The First Ever Aircraft Grade ALUMINUM Watch?

**whatmeworry** · Jul 25, 2015, 12:00 PM

Is it? I can't remember ever hearing of one, but it seems unlikely that it's never been used before if, as the maker states, there are so many benefits to it. Too large for me, but the price seems reasonable and I do like the look and the concept of a watch made from recycled materials

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/f...m-watch#/story

**KennethRSloan** · Jul 25, 2015, 01:10 PM

The Timex 100 doesn't count?

**whatmeworry** · Jul 25, 2015, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by KennethRSloan

The Timex 100 doesn't count?

Apparently not, maybe "aircraft grade" is the distinguishing factor

**GlennO** · Jul 25, 2015, 01:17 PM

GP did some aluminium models, supposedly using aluminium from a Ferrari engine block:

http://www.fratellowatches.com/an-un...7-chronograph/

**whatmeworry** · Jul 25, 2015, 01:20 PM

Uncommon then, but not the first by any means

**GlennO** · Jul 25, 2015, 01:24 PM

Probably even lighter than titanium, but I don't really like the look of it.

**ro63rto** · Jul 25, 2015, 01:45 PM

Doesn't appeal to me.
Prefer my aluminium Sector 155 Chrono.

**93EXCivic** · Jul 25, 2015, 01:54 PM

Aircraft grade aluminum does not really mean anything. 6061 aluminum can be "aircraft grade" aluminum. IIRC it just means the aluminum has to go thru extra inspection for use. And the fact they say 6000 series makes me wonder if it is anything more then common 6061.

Basically it is probably mostly marketing BS.

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**crownpuller** · Jul 25, 2015, 02:16 PM

I already have an aluminium watch:
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**FuzzyB** · Jul 25, 2015, 02:41 PM

Didn't Journe make their sport watch in aluminum? I'm guessing they would not have used soda can grade aluminum in their watch.

Edit: They did indeed.

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