This Vintage George Daniels Watch Just Broke British Auction Records

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“I Don’t Know a Single Collector Who Cares for a Watch’s Thinness over Everything Else. This Whole Trend May Be Important for Brands – the Consumers Just Want Smaller, Nicer, More Ergonomic Watches, ” Chu Said.

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This “Battle for the Thinnest” Title Motivated One of the Most Unlikely Watchmakers to Tackle the Challenge. Richard Mille, Known for Its Bold Timepieces, Quickly Broke the Record, Launching the 1.75Mm Thick Ultra-Flat Calibre Rm up-01 Ferrari Just Months After Bulgari’s Launch.

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As to What Ultimately Makes a Good Ultra-Thin Watch, Chu Has This to Say: “I Personally Don’t Think There’s Anything Wrong with Going Thin as Long as You’re Not Sacrificing Other Things. but from the Recent World Records, You Can Tell That They’re Sacrificing Quite a Lot to Achieve That Thinness. ”

Inside the Race to Create the World’s Thinnest Watch, from Bulgari’s Latest to Richard Mille’s Rm up-01 Ferrari, and Audemars Piguet and Panerai’s Offerings – but Experts Say They’re Missing the Point

By Sarah Jenkins

• Oct 8, 2026 • 7 min read

Inside the Race to Create the World’s Thinnest Watch, from Bulgari’s Latest to Richard Mille’s Rm up-01 Ferrari, and Audemars Piguet and Panerai’s Offerings – but Experts Say They’re Missing the Point

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

These Thin Pieces Seem to Go Against the Trend for the Bulkier Aesthetics Made Popular by the Likes of Panerai, Hublot, Roger Dubuis and Richard Mille over the Past Decade and a Half.

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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