{"id":30469,"date":"2021-07-09T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?p=30469"},"modified":"2022-09-14T12:32:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T11:32:39","slug":"the-history-of-oris-watches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/the-history-of-oris-watches\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Oris Watches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oris\nis one of the horological industry\u2019s biggest brands with many loyal and devoted\nfans. Each launch from the brand is eagerly anticipated by collectors as it is famed\nfor impressive technological advancements and unique and precise movements. The\nhistory of Oris watches is long and interesting with many great achievements\nand partnerships throughout the years. Having been founded over 100 years ago, Oris\nhave decades of experience in creating and engineering incredibly high-quality\nwatches that appeal to a great number of collectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>The\nBeginnings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-6.jpg\" alt=\"The History of Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30487\" width=\"358\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-6.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-6-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-6-120x76.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oris.ch\/\">Oris<\/a> begins in 1904 in the Swiss town of H\u00f6lstein. The brand was founded by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian who bought the recently closed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lohner.at\/about-us\/?lang=en\">Lohner and Co<\/a> watch factory. They named the company \u2018Oris\u2019 after a nearby brook. In its first few years, the brand grew slowly and steadily with an assembly plant and second factory opening in 1906 in the nearby town of Holderbank. As the company continued to grow, Oris became the largest employer in H\u00f6lstein with 300 employees. The company began building houses and apartments in an attempt to attract more watchmakers to the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-8.jpeg\" alt=\"The History of Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30496\" width=\"349\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-8.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-8-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-8-510x355.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-8-360x251.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-8-120x84.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By\n1929, Oris had grown considerably and had factories in H\u00f6lstein, Holderbank, Como,\nCourgenay, Herbetswil and Ziefen. A few years previously, the brand had started\nfitting bracelet buckles to its pocket watches in order to create its first\nwristwatches. This advancement in style has a significant impact on the brand\u2019s\nsuccess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly,\nin 1927 Georges Christian passed away, so Jacques-David LeCoultre took his\nplace as the President of the Board of Directors. Following this, Oscar Herzog\nbecame the General Manager and would remain in this position for 43 years,\nguiding Oris through many great changes and successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Oris\nDuring Wartime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-9.jpeg\" alt=\"The History of Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30499\" width=\"337\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-9.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-9-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-9-510x355.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-9-360x251.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-9-120x84.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In\n1938, just before the start of the second world war, Oris began producing its\nown escapements. This was a large advancement for the brand that would allow\nfor more independence in its watchmaking. The brand had to begin hiring more\nwatchmakers to ensure that there were enough staff to create the escapements\nand Oris became one of the first watchmaking companies to offer equal\nemployment opportunities to men and women. The birth of the Big Crown also came\nin 1938. This watch was precisely designed so that the crown could easily be\nmanipulated by pilots whilst they had their gloves on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The demand for high-quality mechanical watches dwindled throughout the second world war, so Oris began creating alarm clocks. This change in product allowed the company to support itself throughout the challenges of wartime when many companies struggled. As the war drew to a close, Oris was given the award for accuracy from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosc.swiss\/\">Bureau Officiel de Contr\u00f4le de la Marhe des Montres<\/a> which was located in Le Locle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Technological\nAdvancements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In\n1952, Oris launched its first automatic watch. It had a power reserve indicator\nand was powered by Oris\u2019 Calibre 601 movement. Power reserve indicators were rarely\nseen in watches of the time, so this was considered a significant advancement. Oris\ncontinued to flourish with the launch of a state-of-the-art diver\u2019s watch in\n1965. This watch was unusual as it featured a unidirectional rotating bezel,\nluminous numerals and was water resistant up to 100 metres (10 bar). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-11.png\" alt=\"Oris Chronoris\" class=\"wp-image-30508\" width=\"325\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-11.png 906w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-11-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-11-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-11-750x497.png 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-11-510x338.png 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-11-360x238.png 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-11-120x79.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nbrand was bestowed with a great honour in 1967 when the Oris Calibre 652 was\nunveiled. This movement was created after Dr Rolf Portmann successfully\nreleased the company from the \u2018Watch Statute\u2019 and Oris could once again use\nlever escapements. This movement was awarded a full chronometer certification\nfrom the Observatoire Astronomique et Chronom\u00e9trique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By\n1969, Oris was one of the ten largest watch companies worldwide and was\nproducing 1.2 million watches and clocks per year. The Chronoris was launched the\nfollowing year. This watch was the brand\u2019s first chronograph model and is now a\npopular and celebrated timepiece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Continuous\nLaunches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Oris created watch after watch and each one had a different function or design to appeal to new audiences. The brand struggled through the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Quartz_crisis\">Quartz Crisis<\/a> but vowed to only produce mechanical timepieces to ensure that it retained its integrity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-12.jpg\" alt=\"Oris Worldtimer\" class=\"wp-image-30511\" width=\"181\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-12.