Cover news reporter Li Xuedan
Zodiac watches have long been sought after by collectors. As the Lunar New Year approaches, brands have launched watches with the theme of the zodiac rabbit, vividly interpreting this flexible and free image with exquisite and meticulous craftsmanship. The rabbit is a symbol of agility and alertness, as well as a symbol of dexterity and intelligence, bringing a beautiful meaning for the New Year.
Breguet Classique Classic 9075 Chinese New Year Watch
On the occasion of the 2023 Year of the Rabbit in China, Breguet presents a limited edition of 8 new Breguet Classique Classic 9075 Chinese New Year Watches specially designed for women to celebrate the Chinese New Year. This Classique timepiece combines the brand's signature enamel craftsmanship with engraving techniques. The image of six jade rabbits with different postures interprets the art of time, gently showing the wisdom and flexible beauty of women.
The watch dial is vivid and delicate, depicting a vibrant scene of six rabbits playing happily in the grass under the shadow of soft clouds. All the motifs on the 18K white gold dial are hand-engraved by master craftsmen. The central motif is engraved below the enamel layer, while the rabbit is engraved high above the enamel. The Breguet Classique Classic 9075 Chinese zodiac watch combines exquisite traditional Haute Horlogerie with elegant aesthetic design.
This watch is powered by the self-winding calibre 591C and is finished by hand. The movement is equipped with a silicon flat hairspring and a Swiss linear lever escapement. The movement consists of 171 parts, oscillating at 4 Hz and a power reserve of 38 hours. The case is water-resistant to 3 bar (30 meters). The components of the movement follow Breguet tradition and are carefully finished by hand by Breguet craftsmen. Through the case back, a gold automatic rotor with a hand-invented pattern in a barley pattern is unobstructed.
Chopard Rabbit Year Painted Watch
As the Lunar New Year approached, Chopard conceived a watch with the theme of the zodiac rabbit. Inspired by the jade rabbit of Chinese mythology, the dial presents a shrewd and agile jade rabbit under the bright moon. The gold-dusted and mother-of-pearl micro-painted dial is created by a master Japanese craftsman using centuries-old techniques of mizuki-e, giving meaning to this highly anticipated limited edition piece.
Chopard commissioned a Japanese lacquer artist to depict the moon in the sky on the dial, and the laurel branches concealed the gray and brown "double rabbit picture". Osmanthus is an endemic shrub plant from Asia with a fragrant smell, and in Chinese culture, the "toad palace folding laurel" is used as a metaphor for rising step by step and successful career, and the dial picture cleverly blends the moon, osmanthus and rabbit to show exquisite craftsmanship. In addition, the two rabbits on the dial are shining brightly, and their ears are erected, vividly showing the wisdom and agility of the rabbit.
Chopard Chopard's L.U.C XP URUSHI Year of the Rabbit is limited to a limited edition of 88 pieces, featuring an L.U.C XP ULTRA-THIN CASE IN ROSE-COLORED 18K gold in line with Chopard's philosophy of sustainability and social responsibility, and is equipped with the L.U.C 96.17-L miniature rotor self-winding ultra-thin movement.
TAG Heuer Calera chronographs
As a limited edition watch created by the brand to commemorate the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, TAG Heuer Carera chronographs use a wonderful black, red and gold color scheme to be exquisite and elegant without losing a sporty feel, and incorporate the delicate symbol of the smart and cute rabbit. The embossed stripes on the dial represent the soft fur of the rabbit, while the center of the sapphire glass on the case back shows the image of an embossed red rabbit.
This limited edition of 500 watches inherits the classic design of the Carrera series of sports chronographs, with an elegant stainless-steel case and a tachymeter scale on the dark black ceramic fixed bezel, echoing the series' motorsport-related origins. The red color, which represents luck, joy, passion and boldness, is presented in subtle detail throughout the watch, making it ideal for conveying blessings and faith on the wrist on the occasion of the New Year. The interior of the watch is equipped with the Heuer 02 automatic movement, which is clearly visible through the case back. Developed and produced in-house by TAG Heuer, the movement offers an 80-hour power reserve, and its vertical clutch and column wheel give the watch outstanding timekeeping accuracy and performance. The watch strap is made of smooth black calfskin with contrasting beige stitching, which harmonizes with the rose gold color character of the dial.
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