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 Posted: Fri May 22nd, 2009 03:54 am
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JKang



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stew77 wrote: Beautiful Hamilton there...nice choice!ThumbsUp02.gif

I like the contrasting case/bezel and contrasting bracelet links (rough/polished).

Are the polished parts stainless steel or polished titanium alloy on this watch??  I have to admit, I've never seen mirror polished titanium alloy on a watch (or at least I didn't realize that it was titanium). 

If it is polished titanium alloy, does anyone know how well the polished areas will hold up on a daily basis?  I thought that titanium alloys had a much lower hardness than stainless steel.

Hi Stew.  The polished bits are indeed titanium.  It's not really as "mirror" finish as SS; still has that slight greyish sheen.  I haven't banged it against anything yet, so no scratches for now.  Bracelet's been replaced by a more comfortable hobnail silicone deployant while I wait for my Banda "kevlar".

I am sure that Titanium will not be as hardy.  I used to have a Kinetic in titanium, and after 3 years the buckle on the bracelet isn't sandblasted.  It's just...well..blasted.