The Complete Guide On Oris Watches: Find The Perfect Timepiece For You
Let’s take a deep dive into what makes Oris watches so special and help you choose the best model for you.
Iconic Oris collections
Since 1904, Oris has never ceased to enchant us with the beautiful design and impeccable craftsmanship
present on every single one of its timepieces.
While Oris offers a wide range of watch models, all its timepieces fall into one of the six iconic collections:
Aquis, Divers, Big Crown, Propilot, Propilot X, and Artelier. Here’s an overview of them.
Big Crown
Oris began making pilot’s watches in the 1910s, at the dawn of aviation, and has been a pioneer in the field ever since. In this collection, you’ll find stunning vintage-inspired pilot watches which pay homage to one of Oris’s signature designs, released in 1938: the Big Crown.
The stunning models in this collection might look like old-school aviator’s watches, but they feature state-of-the-art mechanical technology. They’re largely distinctive pointer-date models, which give you an elegant vintage style and a full view of the month around the dial. Big Crown watches come in a wide range of sizes and styles, including a few limited edition timepieces.
ProPilot
The ProPilot series takes the iconic look of the Big Crown collection and updates it with larger case sizes and more complex mechanical configurations, including chronographs, GMTs, altimeters, and week-daters.
This collection is full of pioneering watches, aimed at pilots who value the ProPilot’s cockpit-ready functionality and aesthetic. ProPilot watches come in a range of dial colors, case materials - such as stainless steel and bronze - and strap options, including leather and fabric straps..
ProPilot X
With only two models, ProPilot X is Oris’s most limited (and exclusive) series. Propilot X watches stand out in the Oris catalog for their stunning skeletonized movement. Built entirely in titanium, the watches in this collection are light, high-tech, ingenious, and styled for the future.
These unique timepieces feature a 10-day power reserve and an Oris-patented non-linear power indicator. ProPilot X watches are architectural timepieces that reveal their inner workings and unveil how a mechanical watch records time.
Aquis
As the name suggests, the Aquis collection features diver’s watches with exceptional fit and finish. With models offered in a range of materials and sizes, this is one of Oris’s most extensive collections.
Aquis timepieces combine stunning design with high-performance materials and fit-for-purpose functions. Among features found in this collection, you’ll find day-date mechanical complications, chronographs, and even a mechanical depth gauge for the ultimate analog diving experience.
Divers
This beautiful collection looks back to Oris’s first diver’s watches, particularly the iconic 1965 model. These elegant timepieces offer a unique blend of vintage-inspired design and innovative watchmaking techniques.
Among Divers watches, you’ll find chronograph models, both small and oversized designs, a wide range of dial colors, and even bronze-and-steel two-tone models. This collection features bracelets in leather, rubber, nylon, canvas, and metal, making it super versatile.
Artelier
The classic Artelier collection embodies Oris’s commitment to heritage and innovation. Although Artelier models vary greatly in style, every timepiece in this series offers classic elegance and timeless sophistication.
From minimalist mid-century-inspired models to futuristic skeleton watches, these versatile designs ooze finesse. Among the features found in this collection, you’ll find chronographs, moon-phase displays, three-register annual calendars, pointer weekdaters, and 10-day power reserves.
