Thanks for the kinds words. This will be a bit long, as I have a lot to say about the PloProf mesh bracelets, haha. I believe you’re mainly asking about my experiences with, and my opinions of, the Ti mesh bracelet, as compared to the SS bracelet of the older PloProf. They’re totally different. The Ti bracelet is, of course, much, much lighter. The shape of the individual links also makes the overall weave of the mesh fabric much softer, both to the touch, and also in appearance. The Ti mesh has rounder polished links, and they make a much more pliable mesh that drapes more easily over the wrist. It conforms to the shape of the wrist more than the SS mesh does.
The SS mesh’s links, when worn “flat side out,” have flat brushed surfaces, as seen in my photo above. They interlock more tightly, and form more of a visually “solid” mesh. The look of the SS mesh is more industrial feeling, more tool like. More serious, if that makes sense. That’s not to say the Ti mesh looks or feels any less capable. That said, the SS mesh does feel thicker, heavier, more “heavy duty.”
Interestingly, when you go to size them, it’s the Ti bracelet that is actually more of a “true mesh” bracelet. As you likely know, instead of two adjustable ends mated to one large dive clasp, the Ti bracelet comes with four individual fixed length mesh pieces, with which to formulate your ideal configuration. There are two medium length sections, and then one short and one long section. I assume most people will find a good fit with two of those, connected to the large Ti dive clasp. The SS mesh, while feeling and looking more like true “shark mesh,” actually has removable “links,” which are small sections that only have the appearance of mesh. When installed, these links do appear to blend very well, and they give the illusion of being part of solid panels of mesh. But in reality, they’re part of an adjustable steel bracelet, that’s only truly mesh in the upper sections.
In terms of the clasps, they’re essentially the exact same design. The Ti version has an updated Hippocampus engraving, and because it’s all Ti, is extremely light. Both versions are works of art. They’re truly the coolest and most fun dive clasps I’ve ever come across.
Finally, I still own a SS mesh bracelet. I sometimes use the steel mesh panels with my Ti mesh clasp, because I get a slightly more centered fit, with the adjustable links. But more often than that, I use the Ti mesh panels with an OEM Omega seatbelt clasp, from an OEM Omega mesh bracelet, when I want to run a super light, vintage feeling setup. This combo is a little more comfortable than the beautiful but admittedly sometimes bulky dive clasp. Oh, and you can also use the Staib heavy mesh dive clasp with the Ti mesh panels as well, for something that’s in between the two above mentioned options, in terms of size.
Hope this helps. Both are great. If you’re buying the Ti PloProf, and you only plan to have the original Ti bracelet, I’d say you’ll likely be very happy with it, as long as you can get a perfect fit. It feels like the premium version of the SS bracelet, which I suppose it is. Both versions of the PloProf mesh are even nicer than the more commonly seen Omega mesh bracelet, which is already the best of anything else out there. Imho, Omega is clearly the king of dive mesh bracelets…. ;-)
