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The historical past of ceramics in watches stretches greater than six a long time, utilized in some kind since 1962 with the introduction of the tungsten carbide-cased Rado DiaStar. Although tungsten carbide isn’t fairly ceramic as we all know it at present, it marked the start of “scratch-proof” case supplies. Omega introduced its sq., quartz Seamaster Black Tulip cased in cermet (a steel and carbon composite) within the ‘80s, however the plaudits for producing the primary “true” ceramic watch – that’s, with a case fabricated from zirconium oxide – go to IWC and their Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar. Well-known for its lightness, biocompatibility and unimaginable scratch-resistance (and brittleness), the fabric is turning into more and more extra widespread, particularly recently, with many manufacturers making large enhancements when it comes to colored ceramics. We’ve rounded up among the finest ceramic watches so that you can have a scratch at.
Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic
Usually, we do these lists in ascending value order, however this one simply needed to begin with the White Surfer. Our newest collaboration with Zenith isn’t simply essentially the most daring watch we’ve tried with a model, but additionally marks the top of the Surfer trilogy. With a slinky, white ceramic case and the liberty to swap between the bracelet and rubber strap, it actually could possibly be the final word summer time watch. The blue-plated, El Primero-derived motion isn’t too shabby both, seen by way of these gradient bridges topped off by a luminous star – I believe we’ve performed alright. Name us biased, however we’re simply so rattling proud, *wipes single tear*. Worth: £17,700, US$19,600, A$30,300, accessible on the eleventh of July 2025 from the Time+Tide Store and Discovery Studios in Melbourne and London
Bell & Ross BR-03 Black Matte
Impressed by cockpit-mounted aviation devices, Bell & Ross constructed its model on the ceramic-cased BR-03 and its stealthy look. The newest era sports activities a 41mm, all-matte, sq. ceramic case, with that signature ultra-legible dial mounted on high of a Sellita SW300 calibre. It’s very a lot a no-frills piece, and will’ve simply gotten away with PVD-coating a metal case. However in ceramic, it’s simply that a lot cooler. Worth: US$4,100
Longines Hydroconquest Black Ceramic
With its outsized Arabic numerals and imposing 43mm case, the Longines Hydroconquest works even higher in all black ceramic, because it reduces among the visible bulk. Not solely is the case ceramic, however equally to Swatch Group sibling Omega, Longines additionally makes use of the compound for the dials. Paired with a knobbly, brushed bezel and fitted rubber strap, it actually seems to be the half. The motion’s not too shabby both, choosing the Longines L888, primarily based on ETA’s premium computerized 2892. Worth: US$4,150
Rado Anatom
It’s solely becoming to have an entrant from Rado on this checklist, contemplating the model’s historic contribution to the creation of ceramic watches. The Anatom solely lately obtained a full-ceramic improve that prolonged to its bracelet, making it a thought-provoking possibility at a reasonably reasonably priced value level when in comparison with the competitors. Its monolithic seems to be are additionally on level with the present development of design-driven watchmaking, with an ETA 2892-based motion powering it for as much as 72 hours. Worth: US$4,550
Tudor Black Bay Ceramic
The Tudor Black Bay is a watch that has turn into an undisputed trendy icon, spawning many alternative variations of the snowflake-handed theme over time. Whereas a lot of the limelight is taken up by the 58 mannequin, the Black Bay Ceramic actually deserves a shout-out right here. For a particularly reasonable value, you get a Grasp Chronometer-certified Kenissi motion, a 41mm ceramic case that’s water resistant to 200 metres, and two straps, in addition to a alternative of black or Danny Ric-approved (RIP his racing profession, although) RB blue. Worth: US$5,150
Hublot Traditional Fusion Authentic Black Magic
The Traditional Fusion has lengthy been Hublot’s continuation of its very first watch, and the Authentic mannequin tributes, properly, the unique, most carefully. In contrast to the watch from 1980, the Traditional Fusion Authentic can be accessible in ceramic, and in three sizes, of which our suggestion primarily focuses on the bigger two. The 38mm and 42mm fashions are each powered by the mid-range Sellita SW300, whereas the smaller 33mm mannequin solely will get a quartz motion. Not that there’s something incorrect with that, as the primary drawcard right here is the complicated, multi-finish ceramic case and minimalist dial. Worth: US$7,600 (33mm), US$8,900 (38mm), US$10,400 (42mm)
