# Extravagant Desk Weather Stations MB&F Launches an Ultra-Complex Gadget That Costs $55,000 By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-31 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-weather-station References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/watches/fancy-a-55000-mechanical-weather-station-for-your-desk.php) & [mbandf](https://www.mbandf.com/en/machines/co-creations/the-fifth-element) MB&F collaborates with [Swiss watchmaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-lab) L’Epée for a curious high tech gadget that is "[an intergalactic horological](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-de-bethune-varius-project)" desk weather station. Dubbed 'The Fifth Element,' the extravagant piece of equipment has the functionality of a clock, a barometer, a hygrometer and a thermometer. MB&F and L’Epée created the desk weather station out of solid blocks of brass with a three color palette -- silver, black and blue. The design is made to resemble a conceptualization of an alien spaceship. For aesthetic effect, the Fifth Element also has "a tiny model alien named Ross that 'pilots' the ship." While the desk weather station has a bank-breaking price, the product is extremely limited as each colorway has 18 units. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ultra-complex Desk Gadgets:** There is an opportunity to develop innovative desk gadgets that combine multiple functionalities in a luxurious and unique design. - **Interstellar-inspired Designs:** Designers can explore using space themes and alien aesthetics to create visually captivating and futuristic products. - **Limited Edition Luxury Products:** Creating exclusive and limited edition versions of high-end products offers a unique selling proposition and targets affluent consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking:** Watchmakers can expand their offerings by collaborating with other industries to create technologically advanced and visually striking products. - **Luxury Home Decor:** The luxury home decor industry can attract wealthy buyers by producing extravagant and unique pieces that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles market presents an opportunity for creating rare and sought-after items targeted at passionate enthusiasts and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill.md) - [360-Degree Rotation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Dedicated In-Home Weather Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-weather-station.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Sensor-Equipped Weather Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accuweather.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md) - [Swiss Watchmaker Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-lab.md)