The House of HARRY WINSTON celebrates the Chinese Year of the Horse with a luxurious rose gold timepiece from its HARRY WINSTON Moments Collection. Brought to life with vibrant red lacquer, the fiery horse on the dial embodies the independence, power, and adventurous spirit associated with the seventh animal of the Chinese Zodiac. Honoring China’s rich cultural traditions and adorned with the irresistible glamour of the finest HARRY WINSTON diamonds, this tribute to the Year of the Horse is a limited edition of eight lucky timepieces.
Following a tradition established in 2016, the House of HARRY WINSTON celebrates the Chinese New Year with a timepiece inspired by one of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. This year heralds the Year of the Horse, the seventh animal in the Chinese lunar calendar and a pervasive symbol in Chinese culture.
For centuries, the horse has been revered as a symbol of unparalleled speed, endurance, passion, and strength. Known as swift-footed messengers of abundance and good fortune, the ultimate representation of freedom is the depiction of a galloping horse. People born in the Year of the Horse are said to be brave, energetic, adventurous, and loyal.
The vibrant three-dimensional scene on the dial is depicted in shades of red and gold. Featured during Chinese New Year celebrations, festivities, and weddings, the marriage of red and gold is the apogee of good luck, signaling joy and prosperity for the year ahead.
Set against a red mother-of-pearl horseshoe-shaped arch, the dazzling marquise-cut diamonds mark the hours and increase in size as they reach the iridescent white clouds below. A signature of the House, the magnificent emerald- cut diamond gracing the dial at 6 o’clock is a nod to one of Mr. Winston’s favorite gemstone cuts.
Considered the luckiest number in Chinese culture, the Chinese New Year Automatic is a limited edition of eight timepieces. Set on a glossy red alligator strap, the timepiece is secured to the wrist with a rose gold ardillon buckle set with 33 brilliant-cut diamonds. The small cut-out area on the alligator strap protects the large pearl, allowing easy access to the crown for adjusting the time.
The Year of the Horse timepiece is presented in a red box shaped like an octagonal Chinese temple and decorated with golden clouds and a galloping horse.
