Chopard – CHF 11,200
This four-in-one watch boasts an understated design, an in-house calibre, a prestigious certification and sustainability credentials. The perfectly proportioned 7.2 mm thick case, made from 80% recycled steel, houses the L.U.C 96.12-L movement. At just 3.30 mm thick, this COSC-certified chronometer is a marvel of miniaturisation.
Breguet – CHF 20,400
A paragon of simplicity from one of the greatest names in traditional watchmaking, this timepiece is powered by an ultra-thin in-house calibre just 2.4 mm thick, housed in a svelte 5.5 mm case. The superb hand-guilloché dial features Roman numeral hour markers and distinctive blued “off-centre apple” hands.
Jaeger-LeCoultre – CHF 25,700
This full perpetual calendar, driven by an in-house calibre, offers exceptional value. The mechanics are impeccable (providing a 70-hour power reserve) and the understated case design creates a timeless classic measuring just 9.2 mm in thickness.
Cartier – CHF 28,000
This timepiece is a masterful combination of two complications: skeletonisation and ultra-thin design, with a calibre measuring just 4.4 mm deep. The delicate mechanical lacework is enhanced by a charming detail: the micro-rotor at 5 o’clock is shaped like the Demoiselle aircraft designed in 1908 by Alberto Santos Dumont himself.
Bulgari – CHF 36,200
In true Finissimo style, this version remains incredibly slim at just 5.95 mm, while incorporating two complications. Not only is the calibre skeletonised, it is also astonishingly thin, at a mere 2.5 mm. Note the striking contrast between the rose gold case and the charcoal PVD-treated movement.
Audemars Piguet – CHF 70,300
The Royal Oak, the most iconic sports-chic watch since its 1972 debut, is presented here in a luxuriously thin version. Featuring an original “granular effect” blue dial, it is powered by the in-house calibre 7121 with a thickness of just 3.2 mm, unveiled during the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Vacheron Constantin – CHF 119,000
Nothing is too refined for this watchmaker’s creative imagination, which provides in-house calibres and interchangeable straps as standard features. Here, the art of ultra-thin takes centre stage. The 1120 QP/1 calibre is only 4 mm thick, and yet it houses a full perpetual calendar complication.
Piaget – CHF 600,000
Piaget reaffirms its reputation for creating the world’s thinnest calibres with this record-breaking tourbillon. Unveiled at this year’s Watches and Wonders fair, the movement is seamlessly integrated into the 2 mm thick case, setting a new benchmark in ultra-thin watchmaking.
