Titanium is strong, lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion. That’s why we’re suckers for watches cast in the feathery alloy and one of the reasons the new Giorgio Galli S2Ti Timex watch could end up in our collection.

The case is made from titanium, while also being reinforced by a forged carbon fibre mid-case that gives the watch its satin black edges and extra strength. Titanium is also used for the satin-finish dial, which features a stainless steel ring around its circumference housing a discrete set of notched hour markers.

I t’s been more than five years since Timex debuted the most “Timex” watch ever made. Designed by creative director Giorgio Galli, the S1 was a departure for the brand—a 4