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# Extreme Platinum Timepieces
Grieb & Benzinger Blue Sensation Features an Extraordinary Design

By manzil | Published 2010-11-26 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-sensation
References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/grieb-benzinger-unveils-their-most-complicated-blue-sensation-timepiece/) & [benzinger-boutique](http://www.benzinger-boutique.com/Website/exclusive.html)

The Grieb & Benzinger's 'Blue Sensation' was inspired by the historic Patek Philippe for Tiffany movement in 1889.

Constructed from 165g of [solid platinum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-squelette-lune), making it the heaviest platinum watch on the market, this extraordinary and [complicated timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsuka-ltec-no9) has gone through a painstaking process so that every bridge features skeletonizing and guilloché.

The Blue Sensation features hand-skeletonized sterling silver with a Grieb & Benzinger-style frosted finish. This incredible timepiece is priced at $264,062.

**Implications** - With the recession coming to an end, consumers on the market are looking for items that feature a luxurious edge. Products that contain an element of glamor appeal to shoppers who want to experience something exclusive.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Luxury Timepieces:** The rise of the luxury timepiece market presents an opportunity to create and market high-end, exclusive watches like Grieb & Benzinger's Blue Sensation.
- **Platinum Materials:** The use of platinum in luxury watches presents opportunities to create and market unique, heavy and intricate timepieces.
- **Historical Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from historical designs, such as the Patek Philippe for Tiffany movement, presents an opportunity to create modern, unique timepieces.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industries with the ability to incorporate high-end materials and unique designs into their products can tap into the lucrative luxury timepiece market.
- **Fine Jewelry:** Fine jewelry industries can leverage their expertise in intricate and ornate designs to create high-end watches using materials like platinum and with unique design inspirations.
- **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry can capitalize on the demand for luxury and exclusive timepieces by incorporating unique designs, materials, and customization options into their offerings.

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