Advantages/Disadvantages Between First And 2nd Gen. XX Ti02

[KKSigs]

Any major differences or advantages over each other? Which finish holds up better? or better resale value? Looking to purchase one, but which one to get? Thanks in advance

 

[dcl10]

if you are going to mostly display it and wear them only on a few special occasions i prefer the look of first gen. myself. However if you wear them any salts/oils will damage the finish over time unless you are careful to clean them after handling or wearing them. Finding a pair that isn't already damaged can also be a bit of a a challenge. Values tend to be pretty similar, a mint first gen. might go a little higher than a second in the same condition, but the cheapest ones you'll find are usually discolored first gen. models, and overall second gen. tends to have a higher average value because of that. There have been a few reports of problems with later gen. plasma, but they are not nearly as commom.

 

[Romeo Van Frogskinstein]

XX - Ti02 - Black 04-121. First generation XT######. Second generation XT######A. No 'major' differences between the two generations, box type and coin and basic contents are the same, there are however differences with the labels, the first label was black with a horizontal image of the glass, then later issued with black and silver with the glass vertical. Serial numbers should match the bar-code label. Personally I have all four XX as first generation issues, three have the black label and Plasma - Ice has text, but I got them some time ago, if you are looking for these now I would suggest a pair from either generation in the best condition that is complete that has a matching serial, whether high or low. There is also no later 2009 release option with this as there was with the 24K and X Metal - Black pairs. I would expect the value of equal condition pairs between the two generations to be higher with the first, which is also likely to be the most desired of the two.

 

[xmetalfreak]

1st gen xx tio2 has the "bone white" plasma finish, while the 2nd gen have a darker plasma. but the 1st gen xx tio2 is more prone to discoloration.

I prefer the looks of the 1st gen xx tio2 compared to the 2nd gen.

 

[KKSigs]

Thanks guys from pics on the webs Im wanting both