Oris
Welcome to Watchdeal.de, your gateway to the authentic and independent watchmaking artistry of Oris. Since 1904, this Swiss brand has stood for purely mechanical watches that impress with their functionality, distinctive design, and excellent value for money. Oris is deeply rooted in its philosophy of crafting genuine watches for real people and is passionately committed to protecting our environment, especially the world's oceans.
Oris's collections are as diverse as life itself: Dive into the world of legendary dive watches like the 'Aquis' or 'Divers Sixty-Five,' combining robustness with iconic vintage charm. Experience the precision of the 'Big Crown' series pilot watches, rooted in aviation history, or discover the sporty-elegant models of the 'ProPilot' and 'Artelier' lines. Oris is renowned for its innovations, such as the development of its own high-performance calibers like Calibre 400, offering a 5-day power reserve and impressive magnetic resistance. Every Oris watch features high-quality materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and the brand's distinctive red rotor symbol, often visible through the case back.
At Watchdeal.de, we are proud to be a small family business, firmly established in the world of fine watches since 1980. We eagerly share this decades-long experience and our deep passion for exceptional timepieces with you. We place the highest value on direct contact and personal consultation – with us, you won't find an impersonal online process or overwhelming hotlines. You can reach us by phone anytime during business hours, and a real person will always answer. We personally take the time to answer your questions, provide comprehensive advice, and guide you confidently on your journey to finding your perfect Oris watch. Your satisfaction and a smooth, personal purchasing experience are our top priorities.
Discover the impressive collection of Oris at Watchdeal.de – watches that combine Swiss quality, innovative mechanics, and a clear commitment to a better future, captivating you with their durability and character.
Oris watches at Watchdeal.de
Oris watches have been manufactured in Switzerland for 115 years. These watches are characterized by their unique design and the unmistakable red rotor.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.