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How do you feel about titan case and bracelet vs steel?
Some Breitling watches I´m interested in are only available in titan and I´m not sure I like the feel of this material.

It's very strong and light but quite soft. It's still prone to scratching. I have owned two titanium Breitling watches with no issues. On those models with a screw-down crown care is needed not to cross the threads as they are more vulnerable to stripping than steel.

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Breitling B-1 1999
Breitling Chrono Superocean 2004
Casio G Shock
Citizen Eco Drive AT4000-02E (for gardening)
Seiko 5 SNZG15J1
Hamilton X Wind LE

What about the weight? Emergency is under 85g and Aerospace only 38g.

Given a choice I would always take the titanium option. I have one SS and three titanium watches, above a certain size SS watches especially if fitted with a SS bracelet get too heavy.

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Yes, very light. I prefer the weight and substance of steel but as others have said, some prefer the lightness of titanium. It's down to personal preference. Try them on for yourself if you can. The Aerospace is a great watch.

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Breitling B-1 1999
Breitling Chrono Superocean 2004
Casio G Shock
Citizen Eco Drive AT4000-02E (for gardening)
Seiko 5 SNZG15J1
Hamilton X Wind LE

I like the titanium watches, have had 3 Breitling titan pieces and really like the light weight, enables one to wear a slightly larger watch without the weight of SS. They are the only pieces where I would wear a bracelet also, the SS bracelets tend to be too heavy for me. I use 0000 steel wool to brush out light scratches/hairlines.

I still have SS pieces but have limitations on the size and weight that I can wear comfortably.

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Chrono Jetstream
Montbrilliant 1903
Aerospace E79362

Breitling Aerospace in Titanium all day long and twice on Sunday. I am done with heavy SS watches.

Can't get enough of Aerospace on these hot days... Its my only titanium watch while others are steel. No special preference about SS/Ti but 42 mm is top diameter I can handle comfortably.

Steel all the way for me, not handled a titanium from any brand that felt comfortable to me, there's just something about the material that feel 'off'. As said, each to their own, I can understand why people prefer a lighter watch.

2 m1's, (yellow & Dark gray), Titanium. 1 SO Chrono & 1 M2000, Stainless. I like the Ti for daily wear as small scuffs self-heal, & watch & bracelet are not showy. The Ti also has a unique color that I've really grown to appreciate. Both stainless I've put on Breitling rubber deploy's because they're too showy for my taste most of the time.
For the "Bling" occasions a Crosswind Special on the correct beveled SS bracelet.

The Ti can stay closer to the skin because of its' anti allergenic properties, where tight SS can get irritating.

Love my Titanium B50, wear it every day. Wears very light and comfortable.

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Thanks for your inputs. The only titanium watch I have tried was a Omega Seamaster Pro. I´m not sure I love with the finish of that, especially the bracelet felt a bit flapping.
Perhaps a B50 with rubber bracelet is the answer?

I have 4 titanium Breitlings, one being a daily the last 11 years. I love titanium, still looks great and i prefer the brushed titanium finish on a "tool" watch.

I have my B50 on a rubber strap and leather, both with deployant. Barely notice it on my wrist from a weight perspective. Wear the leather more than the rubber though.

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The B50 is very comfortable in despite of its case dimensions. You can wear it all day long with no issues. The Pro 3 rubber strap and deployant clasp are fantastic convo.

I used to have an Airwolf that I loved. But between the $200 battery service every 2 years and the needless weight of the steel case and bracelet, the B50 seemed to me the step in the right direction.