Ernst Benz celebrates the Chinese New Year - The Year of the Tiger
February 14 marks the beginning of the New Year in the Chinese lunar calendar. This is the year of the Tiger. The Tiger is one of the most beautiful creatures on the planet, and is feared and revered in equal measure. It features in many Asian cultures as a manifestation of courage, power, passion and royalty. Ancient Chinese believe that the markings on the forehead of tigers resemble the Chinese character for "Wang", or King. In Imperial China, where the dragon is the insignia of the emperors, the tiger is the military emblem of the highest supreme commanders of the army symbolizing fearlessness and victory.
In designing this timepiece, inspiration was found in Chinese numerology and the number 8, a continuous and perfectly symmetrical number that is a sign of prosperity and wealth in Chinese culture; due primarily to its pronunciation. With the design and aesthetics of this particular timepiece, Ernst Benz explores the magnificent past and brilliant future of Beijing.
Designed and manufactured in Switzerland, this ChronoScope PEK Limited Edition series will be available exclusively in Ernst Benz's signature 47mm size with two different dial executions, Noir (Black) and Vermilion (China Red) with both versions limited to only 88 pieces hand-finished in brushed stainless steel; additionally an even more limited version of only 8 pieces per dial which be available in Black PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coated brushed steel. Both unique dials feature a Traditional Chinese pattern for fire as well as incorporate Traditional Chinese characters for the numerals; with the 8th hour marker written as 08 signifying the importance of this momentous year. Other design elements include a specialized version of the Traditional Ernst Benz hands as well as the EB signature black PVD coated rotor for both the steel and black PVD designs.
Reference numbers for these special models include the contraction "PEK" for Peking, the historical name for Beijing and the airport code for Beijing Capital International Airport, which was the first official airport of the People's Republic of China drawing the natural connection to Ernst Benz and aviation.
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