Since 2016, Harry Winston has launched a unique Chinese Zodiac watch every year to celebrate the Chinese New Year. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac and an iconic figure in Chinese mythology. While the snake may be intimidating, it is also endowed with powerful symbolism and has been revered in Chinese culture for thousands of years. In Chinese culture, the snake is often called a "little dragon", which is the real prototype of the dragon in mythology. It is also considered a symbol of wealth and the owner of an underground kingdom with countless treasures. Due to the unique aura it exudes, the symbolism of the snake in Chinese culture is also unique and rich. Generally speaking, people born in the Year of the Snake have a mysterious aura and are characterized by rationality, calmness and unwavering commitment to their loved ones. The best replica watches at captainthewatch.is.
The dial depicts an imaginative landscape, with a friendly, slightly shy snake poking its head out from the lush vegetation. Although both watches depict the same scene, the rose gold version has a bright and vibrant tone, representing the day, while the white gold version has a darker tone, representing the night. The day version features a bright red snake coiled behind light and dark green leaves against a light green mother-of-pearl background. To give the coiled snake more depth and texture, grooves were carved into its body before it was coated with translucent red lacquer. The red lacquer on the snake’s head is dotted with golden petals, reminiscent of its scales, as if gazing at the wearer with its soulful deep blue eyes.
It also continues Harry Winston’s tradition of being set with gemstones. The gem-setter used marquise-cut emeralds and green sapphires to echo the different shades of green in the landscape. The bright orange florals on the watch are made of marquise-cut spessartite garnets and diamonds, which complement the golden petals on the snake’s body. The dial of the night version features a deep red lacquered snake against a dark blue mother-of-pearl background. The silver markings on the snake’s body harmonize with the cold light of the white gold case and white diamonds. Part of the snake's body is hidden behind leaves set with marquise-cut emeralds, while the snake's silver petals are set with marquise-cut diamonds. The dials of both watches are set with Harry Winston's signature emerald-cut diamond at 12 o'clock.
The case of this Year of the Snake watch is made of 18K white gold or 18K rose gold, and is limited to 8 pieces each. The case is small and round with a diameter of 36 mm, and the thin thickness is only 9.15 mm, which is just the right proportion for women. The design of the case places the gorgeous golden crown at 12 o'clock, and is embellished with a shining white pearl. The golden double ring design around the dial is set with 118 round brilliant-cut diamonds, and the line continues to the crown, showing exquisite charm. Combined with the elegant double diamond arch on the pearl crown, it is more harmonious.
This watch is equipped with a Swiss automatic movement with a power reserve of up to 40 hours. The movement can be seen through the sapphire crystal case back, which is perfect for women who love mechanical movements. The movement is embellished with hand-made circular Geneva waves and textures, and is powered by a rose gold hollow rotor with Harry Winston's classic emerald logo. The movement uses a flat silicon hairspring that is not affected by magnetic fields, is corrosion-resistant and shock-resistant, and can ensure continuous operation for many years.
