French watch maker Bernard Richards Manufacture (BRM) added the V6-44-MK to its collection of unbelievably lightweight premium automatic wristwatches. Three previous BRM watches held the 'world's lightest watch' accolade; the V6-44-MK is the fourth, and claims the title for being the world's lightest 44 mm automatic watch.
The watch weighs in at just under 42 grams and features a case made from Makralon, the same material used in the side windows of elite racing cars. The V6-44-MK also has double-face sapphire crystal and a Grade I Titanium crown.
The watch's buckle and back ring are made from high-grade aluminum alloy. The watch's automatic movement has 25 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve. It is also water-resistant up to a depth of 50 m.
The V6-44-MK will set you back $6,600.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Ultra-lightweight Wristwatches
- The trend of creating extremely lightweight wristwatches using innovative materials such as Makralon and aluminum alloys provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury watch industry.
- Automatic Watch Movements
- The trend towards creating extremely lightweight automatic wristwatches with long power reserve times and water resistance creates opportunities to innovate and improve the functionality of automatic watch movements.
- Double-face Sapphire Crystal
- The trend towards using double-face sapphire crystal in ultra-lightweight wristwatches offers an opportunity to improve the durability and scratch resistance of watch faces.
Sectors Adopting This
- Luxury Watchmaking
- Innovations in lightweight materials and automatic watch movements can disrupt the luxury watch industry by providing functional and desirable products at a premium price point.
- Advanced Materials Manufacturing
- To meet the trend of creating ultra-lightweight wristwatches, there is an opportunity for disruption in the development and manufacturing of new and innovative materials like Makralon.
- Watch Face Protection
- The use of double-face sapphire crystal in light-weight wristwatches presents opportunities for disruption in the watch face protection industry by improving scratch resistance and durability of watch faces.
