Marking the start of the Chinese New Year this February and ushering in the “Year of the Dog”, luxury high and fine watch brands paid tribute to man’s best friend with a suite of limited edition and extravagant timepieces. Whether you’re a dog lover or not, these exquisite collector’s pieces showcasing each maison’s unique designs and high-end watchmaking will make you fall in love with the star zodiac of the year. Here’s our pick of the top horological wonders launched this season…
Breguet Classique 7145 Chow-Chow
Case: 18-karat white gold, 40mm
Strap: Leather, 2.4mm
Movement: Calibre 502, Self-winding movement
Waterproof: 30m
Limited edition: 8
Price: $42,000, Breguet.com
Panerai Luminor 1950 Sealand 3 Days Automatic Acciaio
Case: Steel, 44mm
Strap: Interchangeable leather and rubber
Movement: Calibre P.9000 automatic
Waterproof: 100 metres
Limited edition: 88
Price: $28,000 approx, panerai.com
Graham Chronofighter Vintage Nose Art Ltd. Kelly
Case: Steel, 44mm
Strap: Alligator
Movement: Calibre G1747, automatic chronograph
Waterproof: 100m
Limited edition: 100
Price: POA
Ulysse Nardin Classico Year of the Dog
Case: 18 carat rose gold, 40mm
Strap: Alligator
Movement: Calibre UN-815 self-winding
Waterproof: 50 metres
Limited edition: 88
Price: CHF 39,800, ulysse-nardin.com
Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Dog
Case: 18 carat rose gold, 39.5mm
Strap: Alligator
Movement: Calibre 96.17-L self-winding
Waterproof: 30 metres
Limited edition: 88
Price: POA, chopard.com
