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Kitschy Luxury Timepieces

Richard Mille Exercises Creative Freedom

— April 24, 2013 — Fashion
Richard Tourbillon exercises his method of creative freedom with these fine timepieces. The designer will be releasing a limited number of the 2 new Tourbillon models: the Panda and the Red Skull watches.

The Panda watch has been made with black sapphire and diamonds; the casing is made from 18K white gold, the baseplate of these fine timepieces has been made from black onyx. The Red skull watch has been created with a Black PVD-coated grade 5 titanium plate; the skull has been crafted from 5N red gold and the casing of the time piece is TZP and showcases 19 jewels. The rest of the watch is made out of a hi-grade carbon fibre.

There are only 30 of each of these fine timepieces available and they will surely come with a hefty price tag. The term "you get what you pay for" definitely applies for these amazing watches.
Trend Themes
1. Limited Edition Luxury Timepieces - The limited number of these fine timepieces presents an opportunity for exclusivity and high demand.
2. Creative Use of Premium Materials - The use of materials like black sapphire, diamonds, and 18K white gold presents an opportunity for innovative and luxurious designs.
3. Integration of Hi-grade Carbon Fibre - The integration of hi-grade carbon fibre in the watch's construction opens up possibilities for lightweight and durable timepieces.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Watch Manufacturing - The luxury watch manufacturing industry can seize the opportunity to create limited edition timepieces with premium materials.
2. Jewelry and Accessories - The jewelry and accessories industry can explore collaborations with luxury watch designers to create unique and opulent timepieces.
3. Advanced Materials Manufacturing - The advanced materials manufacturing industry can capitalize on the demand for hi-grade carbon fibre in the production of luxury watches.
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