Oris marks the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse on 17 February with a limited Artelier Calibre 113, an 88-piece edition dressed in fiery reds and crimsons. The palette is celebratory, but the substance is familiar and serious.
Based on the Artelier Calibre 113, the watch carries a distinctive set of complications: a 10-day power reserve, a non-linear power reserve indicator, and a calendar that shows day, date, week and month of the year. It is an uncommon, purposeful grouping that reads like a desk diary rendered in gears.
The red attire suits the theme without shouting. Color draws the eye, but the appeal rests in function. Ten days of reserve asks the wearer to wind with intention rather than habit. The calendar suite favors planning over spectacle, the sort of complication that earns its keep Monday to Friday and does not sulk on Sunday.
The edition is limited to 88 pieces, a neat alignment of theme and number. There is symbolism in that, of course, yet the watch itself avoids theatrics. It takes an existing, utilitarian idea and gives it a seasonal coat of paint. No more, no less. In a year associated with energy and drive, that restraint feels apt.
For collectors who track weeks as much as days, the Artelier Calibre 113 already made a clear argument. This Year of the Horse iteration simply adds a spark of ceremony. Think of it as horsepower without the exhaust note – measured, capable, and meant to be worn.
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