# Ultra-Thin Mechanical Timepieces The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate is No Longer Just a Concept By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-ultimate References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/piaget-altiplano-ultimate-slimmest-mechanical-watch-in-the-world/) & [piaget](https://www.piaget.com/watches/cobalt-ultra-thin-mechanical-watch-g0a45502) The conceptual [Piaget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart) Altiplano Ultimate was unveiled by the brand back in 2018, but now the [ultra-thin timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-ultrathin) has been brought to fruition for style-conscious consumers to pick up. The mechanical timepiece measures in at just 2mm in thickness, which makes it the thinnest model on the market that was developed over the course of six years of research and development. The watch highlights a [sapphire crystal lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-zero-g) that's a mere 0.2mm in thickness, while the gears within are just 0.12mm; the manual design of the mechanical movement features a power reserve of more than 40 hours. The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate timepiece is available now for watch aficionados to pick up with pricing available upon request. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-thin Timepieces:** The development of ultra-thin timepieces represents an opportunity for watch brands to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. - **Meticulous Engineering:** There is a trend towards meticulous engineering in watchmaking as seen in the six-year research and development process for the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate timepiece. - **Minimalist Design:** Minimalist design is becoming increasingly popular in the watch industry as consumers seek watches with a subdued, classic aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watches:** The ultra-thin timepiece trend presents an opportunity for luxury watch brands to create exclusive, high-end products for discerning customers. - **Watchmaking:** The trend towards meticulous engineering in watchmaking opens up opportunities for innovation in materials, mechanics, and craftsmanship. - **Fashion Accessories:** The minimalist design trend in watchmaking presents opportunities for fashion houses and accessory brands to appeal to consumers seeking a simple, elegant aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slim Structure Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octo-finissimo-ultra.md) - [Ultra-Thin Watch Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinking.md) - [Haute Jewelry-Like Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart.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) - [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)