Watch Marketing And Maintenance » Watch Materials

Silicone straps, sapphire crystals, enamel dials, tritium luminescence, and silicon hairsprings — this guide covers the full range of specialty materials used in modern watchmaking, from the strap to the movement.

Carbon fiber, precision ceramic, and high-tech ceramic are reshaping modern watchmaking. This guide explains what these non-metallic materials are, how they're made, and which iconic watches use them.

From brass movement plates to 904L stainless steel cases and platinum dials — this guide covers every major material used in watchmaking, explaining what each is, why it's used, and what it means for the watch you wear.