Oris is a brand we write about often here for several reasons. To begin with, the watches are very well made in terms of both technical and aesthetic design. It also offers phenomenal quality to value ratios. Additionally, this Swiss brand — founded in 1904 — is independently owned (and operated by some very nice…
Top 5 Military-Inspired Watches: After All, We Fought For Our Independence
While most other watch writers in America are busy focusing on red, white and blue watches to help us celebrate American’s Independence this July 4th, I just couldn’t bring myself to do that. While Ulysse Nardin makes an incredible skeletonize watch painted with the American flag, and several other brands have something American-themed to flaunt,…
On World Oceans Day, Meet The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph
For those who have followed our site for some time, you know that we are big fans of Oris. The brand is consistently able to iver pieces that are affordable, attractive and offer a compelling narrative drawn from the history of the manufacturer or from the environment we live in. The newest Oris Divers Sixty-Five…
Oris Goes For Wild and Wonderful Pop-Up Store Experience with Vintage Airstream
It isn’t every day that we see pop-up watch sales by brands at events taking place around America, but when we do, they are usually very staid in nature, with sales reps showing watches via luxury showcases and pouring champagne. Well forget that … Independent Swiss watch brand, Oris, takes the concept of experiencing watches…
Oris Supports The Coral Restoration Foundation, Revisiting CRF’s Efforts Post Hurricane Irma
It was just about a year ago that I joined Oris on an incredible expedition to the Florida Keys, where we worked side-by-side with the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) to learn about reforestation of the coral reefs, harvesting and replanting coral. It was an amazing experience) not only from the watch perspective — where Oris…
In Stores: Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition
Initially announced in Baselworld, and available in stores now, the Oris’ second limited edition bronze watch, the Carl Brashear Chronograph is a timepiece that blends great los, fine mechanics and a cause. The watch is a tribute to a real American hero, US Naval Master Diver Carl Brashear. Similar to the first watch, which was a…