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

: 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!

Baloney! The steel used by Omega and Rolex have the EXACT same hardness. See the link below for the specifics.

The only difference in the steels used are that Rolex choses a mix that is slightly more long-term corrosion resistant, while Omega chooses one that is slightly more non-allergenic.

What you may have experienced is that the brushed finish on the Seamaster bracelets makes minor scuffs a bit more obvious than the polished finish that is more commonly on watch bracelets. But that is merely a visual effect of the finish texture--not a difference in the materials.

I also have owned and worn a Rolex for years and find it scratches and scars like anything else.

http://chronocentric.com/omega/technical.shtml#ste
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