# Planetarium Timepieces The Solar System Watches by Van Cleef & Arpels is Keeps Track of Planets By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-system-watches References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/sihh-2014-van-cleef-arpels-midnight-planetarium.php) & [vancleefarpels](http://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/) The solar system watches designed by [Van Cleef & Arpels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perle-2026) is made for those who love all things to do with astrology. Aside from the fact that they depict the movements of the planets for those who are interested in keeping a constant tab, they do so beautifully. As though holding the universe on one's wrist, the solar system watches were displayed at the annual [Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-chair). Appropriately dubbed the Midnight Planétarium, the solar system watches are part of the brand's [Poetic Astronomy series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mission-to-earthphase). In additoin to featuring the rotation of the Earth and five other planets around the sun, they also tell the time by way of a shooting star. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Astrology-driven Timepieces:** Creating timepieces that incorporate astrology elements can attract a niche market of astrology enthusiasts and collectors. - **Poetic Astronomy Series:** Developing a series of watches that depict celestial movements can appeal to consumers who appreciate the beauty and artistry of astronomy. - **Interactive Watch Designs:** Incorporating interactive features, such as displaying the rotation of planets, offers an immersive and engaging experience for watch enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watches:** The luxury watch industry can explore incorporating astrology-themed designs to target a specific segment of consumers. - **Collectibles Market:** Astrology-driven timepieces can present an opportunity for collectors to acquire unique and limited-edition watches featuring celestial elements. - **Artistic Timepiece Design:** Watch designers can create intricate and visually appealing timepieces inspired by astronomy, combining functionality with artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Planet-Resembling Watch Faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-time.md) - [Space-Inspired Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-tellurium.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md) - [Black Hole-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet-ii-black-star.md) - [Astrolabe-Inspired Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-astro-edition.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Earth-Inspired Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-to-earth.md) - [Meteorite Moon Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon-concept.md)