If you were ever crazily curious about the mechanisms of a mechanical clock and you were in dire need of a mobile phone, the form of the 'Remontage Papillon' will rock your world.
Created by French company CELSIUS X VII, the Remontage Papillon is a tourbillion mobile phone that reveals the mechanical movement of watches. Taking inspiration from high-end Swiss watches, this uber-luxurious watch-phone combo is not only awesome looking, but it also harnesses human energy.
Implications - The Remontage Papillon is composed of 547 mechanical parts. Part of the cell watch mimics the movements of fluttering butterfly wings. This cell watch is out of the price range for most -- it starts at $275,000. This luxury will certainly attract the attention of your friends.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Mechanical Luxury Watches
- The Remontage Papillon sets a trend for combining luxury watches and mobile phones with a mechanical focus.
- Cell Watches
- The Remontage Papillon sets a trend for next-level luxury cell phones emphasizing mechanical movements.
- Tourbillon Smartphones
- The Remontage Papillon sets a trend for luxurious smartphones that feature a tourbillon movement and high-end Swiss watch aesthetics.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Luxury Goods
- Luxury goods industries have the opportunity to integrate mechanical movements and design into high-end smartphones and watches to create unique selling points.
- Mobile Technology
- Mobile technology industries can incorporate technical intricacy and luxury design into mobile phones to tap into the high-end market.
- Watchmaking
- Watchmaking industries have the opportunity to integrate mobile technology and connectivity into luxurious watches to create more innovative and disruptive products.
