# Ultra-Thin Mechanical Timepieces Piaget's 'Altiplano Ultimate Concept' is Just 2mm Thick By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altiplano-ultimate-concept References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/piaget-altiplano-ultimate-thinnest-watch/) & [int.piaget](http://int.piaget.com/) Luxury jewelry and watch maker [Piaget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-andy-warhol) recently unveiled a new design, the '[Altiplano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart) Ultimate Concept.' The innovative timepiece holds the title of the "thinnest mechanical watch in the world," due to its sleek build that measures just 2mm in width. Despite being so slender, the Altiplano Ultimate Concept has all the features that a traditional mechanical watch has. As the design is just a concept creation, it won't be available for purchase anytime soon, however its capabilities reveal that there's room in the market for further innovation. As Highsnobiety reports, this shows that a widespread production of the concept watch could be in the works, especially given the fact that it beats out its competitor, the '[Jaeger-LeCoultre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-ultrathin) Master Ultra-Thin Squelette,' "by a whole 1.6mm." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 Timepieces:** The development of ultra-thin timepieces is becoming increasingly popular which opens an opportunity in the watchmaking industry. - **Concept Designs:** The creation of concept designs provides a creative way to explore new designs and technologies in watchmaking. - **Mechanical Watch Innovation:** The improvement of mechanical watches is an area of opportunity for companies seeking to create innovative timepieces. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Luxury watchmaking can utilize the technology and design of ultra-thin timepieces to create unique, high-end products. - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can incorporate the functionality of timepieces into their work to create dual-function accessories. - **Precision Engineering and Manufacturing:** The precision engineering and manufacturing industry can offer valuable expertise in the development and production of the complex mechanisms in ultra-thin timepieces. ## 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) - [Hyper-Compact Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-9.md) - [Luxe Ultra-Thin Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacheron-constantin-watch.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 Warmly Hued Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-ultrathin.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md)