SIGN OF THE TIME

As Chinese zodiac signs go, the Year of the Rat may not be as alluring as, say, Horse, Tiger or Dragon, but that hasn’t stopped luxury watch brands from finding considerable beauty in the little rodent. Plus, rats do have some good qualities. Those who fall under the sign—which occurs every 12 years—are said to be cunning, charming and thrifty. And since it comes first in the zodiac, you’re already ahead in the rat race.

Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac, Year of the Rat in platinum (price on request) Chopard L.U.C. XP Urushi Year of the Rat in rose gold ($24,600) Premier Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm in rose gold by Harry Winston (price on request) Panerai Luminor Sealand Year of the Rat in stainless steel (price on request)

Year of the Rat special edition in white gold by Blancpain (price on request)