Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 463,308 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,245 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,966 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,245 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,966 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 463,308 cutting edge ideas.

Thin Automatic Chronograph Watches

BVLGARI's Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Watch is the Thinnest

— April 2, 2019 — Luxury
Watchmakers BVLGARI introduces the new 'Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic' timepiece, which sets the world record of being the world's thinnest automatic chronograph timepiece. The design is structured after the traditional Gerald Genta design and it has an 8-sided bezel, which inspired the name, measuring out to only be 6.9mm thick.

It is carefully encased in a thin titanium case that undergone sandblasting methods. Additional details include the GMT function adjusted using the pusher by the 9oclock, 55 hours of power reservation, chronographic functions, and small seconds subdials. The core of the functions is the 5.5mm Caliber BVL 318 movement that rotates a rotor by the perimeter of the movement in order to flush both the display and dial back and forth.
Trend Themes
1. Thin Automatic Chronograph Watches - The introduction of the world's thinnest automatic chronograph timepiece presents a trend towards developing ultra-thin watches with advanced functionality.
2. GMT Functionality - The GMT function in the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic sets a trend towards integrating additional time zone and travel functionality in luxury watches.
3. Titanium Watch Cases - With its thin and durable titanium case, the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic highlights a trend towards the use of high-tech materials and unique finishes in luxury watchmaking.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Watchmaking - The trend towards ultra-thin watches with advanced functionality presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury watch brands to create unique and technologically advanced timepieces.
2. Travel Industry - The GMT functionality in the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury watch brands to partner with travel companies and offer products catered towards frequent travelers.
3. Metalworking Industry - The use of titanium in the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for metalworking companies to develop new techniques and finishes for high-tech materials in luxury watch manufacturing.
3.1
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness