# Moon-Inspired Luxury Watches The 1.2 Million Dollar Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon is Stunning By | Published 2013-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patek-philippe-sky-moon References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/watches/patek-philippe-sky-moon-tourbillon-ref-6002g-brands-complicated-wristwatch.php) & [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethdoerr/2013/05/30/the-patek-philippe-sky-moon-tourbillon-earns-a-place-in-horological-history/) The latest Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon watch is both extravagantly beautiful and exceedingly complicated. Aesthetically speaking, the Sky Moon Tourbillon is the pinnacle of horological luxury boasting an 18-karat white gold case covered in elaborate designs and patterns. The Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon also features [anti-reflective sapphires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm-7501) along its back and front making this one of the most [luxurious watches on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-tourbillon). The Sky Moon Tourbillon is also the [most complicated creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grande-double-sonnerie) to come out of Patek Philippe. It has 686 movement components, meaning it takes a lot of time and patience on the part of the watchmakers at Patek Philippe. For this reason only a handful of these watches will be released in the next year with the price set at 1.2 million dollars. These gorgeous time-tellers are both stunning aesthetically and functionally, making them the ultimate buy in the watch market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Watches:** The demand for high-end watches with intricate designs and patterns is on the rise, creating opportunities for brands to offer extravagant timepieces. - **Complicated Timepieces:** The popularity of intricately designed watches with a large number of movement components is growing, presenting opportunities for watchmakers to create highly complex timepieces. - **Limited Edition Watches:** The scarcity and exclusivity of limited edition luxury watches, such as the Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon, present a unique opportunity for watch brands to cater to wealthy collectors and enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watch Industry:** The luxury watch industry can capitalize on the demand for opulent and elaborate timepieces like the Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon. - **Horology Industry:** The horology industry can explore the creation of complicated timepieces with a large number of movement components like the Sky Moon Tourbillon. - **Collectibles Industry:** The collectibles industry can tap into the market of limited edition luxury watches, targeting affluent collectors who are willing to spend a significant amount for exclusive pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Architectural Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-tambour-moon-flying-tourbillon.md) - [Moon-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooninspired-watch.md) - [Intricately Elegant Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-tourbillon.md) - [Historic Watch Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillips-decade-one.md) - [Luxury Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-skyline-skeleton.md) - [Meteorite Moon Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon-concept.md) - [Ultra-Limited Intricate Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon.md) - [Opulent Avian-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md)