Oris Interprets the Year Of The Fire Horse With A Business Calendar Watch
The Chinese New Year begins on 17 February 2026 with the Year of the Fire Horse, a zodiac sign traditionally associated with strength, momentum and confidence. To mark the occasion, Oris introduces a limited-edition timepiece built around one of its most technically ambitious movements, combining symbolic colours with a complex calendar display.
Case Design and Dimensions
The watch is housed in a 43 mm stainless steel case measuring 13.10 mm in thickness, with a lug-to-lug length of 50.50 mm. Its proportions are designed to accommodate the multi-layered business calendar display and the large in-house movement. A domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the dial, while water resistance is rated at 50 metres. All calendar functions are adjusted via the crown, with no additional correctors integrated into the caseband.
Dial, Colours and Finishing
The dial is finished in a deep red tone and paired with gold-coloured details. These colours are traditionally associated with prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture. Applied hour markers and Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 are gold-plated, as are the central hour and minute hands, which feature slender, pointed tips for a refined appearance.
Business Calendar Layout
A full business calendar is displayed across the dial. A 52-week scale runs along the outer edge and is indicated by a centrally mounted pointer hand with a gold finish and a pink tip. The months are printed in full and positioned between the applied hour markers, creating a clear and legible separation between weekly and monthly indications.
Sub-Dials and Calendar Displays
Two recessed sub-dials are positioned at 9 and 3 o’clock, each with a gradient finish transitioning from a lighter centre to a darker, wine-coloured perimeter. The left sub-dial combines the small seconds with an oversized date display, while the right sub-dial houses the power reserve indicator. Between the two sub-dials, a rectangular aperture displays the day of the week.
Power Reserve Indicator
The power reserve display departs from a traditional scale by using two stylised pink horses to indicate the remaining energy in the mainspring. A galloping horse represents a fully wound state, corresponding to the movement’s maximum 10-day power reserve, while a resting horse indicates that the watch requires winding. This patented system is driven by a worm-gear mechanism developed by Oris, allowing for a gradual and controlled countdown.
The Oris Calibre 113
Powering the watch is the hand-wound Oris Calibre 113, first introduced in 2017, the movement builds upon the architecture developed for Oris’s 110th anniversary in 2014.
Visible through the sapphire caseback, it operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Two large brushed bridges dominate the layout, with an open section revealing the oversized barrel and the balance wheel. The large barrel plays a key role in delivering the 10-day power reserve that defines this calibre.
Limited Edition, Strap and Price
The Oris Year of the Fire Horse is limited to 88 individually numbered pieces, referencing the cultural significance of the number eight as a symbol of good fortune. The watch is paired with a dark brown Shell Cordovan horsehide leather strap and secured with a stainless steel folding clasp. It is presented in a wooden box and retails for € 6,650.
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General Specifications:
Brand: Oris
Model: Year of the Fire Horse
Reference: 01754 7785 4068
Dial: Red – burgundy
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Dimensions: 43 mm Diameter, 13.10 mm thickness, 50 mm lug-to-lug
Crystal: Sapphire glass
Case Back: Sapphire glass
Water Resistance: 50 Meters
Strap: Dark brown Cordovan horsehide leather strap with a steel folding clasp
Caliber: Oris 113
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, day, day of week, date, week, month, power reserve indicator
Winding: Hand-wound
Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 Vph)
Jewels: 38
Power Reserve: 240 Hours
Price: € 6,650
Limited Edition: Yes, 88 pieces
Availability: Now