Apiar Released 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Watch
The Carbon01 OG is the first commercial timepiece to utilize composite-based additive manufacturing.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Materials Science
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Apiar has released the Carbon01 OG, a watch featuring an outer case made from 3D printed carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK. This marks the first time such composite-based additive manufacturing has been used in a commercially available timepiece.
Why it matters
The integration of 3D printed composites into luxury horology signals an expansion of additive manufacturing techniques beyond prototyping into consumer-facing durable goods. This shift highlights how specialized materials like carbon-fiber PEEK are becoming standard in high-end product engineering.
The watch features an outer case of 3D printed carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK, a high-performance thermoplastic, paired with a midcase of 3D printed Grade 23 titanium. These components are integrated with a dial of machined aluminum and an anodized finish.
The players
Apiar
A watch manufacturer founded in 2022 that focuses on utilizing additive manufacturing and advanced materials like PEEK and titanium.
The details
The Carbon01 OG utilizes additive manufacturing to create complex geometries that would be difficult to machine from solid blocks of carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK (polyether ether ketone, a heat-resistant polymer). The watch core is built from Grade 23 titanium, a high-strength titanium alloy known for its biocompatibility and resistance to fatigue. Components are sourced globally, with manufacturing spanning the UK, Switzerland, Japan, and India.
Timeline
2022: Apiar was founded.
2024: Apiar released its first product, the Invenire.
October 2026: End of availability for the Carbon01 OG.
The Tech Race
The Carbon01 OG represents the second product in Apiar's catalog, following the company's 2024 launch of the Invenire. This release signals a transition for the firm toward composite-based additive manufacturing architectures in the competitive horology market.
The Carbon01 OG is currently available to consumers at a starting price of $1,818, with an optional additive upgrade package offered for $2,087. This watch will remain available for purchase through the end of October 2026.
The takeaway
Apiar is pushing additive manufacturing deeper into the luxury consumer market by combining 3D printed polymers with traditional watch movements. Interested buyers should monitor the availability window for this series, which is set to close in October 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing.
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