5 most dazzling Lunar New Year luxury watches for 2023: celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with novelties by Tag Heuer, IWC Schaffhausen, Vacheron Constantin, Harry Winston and Breguet

Jan 12 , 2023

Breguet’s Rabbit Zodiac Watch – Classique 9075. Photo: Handout

The bunny on Tag Heuer’s Carrera Chronograph Year of the Rabbit hides on the reverse of the watch, while IWC’s Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition comes in auspicious burgundy and gold

Vacheron Constantin’s métiers d’art timepiece features a platinum hand-engraved rabbit at the centre, Harry Winston goes full-on red and gold, and Breguet flaunts 88 diamonds

The Year of the Rabbit starts here and we’re perking up our ears for novelty watches embracing the spirit of the holiday and celebrating the zodiac sign associated with wisdom, generosity and empathy.

1. Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Rabbit. Photo: Handout

Blending découpage techniques from China and Switzerland with a platinum hand-engraved rabbit at the dial’s centre, the Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Rabbit watch is a fitting artistic tribute to the coming Lunar New Year. Price upon request.

2. IWC

IWC’s The Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition “Chinese New Year”. Photo: Handout

The Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition “Chinese New Year” features an auspicious burgundy dial with gold-plated hands and appliqués for good luck in the coming year, while on the reverse the words “2023 Year of the Rabbit” are engraved on the case back. Price upon request.

3. Harry Winston

Harry Winston’s Premier Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm. Photo: Handout

This limited-edition Premier Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm timepiece in 18k rose gold is housed in a case set with 57 brilliant-cut diamonds and garnished with a glossy red alligator strap adorned with a further 17 brilliant-cut diamonds. Price upon request.