# Affordable Luxury Timepieces The Tourbillon Collection Releases the Chic 'Regulateur Watch' By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-11-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-collection References: [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/montiek-regulateur/tourbillon-watch/prweb10129384.htm) & [montiek](http://www.montiek.com/) MontieK has expanded its [Tourbillon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999) Collection to include the 'Regulateur Watch,' a timepiece set at a much more reasonable price to make it [more accessible to mainstream consumers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43). The Dutch brand is world renowned for offering high quality and beautiful watches, which have also come with expensive price tags. Today, the Regulateur Watch offers a beautiful compromise for those wanting a stylish and quality watch without the need to shell out large sums of money. The watch itself has a very classic looking appearance with a circular face and the use of roman numerals to keep track of time. The [Tourbillon mechanism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon) is showed off through a small window, demonstrating how beautiful and effortlessly the clocks inner-workings operate. To add a sophisticated touch, the watch also comes with an elegant alligator leather strap. The Tourbillon collection Regulator Watch is offered in four different color options for the straps and comes in either silver or black for the interface. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Affordable Luxury Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury watch industry by offering high quality timepieces at more reasonable prices. - **Mainstream Accessibility:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in making luxury watches more accessible and affordable to a wider consumer base. - **Classic Design with Modern Features:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in combining classic aesthetics with innovative mechanisms in luxury timepieces. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watch Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for luxury watch brands to reimagine pricing strategies and offer more affordable options to attract a wider customer base. - **Fashion and Accessories Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities to provide affordable luxury watches as a statement piece in the fashion and accessories industry. - **Online Retail Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for online retailers to cater to the growing demand for affordable luxury watches by establishing platforms for easy access and purchase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricately Elegant Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-tourbillon.md) - [Accessible Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43.md) - [Whimsical Regulator Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfrogettable.md) - [Striking Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-carrera-tourbillon.md) - [Luxury Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-tourbillon.md) - [Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-carrera-glassbox-chronograph.md) - [Exquisite Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-flying-tourbillon.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Accessible Metallic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ball-watch-roadmaster-perseverer.md)