Since the theme of the Year of the Dragon is a “popular” year for Chinese people in general, Western boutiques including fashion, jewelry, and high-end watches continue to focus on this theme, which seems to have set off a new wave of Eastern fever. Recently, Breitling, IWC, and Bao Blancpain, Ulysse Nardin, and Bell & Ross have successively launched craft limited edition watches with the theme of the Year of the Dragon, each with its own topic.
Breitling, which does not often launch zodiac themes, has a Chronomat B01 42 mechanical chronograph watch “Year of the Dragon Limited Edition” this year, with a red dial as the main visual, and it is also available on the sapphire crystal bottom cover and small seconds dial. Flying dragon element. The B01 movement is certified by the Swiss Observatory and has a 70-hour power reserve. The watch is limited to 88 pieces and is only sold in Breitling stores in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia. Among them, the Taipei 101 store will arrive in small quantities before the Chinese New Year. . IWC also uses red as its main visual. The limited edition IWC Portuguese series chronograph watch chooses a burgundy dial with a PVD gold-plated Tamron automatic dial. Its model is IW371629, and uses a 41 mm stainless steel case with a 69355 chronograph. The watch movement is also equipped with a column wheel and a paused second hand, making calculation and correction of time more accurate. It is limited to 1,000 pieces. The strap is made of rubber and leather straps for easy replacement, and the style is independent.
Bell & Ross, which has mainly focused on sports and military styles in the past, “participates in war” for the first time in 2024. The new BR 05 Artline Dragon is like a tattoo artist, combining the sun, moon, animals and plants with dragon-shaped patterns to present a From the strap, case, and dial, the image is like a “full tattoo”. In terms of creativity and technique, it is rare and unique for the Year of the Dragon watch. It is limited to 99 pieces worldwide. It is expected to arrive in mid-January. It is only available in Sold in specialty stores and online specialty stores.
Blancpain, which first launched the Villeret Chinese Almanac watch in 2012, can be regarded as the trend leader of zodiac watches in modern times. In 2024, entering the second 12-year cycle, Blancpain has launched a watch with an auspicious dragon sculpture and The limited edition Villeret Chinese Almanac watch with solid gold automatic dial is replaced with a rare green Grand Feu enamel and a red gold case. It can display the time information of the lunar calendar such as the heavenly stems and the earthly branches, and then functionally echoes the Eastern concept of time. Unique collection status.
Ulysse Nardin, which was recognized by the GPGH Geneva Watch Awards last year, has further evolved its classic BLAST Tourbillon and presented a BLAST Tourbillon Golden Dragon watch made of exquisite carving technology. The orange-red dragon shuttles seamlessly between the bridges of the X-shaped movement of the BLAST series. At the same time, the tourbillon is inlaid with a mother-of-pearl bead. Through the soft and restrained luster of the pearl, it combines with the intimidation and intimidation of the dragon. sharp contrast. How to blend, balance, and be vivid and exciting between Eastern and Western cultures? This year’s dragon watch from Athens is indeed a high standard for craft watches with the theme of the Year of the Dragon in the author’s memory, and few can match it.
Breitling’s Chronomat B01 42 mechanical chronograph watch “Year of the Dragon Limited Edition” hides the dragon on the transparent crystal glass on the bottom cover
IWC Year of the Dragon theme Portuguese series chronograph watch, 41mm, stainless steel, automatic movement, chronograph, limited to 1000 pieces
Ulysse Nardin BLAST Tourbillon Golden Dragon watch, UN-172 self-made hollow self-winding movement, flying tourbillon, platinum micro-rotor
Western boutiques including fashion, jewelry, and high-end watches also continue to focus on this theme, seeming to set off a new wave of Eastern craze.
Bell & Ross BR 05 Artline Dragon watch, limited to 99 pieces
The BLAST Tourbillon Golden Dragon watch contrasts the soft luster of pearls with the intimidation of the dragon, combining strength and softness.
Breitling’s Chronomat B01 42 mechanical chronograph watch “Year of the Dragon Limited Edition”, 42 mm, stainless steel, self-winding movement, Swiss Observatory certified, time display chronograph
Blancpain Villeret Chinese Annual Calendar Watch Limited Edition, 45 mm, red gold, self-winding movement, annual calendar function, seven-day power reserve, 50 pieces worldwide
The limited edition Blancpain Villeret Chinese Almanac watch uses a solid red gold engraved Xianglong automatic disc, which can display the time information of the lunar calendar.
