Brands That Have Launched Ultra-Thin Watches
Ultra-thin watches are almost synonymous with formal wear timepieces. Their thinness makes them fee
Brands That Have Launched Ultra-Thin Watches
Ultra-thin watches are almost synonymous with formal wear timepieces. Their thinness makes them feel like part of your body or skin, offering unparalleled comfort. Their delicate and refined appearance is not only pleasing to the eye but also durable and resistant to wear and tear. Additionally, ultra-thin watches glide effortlessly under shirt cuffs without any snagging or friction.
The quest to create thinner watches has been a centuries-old pursuit among watchmakers. Today, the most affordable ultra-thin watches feature quartz movements, with Swatch’s SKIN series being particularly renowned, priced at approximately USD 115-145.
Crafting a mechanical movement to be ultra-thin is a true test of skill, requiring a reduction in the thickness of all parts while maintaining the watch’s structural integrity. Take, for example, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s famed ultra-thin Cal.849 movement, which achieves its slimness by cutting a large hole in the mainplate and using a single-sided fixed barrel.
Famous ultra-thin watches around the world include Patek Philippe’s Ref.5119 (manual) and Ref.5120 (automatic), Vacheron Constantin’s Patrimony series, Piaget’s Altiplano series, and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master series ultra-thin models. Prices range from approximately USD 8,700 to over 29,000.
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