IWC – PORTUGIESER Automatic 42 Year of the Horse Edition

 

IWC Schaffhausen – PORTUGIESER Automatic 42 Year of the Horse Burgundy Dial Edition - 2025

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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN CELEBRATES THE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH THE LIMITED-EDITION PORTUGIESER AUTOMATIC 42 YEAR OF THE HORSE 

Schaffhausen, 14 October 2025: To mark the beginning of the Year of the Horse, the next animal in the Chinese zodiac, IWC Schaffhausen continues its tradition of creating a dedicated timepiece. Limited to 500 pieces, the Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse features a stainless steel case and a burgundy dial. 

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In traditional Chinese culture, the horse symbolises a spirited and uplifting energy and is also seen as the beginning of success and good fortune. The IWC-manufactured 52011 calibre is equipped with a rotor in the shape of a galloping horse, a charming design detail celebrating the vitality of the Lunar New Year.

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IWC Schaffhausen has a tradition of welcoming the Chinese Lunar New Year with special editions across its collections. In continuation of this, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer launches a limited edition of its Portugieser Automatic 42 to welcome the Year of the Horse, which begins on 17th February 2026. 

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A symbol of strength, energy and freedom, the horse is seen as a bringer of success and good fortune. People born in a Year of the Horse are said to be active, independent and hardworking. They enjoy being in motion and often show a love for adventure. The Year of the Horse is, therefore, typically associated with progress, the rise of new opportunities and the courage to move forward and pursue new goals in life with confidence. 

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The Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse (Ref. IW501709) features a stainless steel case with a diameter of 42 millimetres. The case construction with a more slender side profile and box-shaped sapphire crystals on the front and back lends the watch an even more refined and elegant appearance. The burgundy dial, inspired by the auspicious red tones widely used in Lunar New Year celebrations, features the characteristic and well-balanced Portugieser design. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO The characteristic dial layout with the small seconds at 9 o’clock and thepower reserve display at 3 o’clock dates back to the first Portugieser Automatic (Ref. 5000) from 2000. Golden hands, Roman numerals and appliques complement the rich burgundy-coloured dial. An additional detail is the small date window, which has been discreetly placed at the 6 o’clock position.

IN-HOUSE MOVEMENT FEATURING A ROTOR IN THE SHAPE OF A HORSE

Inside the case, the IWC-manufactured 52011 calibre is at work. Its efficient Pellaton winding system features components made of virtually wear-free ceramic. 

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Using movements of the rotor in both directions, it builds up a power reserve of 168 hours (7 days) in two barrels. A highlight is the gold-plated rotor, visible through the sapphire glass case back, and crafted in the shape of a galloping horse to pay tribute to the Lunar New Year. 

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The Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse is delivered with a choice of two straps for added versatility: a black alligator leather strap and an additional burgundy alligator leather strap. 

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Both straps can be fitted with the stainless steel folding clasp that is delivered with the watch.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: PORTUGIESER Automatic 42 Year of the Horse Power Reserve 7 days Edition

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 Ref. IW501709

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FEATURES
– Mechanical movement – Pellaton automatic winding
– Power reserve display – Date display – Small hacking seconds at 9 o’clock
– Glucydur ® * beryllium alloy indexless balance with high-precision adjustment screws on balance rim
– Breguet spring – See-through sapphire-glass back
– 18-carat gold rotor in the shape of a galloping horse
– See-through sapphire ­ glass back

MOVEMENT
IWC-manufactured calibre 52011
Mechanical movement
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
    Jewels: 31
    Power reserve: 7 days (168 h)
Rotor with 18-carat gold medallion

Components:  264
Winding: Automatic
WATCH
Materials: Stainless-steel case.
Diameter: 42.4 mm
Case height: 13 mm
Case-back: See-through sapphire ­ glass
Water-resistant: 5 bar
DIAL
Burgundy dial
Gold-plated hands and gold appliques
Glass: Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
STRAP
Black and burgundy alligator leather strap.  
Strap width 22.0 mm.
Folding clasp in stainless steel

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🔰Limited - ✅Only ❱❱❱ 500 pieces
🔴 Price : Upon request💰

 

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Press releases - 2025
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 IWC Schaffhausen
Uwe Liebminger
Department Manager Public Relations
Mobile  +41 (0)79 957 72 52
E-mail  uwe.liebminger@iwc.com
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