Watch Shoot: Lighten Up With These 9 Titanium Watches

Jeremy Freed / October 22, 2026

Humans have been using steel for over 4,000 years, and in that time, it has served us well in everything from samurai swords to skyscrapers and, of course, watches. Stainless steel, a mix of iron and chromium, was perfected in the early 20th century and proved the ideal material for the new breed of rugged tool watches created in the 1950s and 1960s. Titanium, a naturally occurring element that’s as strong as steel and up to 40% lighter, was first put to commercial use in the 1950s and didn’t find its way into watches until the 1970s. That helps explain why titanium watches took a while to catch on but catch on they certainly have. In recent years, watch brands of every stripe have employed the metal in a wide range of pieces, from skeletonized complications to dive watches. These are some of our favourites.

ALPINA ALPINER EXTREME AUTOMATIC, $3,995. CITIZEN ECO-DRIVE PHOTON, $1,395. LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME, $6,000.

CHOPARD ALPINE EAGLE XL CHRONO, $36,300. NORQAIN INDEPENDENCE SKELETON CHRONO, $10,290.

PANERAI SUBMERSIBLE GMT, $50,300.

SANTOS DE CARTIER, LARGE MODEL, $15,500. PIAGET POLO SKELETON, $61,500.

TUDOR PELAGOS ULTRA, $6,900.

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ALPINA ALPINER EXTREME AUTOMATIC, $3,995. CITIZEN ECO-DRIVE PHOTON, $1,395. LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME, $6,000.

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CHOPARD ALPINE EAGLE XL CHRONO, $36,300. NORQAIN INDEPENDENCE SKELETON CHRONO, $10,290.

Lighten Up With These 9 Titanium Watches

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PANERAI SUBMERSIBLE GMT, $50,300.

Lighten Up With These 9 Titanium Watches

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SANTOS DE CARTIER, LARGE MODEL, $15,500. PIAGET POLO SKELETON, $61,500.

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TUDOR PELAGOS ULTRA, $6,900.

PHOTOGRAPHY: LEVI HODSON

PHOTO ASSISTANT: JUDY GU

PROP STYLING: MECAYLA SLAVIERO

STYLING: HALEY DACH

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Patek Philippe Milan editions. Photo courtesy of Patek.

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Behind the scenes of our November issue fashion shoot “Man’s Best Friend”, featuring our furry friends Rambo, Tora, Dior, Max from @dogtalesrescue and @donna.militar’s own Mia.

Read more at the link in bio.

Photography by @juliencadena
Models: @jjonathanazar(@elitetoronto)
Styling by @jaclynbonavota (@cadreartists)
Grooming by @manigatmua(@cadreartists)
Stylist Assistant: @vanessalipani
Photo Assistant: @mikaelcosmo
Animal Talent provided by @dogtalesrescue
Managing Editor: @marcastaldo
Art Director: @donna.militar
Fashion Director: @bananahales
Social Media Manager: @roxrubytam
Social Media Intern: @valerielokcheng
Video by @evcappe

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Behind the scenes of our November issue fashion shoot “Man’s Best Friend”, featuring our furry friends Rambo, Tora, Dior, Max from @dogtalesrescue and @donna.militar’s own Mia.

Read more at the link in bio.

Photography by @juliencadena
Models: @jjonathanazar(@elitetoronto)
Styling by @jaclynbonavota (@cadreartists)
Grooming by @manigatmua(@cadreartists)
Stylist Assistant: @vanessalipani
Photo Assistant: @mikaelcosmo
Animal Talent provided by @dogtalesrescue
Managing Editor: @marcastaldo
Art Director: @donna.militar
Fashion Director: @bananahales
Social Media Manager: @roxrubytam
Social Media Intern: @valerielokcheng
Video by @evcappe

#SharpMagazine #MensFashion #Menswear

From the workday to after dark, impeccable tailoring never goes out of style. Dress well, and keep good company along the way.

Photography by @juliencadena
Model: @jjonathanazar (@elitetoronto)
Styling by @jaclynbonavota (@cadreartists)
Grooming by @manigatmua(@cadreartists)
Stylist Assistant: @vanessalipani
Photo Assistant: @mikaelcosmo
Animal Talent provided by @dogtalesrescue
Managing Editor: @marcastaldo
Art Director: @donna.militar
Fashion Director: @bananahales
Social Media Intern: @valerielokcheng

#SharpMagazine #MensFashion #Menswear

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From the workday to after dark, impeccable tailoring never goes out of style. Dress well, and keep good company along the way.

Photography by @juliencadena
Model: @jjonathanazar (@elitetoronto)
Styling by @jaclynbonavota (@cadreartists)
Grooming by @manigatmua(@cadreartists)
Stylist Assistant: @vanessalipani
Photo Assistant: @mikaelcosmo
Animal Talent provided by @dogtalesrescue
Managing Editor: @marcastaldo
Art Director: @donna.militar
Fashion Director: @bananahales
Social Media Intern: @valerielokcheng

#SharpMagazine #MensFashion #Menswear

Patek Philippe’s Watch Art Grand Exhibition took over Milan with seven new limited editions, led by the Ref. 5978P-010, the brand’s first manually wound chronograph with an instantaneous perpetual calendar. Every caseback was inscribed “Patek Philippe Milano 2026.”

Read more at the link in bio.

📸: @patekphilippe

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A cover film in verse. John Leguizamo lends his voice to an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s “If—,” a poem about keeping steady when the world doubts you. Read the full story in the November Issue of SHARP, link in bio.

