To welcome the Year of the Horse, IWC Schaffhausen brings back its Lunar New Year tradition with a limited-edition Portugieser Automatic 42. Limited to 500 pieces, the watch comes in stainless steel with a rich burgundy dial—a nod to the lucky reds of the season. Gold hands and markers give it a touch of warmth, while the familiar Portugieser layout, with power reserve at 3 and small seconds at 9, keeps things classically balanced.
Inside beats IWC’s in-house calibre 52011, offering a seven-day power reserve thanks to the efficient Pellaton winding system. Flip it over, and you’re greeted by a gold-plated rotor shaped like a galloping horse—an elegant wink to the year’s zodiac sign and a reminder of the energy and optimism it represents.
The 42mm case feels slimmer and more refined than before, framed by box-shaped sapphire crystals on both sides. Delivered with both black and burgundy alligator straps, it’s a thoughtful blend of tradition and modern refinement. The Year of the Horse may symbolize progress and drive, but in this case, it also marks another confident stride for IWC’s enduring Portugieser line.
