The Titanium Field Guide

Gruppo Ardito Dandy

DY-001

The Gruppo Ardito Dandy is a 44 mm Grade 5 titanium watch with an ETA 2824-2 based automatic movement. Rated to 1,100 m, it goes deeper than 98% of the 1,784 titanium watches in the guide.

All Gruppo Ardito watchesOther watchesUnder $3,000MicrobrandLightest, rankedGrade 5 titanium
Price
≈$1,550 (€1,375)
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Weight
95 g
Water resistance
1100 m
Reference
DY-001
Type
Other
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Thickness
12.5 mm
Origin
Italy
Movement
Swiss automatic
Caliber
ETA 2824-2 based (GAW001)
Complications
Date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Micro-bead blasted
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Hand-made waterproof blue Saffiano leather strap, Grade 5 titanium buckle
Crystal
Domed sapphire (3.5 mm), AR
Display back
No
Dial
Blue sunburst
Dial colours
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (between batches; sold out at the maker, still listed)
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Gruppo Ardito (maker product page)
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Gruppo Ardito Dandy?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker. The caseback is titanium too.

What size is the Gruppo Ardito Dandy?

The case is 44 mm across and 12.5 mm thick. It is water resistant to 1,100 m.

How much does the Gruppo Ardito Dandy weigh?

About 95 g.

How much does the Gruppo Ardito Dandy cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $1,550.

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