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Oris

Founded in:
1904
Headquarters:
Basel-Landschaft

The company was founded in 1904 and is based in Hölstein in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft. Founded by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian, they named their new watch company Oris after a nearby brook, and they began the industrial manufacture of pocket watches. Oris is known for Big Crown (1938), 8-Day-Clock (1949), Chronoris (1970), Oris Worldtimer (1997), and Aquis (2011). The brand remains one of the very few Swiss watch manufacturers that are independent from large groups such as Swatch, Richemont or LVMH.

Oris
Dive back in Time: Oris Launches Three New Watches Inspired by the 1960s
Aaron Jacob

Dive back in Time: Oris Launches Three New Watches Inspired by the 1960s

October 22, 2024

Boasting streamlined design and refined specifications, these watches build on the brand's impressive retro-inspired divers watch pedigree

Bronze Bonanza: Introducing the Oris Divers Sixty-Five Date Cotton Candy White Star Variant
Aaron Jacob

Bronze Bonanza: Introducing the Oris Divers Sixty-Five Date Cotton Candy White Star Variant

October 3, 2024

Oris is bringing the season of snow to its classic 1965 diver’s watch series with a variant that has a small bronze case and a wintry white dial

From Rolex to Jaeger-LeCoultre: Top Dress Watches of 2024
Aaron Jacob

From Rolex to Jaeger-LeCoultre: Top Dress Watches of 2024

September 26, 2024

A dress watch can be the ideal accessory for a black-tie event. If you are looking for a brand new dress watch, check out these 2024 releases

Introducing the Oris Aquis Chronograph in a Slimmed-Down Case
Aaron Jacob

Introducing the Oris Aquis Chronograph in a Slimmed-Down Case

September 2, 2024

This newly launched iteration with a gradient blue dial is a pure diver’s watch with a water resistance of 300 metres

White-Hot: 6 Timepieces with White Dials to Match Your Wardrobe
Aaron Jacob

White-Hot: 6 Timepieces with White Dials to Match Your Wardrobe

August 26, 2024

From Seiko Presage to AP Royal Oak Selfwinding, these white dial watches are timeless and versatile accessories

Timeless Exclusivity: 7 Captivating Limited-Edition Watches of 2024
Rajrupa Biswas

Timeless Exclusivity: 7 Captivating Limited-Edition Watches of 2024

August 5, 2024

Each limited-edition timepiece not only offers exclusivity, but also showcases the latest advancements in watchmaking artistry.

The Bigger the Better? These Oversized Watches Hold the Answer
Aaron Jacob

The Bigger the Better? These Oversized Watches Hold the Answer

August 2, 2024

GMT India examines seven oversized timepieces from leading brands, which seem to defy the current craze for smaller watch cases

Play Date: Seven Luxury Watches with Incredibly Fun Dials
Aakriti Jadwani

Play Date: Seven Luxury Watches with Incredibly Fun Dials

July 17, 2024

Celebrating the fun in fine watchmaking, GMT India presents a curated list of watches that revel in whimsy

Oris Partners with the Reef Restoration Foundation to Create the Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV Watch
Aaron Jacob

Oris Partners with the Reef Restoration Foundation to Create the Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV Watch

July 10, 2024

The brand new timepiece will directly contribute to the watchmaker's continued financial support for the Foundation's coral tree planting initiative

Gradient Dials Are Here to Stay: These 7 Watches Are Proof
Aaron Jacob

Gradient Dials Are Here to Stay: These 7 Watches Are Proof

July 5, 2024

Gradient dials, which display colour gradation effects, are very popular, and not just for dress watches

Top 5 Destro Pieces for Every Watch Enthusiast
Aaron Jacob

Top 5 Destro Pieces for Every Watch Enthusiast

May 31, 2024

From Omega to TAG Heuer, luxury watchmakers continue to create a variety of destro timepieces that appeal to left- and right-handed collectors alike

Five Watches with Unique Dials that Celebrate Nature
Amrita Lall

Five Watches with Unique Dials that Celebrate Nature

April 25, 2024

These stunning recent launches showcase a garden in bloom, sport colourful dials made from recycled plastics, and more

Oris Introduces New Aquis Date and Aquis Date Upcycle Models at Watches and Wonders 2024
Rajrupa Biswas

Oris Introduces New Aquis Date and Aquis Date Upcycle Models at Watches and Wonders 2024

April 10, 2024

The novelties offer enhanced performance features such as Oris' patented Quick Strap Change system and quick-adjust clasp system

Oris, Marylebone Cricket Club Create a New Big Crown Pointer Date Watch in Honour of Father Time at Lord’s
Aaron Jacob

