To celebrate the Year of the Snake, Swatch is doing what Swatch does best; a collection tailored to the special event. The watches in this collection draw inspiration from the powerful themes of growth, flexibility and adaptability. They also feature vibrant colours and unique details that will inspire you to make the most of every moment and rise to any occasion.
While each watch celebrates personal growth, its design differs. The Big Bold offering is for those who dare to be different, whereas the Skin Ironing watch is for those who want something that fits effortlessly with any outfit. But no matter which you prefer, they are both Swiss-made, water-resistant and powered by reliable quartz movements.
Blue and Gold Lithe Dancer
This unique Big Bold Biosourced watch features a snake winding its way across a dark blue dial. The dial exhibits no indices, but it has gold-coloured hour and minute hands and an orange second hand. For optimal readability, the hour and minute hands feature a luminous coating and a date-day aperture features at 3 o’clock. While increasing the functionality of the watch, these complications do not take away from its intricate design.
Living up to its ‘Big Bold’ name, a 47mm matte dark blue biosourced case frames the dial. A matte dark blue biosourced bezel with a gold-coloured print also surrounds the dial. Gold is often used in combination with red and yellow during Chinese New Year celebrations, but this watch demonstrates that it also looks excellent with blue!
The same snake that features on the dial slithers its way onto the dark blue silicone strap. Alongside this, the strap features an array of bamboo leaves which the snake weaves its way through. A gold-coloured aluminium half buckle and gold-coloured loops secure the vibrant watch to the wrist.
Golden Red Bamboo
This sleek, gold-coloured Skin Irony is the perfect watch to dress up or down for your Chinese New Year celebrations. Oozing opulence, the sun-brushed gold-coloured dial features a print of a snake’s body amongst bamboo leaves. Like the Big Bold model, the dial of this watch only features hour and minute hands. With a luminous coating, the orange hands ensure visibility in all light conditions.
The shiny gold-coloured PVD-coated stainless steel case of this watch measures 38mm in diameter. With the freedom that comes from wearing a super-slim watch, your personality can shine through and you’re free to grow; just like a wood snake.
A soft textile strap with a detailed bamboo and snake design secures the watch. Just as bamboo bends without breaking and the snake twists and turns with grace in any terrain, this bright timepiece acts as a reminder that growth comes from flexibility and the ability to adapt to any situation.
If you’re looking to mark the Year of the Snake with a strong fashion statement, these two watches are an excellent choice. Stylish accessories that are also ideal for gifting, this duo will inspire you to make the most of every moment.
Which of the two snake-inspired timepieces is your favourite? Will you celebrate the Year of the Snake with Swatch? Let us know in the comments below!