THE LUCKY EIGHT
A symbol of wisdom and intuition, the snake holds a special place in Chinese culture and to mark the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake, Breguet has released an exclusive Classique 7145 model. Limited to only eight numbered pieces, this beautifully crafted timepiece spotlights the handcrafted artistic techniques of guilloché and engraving. With every detail of the snake and its environment meticulously engraved, the depth of the artwork is enhanced by a black coating. To elevate the foliage, a translucent miniature painting is applied, highlighting several shades of green. Enjoying one of the thinnest calibres in production at 2.40mm thick, the Breguet calibre 502 is equipped with a 22K gold rotor, hand-engraved with a guilloché pattern.
1. Hublot – Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake 42mm watch featuring a polished black ceramic case and an engraved bezel that mimics snakeskin texture
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2. Vacheron Constantin – Métiers d’Art: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac 40mm watch with Grand Feu enamel dial in blue and in-house Caliber 2460 G4
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3. Longines – Conquest Year of the Snake watch with a gradient red sunray dial with gilt hands and indices, housed in a 40mm stainless steel case
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4. Jaeger-LeCoultre – Reverso Tribute Enamel Snake watch featuring a pink gold rectangular case and a black enamel dial with Dauphine hands
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5. IWC Schaffhausen – Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake watch featuring a burgundy dial and 32,800 calibre that offers a five-day power reserve
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6. Blancpain – Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel 2025 45.2mm watch with a platinum case and framed in a green Grand Feu enamel dial
7. Arnold & Son – Perpetual Moon 41.5 Red Gold watch with a snake hand-engraved into a block of 18-carat rose gold and set against a blue aventurine glass dial
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8. Franck Muller – Silhouette CX Snake Emerald watch featuring a snake motif, hand set with deep green emeralds
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