Year of the Snake watches

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Year of the Snake watches

Post by bbattle » January 30th 2025, 4:51pm

"Gong Hei Fat Choy! Today marks the official kickoff of the Year of the Snake, and what better way to do that on a website dedicated to watches than, well, look at a few of the Lunar New Year-themed releases of the past few weeks (and one that has just launched today). While many of these editions are undoubtedly targeted towards specific markets – there's a reason why a ton of these editions have a ridiculous number of 8s in their numbering – the Zodiac cycle means that brands can flex their metiers d'art prowess with a different theme every single year. "

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Xiali Chinese Calendar
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$104,300 on bracelet; learn more at https://www.parmigiani.com/en/watches/t ... iali-gold/.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Snake
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$1,225 on bracelet; learn more at https://www.christopherward.com/int/home

The Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel 2025
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$87,800 on an alligator strap; learn more at https://www.blancpain.com/en

Baume & Mercier Riviera Chinese New Year 'Snake Edition'
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4,950 on strap; learn more at https://www.baume-et-mercier.com/glbe/en/home.html

The Breguet Classique 7145 Year of the Snake Edition
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$74,600 on strap; learn more at https://www.breguet.com/en

Extra verbiage about these watches and more can be found here: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-w ... -the-snake
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Post by AlbertaTime » January 30th 2025, 11:50pm

Happy Year of the Snake, everyone!!
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Post by MAX » January 31st 2025, 5:08am

Im a Snake and Im OK. Yeah, really.

I like the subtlety of the Baume & Mercier dial.
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Post by AlbertaTime » January 31st 2025, 2:52pm

gerdson wrote:
January 31st 2025, 2:09pm
Dang. I thought it was the year of the snack and just had a bag og tater chips. What do I do now.
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Re: Year of the Snake watches

Post by bbattle » January 31st 2025, 4:21pm

For those interested in Chinese astrology,

Snake is the 6th animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs, coming after the Dragon and before the Horse. Recent years of the Snake include 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, and 1941, with the next Snake year in 2025 (Year of the Wood Snake). Snake is associated with the earthly branch symbol si.

Snake is a cautious, introverted observer, cool and mysterious in behavior owing to their suspicious and insecure nature, yet their armor conceals abundant sensitivity, wisdom, and passion that will surely surprise their few confidants.

https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/snake/

they have a calendar calculator so you can find out your sign. I discovered I am also a Snake.
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