanium and
: stainless steel models of the Seamaster. I
: like the appearance of titanium, but I am
: concerned that being softer than stainless
: steel that it will be prone to scratching
: and scuffing. Does anybody have any
: firsthand experience with titanium watches,
: and if so, is scratching a problem?
: Thanks
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