HSTE
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Ha, I used to own an ultra-thin: the Omega "La Magique" ref. BA 191.8523Z from July 1981. But
at some point I sold it as I try not to own battery powered watches. But a great historic milestone with only 643 calibre 1356 built.
Cheers, HSTE
Ultra Thin watches just what is an Ultra Thin watch? and why are they important.
Hi all so firstly my apologies for the long delay after my post on Ultra Thin movements but increasing pain levels seriously hampered my ability to put this post together. First of all I need to make it clear I am not an expert on Ultra Thin watches and a...
Ha, I used to own an ultra-thin: the Omega "La Magique" ref. BA 191.8523Z from July 1981. But
at some point I sold it as I try not to own battery powered watches. But a great historic milestone with only 643 calibre 1356 built. Cheers, HSTE ...
An Ultra Thin watch is generally defined as a movement around/under 2mm thick.
You're right! There's no consistent definition of ultra-thin in the watch industry. A fully functioning movement under 2.0 to 2.5 mm is generally considered to be an ultra-thin watch. Generally, when such movements are cased, they are around 5-6mm thick a...
Thank you for this post, Marc.
It was a pleasure to read. I'm joining in with my only ultra-thin watch: a quartz Omega De Ville, ref. 195.2378, which is 32.5 x 4.3 mm. Best, Emmanuel ...
Too generous ... my Ellipse 3738, the whole watch(!), is 5.9 mm.😉
Forgot to say: also with an automatic movement inside. 😃
Love the theme…
And have several watches with movements under 2mm but they are all a smidgeon over 5mm when encased - so not qualifying according to your definition 🤷🏻♂️ Cal.6810 at 1,98mm - designed to beat the then standard Piaget… Cal.1003 Peseaux 7001… Piaget Cal. 4...
I am glad you liked the theme and I did say under 5mm with a small amount of deviation allowed so for some of those watches I would say you are good.
This especially applies to your Vacheron Constantin prestige 1972 ) Marc
That’s the thickest of them all 😂😂😂
The curved caseback and case front contributing to the mms, even if it has the thinnest movement 🤷🏻♂️
Brilliant post and beautiful examples
Thank you for sharing your thinking - and challenging over-eager marketing fluff! The closest I’ve gotten to this type of watches are the Cartier Drive Extra-Flat (6.6 mm) and the Lange 1815 Thin (6.3 mm). Both quite thin but not ultra thin and both very ...
I am really happy that you enjoyed the post.
Your watches are still beautiful and special and whilst not being Ultra Thin I would say they are Extra Thin and there is nothing wrong with that and it doesn't take anything away from them at all. Marc
Thank you for your kims words.
You inspired me to mentally - and maybe physically - pursue the ultra thin category. Fascinating watches and solutions to hard problems. Thanks, Claus