The Ceramic Field Guide

Dior VIII 38mm Black Ceramic Automatic

CD1245E

The Dior VIII 38mm Black Ceramic Automatic is a current-production dress watch with a black high-tech ceramic case. It ships on a matching ceramic bracelet rather than a strap.

All Dior watchesCeramic dress watchesBlack ceramicOn a ceramic braceletDisplay back
Ceramic
Black high-tech ceramic
Water resistance
50 m
Reference
CD1245E
Type
Dress
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Thickness
11.5 mm
Origin
France
Movement
Swiss automatic
Complications
Time only
Colour
Black
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Black ceramic bracelet with deployant clasp
Ceramic bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Black lacquer, VIII index at 8 o'clock
Dial colours
Black
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Price, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Caliber, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Surface treatment, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Dior / WatchMaxx (spec listing)
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of ceramic is the Dior VIII 38mm Black Ceramic Automatic?

The Dior VIII 38mm Black Ceramic Automatic has a black high-tech ceramic case with a sapphire caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated type.

What size is the Dior VIII 38mm Black Ceramic Automatic?

It is 38.0 mm in diameter, 11.5 mm thick, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Dior VIII 38mm Black Ceramic Automatic cost, and is it available?

It is current-production; the guide does not list a price for it.

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