Oris

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Oris watches have been manufactured in Switzerland for 115 years. These watches are characterized by their unique design and the unmistakable red rotor.  

Oris models and prices

Today, Oris brand watches are particularly found in the aviation, motorsport, diving and cultural sectors.  

A particularly popular model of the aviation sector is the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Steel 40mm 01 754 7741 4068-07 5 20 50 for only 1.110,- EURO.  

Another very popular model from the field of diving watches is the Oris Aquis Date Relief steel 43,5mm 01 733 7730 4153-?07 4 24 66EB for only 1.270,- EURO.  

But also the watches of the culture collection should not be forgotten. A particularly beautiful model is the Oris Artelier Calibre 113 steel 43mm 01 113 7738 4031-set 1 23 83FC for only 4.290,- EURO.  

The different model series are 

- Oris Aviatik was pioneering and has been inspiring pilot's watches since 1910. Here you can choose between the Oris Big Crown and Oris Big Crown Pro Pilot. They are available from 729,- EURO. 

- Oris Culture watches captivate with their classic look and a touch of modernity. Here you can choose between the Oris Artelier and Oris Classic. They are already available from 729,- EURO.  

- Oris Motorsport Collection offers a wide selection of models. The Oris Artix GT, Oris Chronoris, Oris TT1 and Oris Williams. They are already available from 1.009,- EURO.  

- Oris Diving watches have attracted a lot of attention to the brand and above all to the crisis of the oceans through watches such as the Oris Great Barrier Reef III. Here you can choose between the Oris Aquis, Oris Divers and Oris Prodivers. They are already available from 1.199,- EURO.

Oris with a powerful manufactory

Oris is particularly well known for its four model ranges, which it continues to perfect. This also includes current topics. With its wide range of models, Oris has a watch for every taste. The mixture between traditional watches and modern technology inspires watch lovers all over the world. But Oris is particularly convincing due to its mid-price segment and its high-quality watchmaking artistry.  

History of Oris

Oris was founded in 1904 by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian in the Swiss town of Hölstein. The name is derived from the nearby river Oris. In 1911 Oris is Hölstein's largest employer with 300 jobs and expands to Como. First known for its pocket watches, Oris began producing wristwatches in 1925. After the death of Georges Christian, his son-in-law Oscar Herzog took over the management of the company and accompanied it through many ups and downs until 1971. Among other things, the Swiss Watch Statute, which is intended to regulate the Swiss watch industry and only permits the introduction of foreign technologies through an official permit. Oris designs an alarm clock with an 8-day power reserve to counter the drop in sales during the Second World War.  

At the end of the 1960s, over 40% of the world's watches were made in Switzerland, 1.2 million of which were Oris watches. Until the 1970s and 1980s, quartz watches from Asia were becoming increasingly popular. This quartz crisis meant the end of 900 watch companies. 

In 1970 Oris became part of ASUAG, which was later renamed the famous SWATCH Group, and began manufacturing its own quartz watches. Unfortunately, Oris was not able to build on its earlier successes and stopped manufacturing its own movements in 1981. 

But thanks to the decision of the managing directors Rolf Portmann and Ulrich Herzog to manufacture only mechanical watches in the medium price segment, Oris was able to make a new start.