Swiss watch manufacturer company Arnold & Son made an exclusive zodiac-inspired timepiece called Perpetual Moon "Year of the Rabbit" -- which goes in accordance with the year of the rabbit, inspired by the traditional Chinese calendar. In the context of the year of the rabbit based on the Chinese Zodiac lore, the characteristics of the rabbit embody prudence and agility, which promise longevity, peace, and prosperity.
With the watch strap comprising black alligator leather and red-alligator leather lining, the design of the watch has the rabbit in the foreground and there is also an image of an ancient castle with a garden and a pond in the background. As for the upper corner left of the watch, there is imagery of the full moon with constellations next to it. In terms of the materials of the imagery, the rabbit is made of 18-karat gold, and the background imageries are painted with gold powder. The moon is made of the mother-of-pearl disc and the constellations are hand-painted. Additionally, all the imagery except for the rabbit can light up. As this is an exclusive timepiece, there are only 8 watches produced.
Exclusive Zodiac-Inspired Timepieces
Arnold & Son Sculpted a Year of the Rabbit Exclusive Watch
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