The 3 main advantages of carbon fibre watches

The 3 main advantages of carbon fibre watches

Did you know that you can find carbon fibre in almost every industry except aircraft and cars?

You can use carbon fibre to make everything from aircraft fuselage wings to bicycles to golf clubs and now watches. For watch manufacturers, there are many benefits to using carbon fibre. It offers the perfect balance of durability and weightlessness.

This article will take you through three of the main advantages of carbon fibre watches.

1) Ultra-light carbon fibre gives you a natural feel in the hand

As with aircraft and car lightweighting, when you work in the watch industry, reducing weight is equally at the forefront of your concerns.

Every ounce of weight added to a watch needs to be carefully considered. As carbon fibre is less than half the weight of steel or aluminium, it is the ideal material for reducing the weight of luxury watches. It is particularly beneficial when used in combination with other materials such as gold or platinum.

Although carbon fibre may only account for a small percentage of the total weight of a watch, it helps to reduce the overall mass while maintaining strength.

2) Superior tensile strength for longer life

One of the biggest advantages of carbon fibre when used in watch manufacture is that it also offers excellent tensile strength. This means that the fibres are much less likely to stretch.

It takes up to 200 pounds of force to break a carbon fibre band, which makes it perfect for luxury watches, because your watch doesn't just need to be worn on your wrist to admire its beauty, but it also needs to withstand daily wear and tear without breaking.

The excellent mechanical properties make carbon fibre a versatile material for luxury watches and it can easily be designed with any type of strap, no matter what style you choose.

In addition, carbon fibre is almost completely resistant to corrosion, meaning it will not rust or deteriorate when in contact with water. This is an excellent material for watches designed for divers, swimmers and other professionals who work in wet environments.

3) High strength-to-weight ratio (high specific strength)

If we leave aside tensile strength, the real benefit of carbon fibre is that it has an extremely high strength-to-weight ratio, allowing watch manufacturers to design lighter luxury watches without sacrificing durability.

Carbon fibre straps can be customised specifically for a particular watch. Among other things, the designer can then cover its exterior completely or just a portion of it. With the ease with which it can be woven and manipulated, designers can create many innovative designs that would not be possible when using metal or other traditional watchmaking materials.

If you are looking for a watch that is both tough and elegant, how do you make your choice? As shown above, a watch made of carbon fibre is the perfect choice for you. It will never be mistaken for anything other than a luxury watch. Likewise, it won't frustrate you when your watch jumps around more than usual.