In Chinese astrology, the Horse represents vitality, independence and unrestrained drive. The Fire Horse, arriving on 17th February 2026, amplifies those traits with intensity and ambition. Watchmakers have responded in kind; some through astronomical complexity, others through material innovation or pure decorative theatre. Each of the six timepieces presented here captures a different facet of the Horse’s character.
HARRY WINSTON CHINESE NEW YEAR AUTOMATIC 36MM – POWER & INDEPENDENCE
Harry Winston interprets the Year of the Horse through high jewellery and bold colour. The 36mm rose gold case is set with 118 brilliant-cut diamonds, framing a vivid red lacquered horse rearing against a golden mother-of-pearl sky.
A symbol of independence and power, the triumphant steed rises above billowing mother-of-pearl clouds. Powered by the automatic HW2010 calibre with a 40-hour reserve, this limited edition of eight pieces pairs mechanical finesse with unmistakable Winston brilliance. POA. Further details, HERE.
BLANCPAIN VILLERET YEAR OF THE HORSE– INTELLIGENCE & NOBILITY
For 2026, Blancpain revisits its most intellectually ambitious complication with the Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel – Year of the Horse. It pairs a first-ever salmon-rose Grand Feu enamel dial with the calibre 3638, a 464-component movement uniting the Chinese lunisolar calendar, Gregorian date and moon phase.
Turn it over and a 22K gold rotor reveals a galloping Horse, a reference to Tianma – the Heavenly Horse of Chinese legend. It capturres the sign’s nobility and mythic stature. Issued in 50 platinum pieces. CHF81,000. More information, HERE.
DIOR GRAND SOIR YEAR OF THE HORSE – GRACE & CHARISMA
Dior’s annual lunar homage continues with this poetic métier d’art interpretation. Set in a 36mm polished steel case with an 18kt pink gold bezel set with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds, the dial unfolds like an enchanted toile de Jouy garden. Mother-of-pearl provides the stage for rose-gold horses amid foliage and flowers in amethyst, spessartite, yellow and blue sapphires.
At its heart, the Sellita SW300 automatic – a dependable workhorse of a calibre – powers the display. Elegant and expressive, it reflects the Horse’s natural charisma and magnetic. Availability and enquiries, HERE.
HUBLOT SPIRIT OF BIG BANG YEAR OF THE HORSE – POWER & MOMENTUM
Hublot gallops into the Year of the Horse with the Spirit of Big Bang in Frosted Carbon. The dial is high drama: hand-laid carbon marquetry forms a dynamic horse motif, traced in gold and suspended above a lacquered black base. All framed within a 42mm matte carbon tonneau case.
Inside, the self-winding HUB1710 delivers 50 hours of autonomy. Aggressive, architectural and forward-leaning, it channels the Horse’s raw momentum and refusal to stand still. Limited to 88 pieces. £31,200. Further details, HERE.
ARNOLD & SON PERPETUAL MOON YEAR OF THE HORSE – MYSTERY & INNER FIRE
Taking the astronomical route rather than the allegorical, Arnold & Son centres its interpretation on the manufacture’s signature moon complication. Housed in a 41.5mm case, a hand-engraved red gold horse rears against a black aventurine sky, its wake traced in gold powder and Super-LumiNova sparks, beneath a luminous mother-of-pearl moon.
The muscular tension of the scene mirrors the steady 3 Hz cadence of the A&S1512 manual calibre, precise enough to deviate by just one day in 122 years. Here, the Horse’s untamed spirit is expressed as controlled intensity; fire held within form. Limited to eight pieces. £62,000. Find out more, HERE.
BALL ENGINEER II GALLOPING HORSE – ENDURANCE & RESILIENCE
In line with its reputation for resilient, instrument-grade watches, BALL marks the Year of the Horse with a robust 40mm piece in corrosion-resistant 904L steel. Its Tiger’s Eye dial shimmers in golden bands, each naturally unique, centred by a sculpted horse in full stride.
Fifteen bi-colour micro gas tubes provide constant illumination, while the automatic RR1103 calibre is protected against 5,000Gs of shock and 100m of water resistance. Built for stamina and reliability, it captures the Horse’s enduring strength. £1,880. Available, HERE.
Author: Lina Ress
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