5 luxury Chinese New Year timepieces – Year of the Snake 2025 exclusive watches from the likes of Hublot, Vacheron Constantin and Richard Mille

Jan 20 , 2025

Five luxury Lunar New Year timepieces – exclusive Year of the Snake 2025 watches from Longines, IWC Schaffhausen, Hublot, Vacheron Constantin and Richard Mille (pictured). Photo: Handout

Longines and IWC Schaffhausen have rolled out refined red liveries and subtle Year of the Snake badging for their more minimalist pieces

How better to celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 than with a special Lunar New Year-themed timepiece? Give a suitably auspicious gift to mark the occasion, choosing a watch from a luxury marque – either one that is simple and elegant, or one that has more of an outsize impact.

1. Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake

Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake. Photo: Handout

Hublot’s Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake timepiece is crafted from micro-blasted and polished black ceramic. The signature openwork dial is detailed with a gold-plated snake appliqué slithering around the three counters.

2. IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake. Photo: Handout

This Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake from IWC Schaffhausen features a stainless steel case with an auspicious burgundy dial. The back is intricately detailed with a gold-plated oscillating mass cast in the shape of a snake.

3. Richard Mille’s RM 037 Automatic Winding

Richard Mille RM 037 Automatic Winding watch. Photo: Handout

Looking to add a bit of sparkle to your wrist? We’re particularly fond of Richard Mille’s RM 037 Automatic Winding watch. Set with diamonds and with a red strap, it goes with everything from office wear to casual separates.