A crucial market for haute hologerie, China is a major source of inspiration to Swiss watchmakers. Particularly when it comes to its calendar year. As the ‘Year Of The Goat’ comes to an end, and the ‘Year Of The Monkey’ begins, we take a look at the top five new pieces that celebrate the Chinese New Year, which starts on February 8th 2016. One of the twelve symbols of the Chinese zodiac calendar, the monkey is a symbol of intelligence, curiousity and knowledge. Those born on the ‘Year Of The Monkey’ are also said to be cultivated, inventive, and creative…
The Haute Minute
The Chinese year beginning on February 8th 2016 is ascribed to the monkey and the Swiss are celebrating the only way they how, by making monkey watches....
Adrienne Faurote
Editor in Chief · Haute Time
As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry & Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.