There was a time when titanium watches were expensive and rare—but that time is long behind us.

Ever since Citizen debuted its X-8 in 1970, more and more brands have been adopting this advanced material for its myriad excellent qualities. Lightweight and easy wearing, titanium is hypoallergenic, corrosion resistant, hard, and extremely robust—in fact, it’s roughly five times as strong as steel. Though it can be difficult to machine and can scratch easily, it’s a naturally advantageous watchmaking material, and costs have come down tremendously over the past few decades.

In fact, a titanium watch can cost pretty much whatever you’d like it to cost, from just a few hundred bucks to “if you have to ask” territory. Many of the market’s best contemporary tool watches, however, are in fa

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