Luxury watchmaking and The Muppets might not be the first combination that comes to mind. But the ORIS Big Crown ProPilot X Gonzo Edition proves that fine watchmaking doesn’t always have to take itself too seriously.
Created in collaboration with Disney’s The Muppets, this special edition celebrates one of the most memorable characters in the Muppet universe: Gonzo, aka The Great Gonzo.
And, fittingly, this is no ordinary watch.
Meet The Great Gonzo
Gonzo has never been one to play it safe. Known for his fearless and eccentric performances, he is one of Hollywood’s most unconventional entertainers.
ORIS has taken that personality and translated it into a watch that is just as distinctive.
Based on the skeletonised Big Crown ProPilot X Calibre 115, the Gonzo Edition combines ORIS’s mechanical expertise with bold colours, playful details and plenty of character.
It’s a watch that feels very different from the usual luxury timepiece.
A Watch You Can See Through
One of the first things you’ll notice is the skeleton dial.
Instead of hiding the movement behind a traditional dial, the design gives you a clear view inside the hand-wound Calibre 115 movement. It is a reminder that there is far more happening inside a mechanical watch than simply telling the time.
The design features a striking blue, red and yellow gradient. A shimmering dial ring adds even more colour and depth.
But the most playful detail is hidden within the movement.
Look Closely at 11 O’Clock
As you wind the watch, Gonzo’s smiling face gradually appears on the mainspring. It can be seen through the skeleton dial at 11 o’clock.
It’s a brilliant piece of mechanical storytelling.
Gonzo isn’t simply printed onto the watch. Instead, he becomes part of the movement itself. His face appears as the watch is wound.
It’s the kind of detail that rewards you for taking a closer look.
Ten Days of Mechanical Power
While the Gonzo Edition has a playful personality, the mechanics are anything but a joke.
At its heart is ORIS’s Calibre 115 hand-wound movement. It provides an impressive 240-hour, or 10-day, power reserve.
That is one of the standout features of the watch.
The power reserve is shown through a distinctive non-linear indicator hand. Its chilli-inspired design adds another nod to Gonzo’s colourful personality.
It’s a great example of how ORIS has incorporated the character into the watch’s mechanics and functionality. It isn’t simply a graphic added to the dial.
A Different Kind of Luxury Watch
What makes the ORIS Big Crown ProPilot X Gonzo Edition so interesting is that it doesn’t follow the traditional rules of luxury watchmaking.
It’s technically impressive, beautifully made and powered by a sophisticated mechanical movement. But it also has plenty of personality.
The Gonzo Edition shows that a serious mechanical watch can be fun. It can have colour. It can tell a story. And it can make you smile every time you look at your wrist.
That is perhaps what makes this special edition so memorable.
Discover The ORIS Big Crown ProPilot X Gonzo Edition
With its 44mm titanium construction, skeletonised Calibre 115 movement, 10-day power reserve and hidden Gonzo detail, the ProPilot X Gonzo Edition is a watch unlike many others.
It’s Swiss mechanical watchmaking with a playful twist. And a fitting tribute to The Great Gonzo.
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