The Ophidian Hour – Mother of pearl & The Ophidian Hour – Sonora Sunrise

Certain animals have imposing forms. Others demonstrate more softness. This is the case for the snake, under whose sign the 2025 Chinese astrological year will occur. Master craftsmanship has been taken to an unprecedented level to create two unique interpretations without any hands. Pieces that pay homage to snakes are rarities. Today, Jaquet Droz is unveiling two unique interpretations for the next Chinese astrological year: one with a mother-of-pearl dial and one on a Sonora Sunrise mineral dial. The solid gold curved body of a serpent is enamelled in graduated colours punctuated by a motif designed by John Howe; the creator of artwork for the Lord of the Rings novels.