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ORIS A COMPANY WITH A CONSCIENCE
Top Left: Seals native to the beaches and water of the Wadden Sea tidal flats.
Oris is at its very best when it engages its extra- ordinary mechanical timepiece collections in its broader mission of benefiting the world. Whether in regard to its Change for the Better initiative or the not-so-simple task of building a better watch, Oris enlists well over a century of expertise to energize its credo, “Things must make sense.” Since its founding in the Swiss town of Hölstein in 1904, Oris has been crafting fine timepieces, which today are known for their practical features and in-house-developed mechanical movements. Its collections generally fall into one of four categories: diving, aviation, motor sport, or culture. Perfectly fit for sport or business, each is a handsome example of the company’s pledge to defy convention and follow its own star. Over the past decade, Oris has successfully worked with a number of non-profit environmental groups and social change organizations in its ongoing quest to make a difference. With the intuitive understanding that authentic change grows from within, the company has set an aggressive goal of becoming climate neutral this year.
Oris Dat Watt Limited Edition with Aquis 43.5 mm stainless steel case; automatic movement with central hours, minutes, seconds, and moon phase; date window at 6 o’clock. $2,750
Oris 43.5 mm stainless steel Whale Shark Limited Edition. $3,200
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