...horse watch on the forehead !!
will therefore have Dragon on the left and Snake on the right
you hopefully can get your Astronomical threesome soon as well !!
You are right about the photos (from both official UN press release and my poor iPhone camera) not doing justice to the actual dials. The minute details within in the Snake are just mind-boggling. IMO, the champlevé enamel for the zodiac series provide more vibrancy in color and a better 3D effect than the cloisonne vessel series.
Gordon
till you see the Serpent when we meet in Hong Kong next time
Bring your loupe with the highest magnification and be prepared to inspect all the tiny details
I will bring the Dragon as well so that you could compare for yourself
Cheers,
Gordon