Carbon fiber / forged carbon watches - what options are out there?

[tmw]

Ok....what are out there.

Besides the Doxa. And AP.

Looking. Thoughts?

[toxicavenger]

Zelos, IWC maybe?

[fb909450]

[logan2z]

Zelos, IWC maybe?

I don't know about Zelos, but the IWCs are ceramic not carbon fiber, AFAIK.

Panerai has something they call Carbotech, which is a carbon fiber-based composite. I think that Richard Mille, Hublot, and Zenith also make carbon fiber cases.

[HapaHapa]

https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a722 ... ing-guide/

This article references several

[kempoman]

I own a Luminox Master Carbon 3802 and even her the bracelet is made from a carbon bar not powder carbon. This is the most value for money for a carbon watch IMHO.
https://deployant.com/review-luminox-ca ... 00-series/

[Panerai7]

Victorinox Icon Carbon is my favorite of those I think

[hoppyjr]

Breitling has their “Breitlite” composite material, which is supposed to be a carbon-resin type thing as I understand it.

[mfxr]

^ I probably would have bought this if it wasn't for the stupig lug system

Breitling Colt Skyracer

[sierra11b]

Carbon fiber IS a gimmick much like GS Zaratau polish.

It’s simply sheets or powder carbon fiber glued together with epoxy and exposed to pressure. I used to make micarta using a custom jig with clamps. You could likely buy a block of carbon fiber, G10, or carbon fiber from knife making supply and 3D print a watch case which would only require light belt sanding and tooling.

Not saying it’s not cool but it shouldn’t be as expensive as it is.

[tmw]

Some good ideas.

I want “inexpensive”.

The inox doesn’t look bad. You can get pretty cheap. Anyone ever have it?

Luminox can also get cheap.

What you guys think about tempest? H2O Kalmar?

[dnslater]

Carbon fiber IS a gimmick much like GS Zaratau polish.

It’s simply sheets or powder carbon fiber glued together with epoxy and exposed to pressure. I used to make micarta using a custom jig with clamps. You could likely buy a block of carbon fiber, G10, or carbon fiber from knife making supply and 3D print a watch case which would only require light belt sanding and tooling.

Not saying it’s not cool but it shouldn’t be as expensive as it is.

I agree in terms of watches. Adding a little carbon to plastic resin does nothing for a watch. Forged carbon = injection molded plastic.

[AtomicTom]

Torgeon makes some inexpensive ones it looks like sir.

Found these two, and also have the link for you....








https://torgoen.com/

[AtomicTom]

****Oops Edit, looks like only the dials are actually carbon fiber on the Torgoens.

[AtomicTom]

I almost forgot about Ventus, and their Black Kite. They even are automatic.





https://ventuswatches.com/

[BacoNoir]

Helson has one.


https://www.helsonwatches.com/shop.php# ... c/25924090

[flyskate]

I like the Ventus!

[CGSshorty]

Lüm-Tec made one a few years ago. I think it was one of the Combat models.

[AtomicTom]

I like the Ventus!

They are cool aren't they Stephen?!

Kind looks like a PVD steel at first, but then you see those rings right?!

[kempoman]

Lüm-Tec made one a few years ago. I think it was one of the Combat models.

yes, they did. i thought of having one...

[flyskate]

I like the Ventus!

They are cool aren't they Stephen?!

Kind looks like a PVD steel at first, but then you see those rings right?!

That's exactly right!

[AtomicTom]

I like the Ventus!

They are cool aren't they Stephen?!

Kind looks like a PVD steel at first, but then you see those rings right?!

That's exactly right!

Really is different sir. Plus any one of the CF watches out there have to be comfortable/light.

[kempoman]

I was wondering who was the first to manufacture carbon case watches? Luminox?

[unsub073]

Another top 12 list of carbon fiber watches.

https://hiconsumption.com/best-carbon-fiber-watches/

[aikiman44]

Carbon fiber IS a gimmick much like GS Zaratau polish.

It’s simply sheets or powder carbon fiber glued together with epoxy and exposed to pressure. I used to make micarta using a custom jig with clamps. You could likely buy a block of carbon fiber, G10, or carbon fiber from knife making supply and 3D print a watch case which would only require light belt sanding and tooling.

Not saying it’s not cool but it shouldn’t be as expensive as it is.

Interesting about carbon fiber, but how is GS Zaratsu polishing a gimmick? Isn’t it about hand finishing as opposed to machine?