The Titanium Field Guide

Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar

The Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar is a current-production field watch with a grade 2 titanium case, finished with black coating (process not stated). At 34 g it sits among the lighter field watches in the guide, and is priced under the $499 median for the category. The maker states no nickel-bearing steel at any skin-contact point, across the case, caseback and bracelet.

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Price
$399
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 2
Weight
34 g (head only)
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Field
Case diameter
40.5 mm
Thickness
11 mm
Lug-to-lug
46 mm
Origin
United States
Movement
Solar quartz
Caliber
Epson VS43
Complications
Date
Colour
Black
Surface treatment
Black coating (process not stated)
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Maker states none
Bracelet / strap
Two Neightoe straps (Horween leather and nylon) with Grade 2 titanium hardware; titanium bracelet sold separately
Matching bracelet
Sold separately
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black
Dial colours
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova (blue)
Availability
Offered
Status
Current; the maker offers the same watch with a stonewashed case at the same price, which the guide does not yet hold as its own record
Not published
Reference, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Big Idea Design
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar nickel-free?

On the maker's published specification, no nickel-bearing steel touches the skin: a grade 2 titanium case with a titanium caseback, plus a non-steel crown and strap. That is what the guide records rather than a test of the watch, so confirm the contact points with the maker before buying if you react to nickel.

What is the case material of the Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar?

The Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar has a grade 2 titanium case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar?

It is 40.5 mm in diameter, 11 mm thick, 46 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar weigh?

About 34 g (head).

How much does the Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $399.

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