# Intricately Elegant Watch Designs Ritmo Mundo Releases the New Pegasus Tourbillon By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-09-10 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-tourbillon References: [resident](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2024/08/27/a-new-era-in-luxury-watchmaking-the-ritmo-mundo-pegasus-tourbillon)  [Ritmo Mundo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-sapphire) new Pegasus Tourbillon marks the brand's first foray into tourbillon watches. Retailing for $12,900 USD, the timepiece is considered to be "one of the most attainable [sapphire case tourbillon watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-skeleton-rainbow) on the global watch market today." The Pegasus Tourbillon boasts a 42 mm case made from full synthetic sapphire crystal, providing a transparent and durable housing for the watch's intricate mechanism. This upgrade from the previous glass material offers improved scratch resistance and a clearer view of the tourbillon movement. The watch features a gold-plated barrel and operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, with a 72-hour power reserve. In terms of design, the Pegasus Tourbillon continues the beveled case design seen in earlier Pegasus models but with added enhancements. The watch includes a mineral-reinforced glass mirror dial with a choice of [turquoise, blue, or black accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turquoise-edition). The sapphire case is fastened with stainless-steel screws, and the timepiece is completed with a fluorine rubber strap and a stainless steel clasp. Image Credit: Ritmo Mundo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Luxury Watches:** The rise in demand for luxurious yet affordable timepieces is disrupting the traditional luxury watch market and appealing to a broader audience. - **Synthetic Sapphire Innovation:** Advancements in synthetic sapphire materials are enhancing watch durability and transparency, setting new benchmarks for premium watchmaking. - **Tourbillon Mechanism Popularity:** The growing interest in tourbillon mechanisms among watch enthusiasts is driving innovation in intricate watch engineering and design. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watchmaking:** The luxury watch industry is witnessing an influx of competitively priced models with high-end features, challenging the exclusivity of traditional brands. - **Advanced Materials Manufacturing:** Manufacturers specializing in synthetic materials are finding new opportunities to supply cutting-edge components like synthetic sapphire for high-end applications. - **High-precision Engineering:** The watch industry's adoption of complex mechanisms like tourbillons is spurring demand for expertise in high-precision engineering and micro-mechanics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Luxury Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-sapphire.md) - [Opulent Sports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritmo-mundo.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Premium Sapphire Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm-7501.md) - [Opulent Avian-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Intricate Turquoise Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turquoise-edition.md) - [Opulent Branded Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autodromo-x-mobil-1-group-b-pegasus-edition.md) - [Vibrant Sapphire-Encrusted Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-skeleton-rainbow.md)