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Monday, June 11, 2012
Titanium Watches
Men and women are discovering the beauty, benefits and durability of titanium watches.
They have advantages over other materials such as stainless steel, platinum or gold
filled watches because titanium is resistant to scratching, corrosion and is a very
light weight metal. The most commonly known use for titanium watches is for diving
watches because titanium isn’t impacted by exposure to extreme weather conditions or
saltwater.
Titanium didn’t make its way into the mainstream until nearly the mid 1970s; before that
it was seen most regularly in construction of space craft and aviation materials. Once
titanium is exposed to the atmosphere it forms an oxide film that helps resist corrosion.
That makes this silver-gray material perfect for aircraft for which it is exposed to extreme
atmospheric extremes. Titanium is a metal that is considered environmentally sound and
is also in plentiful supply. While it may be slightly more expensive to manufacture than
other metals, the price you pay for it is an investment in its beauty and durability.
Even though titanium is durable and resistant to weather and scratches, it became more
wide spread in its use as a material for jewelry because of its color. Because white
metals, such as platinum and white gold, have seen resurgence in popularity in recent
years, titanium and its color have become more prized in that aspect.
Men that work in construction jobs or other positions in which their watch might take a
battering, prefer titanium surplus over other jewelry materials because the watch will stay intact.
For men that don’t work in careers in which their watches will be subjected to abuse,
titanium is prized because of its beauty and appearance. The watches made from
titanium are also extremely lightweight and aren’t affected by perspiration.
While titanium is more expensive than stainless steel, it makes up for it in durability and
scratch resistance. It’s becoming easier to find titanium watches that are less expensive
which is helping to make them more mainstream when it comes to jewelry for men.
Titanium is also becoming the metal of choice when it comes to wedding rings for both
men and women. The metal is pliable and easily colored to set your wedding rings apart
from other couples. Titanium helps you make a statement whether in a ring or a watch.
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