# Ultra Thin Mechanical Watches The Altiplano 900P May Be the World’s Thinnest Watch By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-12-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altiplano-900p References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/watches/piaget-altiplano-900p.php) & [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/sites/jackforster/2013/12/11/slice-of-time-piaget-launches-the-altiplano-900p-the-worlds-thinnest-mechanical-watch/) Watchmaking marquee [Piaget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart) has released the world’s thinnest watch, the Altiplano 900p. In celebration of the company’s 140th anniversary, Piaget has launched an [ultra fine mechanical watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-ultrathin) that truly defies the regular structure of mechanical watches. This deluxe timepiece is 3.65 mm in thickness and is equipped with new technologies and fine features. Composed of 145 parts that have been trimmed to size, this watch is barely thicker than a hair’s breadth with wheels that measure only 0.12 mm thin. The black alligator strap with buckle and pin in matching white gold or 18k white gold add to the infinite luxury of this watch while the backing of this fancy time keeping accessory reveals the Piaget coat of arms. Ultra thin and designed for greatness the Altiplano 900p is flat and fabulous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ultra Thin Watches:** The trend of creating ultra thin watches presents opportunities for companies to push the boundaries of traditional watchmaking and incorporate advanced technology such as smartwatch features. - **Luxury Fashion:** The creation of luxury watches with intricate designs and the latest technology creates opportunities for companies to elevate their fashion collections and collaborate with other luxury brands for creative product launches. - **Minimalism:** The trend of ultra thin mechanical watches highlights the concept of minimalism in design, presenting opportunities for companies to expand their product lines by incorporating minimalist designs in other luxury items such as jewelry and fashion accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking Industry:** The watchmaking industry can further explore the creation of ultra thin watches and incorporate advanced technology to satisfy the growing demand for high-end luxury watches. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can collaborate with luxury watch brands to create collections that incorporate ultra thin mechanical watches and elevate their products as high-end fashion accessories. - **Jewelry Industry:** The jewelry industry can incorporate the trend of minimalism and ultra thin designs in their collection by creating bracelets and necklaces with thin, delicate chains and enhance the design by incorporating precious stones or other innovative materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thin Watch Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinking.md) - [Slim Structure Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octo-finissimo-ultra.md) - [Hyper-Slim Tourbillon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bvlgari-octo-finissimo-ultra-tourbillon.md) - [Luxe Ultra-Thin Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacheron-constantin-watch.md) - [Hyper-Compact Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-9.md) - [Haute Jewelry-Like Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart.md) - [Minimalist Gilded Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-slim-dherms-quantime-perptuel.md) - [Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patek-philippe-cubitus.md) - [Ultra-Slim Warmly Hued Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-ultrathin.md)