OFFERING A UNIQUE RANGE OF PROPERTIES THAT ARE HIGHLY COVETED BY WATCHMAKERS, CARBON COMPOSITES ARE A RELATIVELY NEW HOROLOGICAL TREND THAT NOT ONLY RESULT IN MORE DURABLE AND LIGHTWEIGHT TIMEPIECES, BUT WILL UP YOUR BADASS QUOTIENT IN EQUAL MEASURE

BY MATTHEW MIZRACH

Panerai Submersible Carbo tech 47mm
Crafted from a composite material based on carbon fiber, Carbo tech is an utterly durable medium that provides a lightweight build and exceptional performance. Every version of the Submersible is unique, as each new cut of the material results in a distinctive pattern and appearance. $20,000, panerai.com

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Carbon
The ultimate testament to Cartier’s prowess in watchmaking, the Ballon Bleu, with its shapely curves and cabochon-shaped spinel, will add a dash of elegance and sophistication to your wrist. Featuring a black calfskin strap with double adjustable folding buckle. Price upon request, garymichaelsfinejewelry.com

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
Belonging to Audemars’ most illustrious line of men’s watches, this self-winding chrono stands alone with its unique forged carbon case. Featuring a sleek black rubber strap, glare proofed sapphire crystal, and a Méga Tapisserie patterned dial. Price upon request, materialgood.com

Richard Mille RM 50-04 Kimi Räikkönen
Made in partnership with “The Iceman” (who was notably crowned world champion of F1 in 2007), this limited edition, manual winding tourbillon shares the very same hot rod red color scheme as Räikkönen’s Alfa Romeo race car. Its feather weight of only seven grams is largely owed to Mille’s patented Carbon TPT. Price upon request, cellinijewelers.com

Zenith Defy Classic
The first of its kind to feature an all carbon bracelet and case, the newly released Zenith Defy model clocks in at an impressively lightweight 65 grams, but jeopardizes nothing in terms of performance. Water resistant up to ten ATM. $20,100, zenith-watches.com

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Carbon 42mm
Manufactured in Geneva in compliance with the Poinçon de Genève (one of the most rigorous and respected certifications in all of horology), the Excalibur represents Dubuis’ singular passion and reverence for the art of watchmaking. Featuring an unforgettable skeleton caliber and dial with a unique, starshaped bridge. $68,500, cellinijewelers.com

Ulysse Nardin Skeleton X 43mm
Nardin’s interpretation of the traditional skeleton design, the X marries an enticing skeleton dial with an utterly jaw dropping Carbonium case in contrasting black and gold. Each timepiece is individually numbered and includes a 96- hour power reserve. $26,000, leonardojewelers.com