Oris, Marylebone Cricket Club Create a New Big Crown Pointer Date Watch in Honour of Father Time at Lord’s

January 11, 2024

Limited to 1,926 pieces and celebrating Lord’s tradition, the 40 mm special edition is housed in a bronze case and gets a large crown at 3 o’clock

Dubai Watch Week 2023: ORIS Introduces ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser and Divers Sixty-Five Date Cotton Candy Sepia
Rajrupa Biswas

Dubai Watch Week 2023: ORIS Introduces ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser and Divers Sixty-Five Date Cotton Candy Sepia

November 16, 2023

From using an innovative lasering technique to embracing a tobacco-coloured spin on its retro diver’s watch, here’s all you need to know about the ORIS releases

Oris Introduces the Latest Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph
Aakriti Jadwani

Oris Introduces the Latest Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph

September 20, 2023

Reviving the brand’s coveted diver’s watch, the new Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph retains the classic design of the original model

Geneva Watch Days 2023: Oris Pushes the Envelope with its Novelties
Aakriti Jadwani

Geneva Watch Days 2023: Oris Pushes the Envelope with its Novelties

August 30, 2023

The new Artelier S, the Oris x Bracenet, and the AquisPro 4000m steal the show at the ongoing watch gala. These showcase the brand’s commitment to sustainability

Oris Launches the Dat Watt Limited Edition II Watch, Inspired by Salt Marshes
Rajrupa Biswas

Oris Launches the Dat Watt Limited Edition II Watch, Inspired by Salt Marshes

August 11, 2023

Renewing its collaboration with the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat for conservation efforts, the brand has introduced the new watch with a striking green dial

The New Oris Hank Aaron Limited Edition Timepiece Is a Lesson in Humility
Aakriti Jadwani

The New Oris Hank Aaron Limited Edition Timepiece Is a Lesson in Humility

July 28, 2023

Oris is celebrating humanitarian and baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Aaron’s legacy with a limited-edition Big Crown Pointer Date watch

Think Pink: Barbie Cast Shows off their Wrist Candies
Aakriti Jadwani

Think Pink: Barbie Cast Shows off their Wrist Candies

July 14, 2023

Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, and Nicki Minaj sport their Barbie-core watches, thereby upping the style game on the red carpet

Oris Launches the New Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy Watch in Stainless Steel
Aaron Jacob

Oris Launches the New Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy Watch in Stainless Steel

July 5, 2023

With a unisex size and multi-colour dials, the new Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy collection from Oris is summer-ready

Oris Makes a Bold Move with the New Aquis Small Second Date Watch
Aaron Jacob

Oris Makes a Bold Move with the New Aquis Small Second Date Watch

June 16, 2023

The latest model, boasting a 45.5 mm case, is versatile. Suited for water sports, the timepiece can be worn both as a sports watch and a dress watch

In Keeping with its June Launch Tradition, Oris Presents the Hölstein Edition 2023
Aakriti Jadwani

In Keeping with its June Launch Tradition, Oris Presents the Hölstein Edition 2023

June 1, 2023

Boasting an eye-catching, deep purple dial, the diver’s watch is powered by an in-house, game-changing, five-day automatic movement

Oris Releases New Aquis Date with a Longer Power Reserve
Aaron Jacob

Oris Releases New Aquis Date with a Longer Power Reserve

May 11, 2023

The latest Oris Aquis Date collection has a truly modern design with high-performance specifications

ProPilot X Kermit Edition and ProPilot Altimeter: Oris’s New Launches at Watches and Wonders 2023 Spell Fun and Function
Vidya Prabhu

ProPilot X Kermit Edition and ProPilot Altimeter: Oris’s New Launches at Watches and Wonders 2023 Spell Fun and Function

March 27, 2023

Oris’s Watches and Wonders novelties for 2023 focus on the brand’s ProPilot and ProPilot X watch families

Blast from the Past: Meet Oris Big Crown Calibre 473
Aaron Jacob

Blast from the Past: Meet Oris Big Crown Calibre 473

January 14, 2023

This is the tenth anniversary of the Oris Movement Creation Programme and the timepiece maker has just launched its tenth in-house calibre

Eco-Friendly Luxe Watches: A Union of Style & Sustainability
Rajrupa Biswas

Eco-Friendly Luxe Watches: A Union of Style & Sustainability

December 29, 2022

If you think luxury and sustainability are not made for each other, think again. Check out these luxe watches that are environmentally friendly

GPHG Exhibit: A Cut above the Rest
Aakriti Jadwani

GPHG Exhibit: A Cut above the Rest

October 10, 2022

Returning to India after eight years, the GPHG exhibit raised a toast to horological precision and fine craftsmanship like never before