While horses are often celebrated for their fiery spirit, the noble steed just as easily represents enduring strength and quiet grace. For those who resonate with the latter, these understated timepieces offer a refined way to embody that grounded power
Over 80 hours of engraving work and 10 differently sized chisels were required to sculpt the majestic motif on the Grand Feu-enamelled caseback of this Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso Tribute. The animal’s forelegs leap out from golden clouds, sand-blasted to enhance the illusion of movement. Contrasting details on the mane, muzzle and hooves are hand-drawn with black rhodium to add a lifelike appearance to the horse. In a limited edition of just 10 watches, the timepiece carries a double equine reference as the iconic Art Deco model also shares intimate linkages to polo.
Dedicated to watch lovers who appreciate both style and speed, the Top Time B01 Racing Shadow Rider revives vintage contours through a sleek 38mm stainless steel cushion-shaped case. At the heart of the dial is Breitling’s signature elliptical dashboard motif, where a horse’s head makes an appearance on the small seconds subdial. A subtle tribute to the Chinese zodiac is inscribed onto the tachymeter scale between 12 and 2 o’clock. Limited to 288 pieces, this monochromatic number is paired with a perforated leather calfskin strap.
Clad in claret and crimson, Oris’ Artelier Calibre 113 runs at full pelt for 10 days, accurately tracking the day, date, week and month of the year. Limited to 88 units, the 43mm stainless steel watch playfully incorporates the symbolic zodiac into its non-linear power reserve indicator, pointing to a galloping steed when the mainspring is fully wound and one at rest when it is losing energy. The subdials sport a gradient effect for added visual interest and an exhibition caseback offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the movement.
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A champagne gold dial and striking red accents create a sophisticated tribute to the spirit of the Fire Horse in this Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph. The date window at 9 o’clock presents a fun surprise — the Chinese character for this year’s zodiac takes the place of the numeral 7. Housed in a 39mm case, the watch is paired with an ergonomic seven-row beads-of-rice bracelet designed specifically for the Carrera Glassbox series. A sapphire caseback is embossed with the image of a dashing horse against the automatic Calibre TH20-07.
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Only 50 lucky enthusiasts will own Blancpain’s latest Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel, donning a new salmon-rose Grand Feu enamel dial. Nestled in a 45.2mm platinum case, the maison’s extraordinary Calibre 3638 displays the Chinese double hours and zodiac sign at 12 o’clock; the five elements alongside yin and yang at 3 o’clock; the moonphase at 6 o’clock; and the Chinese lunar days and months, including leap month at 9 o’clock. On the reverse, a 22-carat gold rotor depicts a horse treading upon a swallow, an invocation of the Flying Horse of Gansu.
Crafted in collaboration with the Peon Art Museum in China, Longines’ latest Master Collection is engraved with the iconic motif from renowned Chinese painter Peon Xu’s celebrated Galloping Horse onto the gilt rotor of the calibre. Housed in a 42mm stainless steel case, it features a red sunray-brushed dial with a subtle gradient, evoking the poetic ambiance of sunrise to symbolise new beginnings. Paired with a black leather strap, the timepiece is aptly limited to 2,026 pieces.
The harbinger of success and good fortune is celebrated via IWC Schaffhausen’s Portugieser Automatic 42, which comes with a stainless steel case, burgundy dial and golden hands and appliqués. However, unlike earlier Chinese New Year models, the maison has incorporated a discreet image of the year’s zodiac on the seven-day power reserve gauge at 3 o’clock. The motif also appears on the 18-carat gold oscillating mass, which can be viewed through the open caseback. The sleek watch is limited to 500 units.
Limited to 300 units, Panerai’s Radiomir 8 Giorni PAM02088 is inspired by one of the maison’s most emblematic treatments: the California dial, which owes its fame to the distinctive alternation of Roman and Arabic numerals. This new Radiomir features a unique configuration with the lower half displaying Chinese numerals as a subtle homage to the Lunar New Year. Low-key yet unique, the 45mm timepiece is paired with a dark green calf strap that matches the tonal depth of the dial and case.
