Watch with a picture of a dragon by Antoine Preziuso at BaselWorld 2012

At the annual exhibition BaselWorld 2012 the Swiss watchmaker Antoine Preziuso will present its new watch Celestial Chinese Dragon, released in a limited edition.
In connection with the 2012, which symbol is a dragon, many watch brands returned to this theme. As is known in Eastern philosophy dragons are a symbol of wisdom, strength, they embody a commitment to success, happiness, good fortune.
The theme of the dragon has been chosen this time by the watchmaker Antoine Preziuso. The magnificent golden dragon is depicted in the background of shiny green. The green dial is in harmony with the leather strap of the same hue. Golden Dragon covers almost the entire dial, leaving place only for the date specified in the little round window at the 6 o’clock position, and the number "8", which is considered to be successfulness and happiness. The figure resembles a fiery ball that as if seized by dragon’s claw. A striking picture is framed in a shiny gold case. Two thick hands are made of gilded steel. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal. The watch water-resistant is 3 ATM. The model is equipped with a Swiss automatic mechanism APG 282 on the 21 jewels. The mechanism is engraved by hand and equipped with a 42-hour power reserve.
There are several variants of this model - with the case of 18-carat rose or white gold with polished gold bezel or bezel adorned with diamonds. The watch is released in a limited edition - 10 items.