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Swiss independent brand Formex has launched the AirField, a pilot's watch derived from its popular Field model. The timepiece features a 40mm hardened Grade 2 titanium case, a grained dial with aviation-inspired details, and the new Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement offering a 65-hour power reserve. Priced from $1,060, it is available in four colorways with nylon or leather straps.
Swiss microbrand Formex has launched the AirField, a 40mm titanium pilot watch that adapts its existing Field platform for aviation. The new model features a redesigned dial with sword hands, an aircraft-shaped seconds counterweight, and a solid caseback engraved with a radial engine. Powered by the updated Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement, it offers a 65-hour power reserve and 150m water resistance. Pre-orders opened on September 24, 2026, with deliveries expected in late October.
Gagà Laboratorio unveils the Labormatic Superleggero featuring a Grade 5 titanium case (42×13.3mm), sapphire crystals front and back, 50m water resistance, and a running indicator powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 with a 68-hour power reserve; limited to 100 pieces and priced at CHF 4,700 before tax, inspired by Italian coachbuilt cars and paired with a technical elastic strap.
Garmin Rumors suggests the Fenix 9 Pro will adopt a full titanium case (a first for the line), while the standard Fenix 9 reportedly sticks with the Fenix 8 design. The 51 mm model is expected to gain a larger 1.5-inch display, a departure from the 1.4-inch panel on the old 51 mm. InReach connectivity distinctions will determine satellite/LTE options, with base Fenix 9 unlikely to include inReach. Pricing is anticipated to align with current Fenix 8/8 Pro pricing, with an official reveal tied to Garmin’s Play Harder livestream.
Grand Seiko introduces the SBGA527, a 40mm High Intensity Titanium sports watch with a Pacific Ocean-inspired blue dial, Calibre 9R65 Spring Drive, dial-side power reserve indicator, box sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. Limited to 50 pieces and exclusive to the Ben Bridge Grand Seiko Boutiques in Honolulu (Ala Moana Center and Kalakaua Avenue) for $7,600, featuring a three-day power reserve.
A metallic sphere found on Forrest Beach, Queensland, in July 2026 is believed to be space debris—likely a pressure vessel from a rocket stage—highlighting how some reentries survive atmospheric burn-up, especially when made of titanium. The incident adds to a pattern of debris from past missions and underscores lingering gaps in understanding debris behavior. The Australian Space Agency has issued three steps for safely handling suspected debris and urges reporting to authorities, while experts say better tracking and the possibility of controlled reentries are needed as space activity increases.
Timex updates the Marlin Jet with a 40mm titanium case and a Seiko NH34A automatic GMT, delivering a lighter, travel-ready version of the Jet with a champagne dial, Hesalite crystal, a 24-hour GMT track, independent GMT hand, vertical date, 41-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance; priced at $549 for preorder with ships in October, marking the Jet collection’s strongest, lightest variant yet.
Hermès revamps its Cape Cod with a larger 41mm titanium case and sharper, angular surfaces for a more contemporary sport look. The watch remains true to the original silhouette, features a black textured dial with Super-LumiNova numerals, houses the Hermes calibre H1912 automatic movement (made with Vaucher), offers 100m water resistance, and comes with interchangeable rubber straps in several colors. Priced at EUR 6,150 or USD 7,900 and part of the permanent collection.
Apple shifted the Pro lineup from a titanium frame to an aluminum unibody with a vapor chamber in the iPhone 17 Pro, citing improved heat dissipation and longer sustained performance (up to 40% better in some tasks). Titanium remains used in the iPhone Air, but for Pro models aluminum offers design and thermal advantages, including room for a larger camera module and bigger battery, suggesting titanium may not return to the Pro line for now.
A Weibo leaker argues that Apple’s Pro iPhones are unlikely to return to titanium soon, citing aluminum’s superior heat dissipation for AI workloads; rumors of liquid metal or revised titanium alloys persist for future Pro models and foldables, but the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to stay aluminum at least until 2027.
Apple is reportedly moving away from aluminum on the iPhone 17 Pro due to denting, weighing a return to titanium with improved heat management or a costly liquid-metal option, with titanium seen as the most likely path if a lighter, better-thermally-conductive version can be perfected.
Apple is reportedly set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Fold, in September 2026, featuring a book-style 5.5-inch cover and 7.8-inch inner display, a titanium frame, modular repairable internals, Touch ID in the power button, an A20 processor, and a large battery, with a premium price around $2,000–$2,500 and a streamlined camera system (no telephoto).
OnePlus announces the Watch 4 with a titanium case and sapphire glass, running Wear OS with Google apps. It uses a 646 mAh battery and claims up to 16 days of endurance in power-saving mode (about five days under normal use). The device includes ECG (China only at the moment) along with heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature sensors, over 100 sport modes, and is powered by a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with a BES 2800 co‑processor. Pricing isn’t listed on OnePlus’ site, but AliExpress lists it around $342.
Apple Watch Series 11 Titanium Model is available at a significant $120 discount on Amazon, along with additional watch deals.
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, expected in 2026, will feature a titanium and aluminum frame, with some rumors suggesting a hybrid of titanium and stainless steel for durability and weight reduction, as part of its thin design and advanced hinge technology.