The Chinese Year of the Monkey begins on 8 February 2016. Iwc Replica Watches has added a special model to celebrate the Chinese Zodiac to welcome the New Year.
The dial of the Iwc Replica Watches Urushi “Year of the Monkey” is a beautiful and unique representation of a monkey eating eight peaches. Each dial was handcrafted by Japanese lacquer master, Master Minori Koizumi. He reproduced a Chinese traditional theme that represents good fortune and long life. The peach represents good health and the number 8 is considered lucky.
Iwc Replica Watches's interpretation shows a monkey in a red coat gathering peaches while behind him, a scene of soft colors and golden rays are burning.Iwc Replica Watches This is a perfect match for the rose-gold case.
Monkeys are a symbol of wealth, honor, good fortune, and God Almighty. The Monkey is an intelligent animal. People born under this sign are often seen as smart, clever, and intelligent.
Master Koizumi created each dial using urushi, a lacquer made from the sap of a Japanese varnish tree. The sap was harvested and aged, then treated to make it transparent.Sinn Replica The sap was then applied in thin layers. The lacquer was then applied on top of the gold-dust motifs that were created with the Maki-e decorative technique.
Iwc Replica Watches worked on this occasion with Yamada Heiando, a Japanese lacquerware manufacturer. Master Kilchiro has designed each dial of the L.U.C XP Urushi “Year of the Monkey” watch.
The dial is encased in a L.U.C XP 18-karat rose golden case measuring 39.50mm and 6.80mm thick. Water resistance is guaranteed down to 30 meters. The self-winding L.U.C Caliber 96.17-8-L is also housed in the elegant case. It has a 22-carat-gold micro-rotor.