In recent years, "new materials" have become widespread in the watch market. The use of unconventional materials for the exterior and movement of watches has brought about major changes not only in terms of design, such as shape and color, but also in performance. Issue 112 of Chronos Japan features such "new materials" as "New Materials That Have Changed Watches." This feature article is reprinted on webChronos. We will look at the trends of each company, from titanium and carbon to sapphire crystal, silicon, and the LIGA process.
Photograph by Takeshi Hoshi (estrellas)
