# Mystic Moon Phase Watches The Rotonde de Cartier Earth Moon Displays the Phase Of the Moon By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2014-01-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-moon References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/watches/rotonde-de-cartier-earth-and-moon.php) & [blog.perpetuelle](http://blog.perpetuelle.com/watches/sihh-2014-cartier-rotonde-de-cartier-earth-moon/) The Rotonde de Cartier Earth Moon by Cartier tells more than just time. Delicate and beautifully designed, this watch features a posh platinum case with a diameter of 47mm and 16.65 mm thickness. The face of this watch is covered in a bright sea blue, mimicking the night sky. Embellished in the face of the watch is white gold Roman numerals that also feature a map of the world at the very center. A button located on the case reveals a disc that descends over the [tourbillion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-control-calendar) to reproduce the proper [crescent moon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calibre-jj04) when pushed. The back of this tasteful timepiece also holds beauty with the mechanics of the watch visible due to an openwork finish. The Rotonde de Cartier Earth Moon is the perfect [eclipse watching watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-attesa-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Moon Phase Watches:** The trend of incorporating moon phase functions in luxury watches, providing a mix of both functionality and design to consumers' wardrobe - **Openwork Finish:** The trend of openwork finishes enables the beauty of the mechanics to be showcased, creating a unique selling proposition for high-end watches - **Roman Numeral Design:** The trend of integrating Roman numeral designs in watchmaking, providing a classic and timeless aesthetic to luxury watches ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watches:** Luxury watch manufacturers can incorporate moon phase functions, openwork finishes, and Roman numeral designs to disrupt the market with unique and visually attractive pieces - **Jewelry Industry:** Luxury jewelry brands can explore moon phase functions, openwork finishes, and Roman numeral designs in creating unique and high-end timepieces to complement their jewelry lines - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can expand their product lines by partnering with luxury watch brands to create exclusive collections, featuring moon phase functions, openwork finishes, and Roman numeral designs, as unique accessories that complement any outfit ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meteorite Moon Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon-concept.md) - [Moon-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooninspired-watch.md) - [Winter Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-to-earthphase.md) - [Moondust-Made Minimal Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar1622-watch.md) - [Space-Inspired Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-tellurium.md) - [Ultra-Limited Intricate Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon.md) - [Celestial Tribute Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonswatch-mission-to-earthphase.md) - [Sophisticated Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-moon-phase-classic.md) - [Moon Landing-Themed Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker.md)