zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: I am about to purchase a seamaster 300M
: chronometer.

: I am split between two options...

: 1) Titanium 300M Chronometer
: 2) SS 300M Chronometer retro fitted with a SS
: bezel versus the stock black bezel

: As you can see, I like the look of the metal
: bezel. I think it is a little dressier and
: not so sporty, i.e. I can wear it with a
: suit, or not.

: Does any one know if this proposed retro fit
: will work?

: Also, I have heard rumblings that the SS clasp
: scratches pretty easily. But, I have also
: read that titanium scratches easily. Is one
: more resiliant than the other?

: I am used to a SS watch, so the light weight of
: the titanium isn't appealing in theory (I
: will have to try one on to really know for
: sure).

: Any feedback would be appreaciated.

If you are a "desk diver" like most of us, you will not scratch either SS or titanium. If you do, about ten minutes of effort with a Scotch-Brite pad will correct either.

I don't know if the retrofit will work.

Titanium is noticably lighter than SS -- when you are comparing them side by side.

When you have and wear a titanium watch, it becomes a non-issue. The titanium gives the watch a different look, but the feel of the watch on the wrist is something you adapt to quickly.

Sam