Somehow, to this point, I?ve avoided taking a stand in the ongoing conversation in our ranks about the merits of titanium. Zach Weiss, our cofounder, is an unabashed fan, and confidently declares at every opportunity that all watches might as well be made of the stuff. Our friend Taylor Welden at Carryology takes it a step further, and said he?d happily eat little titanium chips if given the chance. No one?s titanium journey on this team has been more closely watched than Kat Shoulders? though, who was first a skeptic, then an adopter, and now, well, her stance continues to evolve. 

For my part, I guess I don?t have a strong opinion either way. I have nothing against titanium watches at all, and I?ve owned several, but it?s not, in general, a material I seek out. I think it?s because as a metal, it tends to not have the characteristics I like most. I like elaborate, complex case finishing, and a bit of weight. I tend to prefer steel?s glassy shine to titanium?s grays. There are exceptions, of course. Grand Seiko?s titanium finishing is notable in that it has many of the qualities of steel. And some watches just work better when they are feather light. 
$11800

Hands-On: the Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium

Case
Titanium

Movement
El Primero 3600

Dial
Gray

Lume
Yes

Lens
Sapphire

Strap
Titanium bracelet

Water Resistance
10 ATM

Dimensions
41 x 46.8mm

Thickness
13.6mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Screw down

Warranty
Yes

Price
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