The Titanium Field Guide

Independent carbon watches

The Titanium Field Guide lists 26 independent carbon watches, from $8,148 to $400,000, from 8 brands. Every entry is verified for its case material, and each one cites its source alongside the date it was last checked.

Independent and artisanal makers: small-batch, avant-garde, high-end horology outside the maison system.

Best entry points
LightestRomain Gauthier C by Romain Gauthier Carbonium Edition43 gThinnestBianchet B1.618 UltraFino Carbon (Red)8.9 mmMost affordable, in productionBRM GF6-44-SA Carbon$8,148Newest additionLinde Werdelin Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon
26 references currently offered
BRMGF6-44-SA Carbon$8,14844.0 mm80 gOther
BRMGF6-44 Renaud Lavillenie$8,64444.0 mmOther
BRMGF6-44-SA Skeleton Carbon$9,88444.0 mm80 gOtherArtyA Aqua Carbon DiversArtyAAqua Carbon Divers$11,89443.0 mm16 mm thick107 gDiver
ArtyADiver Carbon 41mm$11,89441.0 mmDiver
ArtyACarbon Chrono$17,90143.0 mmChronographLinde Werdelin Oktopus Double Date 3DTP CarbonLinde WerdelinOktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon$18,02244.0 mm15 mm thickOtherCvstos Challenge Jetliner PS Black Carbon (dial colourways)CvstosChallenge Jetliner PS Black Carbon (dial colourways)$24,00053.7 mm50 gOtherLinde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP White Black InkLinde WerdelinOktopus Moon 3DTP White Black Ink$24,02944.0 mm15 mm thickOtherLinde Werdelin SpidoSpeed Carbon Green (3D Movement)Linde WerdelinSpidoSpeed Carbon Green (3D Movement)$24,02944.0 mm15 mm thickChronographLinde Werdelin SpidoLite 3DTP Carbon (3D Movement)Linde WerdelinSpidoLite 3DTP Carbon (3D Movement)$25,23044.0 mm15 mm thickOther
Manufacture RoyaleADN Spirit Forged Carbon$35,44246.0 mm12.35 mm thickDressRomain Gauthier C by Romain Gauthier Carbonium EditionRomain GauthierC by Romain Gauthier Carbonium Edition$69,68341.5 mm9.6 mm thick43 gOther
BianchetB1.618 Grande Date Carbon$78,69443.0 mm14.35 mm thickOther
BianchetB1.618 Flying Tourbillon Grande Date Hybrid$78,69443.0 mm14.35 mm thick61 gOtherBianchet B1.618 UltraFino Carbon (Red)BianchetB1.618 UltraFino Carbon (Red)$81,09740.0 mm8.9 mm thick52 gOtherBianchet B1.618 UltraFino Carbon (Sky Blue)BianchetB1.618 UltraFino Carbon (Sky Blue)$81,09740.0 mm8.9 mm thickOtherBianchet B1.618 UltraFino Carbon (White)BianchetB1.618 UltraFino Carbon (White)$81,09740.0 mm8.9 mm thickOther
BianchetB1.618 Flying Tourbillon Grande Date Maserati MSG Racing Carbon Blue$84,70143.0 mm14.35 mm thickOther
BianchetB1.618 Flying Tourbillon Grande Date Maserati MSG Racing Hybrid Blue$84,70143.0 mm14.35 mm thick55 gOther
BianchetUltraFino Tonneau Maserati (AquaRainbow)$90,70940.0 mm9.9 mm thickOther
BianchetB1.618 Flying Tourbillon Sport GMT Carbon$90,70943.0 mm14.35 mm thick56 gOther
BianchetB1.618 Flying Tourbillon Sport GMT Hybrid$90,70943.0 mm14.35 mm thick62 gOther
BianchetB1.618 Flying Tourbillon Grande Date Hybrid Gold$102,72343.0 mm14.35 mm thick85 gOther
BianchetB1.618 Flying Tourbillon Sport GMT Hybrid Gold$114,73743.0 mm14.35 mm thick86 gOtherGreubel Forsey Double Balancier Convexe CarbonGreubel ForseyDouble Balancier Convexe Carbon$400,00042.5 mm14.35 mm thickOther

No longer offered

3 discontinued references that also match this collection, kept as an archive for the used market. Not part of the list above.

Armin StromSkeleton Pure Carbon$54,06546.8 mm13.2 mm thickOther
PurnellEscape II Forged Carbon$465,00048.0 mm19 mm thickOther
HYTH4 Gotham–51.0 mmOther

Frequently asked questions

How many independent carbon watches are in the Titanium Field Guide?

The guide catalogs 26 independent carbon watches from 8 brands. Every entry is verified for its case material, sourced and dated, against the maker or, while a maker page is pending, a hands-on review.

What is the most affordable of the independent carbon watches?

The most affordable is the BRM GF6-44-SA Carbon at about $8,148.