Why Buy an Oris Watch?

Oris is one of the few independent Swiss watchmakers, creating high-quality mechanical timepieces with exceptional value and purpose-driven design. Every model is powered by a mechanical movement, including several in-house calibres known for precision and reliability. The brand balances tool-watch functionality with modern style while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. An Oris watch is built to perform, made to last, and designed for everyday wear.

Founded in 1905 in Hölstein, Switzerland, Oris has remained an independent watch company for more than 120 years. The brand exclusively creates mechanical watches and has achieved several milestones, including its first Big Crown pilot’s watch in 1938, a patented automatic movement with power reserve in 1952, and the Calibre 581 moon-phase module in 1991. In 2020, Oris introduced the Calibre 400, an in-house movement offering a five-day power reserve, strong anti-magnetic properties, and a 10-year warranty, first launched within the Aquis collection. The brand is also committed to sustainability, supporting global ocean and environmental initiatives through partnerships with organisations such as Planet Ocean, CORAL, Billion Oyster Project, CWSS, Reef Restoration Foundation, and the Oris Change for the Better programme.

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Q: Care & Maintenance for Your Oris Watch

To keep your Oris watch performing at its best, clean it regularly with a soft cloth and rinse the case and bracelet with fresh water after exposure to saltwater or chlorine. Avoid magnetic fields, extreme temperatures, and strong impacts. Automatic models benefit from being worn consistently or wound manually when not in use. Oris recommends a full service every 5–10 years depending on wear, and water resistance should be checked annually, especially before swimming or diving.

Oris is different. How? They’re totally independent. That means they’re free to make their own choices, act sustainably and do what makes sense. To Go Their Own Way.
Founded in Hölstein, Switzerland in 1904, Oris has become famed for their expert specialism in crafting beautiful mechanical watches that bring joy and make people smile. With 120 years of innovation and independence under their belt, Oris is loved by watch enthusiasts and is the choice for today’s world citizen. On a mission to bring Change for the Better, Oris is a climate neutral company, operating a sustainable, responsible business and supporting agents of change.

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Big Crown Pointer Date: An Icon, Reborn

The Oris Big Crown collection has been an icon since its first introduction in 1938. With its signature Pointer Date function being powered by a Swiss Made automatic movement, it’s now been reborn with a joyful new palette & sporty bracelet.
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For Oris, luxury is defined by genuine values and positivity. The brands collections deliver mechanical watches that are accessible, reliable and bring joy to the wearer, everyday.

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AQUIS

Oris’ flagship collection, the Aquis embodies the perfect balance between robust performance and refined design. Engineered for professional divers yet styled for everyday wear, delivering exceptional water resistance, precision, and durability.

BIG CROWN

An Oris icon since 1938, the Big Crown collection is a timeless aviation-inspired design. Remaining a symbol of the brand’s aviation history and pioneering spirit, defined by it’s signature oversized crown, legible dials and Pointer Date complications.

DIVERS

Inspired by the 1960’s the Oris Diver’s collection draws design from a joyful age of playful creativity and design decadence. Promising beauty, reliability and performance, but at heart, a design and purpose to make you smile.

PROPILOT

Designed for Pilots and Enthusiasts alike, the ProPilot collection is an expression of Oris’ deep connection to aviation. ProPilot embodies the spirit of flight and the independence that defines Oris; legible dials, turbine-inspired bezels, robust movements.

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Founded in the Swiss town of Hölstein by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian in 1905, the brand remains an independent, Swiss watch company creative beautiful timepieces for over 120 years. Oris exclusively create mechanical watches, with a number of milestones over the years such as their first pilot’s watch with Big Crown in 1938, their first automatic watch with power reserve and patented mechanism in 1952 and the Calibre 581 moon-phase module in 1991. 2020 saw the release of the Oris Calibre 400, an entirely new in-house movement independently conceived by Oris, with five-day power reserve, high magnetism resistance and 10-year warranty, first unveiled within the iconic Aquis collection.
Oris is also deeply committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, supporting ocean conservation, clean water initiatives, and other ecological projects through partnerships with organisations such as Planet Ocean, CORAL, Billion Oyster Project, Common Wadden Sea Secretariat (CWSS), Reef Restoration Foundation and The Oris Change for the Better program.

Oris is one of the few independent Swiss watchmakers, known for creating high-quality mechanical timepieces with real purpose and exceptional value. Every watch is powered by a mechanical movement—many using Oris’ in-house calibres—offering precision, reliability, and lasting craftsmanship. Their designs balance tool-watch functionality with modern style, while the brand’s commitment to sustainability and independent thinking sets it apart. An Oris watch is built to perform, made to last, and designed to be worn every day.

To keep your Oris performing at its best, clean it regularly with a soft cloth and rinse the case and bracelet with fresh water after exposure to saltwater or chlorine. Avoid magnetic fields, extreme temperatures, and strong impacts. Automatic models benefit from regular wear to maintain power, or you can wind them manually if unworn. For long-term care, Oris recommends a full service every 5–10 years, depending on usage. Ensure water resistance is checked annually, especially before swimming or diving.