As the Lunar Year of the Horse approaches, Seagull Watch once again turns to the profound visual and spiritual heritage of Chinese civilization. For this zodiac cycle, Seagull introduces two Horse Year limited editions that speak to different expressions of strength and elegance, united by a single mythical image: the Winged Pegasus of Dunhuang.
High above the ceiling of Cave 249 in the Mogao Grottoes, a winged horse has stood watch for more than a thousand years. Its body bears the deep hues of the sky, its wings brushed with glowing clouds, its posture poised as if ready to chase lightning and cut through wind and mist. This celestial creature, one of the Four Auspicious Beasts of Dunhuang, embodies the legendary “Dragon-Horse Spirit”—a symbol of vitality, aspiration, and transcendence that has echoed through Eastern history. It is said that even Emperor Wu of Han once dreamed of such heavenly horses from the Western Regions.
In 2026, Seagull brings this ancient guardian down from the frescoed dome and into the intimate realm of the wrist.
The Men’s Watch: Seagull Qin Ultra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon – Winged Pegasus Zodiac Horse Limited Edition
At the heart of the men’s edition lies Seagull’s Qin Ultra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon, a timepiece that unites mechanical mastery with restrained Eastern aesthetics. Here, the Winged Pegasus does not merely decorate the watch—it becomes its living soul.
The movement represents perpetual motion, echoing the horse’s endless gallop. The dial becomes a new frontier where time unfolds, second by second, to the rhythm of mechanical precision. As the tourbillon rotates, it feels as though the Pegasus itself is running lightly through time.
The dial opens in a gradient crimson tone, reminiscent of a wing brushing through dawn and dusk clouds. Red and black intertwine to create depth and visual tension, allowing time to flow with a sense of dimension and quiet drama. This chromatic language draws from the philosophy of the guqin—where “the instrument carries art, and art carries the Dao.” The oil-pressed textures on the dial recall the natural cracks of a guqin’s wooden body, shaped by age and resonance. Within this small space, one can almost hear the melody of High Mountains and Flowing Water, waiting for a kindred spirit to listen.
Turning the watch over reveals a sapphire exhibition caseback. On the rotor, a rose-gold Winged Pegasus appears mid-gallop, catching the light as it moves—like a steed chasing the sun. Engraved upon a Chinese-made movement, this image becomes a quiet declaration of cultural confidence. It speaks of recognition between talent and opportunity, of meeting one’s “Bo Le,” and of a future that stretches far and wide.
Finishing details elevate the experience further. Fish-scale patterns radiate from the dial’s center like layered feathers, while Geneva stripes ripple across the bridges on the reverse. Even the barrel back features dual concentric Geneva waves, adding depth and architectural harmony. Slender yet refined, the watch demonstrates that true sophistication lies in balance.
The Women’s Watch: Seagull Watch Year Of The Horse Automatic Watch – “Qiji Winged Pegasus”
For the women’s edition, Seagull interprets the Horse Year through grace, warmth, and luminous strength. Inspired by Dunhuang murals depicting the Winged Horse stepping on glowing clouds and chasing the sun, this timepiece transforms auspicious symbolism into a modern expression of feminine power.
The dial features a flowing red sunburst pattern, evoking the moment when the morning sun rises and bathes vast clouds in radiant light. This red is not merely festive—it is alive, shifting with movement, embodying renewal and optimism. Surrounding it, a rose-gold-toned case glows softly, reminiscent of gilded Silk Road treasures, offering a warm and refined silhouette on the wrist.
Diamonds encircle the bezel like a trail of stars, interwoven with rose-gold applied markers that shimmer with every turn of the hand. At six o’clock, the Winged Pegasus takes flight. Rendered in rose gold, it seems to leap across time itself, leaving behind a fleeting trace of light and shadow. Faceted hour and minute hands catch and release reflections as the wrist moves, freezing the Pegasus in moments of luminous motion.
Completing the design is a soft red fabric strap, elegant and supple. It rests gently against the skin, translating the Horse Year’s passion and good fortune into a flowing glow. Between stillness and movement, the watch sketches the image of the modern Eastern woman—poised and elegant on the surface, yet grounded, resilient, and powerful within.
A Dual Tribute to Time and Fortune
Together, these two Horse Year limited editions form a complete narrative: one of momentum and mastery, of elegance and inner strength. Rooted in Dunhuang’s thousand-year-old imagery and expressed through contemporary watchmaking, they are more than timepieces. They are symbols of forward motion, renewal, and the promise of brighter paths ahead.
As the Year of the Horse approaches, Seagull invites wearers to carry this auspicious spirit on their wrists—to run toward the horizon with confidence, and to let every step forward be met with light and favorable winds.
