# Chinese New Year Timepieces The Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi Year Of The Dog Watch is Elegant By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-09 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luc-xp-urushi References: [luxurytrump](http://luxurytrump.com/watches/chopard-urushi-year-of-the-dog/) & [chopard](https://www.chopard.com/intl/) The [Chopard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-x-zagato-lab-one) L.U.C XP Urushi Year Of The Dog timepiece has been unveiled by the jewelry brand as an accessory that will enable fashion-forward individuals to commemorate the [Chinese New Year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years) in a unique way. Limited to just 88 pieces, the timepiece features a panting Akita Inu dog on the face that has been painted by [master craftsman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-reverso) Minori Koizumi and is suitable for women or men to wear. The timepiece highlights the best of Japanese art and Swiss craftsmanship, which makes it a celebratory accessory that will be part of your collection for many years to come. The Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi Year Of The Dog timepiece features a self-winding movement and boasts an 18-carat pink gold case that is quite opulent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited Edition Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create limited edition timepieces with unique designs to cater to consumers looking for exclusive and collectible accessories. - **Cultural Commemoration Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop accessories that commemorate cultural events, such as the Chinese New Year, to cater to a growing demand for personalized and meaningful products. - **Cross-cultural Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between artists and craftsmen from different cultural backgrounds to create unique and culturally rich timepieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative materials, technologies, or designs to traditional luxury watchmaking to attract modern consumers and stay ahead of the competition. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cultural elements and themes into fashion and accessories to offer consumers a way to express their individuality and embrace diversity. - **Art and Craftsmanship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional art techniques with modern craftsmanship to create unique and visually stunning products that bridge the gap between art and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar New Year-Honoring Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breguet.md) - [Equestrian New Year Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longines-master-collection-moonphase-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Lunar New Year Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-seville.md) - [Lunar New Year-Celebrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake1.md) - [Equine New Year Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-carbonox-year-of-the-horse-limited-edition.md) - [Opulent LNY-Inspired Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propilot-x-calibre-115.md) - [Exclusive Zodiac-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-zodiacinspired-timepieces.md) - [Lunar New Year Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-swatch-collection.md) - [Lunar New Year Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrera-chronograph-year-of-the-fire-horse.md)