An artist paints on an iPad Pro by using Apple Pencil on Jan 15, 2015 at a Beijing Apple Store. [Photo/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Two exclusive red strap Apple Watch Sport models, specifically launched for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, hit the shelves on Friday in the nation.

According to Apple Inc, the two new models will come in two finishes: yellow gold aluminum with a red strap, and silver aluminum with a red strap.

Both models, pricing from 2,588 yuan, will be available in 38mm and 42mm sizes and will only be sold in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore until February 22.