Timex Giorgio Galli S2Ti is S Series Swan Song in Titanium and Carbon

I must admit that the marketing around the Timex Giorgio Galli S2 from 2023 does the watch no favours. Dedicated as it is to the Timex Group’s Creative Director, it feels a little too self-congratulatory. However, that does nothing to stop the watch itself from being lovely. So lovely in fact that Timex have released a new edition, the Timex Giorgio Galli S2Ti. It’s also the swan song for the S series which is being discontinued after this launch.

As you may be able to gather from the chemical symbol Ti in the watch’s name, this version of the watch upgrades the 38mm case from steel to titanium. Titanium has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel, meaning it’s much lighter on the wrist without sacrificing durability. There was a time, four or five years ago when titanium really started to populate the industry, that people would complain that watches should have heft to them and while you still hear that sentiment in relation to tool watches, the Timex Giorgio Galli S2Ti is a daily wearer that’s on the more elegant side of design. So, any quality of life and wearability improvements are welcome.

One thing to note is that the original steel S2 did feature some titanium as well; it had a titanium middle case. Now that the rest of the watch is presented in titanium Timex still wanted to give it a middle case of a material one rung higher up the prestige ladder so to speak, and so the Timex Giorgio Galli S2Ti has a forged carbon middle. That’s what gives the flanks their black colouration.

The S2Ti features more changes than just the materials of the case. The dial has changed too, swapping from black to silver. In fact, the dial is made from the same titanium as the case with a satin brushed finish, which is why it pairs so nicely for that cool, monochrome look. Completing the display is a steel ring hour track and polished hands, the slight variation in metallic tones helping the piece remain legible despite all being the same colour.

Beneath the titanium dial is the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, a staple of the industry for both established brands like Timex and independent microbrands. It has a 41-hour power reserve, which is solid for an accessible calibre. Although it’s worth noting that the combination of the titanium case, titanium dial and forged carbon middle does make the Timex Giorgio Galli S2Ti the most expensive watch in their entire range at £1,450. It’s also a limited edition of 500 pieces which also contributes to its exclusivity. I think there’s enough value here to justify the price, which just makes it all the sadder that this is the final S series model – because it’s a stunner.

More details at Timex.

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