n this year of bold innovation and fearless breakthroughs, Ball Watch Company presents the Engineer II Galloping Horse Zodiac Commemorative Timepiece, a creation brimming with blessings and symbolism.

Drawing inspiration from the Five Elements philosophy in Chinese culture – where elements interact in cy-cles of creation and transformation – the Fire element nourishes the Earth. Thus, Ball crafted the dial from Tiger’s Eye, a gemstone associated with the Earth element. This design signifies the transformation of fire’s energy into fertile ground that gives rise to all life. The beauty of Tiger’s Eye.

An emblem of resilience, strength, and courage, Tiger’s Eye is a golden-brown gemstone known for its chatoyancy. This reflective quality creates a cat’s-eye effect that makes the dial appear to shimmer depend-ing on the angle of the light. Crafting a Tiger’s Eye dial is a meticulous process – designed to showcase the stone’s natural beauty while preserving its durability. Every dial features the fascinating interplay of golden-brown hues, subtle stripes and shimmering qualities. No two Tiger’s Eye dials will look exactly alike. Ever.

At the heart of the design, a sculpted metallic stallion captures the explosive power of a horse in full gallop – lifelike and commanding, leaping from the wrist. The theme continues with the counterweight of the sec-ond hand, which is shaped into the Chinese calligraphic character for “horse” – a refined nod to the theme.

Beyond artistry, the watch delivers uncompromising functionality. Hour markers and hands are set with bi-color micro gas tubes in green and yellow, offering self-powered illumination. The minute track is coated with Super-LumiNova^®, ensuring all-around visibility in low light.

Its 40mm stainless steel case, crafted from 904L steel, offers superior resistance to corrosion, rust, and acids, while maintaining a lustrous finish that withstands the test of time.

Powered by a Swiss automatic mechanical movement with three-hand functionality, it meets everyday needs with understated sophistication, allowing the gemstone dial to take center stage. With 100 meters of water resistance and anti-magnetic protection up to 4,800 A/m, the movement’s precision is safeguarded against the elements.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model number

• NM9016C-S11-YTE

Movement

• Automatic caliber BALL RR1103

Functions

• 15 micro gas tubes on hour, minute and second hands and dial for night reading capability
• Shock resistant to 5,000Gs
• Anti-magnetic to 4,800A/m
• Water resistant to 100m/330ft
• Hours, minutes and sweep seconds

Case

• 904L stainless steel
• Ø 40mm, height 11.5mm
• Amortiser^® patented anti-shock system
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Screwed-in crown

Band

• 904L stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle

Dial

• Tiger’s Eye

Recommended retail price

• US$ 2,199

Availability

• April 2026