Longines honors the lunar year with a poetic Master Collection Year of the Horse edition #YearoftheHorse | SENATUS

ASIA'S PREMIER LUXURY & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

SENATUS.NET

Longines honors the lunar year with a poetic Master Collection Year of the Horse edition #YearoftheHorse
By SENATUS Magazine | 6 January 2026

Longines celebrates the beginning of the lunar year by unveiling a masterful special edition of its iconic Master Collection. This limited release serves as a sophisticated tribute to the horse, an animal that represents resilience and pioneering spirit while reflecting the brand’s deep historical ties to the equestrian world. Through a unique collaboration with the Peon Art Museum in China, the timepiece integrates high art with Swiss precision.

The watch is defined by a striking red sunray brushed dial with a subtle gradient designed to evoke the auspicious atmosphere of a sunrise. Applied gilt indexes and elegantly shaped hands enhance the refined aesthetic, while a moonphase display and date indicator are positioned gracefully at six o'clock. Housed in a forty-two millimeter stainless steel case, this edition is limited to precisely 2,026 pieces worldwide.

The soul of the piece lies in its movement, featuring the exclusive Longines L899.5 self-winding calibre. Visible through a transparent case back, the gilt rotor is meticulously engraved with the iconic Galloping Horse motif by renowned modern artist Peon Xu. Xu was celebrated for his ability to blend Western techniques with the lyrical vitality of Chinese ink art, and this design allows the horse to appear as if it is in motion with every movement of the wearer’s wrist.

This horological artwork is curated by the artist’s son, esteemed calligrapher Qingping Xu, ensuring the preservation of the family's creative legacy. The movement is further characterized by a seventy-two hour power reserve and a silicon balance spring that offers exceptional resistance to magnetic fields and temperature variations. Completed with a classic black leather strap and a stainless steel folding clasp, the timepiece stands as a symbol of momentum and success.

3 Photos | View Photos

YEAR OF THE DRAGON 2024

An ethereal symphony of gold and sapphire with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Mechanica Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Tourbillon - Watches & Wonders 2026 #WatchesandWonders2026

Watches & Jewelry

A cinematic descent into blue with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Inventiva Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère - Watches & Wonders 2026 #WatchesandWonders2026

Watches & Jewelry

Sleek precision for every wrist with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre - Watches & Wonders 2026 #WatchesandWonders2026

Watches & Jewelry

A knightess in rose gold with the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Lady of the Lake - Watches & Wonders 2026 #WatchesandWonders2026

Watches & Jewelry

Contemporary jewels that tell time in the Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Watch - Watches & Wonders 2026 #WatchesandWonders2026

Watches & Jewelry

Illuminating the Moon's mystery with the Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune - Watches & Wonders 2026 #WatchesandWonders2026

All Rights Reserved. SENATUS © 2026
 

SENATUS is a registered trademark of SENATUS PTE LTD. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or used otherwise, except as expressly permitted in writing by SENATUS.