12 Top Year Of The Horse Watches For Chinese New Year

Just last week, on February 17, the Chinese New Year ushered in the Year of the Fire Horse—an emblem of energy, independence and forward momentum. In zodiac lore, those born under the horse sign are charismatic, tireless and driven, qualities often expressed through fiery reds, dynamic poses and richly symbolic detail. Swiss watch brands continue a longstanding tradition of honoring the lunar calendar with métiers d’art craftsmanship and mechanical ingenuity, resulting in creations that range from accessible to exceptionally complex. Now, we bring you the most comprehensive look at 12 top Year of the Horse watches.

Vacheron Constantin

Leading the charge, Vacheron Constantin once again unveils its Métiers d’Art Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse series in rose gold and platinum, each limited to 25 pieces. A sculpted horse gallops across a hand-engraved and painted dial, while time and calendar indications appear discreetly through small apertures powered by an in-house 237-part caliber designed to preserve the dial as an uninterrupted canvas.

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Similarly art-driven, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents three Reverso Tribute Enamel Xu Beihong editions featuring miniature enamel reproductions of the famed artist’s horse paintings. Flip the case and a guilloché Grand Feu enamel dial in crimson orange, blue or green appears, powered by the manual-wind caliber 822. Just 10 pieces of each version will be made.

Piaget

High jewelry meets horology at Piaget with the Altiplano Zodiac Edition – The Horse Edition. Created with master enameler Anita Porchet, the cloisonné and paillonné enamel dial reveals a rearing horse amid swirling motifs, framed by diamonds on the dial and case. The 41mm white gold watch houses an ultra-thin mechanical movement and is limited to 18 pieces.

Blancpain

Grand complication takes center stage at Blancpain with the Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel Year of the Fire Horse 2026, issued in 50 platinum pieces. Its salmon-rose Grand Feu enamel dial integrates the traditional Chinese calendar with the Gregorian date and moon phase, while a 22K gold rotor engraved with Tianma—the Heavenly Horse—animates the sapphire case back. The manufacture caliber 3638 delivers a seven-day power reserve and one of watchmaking’s most intricate East-West calendar systems.

Girard-Perregaux

At the pinnacle of decorative craft, Girard-Perregaux introduces the La Esmeralda Tourbillon “A Secret” Eternity Edition in pink gold. The deep red Grand Feu enamel dial remains elegantly restrained, while the hunter-style cover reveals a sculpted horse in high relief, echoing the brand’s historic Three Gold Bridges legacy. Inside beats the automatic GP09600 caliber with its signature tourbillon architecture.

Arnold & Son

Midway between astronomy and artistry, Arnold & Son presents the Perpetual Moon 41.5 Red Gold “Year of the Horse,” limited to just eight pieces. The warm red gold case frames the brand’s expansive moonphase display, paired with equestrian imagery that underscores the mystical, untamed spirit of the zodiac animal. It is both celestial and symbolic in equal measure.

Longines

More accessible interpretations abound. Longines offers its Master Collection Year of the Horse in stainless steel with a red gradient dial and moonphase at 6 o’clock, while the sapphire case back reveals a gilt rotor engraved with artist Peon Xu’s Galloping Horse motif; the L899.5 movement delivers a 72-hour power reserve.

IWC Schaffhausen

IWC Schaffhausen brings bold color to the Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse with a burgundy dial and power reserve display. Through the sapphire case back, an engraved galloping horse rotor swings with each wrist movement, powering the watch’s caliber 52011. The edition is limited to 500 pieces.

Oris

Taking a poetic approach, Oris places two sculpted horses on a crimson dial—one galloping, one at rest—serving as a visual indicator of the watch’s power reserve. A gold hand marks remaining energy, making symbolism part of the mechanics. More details about the Oris Year of the Fire Hose edition are here.

Bulova

Marking its first Lunar New Year release, Bulova unveils the Super Seville Year of the Horse in gold-tone stainless steel with a vivid red dial. A rearing horse stands at center amid floral motifs symbolizing prosperity and motion; production is limited to 888 pieces in honor of the auspicious number. More details and images about this watch here. 

Ball Watch Company

Finally, Ball Watch Company delivers a sportier take with the Engineer II Galloping Horse. Its Tiger’s Eye gemstone dial shimmers beneath a sculpted metallic stallion, while micro gas tubes, 5,000Gs shock resistance and 100-meter water resistance ensure durability. The automatic RR1103 movement keeps the tribute firmly grounded in everyday performance.

From grand feu enamel and tourbillons to practical sport watches and symbolic rotors, this year’s Fire Horse inspires a full gallop across the watch industry.