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Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar

The Ti Field Solar is the light-powered sibling of Big Idea Design's Ti Field Automatic, designed with RZE, and at 34 g for the head it is remarkably light. The case is Grade 2 titanium with a black coating, 40.5 mm across, 11 mm thick and 46 mm lug to lug, with a smooth-turning timer bezel, a double-domed sapphire crystal, a screw-down crown and 100 m of water resistance. The logo and hands float over the solar panel of the dial. Epson's VS43 movement charges in sunlight or strong artificial light and runs about six months on a full charge, with a day and date. It ships with two Neightoe straps, black leather and black nylon, and costs $399, with the titanium bracelet sold separately.

Written 28 September 2026 from Big Idea Design's product page.

All Big Idea Design watchesField watchesUnder $500MicrobrandUnder 11 mm thickLightweightLightest, rankedTitanium bracelet availableSolar
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
Day-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
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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, nothing that touches the skin is steel: the case, caseback, crown and strap buckle are all non-steel. The guide records what the maker publishes and has not tested the watch, so if you react to nickel, confirm the contact points with the maker before buying.

What grade of titanium is the Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar?

Grade 2, as stated by the maker. The caseback is titanium too.

What size is the Big Idea Design Ti Field Solar?

The case is 40.5 mm across, 11 mm thick and 46 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 100 m.

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

About 34 g for the watch head alone.

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

It is in production, at a list price of $399.

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