The dial of Chopard's L.U.X XP Urushi Year of the Horse timepiece was handcrafted using a technique called Make-e, which derives from the art of ancient Japanese lacquering called Urushi

The latest additions to Vacheron Contantin's 'Legend of the Chinese Zodiac' collection are two new horse timepieces in pink gold and platinum, featuring intricate engraving and enamelling. Limited to 12 pieces each, they are available exclusively at Vacheron Constantin boutiques.

The 38mm Horse Altiplano painted enamel watch depicts the strength and beauty of the world-famous Ferghana horse, much desired by Chinese emperors and one of China's earliest imports.

Limited to 88 watches, the dial of Ulysse Nardin's Classico Horse timepiece in rose gold was decorated using the champlevé method of enamelling, bringing the spirited horses to bucking life.