# Carbon Fiber Dive Watches The Clerc Hydroscaph H140 Carbon is Crafted From High-Tech Materials By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clerc-hydroscaph References: [clercwatches](http://clercwatches.com/blog/?p=3161) & [clerc.vaesite.net](http://clerc.vaesite.net/__cache/a1418745129/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Clerc-Hydroscaph-H140-Carbon-Limited-Edition-PR_ENG.pdf) The Clerc Hydroscaph H140 Carbon Limited Edition is what happens when you bring together nearly a century and a half of timepiece innovation and fuse it with the most precise modern technology and a brilliant, thoughtfully crafted aesthetic. This [luxury dive watch's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seamaster-planet) construction features a novel high-tech material called CCFC. Similar materials have been used in [Formula 1 racing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-air-1), aeronautics and competition sailing. Composed of several 30 micron [carbon fibre layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-x-revolution-chronomaster-revival-a3818), heated CCFC is extremely easy to machine, making it possible to engage in creative yet precise construction. The material's weaved carbon layers create a stunning mottled visual effect that is unique to each unit of this 140-strong limited edition collection. The Clerc Hydroscaph H140 Carbon Limited Edition's repertoire includes a 44-hour power reserve, expandable lugs and water resistance up to 500 meters, among a host of other high-tech features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **CCFC Material:** The use of CCFC material in luxury dive watches presents an opportunity for manufacturers to explore the application of this innovative material in other industries. - **Precise Construction:** The precise construction techniques used in the Clerc Hydroscaph H140 Carbon Limited Edition dive watch can be adapted for other high-tech industries such as aerospace and automotive. - **Unique Visual Effect:** The mottled visual effect created by the weaved carbon layers in the Clerc Hydroscaph H140 Carbon Limited Edition watch can inspire creative design choices in fashion and interior industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Dive Watch:** The luxury dive watch industry can leverage the use of CCFC material and precise construction techniques to create high-performance and visually stunning timepieces. - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can explore the use of CCFC material and precise construction techniques from the Clerc Hydroscaph H140 Carbon Limited Edition watch to enhance the durability and performance of aircraft components. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can draw inspiration from the unique visual effect of the Clerc Hydroscaph H140 Carbon Limited Edition watch to create innovative and visually striking clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Masterful Ceramic Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-submersible-elux-labid.md) - [Fiberglass-Infused Woven Ceramic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur230-polaris.md) - [Mint-Hued Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doxa-sub-300-carbon-seafoam.md) - [Glowing Texturized Finish Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-dive-watch.md) - [Cushion-Shaped Carbon Case Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longines-ultrachron-carbon.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md) - [Ultra-Limited Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singer-divetrack-automatic-chronograph-diver.md) - [Accessible Feature-Rich Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undone-aquadeep-dive-watch.md) - [Carbon-Fiber Character Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kremlin.md)