Ceramic Watches

Ceramic watches are on the rise – many luxury watch brands have added ceramic watches to their portfolio.

Panerai Launches Limited Edition of Luminor Flyback Chronograph

In this latest edition of the Luminor Flyback Chronograph (PAM01498), limited to 200 pieces, Panerai presents the legendary sandwich dial in an expressive dark green, shining with subtle sunburst finishing. Fluorescent numerals, indices, and hands ensure best readability in the dark. To distinguish them, the chronograph hands— central seconds and minutes, 12-hour counter at three...

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Nov 28, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

Flying Colors: IWC Adds Two New Ceramic Models to its TOP GUN’s Squadron

IWC Schaffhausen highlights its prowess in crafting colored ceramic watches with two new additions to its Colors of TOP GUN series, featuring two striking monochromatic designs. The Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Woodland (Ref. IW395601) stands out as the inaugural Timezoner presented in colored ceramic, showcasing a deep green ceramic case complemented by a Ceratanium...

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Oct 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Omega Releases Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey

Omega is gearing up for the upcoming diving season with a new addition to the Seamaster Planet Ocean line, initially launched in 2015. This latest model dubbed the Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey introduces a new case material — silicon nitride ceramic [Si3N4], known for its lightweight yet robust characteristics. The 45.5-mm case, typical of...

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Oct 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Launches Two Special Edition Big Pilot’s Watches Inspired by the G-Class

Even though it may not seem so at first glance due to differences in size, the similarities between wristwatches and automobiles are quite astonishing upon closer examination. Both embarked on their triumphant journey in the 20th century, inspiring engineers and watchmakers to achieve technical excellence by pushing the boundaries of performance. In addition, both symbolize...

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Sep 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Conquers the Night Skies with Fully Luminous Dial in Latest Pilot’s Watch

Let There Be Light! IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 Black Aces, the latest timepiece inspired by its collaborations with U.S. Navy squadrons. The most striking feature of this picture-perfect pilot’s watch is the fully luminous white Lumicast dial. Developed in collaboration with pilots from the “Black Aces”, a Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41)...

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Aug 28, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Audemars Piguet Introduces Royal Oak Selfwinding 34mm in White Ceramic

Following the success of the black ceramic Royal Oak Selfwinding 34mm introduced in 2021, Audemars Piguet now presents an execution in an all-white ceramic case. The sleek white dial is a beautiful backdrop for contrasting pink gold screws, hands and hour-markers. Of course, this watch face, which displays both the date and time, features the...

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Aug 7, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Debuts Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe

“The bad news is that time flies. The good news is that you are the pilot.” This saying about the fleeting nature of time and how to navigate it could be programmatic for IWC’s Big Pilot Watch Perpetual Calendar, a technically complex and robust timepiece that offers many useful functions for the flight through life....

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Jul 18, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton: Colors, Shades, and Details Marry Robustness

Just released by Rado, the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton is a colorful masterpiece bringing together the brand’s expertise in modern materials and special finishing techniques in order to highlight the beauty of mechanics. The latest addition to the sports watch collection, which was first released in the early 1960’s and revived a couple of...

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Jun 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hublot Embraces the Summer with Big Bang Unico Sky Blue

Celebrating the season of long days filled with sunshine and mild nights, Hublot introduces a special edition of its self-winding chronograph, aptly named Big Bang Unico Sky Blue. It is presented in a 42mm case crafted from light blue ceramic that is water-resistant to 100 meters. Recalling a bright and cloudless summer sky, the newcomer...

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Jun 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Black Magic: The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Photos by Olaf Köster. Without much fanfare, Tudor has elevated the Black Bay to the status of a Master Chronometer. This classic timepiece now upholds one of the strictest qualitative and technological standards in the watch industry. And the new Black...

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May 30, 2023 by Martina Richter

Zenith Drops Defy Skyline in Black Ceramic

Special surface structures, decorations, and finishes add a distinctive edge and a high degree of recognizability to any dial. This year, we saw an abundance of expressive patterns distinguishing the latest line-ups of high horology brands. Among them is Zenith’s Defy Skyline Black Ceramic which was unveiled with a magnificent black ceramic exterior at Watches...

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May 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Flying Colors: IWC Introduces Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP Gun “Oceana”

At this year’s Watches and Wonders, IWC Schaffhausen unveiled its first 41mm Pilot’s Chronographs in ceramic, the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN “Oceana”. The newcomer features a case made of blue ceramic which was inspired by the color of the U.S. Navy’s working overalls and developed in collaboration with Pantone. It takes to the...

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May 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Fair and Square: Meet Rado’s New True Square Skeleton

Square ceramic watches are a trademark of the Swiss watch brand Rado. The most recent example, the True Square Skeleton, adds an additional creative dimension that brings a new quality to the characteristic square case, which is available in signature black (Ref. R27124162), plasma gray (Ref. R27125152), and white (Ref. R27126012) monobloc high-tech ceramic. The...

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Apr 11, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches and Wonders 2023: Monsieur de Chanel Tourbillon

Chanel sets the stage for a flying minute tourbillon on the latest execution of the Monsieur de Chanel with a stunning meteorite, partially open-worked dial. At the center of the dial, too, is a magnificent lion’s head to indicate the seconds. This exceptional regulating organ is part of the in-house manufactured Caliber 5.1 hand-wound movement,...

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Mar 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches and Wonders 2023: Zenith Lands With New Generation of Its Pilot Watch

Zenith presents its historically inspired Pilot model in a completely new design at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The redesigned case of the Pilot Automatic, now 40mm in diameter, is made of ceramic or stainless steel. The horizontal grooves on the dial are meant to recall the corrugated metal that some aircraft fuselages used to...

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Mar 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-On Debut: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition

Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin have collaborated on several watches over the past few years and the just-released Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition might be the best looking one yet. For the first time, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato will come in a green ceramic case and bracelet offered in both the 42mm and 38mm case...

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Mar 15, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Black Ceramic All Over: Audemars Piguet Launches Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph

Audemars Piguet is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph with a new execution debuting a black ceramic case and matching bracelet. The case has a diameter of 42mm and is water-resistant to 100 meters. Another premiere is the usage of the Petite Tapisserie decor, a variation of the signature pattern which...

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Feb 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Feel the Heartbeat of the Rado True Square Open Heart

As Valentine’s Day approaches, so does the annual occasion to embrace love in every corner of the world. Taking the opportunity to do so this year is Rado, with the True Square Open Heart. The watch was designed in recognition and celebration of the precious moments and memories that make up every relationship. With two...

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Feb 7, 2023 by WatchTime

Hublot Debuts New Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Black Ceramic Rainbow Watch

In 2021, Hublot announced its first collaboration with Takashi Murakami, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of our time. The watches have all explored Murakami’s “Smiling Flower” motif, with the first watch being an all-black Classic Fusion that was later followed up by a fanciful and captivating all-sapphire Rainbow model. Now, Hublot is releasing...

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Feb 2, 2023 by Bilal Khan

The Sophistication of Simplicity: Meet the new Hublot Classic Fusion

At this year’s LVMH Watch Week, Hublot has revealed the Classic Fusion Original, a three-hand watch that resembles the early models from the 1980s even more than the standard contemporary Classic Fusion. The main difference is that it omits hour indexes. As a result, the black lacquered dial has decidedly pure charisma with only the...

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Jan 18, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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