Oris Lake Baikal Limited Edition: A Watch On A Mission
By Lifestyle+Travel
As we begin a new decade, the vital role of water has never been more apparent. While some parts of the world suffer because of droughts and fires, others are washed away by filthy flood waters. And according to a joint report by the World Health Organization and UNICEF last year, 785 million people still don’t have clean water close to home.
At Oris, they believe they have a shared duty to behave responsibly and to look after our world and our climate. They are on a mission to bring ‘Change for the Better’, working with non-profit organisations and conservations agencies all over the world, with a particular focus on water, the oceans and the life they contain. They believe that if they don’t act now, it may be too late, but that together we can make a real difference.
With that in mind, Oris is proud to present the Oris Lake Baikal Limited Edition. It’s based on the high- performance Oris Aquis diver’s watch and made in partnership with the Lake Baikal Foundation. Sales of the watch will help raise funds in support of ‘Point No.1’, a Lake Baikal conservation project run by the Scientific Research Institute of Biology at Irkutsk State University that’s also the longest-running and most detailed environmental water monitoring project in scientific history. ‘Point No.1’ is supported by the foundation.
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- Oris Lake Baikal Limited Edition Anastasia is leading the work of the Lake Baikal Foundation
Siberia’s Lake Baikal, which scientists believe is 25 million years old, is hugely important. It holds 20 per cent of the world’s fresh lake water reserves. It’s the deepest lake in the world at 1,642 metres, some 300 rivers flow into it, and it’s home to thousands of species of endemic plants and animals. But it’s under threat from man-made pollution, much of it created by careless industry.
‘Water is the source of life,’ says Rolf Studer, Oris Co-CEO. ‘We believe passionately in conserving it for future generations, and also in acting responsibly as citizens of the world to bring positive change. Every year we seek out pioneering organisations who share these values and work to protect the world’s water. A watch on a mission The Oris Lake Baikal Limited Edition supports a vital research project ‘We’re very proud to be working with the Lake Baikal Foundation and to be supporting the work of ‘Point No.1’ as it continues its vital research and raises awareness of pollution and the urgent need for clean water.’
Oris Lake Baikal Limited Edition
Oris’s latest limited edition is based on the Aquis diver’s watch. Only 1,999 pieces will be made, marking the year Russia passed the Baikal Law
In detail
Case Multi-piece stainless steel case, unidirectional rotating bezel with ceramic insert
Size 43.50 mm (1.713 inches)
Dial Gradient blue
Luminous material Hands an indices filled with Super-LumiNova®
Top glass Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside
Case back Stainless steel, screwed, special Lake Baikal insert and engravings
Operating devices Stainless steel screw-in security crown with crown protection
Bracelet Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet, folding clasp with extension
Water resistance 30 bar (300 m)
Movement
Number Oris 733
Functions Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, date window at 6 o’clock, instantaneous date, date corrector, fine timing device and stop-second
Winding Automatic
Power Reserve 38 hours
Limited edition 1,999 pieces, each presented in a box made of environmentally friendly cardboard
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Those Interested in Diving Watches Can’t Help But Come Across This Brand!
The Oris Aquis is a high-performance diver’s watch that delivers exceptional detail and functionality without compromising on style or value. This year, Oris is launching new Aquis model with a new oceanic blue gradient dial that joins the collection of 39.5mm models. Its water resistant to 30 bar (300 m) and feature uni-directional rotating bezel with Tungsten insert for accurately and safely measuring dive times. It is available on stainless steel metal bracelets enhanced by Oris’s clasp-extension system that can be quickly adjusted so the watch fits over a wetsuit. Case Material Multi-piece stainless steel case uni-directional rotating bezel with Tungsten insert Size 39.50 mm, 1.56 inches Top glass Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside Case back Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass Operating devices Stainless steel screw-in security crown Water resistance 30 bar (300 m) Interhorn width 21 mm Thickness 12.6 mm Weight 145 gr. metal bracelet Movement Number Oris 733 (base Sellita SW 200-1) Dimensions 25.60 mm, 111⁄2’’’ Functions Hours, minutes and central sweep seconds hands, date with quick setting, self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, stop second device, date window at 6 o’clock Winding Automatic Power reserve 38 hours Vibrations 4 Hz (28’800 A/h) Jewels 26 Dial Design Blue gradient Luminous material Super-LumiNova® Indices Applied Strap Material Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet with folding clasp with extension For more information, please contact Trocadero Time Tel. 02 163 0555.
