High-Performance Ceramics in Watchmaking
The ceramic used in watches usually consists of zirconium oxide, which is pressed under high pressure and sintered at over 1,000 degrees. The result is a material that is considerably harder than stainless steel and retains its colour permanently. Because the colour lies within the material itself rather than being applied, it does not fade and cannot chip – even after years, a ceramic bezel looks as it did on the first day.
Strengths and Limitations
Ceramic is light, skin-friendly, antimagnetic and virtually scratch-resistant in everyday use. However, it is more sensitive to concentrated impacts, for example against a hard edge. The material is most common on the bezels of diving and GMT watches, but is increasingly used for complete cases and bracelets as well.
Ceramic Watches at HORANDO
In this overview you will find models with a ceramic bezel as well as watches with a full ceramic case. Every watch is inspected and delivered with the manufacturer's warranty.