GENUS / GNS2 Eternal Gallop
Key Highlights
- Five hand-engraved 18K rose gold horses gallop along a patented infinity-shaped track, expressing the passage of time
- Powered by the in-house Calibre 260Rh-2 with a 50-hour power reserve
- Cases offered in Grade 5 titanium or 18K rose gold (4N colour) — just eight pieces per variant
- Each horse requires an estimated 12,000 individual engraving gestures, spread over several days
- Exclusively available through Temposatis LAB partners worldwide
A New Race Born of Myth and Mechanics
In celebration of the Year of the Horse 2026, GENUS presents Eternal Gallop — an exclusive creation conceived for Temposatis LAB partners that fuses sculptural artistry with a patented mechanical architecture unlike anything else in contemporary watchmaking. The watch draws on the ancient legend of Qiānlǐ Mǎ, the Thousand-Mile Horse, said to run endlessly with a heart aflame with destiny. On the dial, five miniature horses crafted from 18K rose gold echo that eternal race, travelling a track shaped as the symbol of infinity — the analemma, or figure-eight path — that lies at the philosophical core of the GENUS universe.
The five horses are not decorative flourishes. Each represents one of the classical Chinese elements — Earth, Wood, Water, Metal, and Fire — arranged in a deliberate progressive sequence designed to generate a continuous rising energy flow, known in Feng Shui as Sheng Qi. The composition draws the eye naturally from one figure to the next, creating a sense of momentum, ascent, and expansion that reinforces the watch’s symbolic programme. Beneath the galloping herd, twin crescent-shaped dials have been hand-hammered with tens of thousands of microscopic strikes, their muted, textured surfaces evoking earth softened by the passage of countless hooves.
The Art of Engraving at This Scale
Each horse on the Eternal Gallop is engraved entirely by hand, one by one. Even when posed identically, no two are ever the same. Secured in a protective resin-like wax, each form is progressively refined using different families of burins through an estimated 12,000 individual gestures, often spread over several days. Musculature, mane, and posture emerge through subtle contrasts between matte and brilliant surfaces — hair is suggested by light rather than carved literally. The result, as the GENUS team put it, is not merely engraved, but alive.
Calibre 260Rh-2 and the Patented Architecture
At the heart of Eternal Gallop beats Calibre 260Rh-2, the patented mechanical foundation of the GNS2. Conceived in two complementary modules, the movement offers a unique barrel delivering a 50-hour power reserve and an upper module that governs the GENUS signature display of hours and minutes. What was once expressed by arrows or conventional hands is here entirely replaced by the galloping horses themselves — free-moving sculpted elements that physically embody the passage of time along the infinity path.
This architecture has deep competitive pedigree. GENUS’ earlier orbital mechanics won the Mechanical Exception Prize at the 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). The GNS2 movement, unveiled in 2024, is a considered evolution that harmonises the mechanical audacity of its predecessor with a more intuitive perception of time. Every component is designed and hand-finished in-house by founder Sébastien Billières and his sister Sarah, with straight-grain finishes, mirror-polished surfaces, and intricate snailing meeting the highest standards of traditional Haute Horlogerie finishing. For collectors following Watches and Wonders and the independent watchmaking scene, the movement’s pedigree is as compelling as its aesthetic.
Case, Crystal, and Edition Details
The case of the Eternal Gallop is machined from a single block of Grade 5 titanium, with hollowed flanks that accentuate its curvature and a finely sandblasted surface. A specially developed raised, gently curved glass-box sapphire crystal tops the case, functioning as a transparent dome that magnifies space, light, and the kinetic motion within. Water resistance is rated to 30 metres. For collectors who prefer warm metal, an 18K rose gold case of 4N colour is also available, sharing the same mechanical and aesthetic architecture.
Why It Matters
The GENUS GNS2 Eternal Gallop stands as one of the most technically and artistically ambitious limited editions of 2026. With only eight pieces per variant — and distribution restricted to Temposatis LAB partners worldwide — it represents a level of scarcity and intentionality that places it firmly in the conversation around the world’s most singular horological objects. For connoisseurs across the GCC who prize both mechanical legitimacy and cultural resonance, a watch in which ancient mythology is literally set in motion by a patented Geneva movement is a rare and compelling proposition. Each piece also carries a secure digital certificate via blockchain through Watch Certificate, ensuring lifelong traceability and authenticity for future generations of collectors. Explore the official GENUS Watches universe for further details on the collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movement powers the GENUS GNS2 Eternal Gallop?
The Eternal Gallop is driven by Calibre 260Rh-2, a patented in-house mechanical movement conceived in two complementary modules. The base module includes a unique barrel delivering a 50-hour power reserve, while the upper module governs the GENUS signature display of hours and minutes.
How many pieces of the GENUS Eternal Gallop were produced?
Eternal Gallop is a strictly limited edition of eight pieces per variant. One version features a Grade 5 titanium case and the other an 18K rose gold case of 4N colour, making each variant extremely rare.
What case material is used in the GENUS GNS2 Eternal Gallop?
The watch is offered in two case materials: Grade 5 titanium, prized for its lightness and structural integrity, and 18K rose gold in 4N colour. Both cases feature hollowed flanks, a sandblasted finish, and a specially developed glass-box sapphire crystal, with water resistance to 30 metres.
What is the significance of the five horses on the Eternal Gallop dial?
Each of the five hand-engraved 18K rose gold horses represents one of the classical Chinese elements — Earth, Wood, Water, Metal, and Fire — arranged in a deliberate sequence to generate a continuous rising energy flow known in Feng Shui as Sheng Qi, symbolising growth, momentum, and success.
Where is the GENUS GNS2 Eternal Gallop designed and assembled?
Eternal Gallop is entirely designed, developed, and assembled at GENUS' Geneva workshop. The movement and all hand-finished components are produced in-house by founder Sébastien Billières and his sister Sarah.
