January 11, 2026
Oris has released a new limited edition timepiece, the Year of the Horse, built upon the established technical foundation of the Artelier Calibre 113. While thematically linked to the Chinese Zodiac, the watch’s core appeal for the enthusiast lies in its horological engineering, specifically the integration of a complex in-house movement within a well-proportioned case. This analysis will examine the specifications and materials that define this model.
Case Specifications and Dimensions
The timepiece is constructed from stainless steel, featuring a substantial 43mm diameter and a thickness of 13.1mm. The lug-to-lug measurement is 50mm, with a standard 22mm lug width, giving it a significant but wearable presence. The architecture includes a double-domed sapphire crystal protecting the dial and a flat sapphire crystal for the exhibition caseback, which displays the movement. Water resistance is rated to 50 meters, appropriate for a dress-style watch with a non-screwed, push/pull crown.
Engineering: The Caliber 113 Movement
At the heart of the watch is the manual-wind Oris Caliber 113. This in-house movement operates at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600vph) and is notable for its extensive 10-day (240-hour) power reserve, displayed via a non-linear indicator at the 3 o’clock position. The 38-jewel caliber provides a suite of calendar functions, including a date window, a day indicator, and a centrally-mounted pointer hand that tracks both the month and week number along the dial’s outer chapter ring. A running seconds sub-dial is positioned opposite the power reserve at 9 o’clock.
Materials and Durability
The construction prioritizes robust and high-quality materials. Beyond the steel case and sapphire crystals, the dial features rose gold-finished hands and applied hour markers for enhanced legibility and contrast against the deep red surface. Only the central hour and minute hands are treated with Super-LumiNova. The strap is a key material consideration, crafted from genuine Cordovan leather—a durable equine material—and secured with a signed stainless steel folding clasp, ensuring both longevity and thematic coherence.
In conclusion, the Oris Year of the Horse Limited Edition is a technically proficient timepiece. Its value proposition is anchored by the impressive Caliber 113, which delivers a rare combination of a triple calendar complication and an extended 10-day power reserve. The meticulous choice of materials, from sapphire to Cordovan, reinforces its position as a serious piece of mechanical watchmaking.
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