The Grey NATO – 214 – Titanium
This week, the TGN boys are digging into their recent experiences with titanium watches, from Scurfa and Citizen to Tudor, Rolex, and the new Deepsea Challenge. Jason and James chat about some of the titanium watches they had in the past, how some new offerings seem worth a closer look, and what it takes for titanium to kick steel off their wrists.
From the start, Jason has a new (old) diver, James has a new viewfinder – and don’t forget that we have a special bonus episode hitting the feed on the morning of Nov 8th. Stay in the mix for a Final Notes that will have you flying like a pro and exploring Polynesia with Stan Waterman.
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00:56 Collective Horology
5:48 Leica Vizoflex Typ 020
10:58 Worn and Wound Toolkit - Reefcombing in Bonaire with Jason Heaton…
13:05 Seiko 6105 diver
15:00 Pelagos 39
20:20 Rolex Deepsea Challenge
24:02 Omega Ultradeep
27:51 Ben Ainsley Prototype Yachtmaster
32:23 Pelagos dive review
32:37 Clipperton Oris Der Meistertaucher
37:24 Grade 2 vs Grade 5 titanium
39:18 Baltic Aquascaph Titanium
39:20 Zodiac Provider
39:30 Sinn T1
43:25 Grand Seiko SBGA211 High-Intensity Titanium
44:07 Hamilton Khaki Titanium 38mm
46:25 National Geographic: Polynesian Adventure w/ Stan Waterman
48:11 Flighty App
“Take a flying leap at the sun. Don't let your thoughts weigh you down.” - Marty Rubin
Just wanted to mention and include the Lange Odysseus Titanium in the discussion of world class manufacturers using Titanium in their sports watch lines. While the Odysseus is a very polarizing design and doesn't wear very well on my wrist, I had the opportunity to see one at a Lange boutique and the finishing of the Grade 5 titanium on the bracelet and case is absolutely incredible. There is a wonderful matte grey texture and the blue/grey dial is gorgeous. Definitely something special to experience in person if you have the opportunity, even if you don't find the overall design aesthetically pleasing.
Partly inspired by this episode, I just took delivery of a Grand Seiko Spring Drive Diver SBGA031 - titanium. I'm loving it so far.