5 oriental-style luxury watches just in time for Lunar New Year
Start a new decade – and new Chinese zodiac – with one of these commemorative artisanal timepieces from Harry Winston, Chopard, Graff, Jaquet Droz and Vacheron Constantin
As 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, it intersects with the outset of the Year of the Rat, the first animal zodiac sign on the Chinese lunar calendar. While some perceive the rat with vexation, Chinese culture deems rodents as a symbol of wisdom, achievement and vitality.
Today, luxury brands channel the passing time by inventing creative novelties that champion the lunar spirit. Celebrate the Year of the Rat with our top five picks of artisanal timepieces featuring bewitching Chinese motifs.
Harry Winston
The Premier Lunar New Year Automatic 36mm watch is embellished with 57 brilliant-cut diamonds and a rat sculpture crafted from one piece of 18-carat rose gold, set on an intense red beaded mother-of-pearl background. Limited to eight pieces. Price on request.
Chopard
The L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Rat watch creates the Chinese zodiac sign using an ancient Japanese lacquer technique. Crafted in 18-carat rose gold and equipped with an ultra-thin movement, it is limited to 88 pieces. Price on request.
Graff
