# Feather-Light Wristwatches The BRM V6-44-MK Watch is the World's Lightest Automatic Wristwatch By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v644mk References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/brm-light-sports-watches/31448/) & [brm-manufacture](http://www.brm-manufacture.com/home/en/index.html) French watch maker Bernard Richards Manufacture (BRM) added the V6-44-MK to its collection of unbelievably lightweight premium [automatic wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvdb03-louis-varius-project). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-air-1). The V6-44-MK also has double-face sapphire crystal and a [Grade I Titanium crown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-squelette-lune). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - 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-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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherlight Carbon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-x-revolution-chronomaster-revival-a3818.md) - [Featherlight Rugged Adventurer Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-pro-trek-prjb001b2.md) - [Tactical Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-chronomat-b01-42-chronograph.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) - [Fiberglass-Infused Woven Ceramic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur230-polaris.md) - [Hyper-Compact Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-9.md) - [Luminous Ceramic Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c1-bel-canto-lumire.md) - [Ultra Thin Luxe Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altiplano-ultimate.md)