Prepare to be captivated by the exquisite Longines Master Collection Moonphase, celebrating the 2026 Year of the Horse! This special timepiece marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year on February 17, 2026, and extends until February 5, 2027. As we honor the seventh animal in the zodiac, the Horse, Longines has thoughtfully selected a moon phase model from its distinguished Master Collection for this occasion. Limited to just 2,026 pieces, this watch is artfully adorned with cultural symbols and features an exquisite engraving of Peon Xu’s iconic Galloping Horse on the movement's gilt rotor.
Continuing a proud tradition following the Longines Heritage Year of the Dragon and Conquest Year of the Snake, the 2026 Master Collection Year of the Horse opts not to feature the zodiac animal directly on its dial. Instead, it showcases a stunning deep red sunray-brushed dial that gradually darkens towards the edges. In Chinese culture, red is a powerful symbol of good fortune, joy, prosperity, and protection. The combination of red and gold holds even greater significance, enhancing auspiciousness. The dial is elegantly complemented by gilt appliques, gold indices, a golden Longines winged logo, and gold-plated leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, while the minutes are displayed on an inclined flange for added sophistication.
The moon phases play a crucial role in the Chinese Lunisolar calendar, prominently displayed at the 6 o’clock position alongside an integrated date pointer. Maintaining the cohesive red and gold theme, a golden moon glides across a starry background, with the golden leaf-shaped hand indicating the date.
Peon Xu is a celebrated modern Chinese artist known for his remarkable ability to merge traditional Chinese ink painting with Western artistic techniques. Through collaboration with the Peon Art Museum in China, Xu’s Galloping Horse has been beautifully engraved onto the rotor, under the watchful eye of Qingping Xu, the artist’s son. This depiction symbolizes courage, freedom, speed, and strength, capturing the essence of the Horse as it appears to be in perpetual motion, driven by the rotor’s activity.
The stainless steel case measures 42mm in diameter and has a thickness of 11.2mm. It boasts a polished finish, is resistant to water up to 30 meters, and features transparent sapphire crystals on both the front and back. The automatic calibre L899.5, which is based on the ETA A31.L91, has been enhanced by Longines, operating at a slightly lower frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour while providing an impressive 72-hour power reserve.
Completing this exceptional timepiece is a luxurious black alligator leather strap accompanied by a steel triple-folding clasp. With only 2,026 models available, the Longines Master Collection Year of the Horse is priced at EUR 3,100, CHF 2,650, or USD 3,400. For additional details, visit longines.com.
Technical Specifications – Longines Master Collection Year of the Horse
- Case: 42mm diameter x 11.2mm thickness x 49.7mm lug-to-lug; stainless steel, polished; scratch-resistant sapphire crystal over the dial; sapphire crystal caseback with unique engraving; 30m water-resistant.
- Dial: Red sunray-brushed dial with gradient effect; moon phases and pointer date at 6 o'clock; applied gilt indices; polished gilt leaf-shaped hands.
- Movement: Calibre L899.5 (ETA A31.L91 base); automatic; 25,200vph; silicon balance spring; 72-hour power reserve; hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase, pointer date; golden rotor engraved with Peon Xu's Galloping Horse.
- Strap: Black alligator leather; steel triple-folding clasp with push-piece opening mechanism.
- Reference: L2.919.4.09.2.
- Availability: Limited edition of 2,026 pieces.
- Price: EUR 3,100, CHF 2,650, USD 3,400.
