W

ith 2022 behind us, our thoughts have turned to the

upcoming Lunar New Year and the fantastic celebrations just around the corner. The annual festival kicks off on 22 January 2023, heralding the Year of the Rabbit. According to Chinese culture, the rabbit is not only a gentle and courageous creature, but those born under this sign are said to possess a natural elegance, as well as an innate appreciation of beauty and craftsmanship. So, what better way to embrace the jubilations than with some prestigious watches and jewelry. Step into the world of haute horlogerie with our guide to the finest timepieces, that is sure to enchant collectors, dealers and connoisseurs alike. Serving up a bold mix of mechanical sophistication and avant-garde design with a dash of the unexpected, here are some pieces to embark you to a new year in luxury and style. *Words are from The Journal, Mr Porter

It

is no doubt the epitome of a modern

classic. Introduced in the mid-2000s, it is one of the youngest watches in the Cartier lineup; and one of the brand’s most favored releases. Created to impress both wearers and onlookers, its profile and concept break away from the traditional angular watches of the brand such as the Tank and the SantosDumont. Rather than solely focusing on performance, the Ballon Bleu placed emphasis on bold aesthetics and craftsmanship. Sophisticated and chic, its classic looks find Cartier’s passion for simple elegance alive and well. Its design also demonstrates the perfect balance between feminine and masculine aspects, which makes it an all-rounder. From music superstars like Justin Bieber and Usher to royals like Kate Middleton, the Ballon Bleu is well-loved by tastemakers from various fields.

*Words are from swisswatchexpo.com

If

it were invented today, it would likely

be considered a gimmick. But the flippable watch face of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s iconic Reverso – which swivels to reveal a solid metal caseback – is anything but. As history shows, it came about for a very specific reason. The story begins in the early 1930s with a group of British Army officers stationed in India who were getting thoroughly fed up with smashing their wristwatches while playing polo and challenged a travelling Swiss businessman, Mr César De Trey, to find them a solution. As luck would have it one of De Trey’s associates back in Switzerland happened to be none other than Mr Jacques-David LeCoultre, a watchmaker of some renown. On his return to his homeland, De Trey put the problem to LeCoultre. The watchmaker consulted with his engineers and the Reverso was born: a wristwatch that could slide and flip over in its base to protect the fragile watch face during a polo match. *Words are from The Journal, Mr Porter

MR

PORTER feels honored to have been asked to work with the Schaffhausen-

based brand to develop the superb Big Pilot’s 43 MR PORTER Edition 1, which will be available in just 500 examples worldwide. While its relationship to the original, wartime pilot’s watch is instantly recognizable, the MR PORTER edition has a case scaled-down to an easily wearable and very versatile 43mm. And rather than being made from steel, it is hewn from a solid block of bronze that’s been treated with a brushed finish to enhance its natural lustre. The appearance of this will gradually change over time as the bronze patinates, creating a unique and very personal watch that will develop and evolve with every adventure it experiences. *Words are from The Journal, Mr Porter

If

you have a penchant for statement dials, look no further than this crimson-hued edition

of Oris’s Big Crown Pointer Date. It has plenty of grail qualities: it has a 38-hour power reserve, a dreamy bronze case, an exposed case back and a lustrous red dial that, apart from getting the blood pumping, will take you from day to night with ease. Let’s just say it’s a surefire route to the heart of any watch lover. *Words are from The Journal, Mr Porter

GIRARD-PERREGAUX La Esmeralda Tourbillon “à Secret”

Honouring an iconic model such as La Esmeralda Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges means expressing admiration for a major horological work on both technical and artistic levels. It implies recognizing Constant Girard’s innovative vision within which the movement becomes a design element in its own right. And it entails proclaiming loyalty to the values of excellence upheld by a Maison and paying allegiance to a passionate, generous and perpetually inspirational founder.

*Words are from Girard-Perregaux official website

A tasteful reimagining of a watch model launched in 1921, Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques American 1921 is the very embodiment of the Roaring Twenties. Its cushion-shaped case features a white dial with slanted numerals circling its display, while glamorous touches come via warm hues of pink gold and an auburn alligator strap – a splurge-worthy gift if ever we’ve seen one. Whoever receives it is sure to delight in its playful appeal. *Words are from The Journal, Mr Porter

You

’re likely to find an abundance of red during your Lunar New

Year festivities. Besides being China’s primary celebratory color, it also signifies prosperity, luck and creativity. So, what better timepiece to mark the festival than NOMOS GLASHÜTTE’s Tetra Neomatik 39? It’s the perfect choice for anyone who wants to strike a balance between relaxed and elegant, with its angular case, glossy enamel-like dial and rhodium-plated hands that all nod to the desires of an individualist. *Words are from The Journal, Mr Porter

“While all of the pieces work well individually, it’s worn together that they really come into their own”

*Words are from The Journal, Mr Porter

Flying

the flag for the current mood in fine jewellery, 42 SUNS is a new brand inspired

by the vibrant, high-impact custom jewellery scene of Los Angeles. Colourful lab-grown gemstones – topaz, yellow sapphire, pink sapphire, orange sapphire and emerald – are the focus of the brand’s 42-piece debut collection, Chapter One, which is available exclusively at MR PORTER. 42 SUNS relies on a zero-waste supply chain, whereby all deadstock or surplus materials are recycled into the next collection. *Words are from The Journal, Mr Porter

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“I don’t wear a Tank watch to tell the time. Actually, I never even wind it. I wear a Tank because it is the watch to wear!”

Andy Warhol

It

is pretty much the ne plus ultra of dress watches, a design that has defined elegant

dressiness for over a century. On the surface, this 2022 addition to the stable doesn't rock the Tank Louis Cartier boat too much – the rose-gold case has all the Cartier hallmarks — defining brancards, and the crown is set with a cabochon. So far, so Cartier. But the dial is something else entirely. The electrochemically engraved, galvanised anthracite dial bears a concentric Art Deco-inspired design that shimmers and shifts in the light to stunning effect.

*Words are from The Journal, Mr Porter

Happy Diamonds luxury jewellery for women is as daring as it is playful, with its iconic dancing diamonds gently moving and twirling between two sapphire crystals, symbolising an authentic touch of Joie de Vivre and a truly free spirit. Little diamonds do great things. *Words are from Chopard official website

“Each symbol is a tool of self-discovery & self-expression. Each wearer’s personal compilation is a way to help communicate more openly about how each of us got here as well as what we envision our next chapter to be, in order to inspire and to help not just ourselves, but each other & the next generation to live more fulfilling lives.

*Words are from Foundrae official website

T

radition, excellence, high quality and research into

materials: values which have always been at the very heart of Buccellati. It is a company founded by a Milanese family of jewelers of the same name. A company which has preserved its stylistic identity for over a hundred years, while reviving and applying ancient goldsmithing techniques. *Words are from Buccellati official website

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