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-12-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-12-360x546.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-12-300x455.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-12-120x182.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 181px) 100vw, 181px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In\n1990, Oris coined its \u2018High-Mech\u2019 slogan to emphasise the quality and integrity\nof the Swiss made mechanical movements used in each watch. The brand produced\nits most complicated movement yet in 1991 with the launch of the Calibre 581.\nThis movement featured a moonphase module that was developed by an in-house\nteam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\npioneering Oris Worldtimer was produced in 1997. It was a patented function\nthat allowed the wearer to adjust local time forwards or backwards in one-hour\njumps. This watch was excellent for people who travelled between time zones regularly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>A\nNew Millennium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the start of a new millennium, Oris shifted its focus onto developing larger watches in keeping with popular fashions. The Oris XXL was born and became an iconic model in the brand\u2019s portfolio. The famous Red Rotor became the registered trademark for the brand in 2002. It was chosen as it symbolises Oris\u2019 philosophy of producing high quality, Swiss made mechanical timepieces at accessible prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-13.jpeg\" alt=\"The History of Oris\" class=\"wp-image-30514\" width=\"395\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-13.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-13-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-13-510x355.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-13-360x251.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-13-120x84.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The brand celebrated its 100<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary in 2004 by releasing the Oris Centennial Set. This was a huge achievement for the brand after its struggles as a mechanical watch manufacturer throughout the Quartz Crisis. Throughout the 2000s, Oris collaborated with people such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamsf1.com\/\">Williams Formula 1 Team<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carlos_Coste\">Carlos Coste<\/a>, and Roman Frischknecht to develop a series of specialist watches for various sports and activities. The collaboration with Frischknecht led to the creations of the ProDiver with the Rotation Safety System, which allows the unidirectional rotating bezel to be locked into place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>The\nRecent Years<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"The History of Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30490\" width=\"360\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-1536x1144.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-2048x1526.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-1110x827.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-930x693.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-750x559.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-510x380.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-360x268.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-733-7755-4154-Set-MB-Oris-Aquis-Depth-Gauge_HighRes_12241-120x89.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In\n2010, the brand created its sliding sledge clasp that prevents a watch from\nfalling off the wrist. This was a valuable addition to Oris watch straps as the\nbrand\u2019s luxury status makes the timepieces very precious to collectors. With\n2013 came the launch of the patented Oris Aquis Depth Gauge watch which\nfeatures a hole in the glass to allow water into the watch. This feature allows\nthe watch to measure the depth at which a diver is swimming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over\nthe course of the decade, Oris launched a series of new movements to modernise\nand advance its watches. For the brand\u2019s 110<sup>th<\/sup> birthday in 2014, it\ncreated its first in-house movement in 35 years. The Calibre 110 is a\nhand-wound movement with a ten-day power reserve and a non-linear power reserve\nindicator. The Calibre 111 was introduced in 2015 and was very similar to the\n110 but featured a date complication. The Calibre 112 launch of 2016 saw the\naddition of a GMT function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-7.jpeg\" alt=\"The History of Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30493\" width=\"333\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-7.jpeg 502w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-7-300x238.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-7-360x285.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-7-120x95.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Oris\nhave never stopped creating and releasing new products, which has allowed it to\ngrow and retain its popularity. The Calibre 400 was launched in 2020. This movement\nis antimagnetic and features a five-day power reserve. The brand\u2019s latest launch\nof 2021 saw this movement being used in the iconic Oris Aquis Date model with a\nnew smaller size case. Each new launch from Oris is more successful than the\nlast with the fan base growing each year. The history of Oris and all its\ntwists and turns have led the brand to the great success it has today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Our\nTop 5 Oris Recommendations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/oris-aquis-dat-watt-limited-edition-01-761-7765-4185-set-p-70998\/\">ORIS Aquis Das Watt Limited Edition 01 761 7765 4185-SET<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-663x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30472\" width=\"185\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-663x1024.jpeg 663w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-194x300.jpeg 194w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-768x1187.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-994x1536.jpeg 994w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-1325x2048.jpeg 1325w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-1110x1715.jpeg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-930x1437.jpeg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-750x1159.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-510x788.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-360x556.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-300x464.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1-120x185.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-1.jpeg 1511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nwatch was created in collaboration with the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat to promote\nthe conservation of the Wadden Sea, the world\u2019s largest tidal system. As this\nwatch is a limited edition, there are only 2009 pieces available worldwide. The\nwatch features a blue gradient dial with a sunray finish. The dial features a\nmoon-themed design and a central moonphase indicator hand. A grey Tungsten bezel\nsurrounds the dial and anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects it. The watch\nis powered by an automatic movement that provides the watch with a 38-hour\npower reserve. A 43.5mm stainless steel case houses the movement. This watch is\nwater resistant up to 300 metres (30 bar), meaning that it can be worn for most\nwater-based activities. The watch is secured on the wrist using a stainless\nsteel bracelet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/oris-big-crown-pointer-date-80th-anniversary-edition-01-754-7741-3167-07-5-20-58br-p-55511\/\">ORIS | Big Crown Pointer Date 80<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary Edition | 01 754 7741 3167-07 5 20 58BR<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-2-617x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"The History of Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30475\" width=\"175\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-2-617x1024.jpeg 617w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-2-181x300.jpeg 181w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-2-510x846.