Thin is in.
Like square and rectangular watches, super slim watches have become the newest trend in the watch world today.
And yes, we agree that these timepieces are aesthetically elegant and nice looking. But more than that, what we like the most about these watches is the engineering behind them to create these impossibly thin watches.
In fact, creating the world’s thinnest mechanical watch has started an ‘arms race’ between the heavyweights of the watchmaking industry, with the same goal of creating such a watch that can prove their technical superiority among others.
But are you wondering which brand is the current record holder for creating the world’s thinnest automatic watch? We answer this question and more below.
7 Thinnest Automatic Watches
Check out our round-up of 7 thinnest watches. We’ve got everything from entry to elite watches.
#7. Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto – $975
- Dimensions: 40mm diameter, 8.45mm thickness
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Water resistance: 50m
- Movement: Automatic
- Crystal: Sapphire
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Automatic watch is one of the ultra-thin watches available in the market, as it only has a case thickness of 8.45mm.
Its 40mm stainless steel case houses an elegant sunburst dial available in four different variations that you can match with different strap color combinations to suit your style and preference.
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto is powered by an automatic winding movement with 42 hours of power reserve that can be seen through its sapphire caseback.
Although it has a luxurious look and sophisticated vibes, this ultrathin watch has a very reasonable price of only $975.
#6. Mido Baroncelli Heritage Gent – $990
- Dimensions: 39mm diameter, 7.3mm thickness
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Water resistance: 30m
- Movement: Automatic
- Crystal: Sapphire
Next on the list is the Mido Baroncelli Heritage Gent, a classic Swiss-made timepiece made for the contemporary men of today’s world.
This stainless steel timepiece showcases a 39mm watch case with a thickness of only 7.3mm, a fraction of a millimeter thinner than the first watch above.
But besides its sleek and ultra-flat case, it also features a minimalist white dial adorned with applied indexes and a date window, making it a perfect dress watch to pair with formal attires on special events.
It may not be the world’s thinnest watch. But we are sure that the Mido Baroncelli Heritage Gent is one the best timepieces to wear if you want to impress a large crowd of watch wearers. This piece is available for only $990.
#5. Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39 – $3,860
- Dimensions: 33mm diameter, 7.3mm thickness
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Water resistance: 30m
- Movement: Automatic
- Crystal: Sapphire
If you are looking for a square-shaped watch with a slim profile, this Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39 will surely fit your taste.
This ultra-flat watch has a case thickness of 7.3mm. This has become possible thanks to its extremely compact self-winding movement, which is barely thicker than the American quarter coin and can be viewed through its sapphire crystal case back.
Moreover, both the dial and strap are carefully created to complement the watch’s minimalist and contemporary design without compromising the comfort of its users.
The Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39 has a current market value of $3,860.
#.4 Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Small Seconds – $8,750
- Dimensions: 38.5mm diameter, 8.1mm thickness
- Case material: Rose gold
- Water resistance: 50m
- Movement: Automatic
- Crystal: Sapphire
The Jaeger-LeCoultre obtained a spot on this list when the brand released their Master Ultra Thin Small Seconds collection. These thin watches mirror the maisons philosophy by combining technical mastery with timeless aesthetics.
Housed in a rose gold case with a thickness of 8.1mm is the ultra-flat JLC 896 automatic caliber. This decorated movement has a total height of 3.98mm with 48 hours of power reserve.
It also boasts a stunning eggshell tint dial with gold-applied hour markers and hands.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Small Seconds is currently priced at $8,750.
#3. Chopard L.U.C XP – $9,410
- Dimensions: 40mm diameter, 7.2mm thickness
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Water resistance: 30m
- Movement: Automatic
- Crystal: Sapphire
Sophisticated, classy, and pure, the Chopard L.U.C XP is one of the thinnest watches that we can say as a “must-have” for men who value their time.
It showcases a time display using only two hands. There is no date nor second display, merely pure essentials. The ultra-thin case is made of stainless steel with a 40mm case size and 7.2mm height.
The watch is run by an automatic winding L.U.C 96.53-L caliber, an entire movement purely made inside the maisons workshops in Geneva, Switzerland.
This simple yet Refined timepiece has a current market price of $9,410.
#2. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin – $31,300
- Dimensions: 39mm diameter, 8.1mm thickness
- Case material: White gold
- Water resistance: 50m
- Movement: Automatic
- Crystal: Sapphire
For the past few years, one of the most best-selling ultra-slim timepieces in the world is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST. The watch has a 39mm white gold case with a thickness of only 8.1mm.
They can be easily recognized through its signature octagonal bezel, blue dial with a “Petite Tapisserie” pattern, and signature Royal Oak hands. And to complete its overall stunning look, the watch is paired with a white gold integrated bracelet.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin retails for $31,300.
#1. Bulgari Octo Finissimo Watch – $155,000
- Dimensions: 42mm diameter, 3.9mm thickness
- Case Material: Titanium
- Water resistance: 30m
- Movement: Automatic
- Crystal: Sapphire
Bulgari unveiled and designed the Octo Finissimo watch collection as some of the thinnest watches that the world can see. And one of the best from this line is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic Ref. 102937.
This timepiece boasts an impressive 3.9mm case thickness.
Although it is not as slim as Piaget’s Altiplano Ultimate Concept (2mm) or Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari (1.75), it is still the current world record holder for the world’s thinnest watch with an automatic and tourbillon movement.
Moreover, it also features an elegant skeletonized dial that showcases an ultra-thin tourbillon escapement and balance wheel.
This thin and extremely light limited edition watch is only available in 50 pieces and is sold in the secondary market for $155,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
The current world’s thinnest watch is the manual winding Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari.
Timepieces with less than 9mm thickness are considered ultra-thin watches.
The vintage watch Rolex “Veriflat” Ref. 6512 is the slimmest timepiece the brand has ever created.
Thinnest Automatic Watches – Conclusion
And that’s it!
Those are the 7 thinnest automatic watches that you can buy in the market.
We hope this guide can help you understand the different features of these watches and help you pick the right one for you.
And to have a short recap, here are the thinnest automatic watches:
#1. Bulgari Octo Finissimo Watch – $85,000
#2. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin – $31,300
#3. Chopard L.U.C XP – $9,410
#.4 Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Small Seconds – $8,750
#5. Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39 – $3,860
#6. Mido Baroncelli Heritage Gent – $990
#7. Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto – $975
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