It’s no secret that ceramic watches have become one of the hottest trends in modern horology. Scratch-resistant, lightweight, and undeniably sleek, ceramic has gone from a niche material to a mainstream favourite across both luxury and affordable watch market segments.
The appeal is obvious: while steel and titanium have their charms, ceramic brings something completely different to the table. A black ceramic watch has that stealthy, almost sci-fi feel. A white ceramic watch, on the other hand, oozes futuristic minimalism. Ceramic is also hypoallergenic and resistant to fading, meaning your watch will look as fresh in 20 years as it does the day you bought it.
In this 10to2 guide, we’ll run through the best ceramic watch options available in 2026, from luxury ceramic watches with serious pedigree to affordable ceramic watches that give you the look without draining your savings. For a deep dive into the pros and cons of the material itself, check out our piece on why ceramic is used in watches.
Best luxury ceramic watches
Ceramic has long been associated with the top end of the market, where brands push both design and technology to the limit. It’s also a great material to showcase new designs for luxury watches. Here are the standout ceramic watch brands and models to know right now:
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Black Black
A true ceramic dive watch, the Seamaster Black Black is exactly what it says on the tin. I love the black ceramic case alongside the black rubber strap. The case, crown, wave-pattern dial, bezel, and even the movement rotor are all ceramic, giving a rugged James Bond type look. Legibility is preserved with anthracite lume, and at 43.5mm, it’s a statement piece that oozes stealth and is probably one of Omega’s coolest watches for me to date and available in the UK for an even cooler £8,900.
Tudor Black Bay Ceramic
Possibly the best value option in this best luxury ceramic watches class is the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic. Often in the shadow the Tudor Black Bay 58, I feel this watch really deserves some recognition here. This 41mm watch sports a Manufacture Calibre MT5602-1U self-winding mechanical movement and will keep great time up 200 metres underwater. The matt black ceramic case has a micro blasted finish and looks volcano strong, able to withstand knocks and bruises from its wearer’s adventures. Lastly, the open case back is classy too, in black PVD treated steel with sapphire crystal. Great value at £4,690.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked – “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50”
Few watches command wrist presence like this one. The entire case and bracelet are hand-finished ceramic, giving the Royal Oak its familiar angular flair in a futuristic package. At £90,400 this luxury doesn’t come cheap here, but it doesn’t get more cutting edge either. The colour and tone of the “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” is just out of this world and is available alongside the white, black, brown and electric blue tones already available in this AP range. I love the way Audemars Piguet innovates and explores with colours and new materials. The exquisite blue ceramic case and bracelet shows off the rhodium toned open-worked movement beautifully and aided by the 18-carat pink gold markers, make this one hell of a watch!
Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Magic
Love it or hate it, Hublot is a pioneer in ceramic. Hublot has brought more colour to life in their luxury ceramic watches than any other watch brand. Available in black, blue, white, and red, Hublot’s 42mm Big Bang Unico line shows just how versatile the material can be. It’s bold, brash, and unmistakably Hublot. My favourite is the Blue Magic (reminds me of my team’s colour – Chelsea!) – the polished blue ceramic case is stunning. Yours for a cool £20,700.
IWC Top Gun Mojave Desert
One of the most distinctive entries in this luxury ceramic watch class and almost a favourite of mine. IWC uses sand-coloured ceramic inspired by desert landscapes to create the Mojave Desert look and feel. The 41mm ceramic case is stunning and seems to have a unique textured finish to it, perfectly complimented by the brown watch face. The only thing that holds this watch back for me is the steel watch crown – if only this had been designed to complement the Mojave Desert brown and sand tones. Then it might be a number 1. Great looking watch though for £7,300.
Longines Hydroconquest Black Ceramic
The 43mm black ceramic Hydroconquest from Longines oozes its inspiration from watersports and this is a great sports watch for the pool or beachside. The L888 caliber self-winding mechanical movement beats at 25,200 vibrations per hour, with a superb power reserve of 72 hours. I love the simplicity and clarity of the matt black ceramic dial and the black rubber strap bracelet with a double safety folding clasp integrates seamlessly. This black ceramic watch has opened my eyes to Longines and it’s certainly a brand which getting more attention here at 10to2. Sensibly priced at £3,950, nicely below Omega and Breitling equivalents.
Best affordable ceramic watches
Thankfully, not all ceramic watches require a second mortgage! Several brands have embraced the material at more wallet-friendly levels. Here’s a pick of the best from me.
Rado True Thinline
Rado is arguably the king of affordable ceramic. The True Thinline is impossibly slim at under 5mm thick, available in 7 vibrant coloured ceramic variants – iron grey, cream white, pale sienna, powerful orange, spectacular ultramarine, greyed English green and the ultra-fashionable Raquel Oruzo version, inspired by the famous Mexican fashion designer. My favourite piece is the 39mm green Rado True Thinline, with a Quartz R420 movement – this is a a design-led piece that wears like jewellery but functions like a watch. Yours for £1,950.
Swatch Big Bold Bioeramic Basalt
This is a great example of Swatch taking its playful DNA into new materials. Swatch have introduced ceramic composites into its Big Bold line and created the cool-looking Big Bold Bioceramic Basalt. At 46mm it’s big and bold, and this stealthy design comes in at £130. It’s one of the cheapest ways to experience ceramic-inspired materials on the wrist — while not fully ceramic, it uses a bioceramic composite similar in concept to the MoonSwatch, making it great value, as always, from Swatch.
Certina DS Action Diver Chrono in Ceramic Bezel
While not fully ceramic, this affordable ceramic dive watch from Cerina punches above its weight. This is a large chrono and the 44.6mm stainless case features Cerina’s double-security shock resistance. With ISO-certified water resistance and a tough ceramic bezel, and a vibrant blue dial and bezel, the Certina DS Action Diver is a serious and good-looking sports watch at a decent price of £1,805.
Tissot Seastar 2000 46mm
Again, ceramic bezel rather than full ceramic, but when combined with 600m water resistance and the Powermatic 80 movement, it makes for a seriously capable dive watch at just £1,060. At 46mm this is a beast of a watch and you’ll fail not to get noticed with this on your wrist – the Tissot Seastar is a very good-looking watch too, with a graded blue-black dial and easy on the eye Super-Luminova hands. I’m a big Panerai and Omega fan and this watch fits my criteria all round.
Final thoughts
Ceramic has come a long way from being a quirky experiment. Today, it’s a staple of modern watchmaking, embraced by both haute horlogerie and mainstream accessible brands. Whether you’re lusting after an AP Royal Oak in full black ceramic or eyeing up a Rado True Thinline as your entry point, there’s never been a better time to explore this material. For me, the full ceramic models just give something a little different to the luxury watch market – they’re tactile, well designed and bring new colours and designs to life.
My personal pick? The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Black Black. It captures everything ceramic is about – sleek, durable, and unapologetically bold. But whichever way you lean, ceramic watches are no longer just a curiosity. Ceramic is now a serious luxury watch category and they’re here to stay.
