The Wristwatch Field Guide

Carbon chronographs

The Wristwatch Field Guide lists 10 carbon-cased chronographs, from $6,375 to $28,000, from 9 brands. Every entry is verified for exotic-material content, sourced against the maker, and dated.

Best entry points
10 references currently offered
TudorPelagos FXD Chrono (Alinghi Red Bull Racing)$6,37543.0 mmChronograph
Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon SkeletonGrahamChronofighter Superlight Carbon Skeleton$14,95047.0 mmChronograph
Girard-PerregauxLaureato Absolute Rock$16,00044.0 mm94 gChronograph
TAG HeuerMonaco Flyback Chronograph TH-Carbonspring$18,00039.0 mm14.1 mm thickChronograph
Bell & RossBR-X1 Carbone Forge$18,90045.0 mmChronograph
PaneraiLuminor Chrono Carbotech$25,00044.0 mmChronograph
HublotBig Bang Unico Carbon 45$27,00045.0 mmChronograph
ZenithDefy Extreme Carbon$27,50045.0 mm15.4 mm thickChronograph
Girard-PerregauxLaureato Absolute Chronograph 8Tech$28,00044.0 mmChronograph
Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date Chroma Forged43.0 mmOther

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many carbon-cased chronographs are in the Wristwatch Field Guide?

The guide catalogs 10 carbon-cased chronographs from 9 brands. Every entry is verified for exotic-material content against the maker and dated.

What is the most affordable of the carbon-cased chronographs?

The most affordable is the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono (Alinghi Red Bull Racing) at about $6,375.