Whereas the Traditional Fusion is the archetypal Hublot in my eyes, I couldn’t not embrace the model’s newest ceramic improvement – the Large Bang Unico Magic Ceramic – however because it’s restricted to simply 20 items, it solely will get an honourable point out. Hublot’s fairly well-known for his or her supplies play, however each now and again, we see the model actually innovate. The Magic Ceramic is one such watch, being the first-ever to sport a multicoloured ceramic bezel. Worth: US$33,000
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M ‘Black Black’
Is the Black Black essentially the most tooltastic and legible variant of the Seamaster Diver 300M? No. Is it the good? Abso-f’n-lutely. Regardless of the all-black color scheme, the a number of finishes of the ceramic case and dial make the watch truly considerably legible, given the shiny waves of the dial and indices contrasting in opposition to the principally matte backdrop. The grained bezel can be a stunner with these raised numerals, and there’s not way more I can add that hasn’t been mentioned already about Omega’s shapely lyre lugs. Powered by the METAS-certified, Co-Axial 8806 motion, it’s also possible to relaxation assured that magnetism gained’t be a difficulty given its 15,000 Gauss resistance score. The good factor about this watch? The black lume truly glows surprisingly properly. Worth: US$9,500
Bulgari Octo Finissimo
If there was one watch I needed to choose that embraced ceramic wholeheartedly, it must be the Bulgari Octo Finissimo. Not hailing from a conventional watchmaking home, its roots are nonetheless grounded in horological historical past, as its design originates from Gérald Genta’s Octagonal, turning into the Octo Finissimo by way of gross sales of naming rights. Its monochromatic design and understated dial are considerably of a signature of the mannequin, and the combo of textured surfaces that matte black ceramic can present provides it the modern look it was all the time meant to have. Worth: US$18,800
IWC Ingenieur Computerized 42 Ceramic
The Ingenieur household has expanded considerably at Watches and Wonders 2025, however with two clear front-runners for the title of assortment crown jewel. The primary is the Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar, which is incredible in its personal proper, however the murdered-out aesthetic of its 42mm, black ceramic-clad cousin is to not be neglected. Furthermore, it additionally got here with a big motion improve because of extra accessible case actual property, leaping as much as the Calibre 82110 that not solely fills the caseback properly, but additionally options the model’s Pellaton winding system. And don’t be fooled by the 60-hour energy reserve (vs the Baumatic-derived 32111’s 120), there’s extra to actions than one stat. Worth: US$19,500
Girard-Perregaux Laureato Inexperienced Ceramic Aston Martin Version
Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato has lengthy been on the fringes of discussions relating to in style integrated-bracelet sport fashions. With its involvement with Aston Martin’s Components 1 effort, we have been handled to a duo of inexperienced ceramic-cased Laureato particular editions that Zach had the pleasure of reviewing. As soon as once more, the mannequin strengthened its positioning as a compromise-free worth proposition different to holy trinity fashions. Girard-Perregaux’s alternative of ceramic color for the case and bracelet, in addition to the truth that they’re extremely reasonably priced compared to equally specced counterparts, is spectacular to say the least. Worth: US$25,000 (38mm), US$25,800 (42mm)
Louis Vuitton Tambour Brown Ceramic
Brown is a color not typically utilized in watchmaking, and when it’s, it’s normally reserved for brown dials. Just a few watchmakers, nevertheless, have determined to use the color to their instances too (Audemars Piguet’s Travis Scott collab being certainly one of them), and one of many newest is Louis Vuitton for the brand new Tambour Brown Ceramic. And I’m totally with Zach on this one: this watch is strange sufficient that we might see it turn into a contemporary traditional, particularly contemplating it’s a time-limited manufacturing variant. The polished 18k rose gold intermittent hyperlinks play so properly with the brushed ceramic, and the entire new Tambour look fits this opulent hue higher than every other color variant we’ve seen. Worth: US$68,000
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Blue Ceramic
Some watches are ceramic. Some watches are blue. Some are blue and ceramic, and the Royal Oak QP in blue ceramic is the bluest and ceramic-est of all of them. Refined is the final phrase I’d use to explain this watch, because it outdoes the white and black ceramic variants with its faceted azure surfaces. I can’t fairly clarify why I like this watch a lot (although I prefer it sufficient to call it as probably the greatest Royal Oaks ever), however the truth that it’s a perpetual calendar completely justifies its ridiculousness in my e book – although it’s all enterprise within the again, powered by AP’s legendary, ultra-thin 5134 calibre. Worth: US$132,000
