Titanium watches – Long lasting watches.
Let us first find out what titanium is and what makes it such a favorite among athletes and fashionistas. Titanium is a metallic element found in the earth’s crust. It could manifest itself as a dark, grey or a dark silvery powder or as a bright lustrous metal. The compounds that make up titanium are commonly found in most rocks and sand deposits. It is not a rare metal and is easily one of the top ten most abundant metals found in the crust of the earth. Titanium has also been found in meteors, meteorites, our sun and other stars.One of the major factors, which make titanium a favorite metal especially for titanium watches, is the ability it has to resist corrosion. Upon exposure to the atmosphere, a strong oxide film forms and makes titanium resistant to a bevy or corrosives which is lethal to other metals. It is decidedly resistant to salt water corrosion. This is a major plus for titanium watches, especially for the diving watches.
Another factor that makes titanium valuable in commercial and industrial market is the strength of this metal. It is 30% stronger than steel yet absorbs more vibrations than steel. It is also a flexible metal which does not break or snap easily. The lightness of titanium is the third factor for its popularity. This metal is 50% lighter than steel. This factor has made titanium manna from heaven for athletes. Professional cyclists and mountain bikers love the light but durable metal. It lessens milligrams from their bikes, which may not be much for common folks but a lot to serious bikers. It is also used to make golf clubs and other sports paraphernalia.
In the watch industry, titanium watches are not only for aesthetic value. The process of extracting titanium is tedious and expensive. The lightness and comfort of titanium watches rival steel watches. Titanium is also nickel free which makes it a hypoallergenic material. It does not react to skin even when there is perspiration. Perspiration is a corrosive but titanium is resistant to sweat too. Titanium watches are not only resistant to sweat but to a lot of other corrosives as well. Divers and other marine sports enthusiasts love titanium watches for this feature.
