Carbon Watches

Showing at LVMH Watch Week: TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer

TAG Heuer brings back the Monza in a decidedly cool and colorful new execution at this year’s LVMH Watch Week. The TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer (Ref. CR5090.FN6001) makes its entrance in an ultra-light and highly resistant carbon case. Its black dial, which is skeletonized in order to reveal some of the mechanics underneath, boasts a...

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Jan 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Luminox Channels the Navy SEALs in the “Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast” Edition

Modern technological and design advancements have made the utility of timepieces increasingly expansive and dynamic. Since its founding in 1989, Luminox has leaned into one of the niche segments of the watch market geared purely for utility, focusing on creating watches used for military service. Notably, the brand has had a longstanding partnership with the...

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Oct 6, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Motor Meets Rotor in Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato Absolute Chronograph AM F1 Edition

Since 2021, Girard-Perregaux has not only been the official watch partner of the British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin, but also of the new Formula 1 team Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant. These collaborative efforts have thus far resulted in two distinct timepieces, including a suave steel chronograph as well as a unique Tourbillon with Three...

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Jul 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Black and Yellow: Ulysse Nardin Expands the Diver X Skeleton with Latest Limited Edition

Building upon the success of the Diver X Skeleton in blue unveiled last year, Ulysse Nardin now presents an update to the series via the Diver X Skeleton Black, a limited edition of 175 pieces in a sandblasted DLC titanium case that is water resistant to 200 meters. It has a diameter of 44mm and...

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Jul 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Featherweight Contender: Formex Expands the Essence Leggera Collection with New Case Size and Colorways

As its name suggests – leggera is Italian for “lightweight–” the Formex Essence Leggera has its entrance in a notably light case made of carbon fiber composite, endowed with a crown and bezel crafted from Zirconium Oxide ceramic. Produced in-house, this composite, according to Formex, is particularly resistant and made-to-last. Joining the existing 43mm model,...

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May 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Let There Be Light: TAG Heuer Introduces Its First Solar Powered Watch

At Watches & Wonders 2022, TAG Heuer introduced a first in its history: the Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph. As the name suggests, this diver’s watch, which is water resistant to a depth of 200 meters, is driven by a solar movement. Based on TH50-00, which is exclusively produced for TAG Heuer by the Swiss caliber...

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May 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler