The HYT Hastroid Silver Red is the 9th variant of the Hastroid collection, with a capillary tube filled with fluid to show the retrograde hours
Titanium
Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is a lustrous transition metal known for its strength, low density, and corrosion resistance. It is often alloyed with other metals to enhance its properties, and these alloys are widely used in various industries.
What are the characteristics of titanium ?
- Strength and Low Density: Titanium is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, making it a valuable material in applications where lightweight strength is crucial, such as aerospace engineering.
- Corrosion Resistance: it has excellent corrosion resistance, even in challenging environments. This property makes it suitable for use in chemical processing, marine applications, and medical implants.
- Biocompatibility: it is biocompatible, meaning it is generally well-tolerated by the human body. This makes it a common material for medical implants, such as artificial joints and dental implants.
- High Melting Point: it has a relatively high melting point, contributing to its ability to withstand high temperatures. This property is beneficial in applications like the aerospace industry.
- Versatility in Alloys: Titanium is often alloyed with other metals, such as aluminum, vanadium, and iron, to create alloys with specific properties tailored to particular applications.
- Corrosion Resistance: Titanium exhibits excellent resistance to corrosion, even in aggressive environments. This makes it valuable in applications where resistance to corrosion is crucial.
Common uses of titanium include aircraft components, spacecraft, naval ships, medical implants, sporting equipment, and chemical processing equipment. While titanium is abundant in the Earth’s crust, its extraction and processing can be challenging, contributing to its relatively high cost compared to other metals.
Watches from titanium
The Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement is the latest model of the Bridges collection from GP, and inspired by the OnlyWatch version
The TAG Heuer Carrera Tourbillon H02T Dubai Skyline Limited Edition is the newest member of the Carrera Heuer 02T collection
The latest Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin comes in titanium. It is inspired by the exclusive Only Watch piece unveiled in 2021
The Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium Green Ceramic Mexico is a new member of the Big Bang Unico series. It takes its color from the cactus
The Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges Aston Martin Edition is the latest collaboration between the British car brand Aston Martin and GP
The Oris Propilot X Calibre 400 Laser is basically the same as the Oris Propilot X Kermit Edition but now with a blue-ish/green/purple dial
MB&F, known for producing extraordinary watches, once again presents another amazing timepiece, the MB&F HM11 Architect
The Richard Mille RM 21-02 Tourbillon Aerodyne is the newest manual-winding tourbillon from the high-end Swiss brand
Two new IWC’s: the IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 AMG and the 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team