This is a reader ranking of the 10 models selected for the regular "Chronos Top 10 Watches Rankings" feature in Chronos Japan, where readers rank them. This time, the theme is ceramic watches. We want you to choose a watch that not only uses ceramic, but also showcases each company's innovative use of color and surface finish.
Which is your No. 1 watch?
The "Chronos Top 10 Watches Rankings" is a regular feature of the Japanese edition of Chronos. Each issue's theme is chosen by a panel of watch journalists and other watch experts, who select 10 recommended models, and then the top 10 are determined based on the highest number of votes.
Based on this project, we'd also like to ask webChronos readers for their No. 1 pick. Please vote for your favorite from the 10 selected models by 11:59 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2026!
This time's theme is "Ceramic watches that showcase the challenges each company takes in color expression and surface finish."
Ceramics, with their high hardness, scratch resistance, and excellent corrosion resistance, are ideal materials for watches. However, they are difficult to manufacture and process, making it particularly challenging to achieve a wide range of colors or high-quality finishes. Recently, however, thanks to technological advancements by various companies, ceramic watches with diverse colors and complex finishes are becoming increasingly common. Which of these outstanding ceramic watches showcases the ingenuity of these companies?
IWC Big Pilot's Watch Top Gun “Mojave Desert”
Automatic winding. Ceramic case. 2,150,500 yen (tax included). (Inquiries) IWC Tel. 0120-05-1868
Bvlgari/Octo Finissimo
Automatic winding. Ceramic case. 2,882,000 yen (tax included). (Inquiries) Bulgari Japan Tel. 0120-030-142
Richard Mille / RM 07-01 Automatic Color Ceramics
Automatic winding. Powder blue TZP ceramic case. Price upon inquiry. (Inquiries) Richard Mille Japan Tel. 03-5511-1555
IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Miramar
Automatic winding. Ceramic case. 2,150,500 yen (tax included). (Inquiries) IWC Tel. 0120-05-1868
Omega Speedmaster series
Automatic winding. Ceramic case. 2,321,000 yen (tax included). (Inquiries) Omega Tel. 0570-000087
Audemars Piguet / Royal Oak (all models)
Automatic winding. Ceramic case. 858 yen (tax included). (Inquiries) Audemars Piguet Japan Tel. 03-6830-0000
Zenith Chronomaster Sport 160th Edition
Automatic winding. Ceramic case. Sold out. (Inquiries) Zenith Boutique Ginza Tel. 03-3575-5861
Audemars Piguet / Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph (all models)
Automatic winding. Ceramic case. Price upon inquiry. (Inquiries) Audemars Piguet Japan Tel. 03-6830-0000
Hublot/Big Bang series
Automatic winding. Ceramic case. Limited edition of 250 pieces worldwide. 418 yen (tax included). (Inquiries) LVMH Watch & Jewelry Japan Hublot Tel. 03-5635-7055
Chanel / J12 series
Automatic winding. Ceramic case. 1,386,000 yen (tax included). (Inquiries) Chanel Customer Care Center Tel. 0120-525-519
Vote here! [April 11th (Sat) 23:59]
