Stainless Steel vs Titanium Scratch Resistance

[chrisdavr]

Which is more prone to scratching (not the sapphire display, the actual chassis)?

I know from what I've read that the stainless steel is not as sturdy as the titanium as a mineral, but titanium is softer and more resistant to micro-abrasions and scratches.

Could anyone shine some light on this cause I've not found a lot of information on this..

Cheers

 

[The1Biz]

I've only had 2 aluminum bodied watches and have at most got a small nick or two on them from bumping the bottom edge. This was over a 3 year or so period. I put a screen film on the face to protect against knocks and such anyway too.

I don't see the point of getting anything other than the cheaper models, in 3-4 years they are outdated and you buy another one when support drops. While functional, this isn't an heirloom type of item like a real Rolex or something that retains value.

I know this doesn't help much, but I thought it would be something to consider.

 

[perezr10]

I can’t answer your question but I think either way is a great way to go. Both the Titanium and stainless steel are able to have the scratches buffed out to some extent. My 4 year old Hermes still looks like new.

 

[the future]

I don't see the point of getting anything other than the cheaper models

Well if I wear something (almost) every minute of every day, I want it to look nice. For me, the Stainless Steel (and also the Titanium) Watches look much nicer than the Aluminum ones. And if you want LTE (which I do) the difference in price is actually not that big, especially if you keep your Watch for a few years before upgrading.

I can’t answer your question but I think either way is a great way to go. Both the Titanium and stainless steel are able to have the scratches buffed out to some extent. My 4 year old Hermes still looks like new.

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Exactly. The silver Steel Watch can be polished, the silver Titanium can be re-brushed. All other Steel and Titanium models have very hard coatings and are very hard to scratch anyways. The Aluminium models scratch easier and once they are scratched, there's nothing you can do about it. Also, the sapphire crystal of the Steel/Titanium Watches is much less scratch-prone than the glass on the cheaper models.

 

[firedept]

I have owned both. The titanium will scratch quicker than the ss. I work in a tough environment and my titanium scratched within a few months. My ss black has never scratched or nicked and has been banged pretty hard.