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# Solar System-Inspired Timepieces
The Graham Geo.Graham Orrery Tourbillon Watches are Opulent

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-09 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-watches
References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/article/graham-geograham-orrery-tourbillon-watch/) & [graham1695](http://graham1695.com/index.php/tourbillon-1322.html)

The Graham Geo.Graham Orrery Tourbillon watches are designed to put the aesthetic of the solar system onto your wrist in an opulent way that makes the timepiece look more like a rare piece of jewelry than simply an accessory for telling the time.

The Graham Geo.Graham Orrery Tourbillon timepiece consists of a face that has the [Earth, Moon and Mars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-flying-hours) all incorporated onto it in the form of precious stones. The Earth is appropriately crafted from turquoise, while the Moon and Mars are made from [polished meteorite globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formex-essence-ceramica-dark-matter) that have origins on those particular celestial bodies. The [pink gold tourbillon bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-tourbillon) complete with diamonds represents the Sun.

The Graham Geo.Graham Orrery Tourbillon watches are finished with a blue alligator strap that has been hand-sewn. Each watch is priced at $330,000 with just eight in existence.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Solar System-inspired Timepieces:** Luxury watch brands can create unique timepieces incorporating the solar system aesthetic, possibly using precious stones and alternative materials, to cater to collectors who enjoy elegant, rare pieces of jewelry.
- **Precious Stones as Watch Components:** Watchmakers and jewelers can explore unique and alternative ways to display the beauty of precious stones, such as representing celestial bodies on watch faces.
- **Customized Hand-sewn Watch Straps:** Innovative straps made from sustainable, high-quality materials such as alligator leather can add a premium feel to high-end watches.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Luxury Watches:** The luxury watch industry could explore creating limited edition, high-end timepieces featuring unique designs and uncommon materials.
- **Jewelry:** Jewelry makers could collaborate with watchmakers to incorporate gemstones and other precious materials into watch designs, expanding their offerings to those who value exclusivity and rarity.
- **Leather Goods:** Companies that specialize in creating premium leather goods can expand their product lines by offering customized watch straps to accommodate high-end watches with unique designs.

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