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On this Omega model, it has three different metals. The titanium for the case and three of the bracelet links, gold for four of the links, and tantalum for the two links in between the gold links. This is easily seen in their catalog of model with tantalum, 2296.80, and of course in person. There are also titanium models without tantalum and with yellow gold. Tantalum is a metal many times heavier than steel with a dark grey color that is more resistant to the elements and chemicals than titanium. The name comes from "tantalize" which has its origins in the greek story of Tantalos. This greek was punished for a severe offense by being restrained in a river with fruit hung over his head. Whenever he tried to take a drink the gods made the water go away from his mouth. Whenever he tried to eat the wind blew the fruit away. And to add to this, a large boulder that would crush him was hung over his head. A fitting story for a metal used in a watch with a greek name. Tantalum is used more extensively on an AP Royal Oak model.
P.S. I shall be wearing my all steel SM Chrono in only days now!
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