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Re: Titanium vs. Stainless
In Response To: Titanium vs. Stainless ()

: I am interested in a Seamaster with either
: steel or titanium. It will be an everyday
: watch. I would appreciate any comments
: regarding the two materials. Price isn't a
: problem. I am just interested in the
: wearability, etc.

: Thanks in advance.

For an everyday watch, you're really going to notice every little scratch on the titanium.
I have an America's Cup, and as carefull as I am, it still scratches much easier than i thought it could. If I had known the MAJOR difference in the steel used in Rolex's, before I bought the Omega, knowing it was going to be my every day beater... I probably would've gone with the Rolex.
Most blurbs you read on the Omega site comparing the two types of steel used (Omega vs Rolex,) stress the chemical agent resistant properties of the Rolex type steel, but truth be known, it is harder to scratch! Titanium is alot easier to scratch than Stainless to boot.
Hope this helps.

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