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Insiders would often claim that high luxury watch brands operate within a tight industry. That's not to say that there's a shortage of demand for high end timepieces nor that supply is dwindling. In fact, quite the opposite. The thing is while there is a gamut of labels hailing from the Swiss Jura Arc and beyond, there are truly outstanding names that make it difficult to keep it a level playing field for everyone. It isn't enough that a top watch brand have the best designers and artisans or is marketing savvy. So it is not surprising that more than a few of these watchmakers venture out of their comfort space in order to outdo one another by coming up with the next best watch or trend. That's right, what planet Earth has to offer simply doesn't cut it anymore. Below is a list of top 10 notable efforts from today's high end luxury watch brands.

1. Romain Jerome Moon Dust DNA  #RomainJeromeMoonDustDNA  

Everything in this collection has elements taken from or inspired by space, from its "lunar surface" dial complete with craters, moon dust infusion, fragments from Apollo XI and Soyuz space crafts, design influences of Sputnik's antenna and solar panel, and its strap that boasts of actual fibers taken from a spacesuit worn during an ISS mission. Another exceptional effort from this luxury watch brand is the Moon Invader with moon rock pieces on the caseback.  

2. Rolex Daytona Meteorite  #RolexDaytonaMeteorite  

A consistent top performer in high end watch brands ranking, Rolex presents their own outer space themed project with the Rolex Daytona Meteorite. When a meteor crosses the earth's atmosphere, some debris eventually hits the ground. These rocks are called meteorites and Rolex decided it would make a for a great dial. And it does look hella cool especially when you think you have something on your wrist that actually traveled the outer space. Even if you can't, at least a component of your watch did.  

3. Louis Moinet Astralis  #LouisMoinetAstralis

An independent player in the best high end watch brands arena is Louis Moinet who brings their A game with the Louis Moinet Astralis. There are only going be 12 of these rare gems and their claim to fame are the four stones on the dial that are supposedly meteorites from "Sun, Moon, Mars, and Mercury." Matching its impressive concept is the case diameter of 46.5mm crafted from 18k rose gold.  As if it's not enough to have a tourbillon mechanism, with the rare materials, the Louis Moinet Astralis is difficult to find.  
 

4. Bovet Saguaro Sportster Meteorite ---- #BovetSaguaroSportsterMeteorite

Another top watch brand to jump on the meteorite bandwagon is Bovet with Saguaro Sportster Meteorite.  Of course, this isn't your run of the mill luxury sports watch as the dial boast of meteorites and you have to wonder where these bits and pieces of rock have been to before "landing" on the watch's surface.  Kinda cool, right? Available in stainless steel or 18k red gold with a hefty case measuring 46mm, the Bovet Saguaro Sportster Meteorite is an edgy classic.  

5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite  #JaegerLeCoultre

Not to be left out of the meteorite trend is one of the big three in high end watch brands, Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Swiss firm updates a traditional complication by using meteor fragments on the dial of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite. The automatic watches are rendered in steel and pink gold and features a complete calendar complication. What could have been a conventional took an edgy turn with the unique dial guaranteeing that no two models are the same.  

These are the top 5 high end watch brand names that have been pushing the envelope in terms of advanced watchmaking. Considering the rapid developments in technology and the cutthroat competition, expect an even bolder, out-of-this-world watches in the near future.  

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