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Ventus Black Kite Carbon Fiber

B-02

The Ventus Black Kite Carbon Fiber is a 42 mm carbon pilot watch with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement.

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Price
$499
Material
Carbon
Grade / type
Darkwood carbon fibre
Weight
63 g (head only)
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
B-02
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
42.0 mm
Thickness
13.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
50 mm
Origin
Singapore
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Power reserve
41 hours
Complications
Time only
Colour
Black
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Flieger B-type sandwich dial
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (B-02 in stock; B-01 and B-03 sold out)
Not published
Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Ventus Black Kite B-02 (maker) / Worn & Wound
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case of the Ventus Black Kite Carbon Fiber made of?

The case is darkwood carbon fibre. That is confirmed against the maker's specification. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Ventus Black Kite Carbon Fiber?

The case is 42 mm across, 13.5 mm thick and 50 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Ventus Black Kite Carbon Fiber weigh?

About 63 g for the watch head alone.

How much does the Ventus Black Kite Carbon Fiber cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $499.

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