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While some may view carbon fiber watches as a gimmick, this is far from the case. Read more below to learn about the best carbon fiber watches out on the market right now.
The Benefits of Owning a Carbon Fiber Watch
Carbon composites have qualities that are desirable to watchmakers. The most important feature the tightly woven material has is its supremely lightweight.
That’s why it’s common to see carbon being used in a watch like the Luminox Navy Seal—the actual timepiece that was designed for the Navy Seals. The drop in weight allows a watch, like the Luminox, to hold a vast array of features and still feel lofty on the wrist. Carbon makes it so a chunky, durable watch filled with gadgets is as light as a butterfly.
The material is also resistant to heat, sweat, and water, making it an easy choice when constructing a watch meant for the outdoors.
The Best Carbon Fiber Watches
Perhaps our favorite aspect about carbon fiber is it looks so dang cool. it’s sleek, slim, and tough, often hypnotizing us with its woven checkboard look.
If you’re ready to start shopping for a carbon fiber watch, look no further. We rounded up our favorite carbon fiber watch silhouettes below that range in all types of design and pricing. It’s time to add a carbon fiber watch to your collection!
G-Shock Master of G Mudmaster GGB100-1A
Featuring carbon fiber inserts, the Mudmaster is designed with top-tier toughness in mind. The watch is shock-resistant and water-resistant, and it features Quad Senor capabilities that provide access to a compass, altitude/barometer, thermometer, and a step counter.
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Luminox Evo Navy Seal Blackout 3051
In the early 1990s, the Assistant RDT&E Officer for the Navy SEALs, Nick North, asked Luminox to create a more dependable watch for night missions. Thus, the Luminox Evo Navy Seal watch was created. The 3051 reps a strong carbon fiber reinforced case.
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Casio Edifice
The Edifice is a solar-powered chronograph that measures 45mm. Its carbon dial not only offers added strength to the watch but also added style points to go with the stainless steel band.
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Bulova Dress Watch
Bulova uses its “Precisionist” technology to give you a watch that is eight times more precise than normal watches. What’s unique is though the watch face is loaded with features, the carbon fiber dial blends in with the all-black look to create the illusion of a slimmer silhouette.
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Luminox Navy Seal
A navy and orange version of the Luminox Navy Seal. This one is 45mm and also includes a carbon-reinforced face. Oh, and it’s water-resistant up to 200m!
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Torgoen T10
The T10 resembles a pilot watch with its large numerals and Swiss movement. We like this one because it’s got a full piece of carbon fiber on the dial.
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Invicta Pro Diver
We love how this Invicta uses carbon fiber as an accent on the bezel of this all-gold finished Pro Diver. The watch is 51mm and contains a steel case with flame fusion crystal. It’s also a chronograph, with 60 second and 60-meter subdials, and a date display.
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Invicta 11
Another classic chronograph offering from Invicta, this timepiece has carbon fiber featured as the base of the dial. While primarily black and rose gold, the use of carbon fiber in the design offers a touch of texture and dimension, thus elevating the 11’s look.
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G-Shock Gravitymaster GWRB1000-1A1
The Gravitymaster showcases a sharp carbon fiber bezel to contain all the features that are packed into it. We’re talking Bluetooth mobile link pairing, a Super Illuminator light, a screw-lock crown, 27 time zones, a countdown timer, a day/date indicator, and shock and vibration resistance. Simply put, this carbon fiber watch will knock your pants off.
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John is the Style & Gear Editor for BroBible. You can contact him on Twitter @johnthompsoniv or via email John@brobible.com
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