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-2-360x597.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-2-300x498.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-2-120x199.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-2.jpeg 704w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\noriginal Oris Big Crown was created in 1938 and was designed so that pilots\ncould use the crown without needing to remove their gloves. This model was\nreleased to celebrate the 80<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the original watch and\nretains much of its vintage style. The watch features a green dial with bronze\nhands to add to the vintage design. The dial is protected by sapphire crystal\nthat has been treated to be anti-reflective. The crystal is domed to further\nthe vintage feel of the watch. This model exhibits a central hand date\nindicator that uses a date scale around the edge of the dial to display the\ncurrent date. A 40mm bronze plated stainless steel case frames the dial. This\ncase houses an automatic movement that can be viewed through the exhibition case\nback. The watch is water resistant up to 50 metres (5 bar) and is finished with\na brown leather strap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/oris-aquis-depth-gauge-stainless-steel-01-733-7755-4154-set-mb-p-70935\/\">ORIS Aquis Depth Gauge Stainless Steel 01 733 7755 4154-SET MB<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-669x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30478\" width=\"191\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-669x1024.jpeg 669w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-196x300.jpeg 196w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-768x1175.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-1004x1536.jpeg 1004w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-1339x2048.jpeg 1339w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-1110x1698.jpeg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-930x1423.jpeg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-750x1147.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-510x780.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-360x551.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-300x459.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3-120x184.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-3.jpeg 1487w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nwatch was originally launched in 2013 and features patented technology that is\nunique to Oris. The key feature of this watch is that water is allowed to enter\nthrough a small hole that is connected to a channel that is milled around the\nedge of the sapphire crystal. The watermark will indicate the depth at which\nthe diver is. This will be clearly visible against the black dial. The dial exhibits\nsilver baton indices and hands with a date aperture at 6 o\u2019clock. A black ceramic\nbezel and stainless steel case frame the dial. The dial measures 45.8mm in\ndiameter and houses an automatic movement that provides to watch with a 48 hour\npower reserve. This watch is water resistant up to a staggering 500 metres (50\nbar) and is finished with a stainless steel bracelet that fastens with a security\nfolding clasp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/oris-carl-brashear-limited-edition-calibre-401-120-hours-movement-01-401-7764-3185-set-p-66320\/\">ORIS Carl Brashear Limited Edition | Calibre 401 120 Hours Movement 01 401 7764 3185-SET<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-4-659x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"The History of Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30481\" width=\"192\" height=\"300\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Oris\u2019 Carl Brashear Limited Edition watch was first launched in 2016 and was the brand\u2019s first bronze watch. It was created to remember the incredible life of the U.S. Navy\u2019s first African American diver. The watch features a deep blue dial with rose gold dot and baton indices and rose gold hour and minute hands. A small sub dial is positioned at 6 o\u2019clock to serve as a battery life indicator. The hands and indices are treated with SuperLuminova to ensure that the dial can be read in the dark. A 40mm bronze case houses an Oris 401 automatic movement. This watch is the first in the series to be powered by this movement. This model is water resistant up to 100 metres (10 bar). A blue and beige fabric strap secures the watch on the wrist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/oris-aquis-date-calibre-400-415mm-green-dial-01-400-7769-4157-07-8-22-09peb-p-70541\/\">ORIS Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5mm Green Dial 01 400 7769 4157-07 8 22 09PEB<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-630x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Oris Watches\" class=\"wp-image-30484\" width=\"189\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-630x1024.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-185x300.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-768x1248.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-945x1536.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-1261x2048.jpeg 1261w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-1110x1803.jpeg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-930x1511.jpeg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-750x1218.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-510x829.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-360x585.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-300x487.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Oris-History-5-120x195.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This model is part of Oris\u2019 latest launch. The brand has adapted its iconic Aquis Date model, making it the slightly smaller size of 41.5mm in diameter. This model features an on-trend green dial with a matching green ceramic bezel. The dial exhibits silver hands and indices with a date aperture at 6 o\u2019clock. Antireflective sapphire crystal protects the dial. An Oris Calibre 400 movement powers the watch. It is housed in a stainless steel case that measures 41.5mm in diameter. The case has an exhibition case back that allows the wearer to observe and enjoy the movement within. This model is water resistant up to 300 metres (30 bar), meaning that it can be worn for a multitude of water-based activities. The watch is secured on the wrist using a stainless steel bracelet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What did you think of the history of Oris watches? Are you considering adding one of our recommendations to your collection? 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