THE STORY OF ORIS
Deeply rooted in Hölstein, Switzerland. Oris strives to make the world a little brighter and bring joy. That’s why the people who come together at our factory often share more than just their passion for watches. They’re united by the search for new paths, their commitment to sustainability and their belief in the strength of community.
More than 120 years have passed since Oris was founded by two independent, entrepreneurial watchmakers. Today, Oris is proudly independent and only makes watches with mechanical movements, many of them created in-house. Like the Calibre 400 series, which promises a five-day power reserve, anti-magnetism, and a 10-year warranty and 10-year recommended service intervals.
Big Crown
The story of the Big Crown Pointer Date is the stuff of Oris legend. Its genesis began in the 1930s when Oris was a fast-growing independent company, known around the world for its precision wristwatches.
Starting in 1938, Oris has produced the Big Crown model, which highlight features such as Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9, and an oversized crown. The models also feature a unique date complication, indicated by a central hand with a red arrow tip. This way, it would be functional and legible, a tool watch for the world citizen.
Partnerships
Wings of Hope
Oris announces a collaboration with the pioneering aeronautical humanitarian organisation Wings of Hope, and two limited-edition watches powered by Calibre 401. Wings of Hope reaches more than
65,000 people a year, bringing vital medical support to remote and underprivileged communities
using the power of aviation.
The Oyster Catcher
Oris’s mission to bring Change for the Better continues through a new collaboration with Billion Oyster Project, a pioneering non-profit working to restore New York Harbor’s once lost oyster population. The project’s vision is ambitious: to restore one billion oysters to the city’s iconic waterways by the year 2035.
