With the announcement of the new Oris Watches philosophy, 'Go Your Own Way', we thought we would share 10 things you might not know about Oris Watches. Read on to find out more about this luxury Swiss watchmaker's phenomenal history. Number 1 may surprise you.
1. Oris is one of the only independent Swiss watchmakers
2. The brand was named after a brook located close to the original Oris factory in Hölstein
3. Oris Watches are distinguishable by their trademark red rotor, first introduced in 2002
4. Oris created the Rotation Safety System (RSS). This patented device was designed to secure a unidirectional rotating bezel while timing a dive. Featuring on the Oris ProDiver Chronograph in 2009, it was considered a revolutionary development for diver's watches.
5. Oris is still based in the same building that the two founding brothers bought over 100 years ago
6. After the death of co-founder Georges Christian, Jacques-David LeCoultre became President of the Board of Directors. In 1937, Jacques-David LeCoultre went on to merge with Edmond Jaeger to form Jaeger-LeCoultre
7. Oris specialises in creating timepieces for four sectors, including aviation, diving, motorsports, and culture.
8. Young lawyer, Dr. Rolf Portmann, made Swiss watch history in 1966 after successfully reversing the unpopular ‘Watch Statute’. He was hired by Oris as the statute prevented the company from using lever escapements in its watch movements.
9. Oris Watches are 100% mechanical
10. Oris's signature complication is the Pointer Calendar. 31 days are displayed on the inner circle of the dial, with a 'pointer' showing the date.
So there you have our top 10 facts about Oris Watches. Did you know any of them? Want to learn more? T. H. Baker is an official retailer of Oris Watches. We champion their quality, unbeatable craftsmanship, and spirit of independence.
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