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Is Titanium worth it?

waltersjonathan
over 5 years ago

Actually looking to buy a Fenix 6 but thought I'd ask owners of the F5/plus Titanium - was it worth it? Does the Titanium last better than the standard watch, does it resist scuffs better etc?

Thanks in advance!

  • +1 over 5 years ago

    Yes, imho.

    The issue with DLC is that unless you don't mind patina, when it scratches, you will see the metal underneath.

    Although some watches have a very strong DLC coating, the one found on Garmin will take damage relatively easily.

    If you are someone who doesn't mind visible scratches and marks, then DLC is an option; if, however, like me you prefer the watch to be easy to maintain (you can always undertake minor repairs to the titatium bezel) and retain a less patina look, then I'd recomment Ti.

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to NowOrNeverNow

    thanks for the reply and the link below!

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to NowOrNeverNow

    Hard to qualify, but is there a belief that the Titanium watches proportionally hold their value better than the regular watches - given there are (presumably) less in circulation and should stay in better condition?

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to waltersjonathan

    I'm not sure. Anyway, it is still a smartwatch with a relatively short lifespan, as features get outdated/new watches come with new fitness metrics etc... So I don't think that Garmin watches in general are something that hold their value (besides being heavily overpriced IMHO anyway).

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    My experience with the standard stainless steel bezel is it did scratch easily. ..I had scratches that I didn't even remember doing...but didn't show up to much. 

    With the Garmin DLC coating....I only get scratches I remember doing.....and remember cursing at the same time lol...

    For instance I ever so slightly brushed the bezel of a 5X up against a brick wall.... and the DLC coating was removed from about 60% of the peak of the bezel ruining the look of the watch in less than a second..... then more cursing! : - )

    Side note Metal bracelets...... 

    Having had numerous problems with my compass on my Fenix's.....I realised that it was the stainless steel bracelet fitted to the watch.....  Just moving the bracelet around the watch.....the compass would follow.....on hikes South would be north or revert back correctly...  very confusing!.. So I reverted to the rubber strap for a perfect compass. 

    I now use a Titanium bracelet for the 5X+......and obviously have no problems with the compass. 

    Using my experience. . I'd never recommend stainless Steel for Fenix bracelets. 

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to waltersjonathan

    Condition is king for resale of anything but as JanH suggested, the relatively short lifespan of any tech device is really the ultimate decider regarding residual value.

    The other consideration, regarding DLC vs Ti,  is the size of these watches. They have a large footprint on your wrist; for reference, most men's mechanical watches are 40-42mm wide and circa 10-12mm deep. The Fenix 5/6 at 47mm and 14.7 (15.8 for F5+) deep is a large watch with a decent profile... you will catch it on a door frame, chair back, desk edge, etc, etc.

    I am ultra careful and still manage to catch mine once a week on something!

    I come from a background of vintage / modern watches and love them but am ever mindful that no matter how careful I am, they still pick up marks. I consider the Fenix a tool, therefore it will pick up marks, but I'd still like it to look good. In terms of resale, I would imagine the initial price differential will still be there after 24-months, albeit proportionate; however, if your Ti is without a ton of awful marks, it would make it a lot easier to sell at a higher price than a watch with a lot of 'patina!'

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    Does anyone know why there isn't a Fenix6X Titanium version?  Or did I miss it?

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    0 Former Member over 5 years ago

    For me, no. Stainless is harder than the titanium that Garmin have employed in the past and thus I've found the stainless models wear a lot better. As for weight, we're talking about a difference that's less than half a sip of water on the trail. Hardly performance enhancing.