Introducing the Biver Automatique Yellow Gold & Atelier Series Carbon Edition
There’s something really satisfying about a watch that manages to feel both familiar and fresh at the same time. That’s what Biver has done with their two new additions to the Automatique line: one in solid yellow gold with a matching dial, and the other combining yellow gold with a carbon fibre dial for a totally different look. They come from the same place, but each takes the design in its own direction: one more traditional, the other more modern.
When Biver first introduced the Automatique last year, the focus was clearly on craftsmanship and clean design. These new versions build on that, but bring a little more personality to the table. Whether you’re drawn to the warmth of the gold-on-gold or the contrast and texture of the carbon dial, both feel like natural extensions of what the brand set out to do from the start.
The Basics
Case: 18k Yellow Gold 3N, 39mm diameter, 10mm thickness, 47.55mm lug-to-lug, 19mm lug width
Crystal: Sapphire with inner anti-reflective coating; sapphire display caseback
Movement: Calibre JCB.003-C – Automatic via 22k gold bi-directional micro-rotor, 65-hour power reserve, 3.5 Hz, zero-reset mechanism, 36 jewels
Water Resistance: 80 meters / 260 feet (8 ATM)
Strap Options: Yellow Gold: Black nubuck leather strap with yellow gold pin buckle (deployant clasp and bracelet optional); Carbon Edition: Black braided rubber with leather lining and yellow gold pin buckle (deployant clasp and bracelet optional)
Price: CHF 75,000 (Yellow Gold), CHF 89,000 (Carbon Edition)
Availability: Exclusively at Material Good
The Juice
Let’s start with the yellow gold model. This might be my favorite model of the two. One of the trends that has been picking up recently is matching gold tone cases with gold dials. You can see this in the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 and more recently in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds. This is one of the trends that I really can get behind. It leans into quiet luxury in a way that that seems timeless to me. The vertically brushed outer and inner rings of the dial contrast nicely with the circular graining in the center, giving it just enough depth without going over the top. The applied chemin de fer around the outer edge and those anthracite-accented gold hands tie everything together with a vintage nod.
It’s the little things that make this piece feel special. The hands are hand-beveled with four interior angles, which is no small task. The way the concave case catches light is subtle but noticeable, and the finish work on both brushed and polished surfaces is genuinely impressive. It’s a watch that you don’t want to stop looking at.
The Atelier Series Carbon Edition, on the other hand, brings a very different energy. The carbon fibre dial is bold without being aggressive. But it gives a classicly shaped watch a much more sporty, racing-inspired look and feel. It’s paired with the same yellow gold case and components, which really pop against the darker background. It’s not just a material swap — it changes the entire personality of the watch.
Biver’s CEO, James Marks, references vintage racing liveries when talking about this version, and that makes sense. There’s something about the black and gold combo that feels fast, sharp, and intentional. But even with that edge, the watch stays true to the Biver approach: no shortcuts, no compromise on finishing, and a movement that holds its own with the rest of the watch.
Final Thoughts
It’s easy to appreciate how Biver approaches these releases. They’re traditional, with just enough detail and edge to offer something different to collectors. Since Biver launched in 2023, it really feels like the brand has been building a lineup piece by piece, with each model adding something meaningful to the story. The Yellow Gold and Carbon Edition show two sides of the same coin, one classic, one contemporary, but both executed with the same level of care and attention to detail.
At CHF 75,000 for the gold yellow gold version and CHF 89,000 for the Atelier Series Carbon Edition, these pieces are clearly in the high-end, independent space. These aren’t mass-market crowd-pleasers, and they’re not supposed to be. They’re for collectors who care about finishing, materials, and the idea of a watch as more than just a product.
Both versions of the Automatique feel personal, like they were made with a specific kind of enthusiast in mind. And in a world where so many watches blur together, that kind of clarity is worth something. You can learn more about the the Biver Automatique Yellow Gold & Atelier Series Carbon Edition at Material Good’s website.
