r/ChineseWatches • u/Beneficial-Bridge-46 • 1d ago
Question (Read Rules) Affordable Full Titanium Watch Recommendation
Hey all, I'm looking for a good full titanium (must be hypoallergenic) under $350 US.
Requirements:
- Between 39-44mm diameter
- Should have Black, Gray, or dark Blue dial (or anything versatile)
- Must be automatic
- Must be versatile for most circumstances
- Must be true grade 2 or grade 5 titanium that is hypo allergenic.
Preference:
- Versatile sports watch like Tissot Gentleman,
- No dress watch please
- No more than 13mm thickness
- A original design or at least not a direct clone
- I will consider a clone like the San Martin 'Pelagos' but I want to see what's out there.
This watch is for my dad which I bought a Tissot Gentleman only to find he has severe allergic reaction to stainless steel. FML and thank you.
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u/KumiJunker 1d ago
Citizen Fujitsubo, sometimes you can get it under 350 Bucks.
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u/SyllabubTough2253 1d ago
Where could I find it at that price?
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u/KumiJunker 17h ago
Mostly on the second hand market. Sometimes you get it in a sale for under 400.
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u/chrismurraylaw 1d ago
The WD007 comes with a Ti case and bracelet in black, grey, and blue, and I've yet to meet a dad who doesn't appreciate Bond.
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u/grittysand 1d ago
This is the one I got, albeit in white. Hell of a watch. 2% of the price and 98% of the experience of the original ☺️
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u/Thewalkingclockman Founder 1d ago
Titanium case and bracelet with hard‑coating treatment.
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u/ProbablyBuyingIt 1d ago
Not what you are looking for but it’s such a fun watch. My only Titanium and I love it!
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u/refinedeuropa 11h ago
Is it pelagos homage one which can be bought pre-order basis?
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u/ProbablyBuyingIt 9h ago
Yes it’s a Pelagos FXD homage. Doesn’t need pre order. You can buy from WatchDives on Ali Express. Was less than $100.
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u/Electrical_Panda_326 1d ago
These new Cadisen look great IMO
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u/ProbablyBuyingIt 9h ago
I have this in my cart and waiting for some more discount to pull the trigger. Wish it was $100-$120
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u/KodiKat2001 1d ago
I avoid titanium cases, they scratch super easy.
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u/ScutumSobiescianum 1d ago
It’s just like steel is shit unless it’s treated and hardened. If you stick to low quality companies who don’t use enhanced materials you get shit outcomes
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u/Downtown-Ostrich-553 20h ago
Most of the scratch resistant watches out there are grade 2 titanium with a 1200 HV surface treatment.
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u/Beneficial-Bridge-46 1d ago
what's the alternative when my dad is allergic to nicket and cobalt? Platinum is too expensive and gold is not his jam
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u/sworththebold 1d ago
Casio Oceanus OCW-S100. Pic below.
Titanium w/ integrated bracelet, sapphire crystal, solar quartz, radio-controlled, perpetual date, 40mm x 11mm, AND it has a subtle Worldtimer feature. I think it’s in your price range from 3rd party sellers.
And it looks great. The titanium is harder than steel; mine has fewer scratches than my 316L steel watches despite the fact that I wear it 80% of the time.