Harry Winston celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a majestic red dragon timepiece

Dec 12, 2023
To celebrate 2024, the Year of the Dragon, Harry Winston is introducing a special limited edition rose gold model from its new HW Moment collection.

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This rose gold model commemorating the 2024 Chinese New Year features a pearl-set crown at the 12 o'clock position on the case. Encased in a dazzling Harry Winston diamond-set case, the dial features a mystical cloudscape rendered in white mother-of-pearl and a magnificent red dragon. Limited to eight pieces worldwide, this striking timepiece heralds a new year filled with good fortune and happiness.

The warm, round 18K rose gold case measures 36mm in diameter. Its slim silhouette, just 9.15mm thick, fits comfortably on a woman's wrist. The case's distinctive features include an elegant gold crown adorned with a sparkling white pearl at 12 o'clock and the gently sloping form of the polished case. A double line set with 118 round brilliant-cut diamonds accentuates the beauty of the case's shape. The graceful double arches that extend toward the crown add a touch of richness to the design.

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Like many Harry Winston timepieces, this case incorporates design codes that speak to the world of founder Harry Winston. The diamond-set arch that frames the crown is reminiscent of the majestic entrance arch to the Harry Winston flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York. The opulent dial features a Chinese red dragon holding a pearl in its mouth, soaring among soft clouds of white mother-of-pearl. The three-dimensional white clouds swirling around the dragon's body are crafted from natural beaded mother-of-pearl, a material originally found in Chinese art and frequently used on Harry Winston dials. The skillfully carved design perfectly captures the rising clouds surrounding the dragon. The most striking feature is the dragon's dynamic figure, whose hand-carved gold scales are adorned with a deep red lacquer, seemingly playing with the soft clouds. The dragon's head, wrapped around the off-center hour and minute counters, features vibrant blue lacquered eyes and holds a beautiful pearl in its mouth. A brilliant-cut diamond halo marks the 12 o'clock position, and ten additional diamonds mark the five-minute intervals. Within the dazzling halo, a dreamlike mother-of-pearl depiction of the soft, star-studded sky at dusk is depicted.

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For those who appreciate a true automatic mechanical movement, this timepiece is equipped with a Swiss-made automatic mechanical movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The movement is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. Exquisitely finished with hand-applied Circular Côtes de Genève stripes, the movement is powered by a skeletonized rose gold rotor etched with the Harry Winston logo in the silhouette of an emerald cut. The watch also features a silicon flat balance spring, which is immune to magnetism, corrosion-resistant, and shock-resistant, ensuring long-lasting accuracy.

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The HW Moment Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm is a limited edition of only eight pieces worldwide, a reference to the number eight, considered the most auspicious number in Chinese culture. The gold caseback is engraved with a serial number identifying this limited edition. The lustrous red alligator leather strap matches the dial color and features a rose gold ardillon buckle set with 17 round brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a stunning look for the wrist. A small cutout on the alligator strap not only protects the large pearl on the crown but also allows for easy access when adjusting the time.

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The HW Moment Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm comes in a special presentation box designed to resemble a bright red octagonal Chinese temple adorned with golden clouds. The gold sphere used to open the box is inspired by the pearl held in the dragon's mouth.


[Technical Specifications]
[Product Name] HW Moment Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm
                  (Harry Winston Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm)
[Reference Number] MMTAHM36RR001
[Movement]
Caliber: HW2010
Type: Automatic
Movement Size: Diameter) 20 mm, Height) 3.30 mm
Number of Components: 174
Number of Jewels: 20
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Finish: 18K white gold rotor, circular Geneva waves, rhodium-plated, circular graining
Power reserve: Up to 40 hours
【Functions】 Hours / Minutes
【Case】 18K rose gold
Case size: Diameter) 36 mm, Thickness) 9.15 mm
Sapphire crystal: Double anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case back: See-through back, sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 3 bar
Gem setting (case): 118 brilliant-cut diamonds
【Dial】
18K gold base | White mother-of-pearl, red lacquered dragon
Set with 39 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.08 carat)
【Strap】
Red alligator leather strap with 18K rose gold ardillon buckle
(Set with 17 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.15 carat))
/>[Total Carat Weight] 174 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 2.00 carats)
[Estimated Price] 9,185,000 yen (tax included)
[Limited Edition] 8 pieces

*Product specifications are subject to change without notice


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