Does titanium patina?
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Yes!
Yes!
Does it continue to darken ? Does it make any difference if it’s 2 or 5? Will my omega NTTD patina?
Yes, yes, no!
Depends on the alloy used and the grade of titanium.
Grade 2 usually dulls and picks up a darker hue over time especially if the surface has a brushed finish as opposed to a sand-blasted finish which is more resilient. Most watch manufacturers do a coating on the surface or a hardening treatment.
Grade 5 titanium doesn't patina or get darker over time.
Ok well two responses two different answers.
Ok well two responses two different answers.
No, same answer. @vianney1 and @nightfury95 said the same thing. The second was just in more detail.
Sorry not correct. Night fury says grade 5 does not darken. Vinney says grade 2 will not. Night fury says it will. You have another opinion?
Ok well two responses two different answers.
I just explained in detail what you can expect. Your Panerai will patina slightly over time and will pick a more darker grey hue but its a slow process and will take few years. Assuming your Panerai is an older model from the early 2000's since yours has a display caseback.
Your Omega NTTD probably wont patina. Omega's grade 2 titanium is treated.
Sorry not correct. Night fury says grade 5 does not darken. Vinney says grade 2 will not. Night fury says it will. You have another opinion?
Actually what he answered was will it continue to darken Yes does it make a difference Yes will the nttd darken No. The difference is grade 2 will patina grade 5 won't.
You can always color it if you dare.
https://www.wikihow.com/Color-Titanium