The Titanium Field Guide

Straum Expedition

The Straum Expedition is a current-production field watch with a Grade 5 (hardened) titanium case, finished with bead-blasted, hardened. At 50 g it sits around the middle for field watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $499 median for the category.

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Price
$2,750
Titanium
Grade 5 (hardened)
Weight
50 g (head only)
Water resistance
100 m
Partially verifiedTitanium case and titanium caseback are maker-confirmed; the crown, clasp or strap hardware is not stated, so the whole-watch verdict stays open.Why this matters
Type
Field
Case diameter
38.2 mm
Thickness
11 mm
Lug-to-lug
45.7 mm
Origin
Norway
Movement
Automatic, regulated in-house
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Power reserve
68 h
Complications
Date
Case shape
Round
Case colour
Natural / grey
Finish technology
Natural finish
Surface treatment
Bead-blasted, hardened
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Not verified (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
FKM rubber strap, or a Grade 5 titanium bracelet; couplings and buckle offered in Grade 5 titanium or stainless steel
Titanium bracelet
Optional (or strap)
Crystal
Double-domed sapphire with internal anti-reflective coating
Display back
No
Dial
Bare bead-blasted titanium grey, fully luminous white, or midnight blue
Dial colours
White Grey Blue
Lume
BGW9 Grade A, cast indices and numerals
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (launched 2026; the Midnight Blue is a launch edition of 200)
Not published
Reference
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Straum Expedition?

The Straum Expedition has a Grade 5 (hardened) titanium case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Straum Expedition?

It is 38.2 mm in diameter, 11 mm thick, 45.7 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Straum Expedition weigh?

About 50 g (head).

How much does the Straum Expedition cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $2,750.

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