Chinese New Year commences on the 12th of February and welcomes the Year of the Metal Ox. Different watch makers are celebrating with their own stunning creations in honor of the New Year of the Ox.
Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Buffalo, Self-winding mechanical movement, 41 mm, $TBD
Relief engraving, an artisanal technique cherished by Jaquet Droz, is used to create an ox that literally seems to be coming out of the dial as it calmly saunters on to the pitch-black onyx face towards a gold plum tree with red ruby blossoms. The stunning raised tableau is made possible by hand-engraved gold appliqué on this 41 mm Petite Heure Minutes hour rings. Crafted in red gold with a gem-set bezel and lugs, the Ateliers d’Art also engraved the oscillating weights with the head of an ox on an onyx background. Limited edition: 8 pieces.
Harry Winston Premier Chinese New Year Ox, Automatic 36mm, price TBD
Harry Winston celebrates the Year of the Ox with a captivating rose gold timepiece from the Premier collection. Emblazoned with the powerful figure of an ox dominating a vivid red mother-of-pearl landscape, the dial sparkles with the radiance of Harry Winston diamonds. Limited edition: 8 pieces
Piaget Altiplano watch, 38 mm, $91,000
A white gold watch with an enamel dial in a limited edition of 38 pieces with 430P ultra-thin hand-wound movement. Strong, reliable and inspiring of confidence in others, the mighty ox is the perfect talisman for the Altiplano collection. The dial is crafted in cloisonné enamel depicting this symbol of the Chinese Zodiac in the Altiplano white gold diamond watch. An ultra-thin luxury watch that uses specialist artisanal techniques to make this powerful icon come to life.
Métiers d’Art Year of the Ox by Vacheron Constantin, 40mm Platinum 950, $165,000
Vacheron Constantin is pursuing its dialogue with collectors and passionate devotees of Haute Horlogerie by enriching its Métiers d’Art The legend of the Chinese zodiac with the sign of the ox. Two new creations, one comes in platinum and the other comes in rose gold, realised in twelve models each, combine the technical excellence of Caliber 2460 G4 with the beauty of artistic crafts.
Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon in Monogram Brown with the Ox face, 42mm, $4,600
The Tambour Horizon watch is a unique connected experience that fully encompasses Louis Vuitton’s spirit of travel, craftsmanship and creative values. In tune with users’ travels and daily routine, it is not just a useful everyday accessory, but a reflection of their style and personality. To celebrate the Year of the Ox, a cartoonish-looking ox is found on red dial.
Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Ox, 39.5mm, automatic, rose gold, CHF $24,600
Dedicated to the Year of the Metal Ox – favorable to harvests and wisdom, each watch from this limited series of just 88 is ultra-slim and perfectly refined. The Urushi lacquer dial is crafted by Japanese lacquer masters to reveal a scene that evokes ancient labors, humble prosperity and timeless elegance. Its L.U.C 96.17-L manufacture movement demonstrates the best watchmaking expertise of the Chopard Manufacture.
Breguet Classique 7145 “Year of the Ox”, Self-winding movement, 40mm
In honor of the New year of the Ox, a symbol of perseverance and trust, Breguet unveils the Classique 7145 “Year of the Ox.” The House uses the white gold dial to pay tribute to the areas of craftsmanship in which its artisans excel: engraving and engine-turning. Limited edition: 8 pieces
Blancpain Traditional Chinese Calendar, 45mm, $TBD
Blancpain celebrates Chinese New Year with a limited series of 50 watches dedicated to this tradition and its festivities. Housed in a precious platinum case, the Traditional Chinese Calendar bearing the effigy of the ox features an exclusive complication appearing on an elegant Grand Feu enamel dial.
Swatch OX ROCKS 2021, $165
Strong, reliable and tough are characteristics shared by the Swiss made Swatch BIG BOLD watch line and those born in the year of the Ox who are said to also be active, motivated and determined. Factor in flame imagery that represents the ox’s personality and makes any outfit pop. The Swatch OX ROCKS 2021 comes in a striking and specially made round watch box.
