# $500,000 Timepieces Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye Tourbillon Haute Joaillerie Watch is Decadent By Jason Soy | Published 2011-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girard-perregaux-cats-eye-tourbillon-haute-joaillerie-watch References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2011/05/14/girard-perregaux-cat-s-eye-tourbillon-haute-joaillerie-watch/) & [girard-perregaux](http://www.girard-perregaux.com/home-en.aspx) The Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye Tourbillon Haute Joaillerie watch will make you rethink how pricey your [Casio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-mrgb5000ht) [G-Shock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition) was. After all, this gemmed-out timepiece costs close to half a million dollars. Though its price may be steep, all the workmanship involved in crafting it may warrant all the extra bucks it takes to buy it. To start things off, the Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye Tourbillon Haute Joaillerie Watch comes in an [18-karat white gold case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart). The face of the timepiece is studded with diamonds all over -- more than 20 karats of diamonds, to be precise -- and it also features a gray satin strap and a white gold buckle. Sure, the materials are decadent, but it's actually the 700 hours of work put into the watch that make this chronograph legendary. Photo Credits: [Consumerism](http://theconsumerism.com/girard-perregaux-cats-eye-tourbillon-haute-joaillerie-watch/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-end Luxury Watches:** The trend shows an increase in demand for ultra-luxury watches with exquisite design, intricate craftsmanship and expensive materials. - **Fine Jewelry:** The trend shows an increase in demand for high-quality precious stone and diamond jewelry pieces. - **High-end Fashion Accessories:** The trend shows an increase in demand for exclusive and expensive fashion accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watch Industry:** Manufacturers can invest in crafting watches with exquisite design and intricate craftsmanship using expensive materials. - **Jewelry Industry:** Manufacturers can target the ultra-luxury segment by creating high-quality jewelry pieces with precious stones and diamonds. - **Fashion Industry:** Designers can create exclusive and expensive fashion accessories such as watches, jewelry, and bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Avian-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Demure Iridescent Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-girard-perregeaux-x-astonmartin-laureato-chronograph-hero.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Haute Hammered Finish Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-mrgb5000ht.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Opulent Artist-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-x-andy-warhol-collage.md) - [Luxe Diamond Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md)