Is it true? More dark grey in color after remedial polish?

Apr 16, 2010,00:45 AM
 

Hi PAM experts,

Is it true for the above?

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Polished ss cases v. titanium cases

 
 By: andreak757 : April 13th, 2010-23:14
Would like to know how these two different materials wear (e.g., with dings and scratches). Can dings or scratches in the titanium be repaired? Stainless scratches just get buffed out right? Is one material lighter or more comfortable than the other? Than... 

Both can be buffed or polished more or less the same

 
 By: PoyFR : April 13th, 2010-23:54
Both alloy can be buffed or polished. Titanium requires more specific techniques and equipments but it does not represent any difficulties to remake perfect or new. Yes Titanium wears lighter than Stainless Steel. I always favour it when possible, but som... 

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 By: BluNotte : April 14th, 2010-06:33
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Scratches on brushed titanium cases age better than those on polishedstainless steel cases

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : April 14th, 2010-11:21
So if you get a small scratch on a brushed titanium case, the ages better over time and won't be as visible. So this is one of the benefits of a titanium case besides lighter weight (but for some lighter weight is not desirable since some like added heft ... 

Grade 2 & 5 Ti vs. 316L Steel on Hardness

 
 By: Blue_Orca : April 14th, 2010-15:42
If you are concern on the hardness between the two metals, my prior post on this topic in the JLC forum may interest you: http://jlc.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-2/pi-3376856/ti-549191/s--6/ Grade 2 Ti is very soft. I have a Seiko that is made of Gr... 

Is it true? More dark grey in color after remedial polish?

 
 By: water : April 16th, 2010-00:45
Hi PAM experts, Is it true for the above? Water

Within correct contexts, that is correct. Grade 5 Ti is very very difficult to

 
 By: ThomasM : April 16th, 2010-07:32
high polish, and very very difficult to refinish; some manufacturers would rather just replace a high polished part than refinish it. TM

Both cases are all good;c)

 
 By: pog760 : April 15th, 2010-17:49
Don't worry too much about scratches as they are the ones that give character to the watch. I wasn't sure which one to get so I got both and love them both;c) My PAM 61 and 000 Saludos! Gene...  

Great pair

 
 By: andreak757 : April 15th, 2010-18:15
Great photos. Thanks for sharing.