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# Transparent Luxury Watch Designs
Ritmo Mundo Debuts Acqua Chronograph and Pegasus Sapphire

By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-04-14 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-sapphire
References: [cchic.ch](https://cchic.ch/Presse.php?ID=1885-Ritmo-Mundo-Champions-Transparency-with-Global-Launch-of-Acqua-Chronograph-and-Pegasus-Sapphire-Timepiece-Collections-at-Geneva-Watch-Week)

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[Ritmo Mundo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritmo-mundo) has made a significant leap into high-end watchmaking with the global debut of its Acqua Chronograph and Pegasus Sapphire collections during Geneva Watch Week. This marks a strategic shift toward elevated horological craftsmanship under the company's 'Ritmo Mundo 2.0' vision.

The Acqua Collection features [fully transparent sapphire cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-watch-design) in 38mm sizes. The capsule showcases a blend of technical prowess and avant-garde design, housing an ETA/Valjoux Caliber 7753 automatic movement with chronograph functions and a 48-hour power reserve. This piece is available in [clear, blue, or turquoise sapphire variants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turquoise-edition), with options for custom dials and case colors. The price ranges between $20,000 and $24,000.

The Pegasus Sapphire collection, on the other hand, expands internationally with its sapphire-crystal-topped cases and skeletonized dials. The designs are considered to provide an accessible entry into sapphire-cased watches at $3,500 for the three-handed model and $12,900 for the tourbillon edition.

Image Credit: Ritmo Mundo

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 73% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 39%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Transparent Horology:** The rise of completely transparent materials in high-end watches is redefining traditional timepiece aesthetics, leveraging sapphire cases to offer a clear view of horological mechanics.
- **Affordable Luxury Sapphire:** Introducing sapphire cases at more accessible price points is democratizing luxury, particularly through offerings like the Pegasus Sapphire collection.
- **Customized Timekeeping:** The ability to personalize dial and case colors in luxury watches is capturing consumer interest, emphasizing the growing demand for bespoke accessories.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Luxury Watchmaking:** The industry is witnessing a shift toward innovative materials and designs, as exemplified by transparent and customizable sapphire cases.
- **Material Science:** Advancements in sapphire crystal technology are playing a crucial role in creating durable yet elegant cases for high-end watches.
- **Personalized Products:** Customization is becoming a key selling point across various sectors, including luxury watches, as consumers seek unique expressions of style.

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