As we all know, currently quite many watches are crafted from titanium. And do you know much about it? Why is used in watch making? To be a wise consumer, you are supposed to know something related before purchasing the product. And the following information will help a lot about the titanium employed in watches.
What is titanium
Titanium is a metallic element found in the earth’s crust. The element occurs as a bright, lustrous metal or a silver-gray or dark gray powder. Its compounds are found in practically all igneous rocks and their sand deposits.
What are its qualities
Titanium has a number of characteristics that make it valuable for industrial and commercial use:
- It’s strong: Titanium is 30% stronger than steel.
- It’s light: Titanium weighs in at 47.90 on the atomic scale, nearly 50% lighter than steel. -It resists corrosion: When exposed to the atmosphere, titanium forms a tight, tenacious oxide film that resists a variety of materials that corrode other metals. It is especially resistant to salt water corrosion.
Is titanium rare
No. It is the ninth most abundant element in the earth’s crust. There is at least a 10,000year supply of titanium ore. Titanium has also been found in meteorites and moon rocks and is present in the sun and other stars.
Is it expensive
Yes. The extraction of titanium from its ores is a relatively slow and costly process, which makes the metal expensive. For years the high cost of titanium limited its use to military and aerospace purposes.
What is the benefit of titanium in watches
Titanium’s unusual features present some distinct advantages to watch wearers. Citizen Watch Co., which says it is the world’s largest manufacturer of titanium watches, points out that titanium is particularly well suited for sports and divers’ watches. It urges retailers to be aware of the following points in dealing with customers:
• Titanium watches are quite comfortable because they are surprisingly light on the wrist. You can feel the difference compared to a steel watch.
• Titanium is hypoallergenic. It’s nickel-free. Titanium watches can be worn comfortably even when the skin perspires.
• Because the metal is stronger than steel, titanium watches are more durable.
• The corrosion-resistance feature makes titanium particularly well suited for divers’ watches. Titanium is environmentally friendly it conies from the earth and is recyclable.
Are there any drawbacks with titanium
Two. One is that titanium is more expensive than steel. The other is that titanium can be stained and scratched quite easily. Citizen, for example, compensates for this by using a patented "glass multi-layer coating" on its Promaster Titanium models which the company says makes them scratch-resistant.
