Every year, a new animal symbol of the Chinese zodiac is the star. The rooster is the tenth animal symbol of the Chinese Zodiac. It will be the star of the Chinese calendar starting on January 28th, 2017. Chopard, a watchmaking company that loves to celebrate Chinese New Year by releasing special editions, is one of those companies.
Rolex Replica Watches celebrates the Chinese New Year by presenting a dial that is made using the ancient Urushi technique. The rooster's colorful and artistic rendition is an eye-catching one.
This technique uses a lacquer made from the sap of a "Japanese varnish tree" which is harvested and aged by hand only once per year. This technique involves applying the material in many thin layers.Audemars Piguet Replica Watches It takes patience and time.
The Urushi master in this case paints tiny mother-of pearl fragments that enhance the iridescence and rooster's puffed-out chest, as well as its stunning turquoise, gold and orange-hued feathers. The rooster appears against a sunset-colored backdrop. Eight gladiolis are placed next to the rooster, symbolizing good fortune.
The Swiss luxury watch brand, L.U.C XP Urushi, has collaborated with its long-term partner, Yamada Heiando, an official supplier to the Japanese Imperial Family, to create this stunning illustration. The highly-skilled Urushi master Minori Kizumi created this special edition timepiece, which was then overseen by Kiichiro Msumura, the most renowned exponent of his craft.
The case is made of 18-carat rosegold and measures 39.50mm by 6.80mm. The case houses a self-winding L.U.C.96.17.L movement that was manufactured in-house. It is ultra-thin thanks to a micro-rotor of 22-carat rose gold that has been incorporated into its overall thickness.IWC Ingenieur Replica Watches The self-winding mechanism operates at a rapid frequency of 28.800 vibrations per minute (4 Hz). It also provides 65 hours of power reserve thanks to its twin barrel technology. The 29-jewel movement is finished to the highest aesthetic standards, with polished screws, beveled chamfers and bridges decorated with a Cotes de Geneve design.