# Kinetic Watch Winders The Solar Orbiter is a Kinetic Watch Winder and Sculpture By Amy Duong | Published 2026-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solar-orbiter References: [mbandf](https://www.mbandf.com/curated-art/mbf-curated-artists/laikingland/solar-orbiter)  The Solar Orbiter is a [kinetic watch winder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-watch-winder) and sculpture created by Laikingland founder Martin Smith in collaboration with [MB&F](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect) to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the M.A.D.Gallery. Standing 60 centimetres tall, the limited-edition piece draws inspiration from the 1957 [Eames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-office-and-reebok) Solar Do-Nothing Machine while combining kinetic art with mechanical watch display. Constructed from nearly 300 moving components, the sculpture is operated by turning a manual control that activates its intricate gear-driven mechanism around a centrally mounted watch. The sculpture is handcrafted from steel, aluminium, brass and carved wood using traditional manufacturing techniques. Interchangeable kinetic elements, including a hand, heart and star, allow collectors to customise the display. Limited to 10 editions worldwide, the Solar Orbiter is priced at CHF 9,900 and is supplied in a bespoke wooden crate with a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity signed by Martin Smith. Image Credit: Laikingland, MB&F ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kinetic Luxury Displays:** Mechanical display objects are blending functional utility with sculptural motion, creating premium collectible formats for watches, jewelry and design-led interiors. - **Customizable Art Mechanics:** Interchangeable kinetic components introduce personalization into high-end art objects, expanding the value of limited editions through modular collector experiences. - **Heritage-inspired Engineering:** References to mid-century experimental design are being reinterpreted through contemporary craftsmanship, positioning nostalgia as a platform for mechanical luxury innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watches:** Collectors’ accessories are evolving beyond storage and maintenance into theatrical presentation systems that elevate watch ownership as an experiential ritual. - **Kinetic Art:** Functional collaborations between artists and luxury brands are broadening the commercial role of kinetic sculpture within collectible design markets. - **Premium Home Decor:** Statement objects with movement, craftsmanship and scarcity are redefining decorative interiors through hybrid pieces that combine utility, art and investment appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premier Road Racing Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-road-racing-bicycle.md) - [International Quiet Luxury Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brochu-walker.md) - [Lifestyle Football Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-atelier-total-90.md) - [Performance Body Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-performance-body-care.md) - [Sleek Performance-Driven Everyday Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crusher-1080-anc.md) - [Agentic Command Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codex-micro.md) - [AI Coloring Page Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icoloring-ai.md) - [Glare-Reducing Eyewear Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarized-collection.md) - [Full-Time Living Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-timber-homes-redwood.md)