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T he Oris Big Crown 5 Days Wings of Hope limited edition is a collaboration with the pioneering aeronautical humanitarian organization Wings of Hope. Founded 60 years ago, it uses the power of aviation to bring medical support to remote and vulnerable communities in more than 50 countries. Last year, more than 65,000 people used the organization’s programs and services.
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BY CAROL BESLER
LIMITED EDITION BIG CROWN
IN SUPPORT OF WINGS OF HOPE
Wings of Hope provides preventive care, such as vaccinations, healthy baby checks, and medicines, as well as sometimes transporting patients to receive medical care elsewhere or flying medical equipment and volunteer surgeons to remote areas to set up surgical units. Last year, 350 volunteers gave their time to Wings of Hope, which has been nominated twice for a Nobel Peace Prize. Fuel costs are covered by donations, and sometimes donations come in the form of aircraft. “As part of our mission to bring change for the better, we often collaborate with inspirational agencies that share a common vision,” says VJ Geronimo, CEO of Oris North America. “Change comes when we work together.” Oris is making two models to help support the endeavor, both based on the signature Big Crown pilot’s watch, powered by Oris’s high-performance automatic movement, caliber 401, with a five-day power reserve. One is a 40 mm steel watch limited to 1,000 pieces; the other is a 38 mm 18k yellow gold piece, limited to 100 pieces. Both come on Cervo Volante sustainable deer leather straps. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each watch will be donated to Wings of Hope.
Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition. $17,000. Also Available in Stainless Steel, $3,700.
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