# Grandiose Watches The Harry Winston Opus Eleven is an Artistic Masterpiece By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-03-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-winston-opus-eleven References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/harry-winston-unveils-opus-eleven-at-baselworld-2011/) & [harrywinston](http://www.harrywinston.com/) The Harry Winston Opus Eleven is part of the [luxurious Opus Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-tourbillon), which launched back in 2001. Every year a new watch is added to the collection, and the Opus Eleven boasts an astonishing [155 jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fp-journe) and 566 components. The spectacular Opus Eleven watch features three overlapping cylinders, which each hold a different function. The main circle marks the hours, while the other two are used for displaying minutes and for artistic purposes. The Opus Eleven looks so complicated and fragile that one might prefer it to be an [art item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-x-andy-warhol-collage) and display it in their home. The Opus Eleven is extremely rare; only 111 will be sold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 84% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Watch Collection:** There is an opportunity for luxury watch companies to create their own version of a collection, similar to Harry Winston's Opus Series, featuring intricate and unique designs with limited availability. - **Artistic Watch Design:** There is an opportunity for watch designers to create artistic and visually stunning watches, such as the Opus Eleven, that can be appreciated as both functional timepieces and art objects. - **Customizable Watch Components:** There is an opportunity for watch companies to incorporate interchangeable components that allow for personalization and customization of a watch's functionality and design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watches:** Luxury watch brands can take advantage of the unique designs and limited availability of Harry Winston's Opus Series to create their own luxury watch collections that appeal to watch enthusiasts. - **Art Collectibles:** The intricate and artistic designs of watches like Harry Winston's Opus Eleven can appeal to art collectors who are interested in unique and rare timepieces that can also serve as valuable art objects. - **Jewelry Design:** Watch companies and jewelry designers can collaborate to create high-end watches that incorporate precious stones and metals, similar to the 155 jewels featured on Harry Winston's Opus Eleven. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Complication Heavy Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsuka-ltec-no9.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Haute Jewelry-Like Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Pop Art Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-andy-warhol.md) - [Art Deco Horological Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm11-art-deco.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Collaborative Intricate Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvkv02-gmr-6.md) - [Chiming Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-luc-grand-strike.md)