Director: @instamaxmonty
Director of Photography: @shootchevytyler  Editor & Sound Design: @leilalorenz.la  Colorists: Ash Medina & Chevy Tyler  Styling: @chaiseyboy (@thewallgroup) Grooming: @stylebookings (@honeyartists) Stylist Assistant: Aleah Paul Photo Assistant: @gracienewmannn  Gaffer: Michael Roseman Production: @hyperion.la
Direction of Production: Simon Sierra Producer: Spencer Kelly Production Manager: Leah Oliveria  PR: Jessica Mallari  Location: Sean Famoso  Location Designer: The Curator by Thayná Alves and Taryn Echeverry  Managing Editor: @marcastaldo Art Director: @donna.militar Fashion Director: @bananahales  Entertainment Editor: @elyciarubin

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A cover film in verse. John Leguizamo lends his voice to an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s “If—,” a poem about keeping steady when the world doubts you. Read the full story in the November Issue of SHARP, link in bio.

Director: @instamaxmonty
Director of Photography: @shootchevytyler  Editor & Sound Design: @leilalorenz.la  Colorists: Ash Medina & Chevy Tyler  Styling: @chaiseyboy (@thewallgroup) Grooming: @stylebookings (@honeyartists) Stylist Assistant: Aleah Paul Photo Assistant: @gracienewmannn  Gaffer: Michael Roseman Production: @hyperion.la
Direction of Production: Simon Sierra Producer: Spencer Kelly Production Manager: Leah Oliveria  PR: Jessica Mallari  Location: Sean Famoso  Location Designer: The Curator by Thayná Alves and Taryn Echeverry  Managing Editor: @marcastaldo Art Director: @donna.militar Fashion Director: @bananahales  Entertainment Editor: @elyciarubin

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Tenzing is less a film about conquering Everest than a meditation on humility, nature, and the people we carry in our hearts. In conversation, Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok reflect on stepping into the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, two men who climbed with faith and quiet determination. For Hiddleston, nature makes us feel small in a reassuring way, while Phuntsok found himself moved to tears by Tenzing’s deep love for his family. Streaming now on Apple TV.

Read more at the link in bio.

Interview by @marriska.fernandes
📸: @appletv @disney

#Tenzing #TomHiddleston #GendenPhuntsok

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Tenzing is less a film about conquering Everest than a meditation on humility, nature, and the people we carry in our hearts. In conversation, Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok reflect on stepping into the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, two men who climbed with faith and quiet determination. For Hiddleston, nature makes us feel small in a reassuring way, while Phuntsok found himself moved to tears by Tenzing’s deep love for his family. Streaming now on Apple TV.

Read more at the link in bio.

Interview by @marriska.fernandes
📸: @appletv @disney

#Tenzing #TomHiddleston #GendenPhuntsok

No settling for good enough. @audicanada unveiled the all-new Audi Q9 at a private estate on the Niagara Escarpment, with 429 horsepower, quattro all-wheel drive, and six individual seats. The evening also featured a conversation with TIME Canada and a tasting menu by Chef Jeremy Austin at The Pine.

🎥 Junas Arnaiz

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No settling for good enough. @audicanada unveiled the all-new Audi Q9 at a private estate on the Niagara Escarpment, with 429 horsepower, quattro all-wheel drive, and six individual seats. The evening also featured a conversation with TIME Canada and a tasting menu by Chef Jeremy Austin at The Pine.

🎥 Junas Arnaiz

#AudiQ9 #Audi

An Epic Calling. John Leguizamo grew up in Queens in the ‘70s and ‘80s, learned to box to defend himself, and found his voice on stage before Christopher Nolan cast him in @theodysseymovie

In our November issue, he talks about the mentors who believed in him, preparing to play a blind man, and why he calls this role the highlight of his life. Read the full story at the link in bio.

Story by @marcastaldo
Photography: @instamaxmonty  Styling: @chaiseyboy (@thewallgroup) Grooming: @stylebookings (@honeyartists) Stylist Assistant: Aleah Paul Photo Assistant: @gracienewmannn  Gaffer: Michael Roseman Production: @hyperion.la Art Director: @donna.militar Fashion Director: @bananahales
Social Media Manager: @roxrubytam  Entertainment Editor: @elyciarubin

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An Epic Calling. John Leguizamo grew up in Queens in the ‘70s and ‘80s, learned to box to defend himself, and found his voice on stage before Christopher Nolan cast him in @theodysseymovie

In our November issue, he talks about the mentors who believed in him, preparing to play a blind man, and why he calls this role the highlight of his life. Read the full story at the link in bio.

Story by @marcastaldo
Photography: @instamaxmonty  Styling: @chaiseyboy (@thewallgroup) Grooming: @stylebookings (@honeyartists) Stylist Assistant: Aleah Paul Photo Assistant: @gracienewmannn  Gaffer: Michael Roseman Production: @hyperion.la Art Director: @donna.militar Fashion Director: @bananahales
Social Media Manager: @roxrubytam  Entertainment Editor: @elyciarubin

#JohnLeguizamo #SharpMagazine

Before The Odyssey, there was a kid from Queens who found his voice on stage.

@johnleguizamo covers SHARP November 2026—The Gentleman’s Issue. On newsstands October 19.

Full look @loropiana; glasses @oliverpeoples  Photography: @instamaxmonty  Styling: @chaiseyboy (@thewallgroup) Grooming: @stylebookings (@honeyartists) Stylist Assistant: Aleah Paul Photo Assistant: @gracienewmannn  Gaffer: Michael Roseman Production: @hyperion.la Managing Editor: @marcastaldo Art Director: @donna.militar Fashion Director: @bananahales
Social Media Manager: @roxrubytam  Entertainment Editor: @elyciarubin

#JohnLeguizamo #SharpMagazine

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Watch Shoot: Lighten Up With These 9 Titanium Watches

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