Note, however, that titanium's unmatched strength-to-weight ratio Vacheron Constantin Toledo 1952 47300/000r-9219 does not mean su***ce hardness; in fact titanium scuffs and scratches more easily than stainless steel, so it won't look new very long. That seems appropriate for a tool watch like this, but it's something to consider pre-purchase. On the plus side, if you're nickle sensitive and can't wear steel, titanium is hypo-allergenic.The 60-click bezel is 12-sided and also made of titanium. The tritium insert in the pip means it's useful in the dark, but the smooth finish makes it hard to grip and turn when wet. For timing things in the water, the chronograph works better, as the buttons are easy to press and the result easy to read. Seconds are via the red center seconds hand, tenths via the subdial at six o'clock, and minutes and hours via the two-hand Vacheron Constantin Toledo 1952 47300/000r-9219 subdial at nine o'clock.
I quite like the use of the big-date complication -- a good match for a watch whose slogan is "Always visible." The materials, finish, and details have been consistently upgraded throughout the watch, and are quite impressive. For example, the ion-plated crown screws down more smoothly than any watch I've seen to date -- high praise indeed.On the wrist, the 140g watch is almost weightless due to the titanium and the balance between the bracelet and watch. Titanium has a lower heat capacity than steel, so it feels 'warmer' when worn, and has a bronze-tinted color that I quite like. In fact, the combination of sapphire Vacheron Constantin Toledo 1952 47300/000r-9219 and titanium is a personal favorite for my watches.
