As the Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Horse, watchmakers around the world pay tribute to this powerful zodiac symbol through limited-edition timepieces rich in cultural meaning and craftsmanship. Representing strength, vitality, and forward momentum, the horse inspires designs that blend auspicious colours, intricate artistry, and horological innovation. From bold statement watches to refined collector’s pieces, these Year of the Horse creations honour tradition while embracing modern watchmaking.
Blancpain 2026 Edition of the Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel, $117,400
A powerful expression of Blancpain’s savoir-faire, the Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel – Year of the Horse 2026 showcases one of the most complex calendar mechanisms in contemporary watchmaking. Developed over five years and comprising 469 components, its movement surpasses the complexity of a perpetual calendar and approaches that of a minute repeater, entirely crafted in Blancpain’s Le Brassus grand complication workshop. Powered by the calibre 3638 with a seven-day power reserve delivered by three barrels, the watch is housed in a 45.2mm platinum case and features a salmon-rose Grand Feu enamel dial—Blancpain’s first in this hue—accented by white gold applied numerals and a silicon balance spring. Created to mark the arrival of the Fire Horse on February 17, 2026, this exceptional timepiece is limited to 50 pieces worldwide.
Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon 41.5 Red Gold “Year of the Horse”, US$79,900
Mystical, untamed and dazzling, the Perpetual Moon 41.5 Red Gold “Year of the Horse” follows in the footsteps of Arnold & Son’s Chinese zodiac collections. In the year spanning 2026 and 2027, the Fire Horse will set the astrological tone for connoisseurs of watchmaking and métiers d’art. To celebrate this flamboyant sign, Arnold & Son presents a limited edition of eight pieces, housed in 41.5-mm red gold cases. And while the noble animal is ever alert, it is at night that the full extent of its fiery, mysterious and incandescent nature is revealed.
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Year of the Horse, Price on Request
Hand-engraved and rich in symbolism, the Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Year of the Horse pays homage to the horse as an auspicious emblem of vitality and freedom in Chinese culture. Set against a backdrop of fauna rendered in opaque miniature enamel, the sculpted horse comes to life through the exceptional savoir-faire of master engravers and enamelers. Crafted in 950 platinum, this limited-edition timepiece reinterprets the art of métiers d’art and is powered by a self-winding movement bearing the Hallmark of Geneva, ensuring the highest standards of precision, excellence, and reliability.
Dior Grand Soir Year of the Horse, US$41,000
Each year, the Dior Grand Soir collection explores a sign from the lunar calendar through a unique piece embodying the Ateliers’ bold creativity and savoir-faire. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, the dial of this exceptional design is elevated by a variation on the Toile de Jouy motif, with the animal threading through a precious enchanted forest, created in mother-of-pearl, gold and colorful stones.
IWC Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse, US$15,500
IWC Schaffhausen welcomes the Year of the Horse with a special edition of its Portugieser Automatic 42. A symbol of strength, energy and freedom, the horse is seen as a bringer of success and good fortune. Limited to 500 pieces, this watch features a stainless steel case with a slender side profile and box-shaped sapphire crystals on the front and back. The burgundy dial, inspired by the auspicious red tones widely used in Lunar New Year celebrations, showcases the characteristic Portugieser dial layout with the small seconds at 9 o’clock and the power reserve display at 3 o’clock.
Oris Artelier Year of the Horse Limited Edition, $11,300
The Oris Artelier Year of the Horse Limited Edition houses the in-house Calibre 113, a bold movement with a 10-day power reserve, a non-linear power reserve indicator, and a business calendar displaying day, date, month, and week around the dial edge. Galloping and resting horse motifs mark the power reserve display, symbolizing when the mainspring is fully charged or ready to wind. Limited to just 88 pieces—a nod to double luck and prosperity—this collectible timepiece unites Swiss mechanical expertise with the richness of Chinese cultural heritage.
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse, $10,000
Celebrating the Fire Horse year, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse is a 39mm limited-edition “Glassbox” model featuring a champagne-gold dial with red accents, rose-gold hands and markers, and the Chinese character “马” at 9 o’clock, subtly uniting Eastern symbolism with Swiss precision. Powered by the in-house TH20-07 movement with an 80-hour power reserve, it is paired with a vintage-style beads-of-rice bracelet, a sapphire caseback engraved with a galloping horse, and is limited to 250 pieces, presented in special commemorative packaging.
Longines Master Collection Year of the Horse, $4,100
Limited to 2,026 pieces worldwide, the Longines Master Collection Year of the Horse celebrates the elegance and strength of the horse while honoring Longines’ long-standing connection to equestrian sport since the 19th century. Featuring a striking gradient red dial and a moonphase complication, this special edition showcases the pinnacle of Longines’ craftsmanship, from the classic simplicity of the dial to the intricate mechanical movements within. The gilt rotor, engraved with the iconic Galloping Horse motif by Peon Xu in collaboration with China’s Peon Art Museum, symbolizes momentum, renewal, and the spirit of freedom and courage in every movement of the wrist.
Bulova Super Seville Year of the Horse Watch, $1,295
Rendered in gold-tone stainless steel with a grooved coin-edge bezel and matching bracelet, the Super Seville Year of the Horse showcases a layered red-and-gold dial depicting a rearing stallion amid floral motifs. The individually numbered caseback is etched with the Chinese character for “horse,” while inside, Bulova’s proprietary Precisionist 8-jewel quartz movement vibrates at an exceptional 262kHz for accuracy to seconds per year, enhanced temperature resistance, and a smooth sweeping seconds hand. Limited to just 888 pieces, this timepiece honours the Chinese number eight, a symbol of fortune and prosperity.
Casio G-SHOCK GBM-2100CX-9A, $475
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with this striking G-SHOCK inspired by the mythical “thousand-li” winged horse—an emblem of strength, speed, and beauty said to travel 1,000 li in a single day. A heroic horse sweeps across the dial, its flowing mane extending onto a gold ion-plated bezel for a bold, dimensional effect. Gold indexes accented with vivid red evoke the auspicious spirit of the Lunar New Year, while illustrated horse motifs appear on the caseback and special packaging. Equipped with Smartphone Link and Tough Solar charging, the GBM-2100 delivers advanced functionality in the slim, iconic profile of the 2100 series.
Swatch Riding The Clouds, $130
This vibrant timepiece dedicated to the Year of the Horse was created in collaboration with former Swatch Art Peace Hotel artist-in-residence Yu Wenjie. The dial and matte transparent case feature two horses against a background of flames and drifting clouds in multi-colored print. Gold-colored hour and minute hands that glow in the dark and a gold-colored seconds hand point to the time. The multi-colored strap is also adorned with flames and cloud designs in multi-colored print and a matte transparent loop and buckle complete the watch.
