On October 14, 1947, the Bell X1 undertook the first manned supersonic flight, breaking the sound barrier and entering the history books. The new Oris Big Crown X1 timepiece is an homage to this aviation milestone. The Bell X1 pilots undertook their amazing feat in an age before computers and pocket calculators, relying on the specially designed "slide rule" for all calculations. In honor of … [Read more...]
Reader’s Story: My Timing Was Right
February 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For WatchTime reader Stu Gleich, lucky timing and an amazing bit of serendipity let his two passions - watches and music - take him someplace he never dreamed he might end up. He sent us his story, and we thought you would enjoy it. … [Read more...]
Oris Creates U.S. Subsidiary, Names V.J. Geronimo CEO
August 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Oris SA has established a new U.S. and Caribbean subsidiary, Oris Watches USA, and named V.J. Geronimo as the chief executive officer. Effective September 1, the new subsidiary will take over U.S. distribution from Hawthorne, N.Y.-based Oris USA, Inc., headed by Mark Wasserman. Oris officials said the move reflects a decision to exercise greater control over distribution in the U.S. market. … [Read more...]
Oris Williams F1 Team Day Date
July 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Now in its seventh season as the official watch partner of AT&T Williams, Oris introduces the Williams F1 Team Day Date. The 44mm black DLC stainless steel case surrounds a slotted dial featuring the Williams F1 team blue and white colors. A blue silicon shock absorber has been placed between the bezel and case to help isolate the movement from shocks. The Williams logo appears on the dial … [Read more...]
Geneva Unconventionals
February 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Every year, Richemont Group's luxury watch brands, plus a handful of large, independent brands, exhibit their new watches at SIHH in Geneva’s labyrinthine Palexpo Center. This year, 38 small, independent watch brands put on their own show called the Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE) at the International Geneva Conference Center, in the heart of downtown, near the famed Place des Nations. … [Read more...]
Oris Pays Tribute With Bob Dylan Limited Edition
July 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In one of his greatest hits, Bob Dylan sings "The Times They Are A-Changin." As a tribute to Bob Dylan, Oris has created a special edition Rectangular model, limited to just 3000 pieces worldwide. The watches, in stainless steel, carry Bob Dylan’s signature on the finely patterned dial. His portrait is engraved on the case back along with the limited edition number of the watch. A small glass … [Read more...]
Oris ProDiver Chronograph
April 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The new 51mm Oris ProDiver features an innovative safety system: the rotating unidirectional bezel must be lifted before it can be turned. A vulcanized rubber ring makes it easier to manipulate the bezel. The ProDiver’s titanium case houses a black DLC-coated safety barrier to protect the crown and pushers while still allowing them to be screwed into the case, ensuring water-resistance to 1000 … [Read more...]
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