Last January 28th, the lunar New Year of the Rooster began, which is whyBlancpainpresents the exclusive watchChinese Traditional Calendarin limited edition, with a design full of symbols that pay homage to ancient oriental culture.
The phases of the moon, a fundamental feature of the calendars ofBlancpain, are fundamental in this model, given the relationship between the lunar cycle and the months of the traditional Chinese calendar, which is luni-solar, that is, it is a solar calendar whose base unit is the lunar cycle. The Chinese months begin when there is a New Moon, and sometimes it is necessary to insert an extra month, making the Chinese year longer, while on other occasions the year is simply 12 months long and is shorter. This is the reason why the Chinese New Year has a variable duration, which means that it does not have a specific date established.
These particularities of Chinese tradition, whose values and principles find roots thousands and thousands of generations ago, are reflected in the complexity of its dial: in the center, the hours, minutes and Gregorian calendar are presented. The counter at 12 o'clock indicates the double hours in digits and symbols (24-hour cycle), while the counter at 3 o'clock shows the celestial elements and trunks (10-year cycle). The Chinese calendar month (12-month cycle), its date (30-day cycle), and the intercalary month indicator appear at 9 o'clock, while an aperture at 12 o'clock reveals the zodiac sign of the current year (12-year cycle); the lunar phases appear at 6. Additionally, as 2017 is the year of the Rooster, a rooster appears at the opening at 12 to indicate the new year.
In terms of machinery, theBlancpain Traditional Chinese CalendarIt is powered by automatic Caliber 3638, equipped with a 7-day power reserve, and features 464 components, 39 of which are rubies. The case, 45mm in diameter, is adorned with a cabochon-cut ruby and has 5 correctors under the lugs that allow adjustment of the indications. It also includes the classic features of the Villeret collection, namely the double stepped silhouette, the enamel dial with hour disc with gold appliqués and indications transferred before firing, the main hands in the shape of an openwork leaf and the calendar hand in the shape of a serpentine.
The spectacular design of this exceptional model has been limited to 36 pieces, created with a white gold oscillating weight with an engraved rooster, which commemorates the entry into 2017. An oriental luxury on your wrist, the grandeur and pride of the rooster at the service of time in an unbeatable watch.
P.V.P. recommended: €82,510
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