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Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal
The team at Richard Mille almost single-handedly pioneered the use of carbon fibre in high-performance watchmaking, and this remarkable reference for Rafael Nadal is the lightest tourbillon watch ever, weighing just 11.5g without the strap.
Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono
Created in partnership with the Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailing team, the performance-focused Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono combines a 43mm black carbon-composite case with an ultra-comfortable, single-piece strap.
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G 63
As a watchmaker always looking to take things to the next level, IWC began crafting the case of this watch using conventional carbon fibre-reinforced plastic, before replacing the plastic with silicon carbide ceramic and finishing it with diamond tools to achieve this unique look.
DOXA SUB 300 Carbon Professional
One of the most coveted divers in horological history, the 300 Carbon Professional edition boasts a forged-carbon case, COSC-certified movement and titanium caseback — good for 300m of water resistance.
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm Carbon
The value-packed Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm Carbon pairs cutting-edge materials and affordability, with a forged-carbon case and dial that pair perfectly with a black rubber strap.
TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer
The fan-favourite TAG Heuer Monza design honours its motorsport heritage with a forged-carbon case with a black, PVD titanium, grade-5 caseback and skeletonised dial showcasing the HEUER02 COSC Flyback movement within.
Hermès H08
Already a supremely underrated watch from the legendary leather goods house, the Hermès H08, with its braided glass-fi bre composite, confirms the design’s contemporary classic status. It arrives in blue, green, orange, or yellow, complete with a matching rubber strap.
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