As someone who is very familiar with carbon fiber (the genuine article), as well as all of the various hydro-dip, laminate and vinyl alternatives, I can say with 100% certainty that this is NOT carbon fiber, it's a moderately decent carbon fiber hydrodip. Since the description for this box says that it is a CARBON FIBER BOX, I'm very disappointed to find out that I was mislead. In fact, on most of the other sites this box is available from (not amazon), the description even includes "genuine" in the description (i.e. Volta genuine carbon fiber watch box). Disappointed. I know the difference, my fiance will definitely know the difference.