In the past few decades titanium has emerged as the material of choice for watches. It is lightweight and extremely durable. More importantly, it is also resistant to corrosion and is ductile making it possible to create intricate designs.

The first titanium chronometer was manufactured by Citizen in 1970 and modern titanium watches are up to 40% lighter than their steel counterparts, making them attractive to buyers. We take a look at the best titanium watches in the market at various price points ? from utilitarian to uber luxury.

Limited Edition Titanium HYT H1 Alinghi

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HYT, the precision Swiss watchmaker has created another exquisite masterpiece, the H1 Alinghi. The watch features a hydro-mechanical movement enclosed in a grey titanium case with a fabric strap. The black and grey color of the watch is perfectly complemented by the red accent of the minute hand.
The proprietary HMG movement of HYT has bellows which push fluid into a system of capillary tubes to turn the hands. Only 20 units will be produced to make sure that this remains limited to a really exclusive club. The price is around $36,000.

2019 DeWitt Academia Slide Titanium

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The new watch from DeWitt is unique in more ways than one. The watch which debuted at Baselworld 2019 has hour plates made of tiny strips of brass with Arabic numerals outlined in blue inscribed on them. The current hour slides down slightly from its normal perch at a 45° angle to...