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Oris Backs Movember’s Campaign For Better Men’s Health
This autumn, Oris is partnering with two of the world’s most powerful agents of community in its bid to bring change for the better: the pioneering men’s health charity Movember, and manager of the New York Yankees baseball team, Aaron Boone. ‘As an independent Swiss watch company, Oris has the freedom to go its own way and to choose projects we consider not just important, but urgent,’ says Rolf Studer, Oris Joint Executive Officer. ‘One of those is men’s health, which is why we’re working with Movember, a charity working to stop men dying too young. ‘Movember is doing incredible work to promote action and awareness around men’s physical and mental health,’ he continues. ‘We’re delighted to present the Oris Movember Edition, a special version of the iconic Oris Chronoris in support of the charity.’ Aaron Boone describes the pivotal role community plays in success. Fans come from all walks of life, but they unite in support of the team’s pursuit of victory. Similarly, Oris is bringing its community together to bring change for the better. As well as spearheading a worldwide fundraising campaign, Oris will donate part of the proceeds from the Movember Edition to Movember. Oris Movember Edition Oris marks its partnership and support of the pioneering men’s mental health charity Movember with a special edition Chronoris. In detail Case Multi-piece stainless steel case Size 39.00 mm (1.535 inches) Dial Black with rose gold-plated hour and minutes hands, orange seconds hand and white indices Luminous Material Hands printed with Super-LumiNova® Top Glass Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside Case Back Stainless steel, screwed, special engravings Operating Devices Stainless steel crown at 2 o’clock for setting time and winding; second crown at 4 o’clock for adjusting inner rotating bezel Bracelet Available in two different sets with either a brown leather strap with stainless steel buckle or a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp Water Resistance 10 bar (100 m) Movement Number Oris 733 Functions Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, date window at 3 o’clock, instantaneous date, date corrector, fine timing device and stop-second Winding Automatic Power Reserve 38 hours Extras Both sets supplied in a special presentation box with a leather travel pouch and a red and white NATO fabric strap with stainless steel buckle
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An Interview With The Guy Behind The Oris Big Crown ProPilot X Calibre 115
Oris’s latest watch powered by an in-house developed calibre is a landmark design. The skeletonised Calibre 115 movement opens up the 10-day power reserve and non-linear power reserve indicator to reveal how they work. It’s a contemporary take on luxury that highlights the eternal value of a beautifully crafted Swiss Made mechanical watch. Oris’s Senior Product Design Engineer, Lukas Bühlmann was telling us how everything came together. What was the design brief behind the Big Crown ProPilot X Calibre 115? Ultimately, the brief was to propel Oris Aviation watches into the next generation. We made pilot’s watches for American servicemen in the Second World War. But what does a contemporary, luxury Oris pilot’s watch look like? What were the biggest obstacles to delivering that brief? One of the hardest things was figuring out how to maintain the balance between the formal language of the case and the movement. In other words, how do you design a modern watch that is not a fashion watch? We wanted to create something contemporary that would retain its relevance as fashions change. Where did you look for inspiration? Aviation and architecture. The idea behind the watch started with the movement, and we gave this a strong architectural look. The skeletonised barrel draws your eye first and then the bridges, and then you start seeing the detail in the wheels.The case is more like a stealth plane. There’s an exciting interplay between the movement and the static elements. There’s a futuristic quality to the design – is that deliberate? I wouldn’t call it futuristic, but it is a future-driven design. Oris has a long pilot’s watch history and you can see that in the design, which is important. It also shows Oris’s competence, and the long-term value of a beautifully designed and manufactured mechanical object. Do you think of this as a pilot’s watch? It’s certainly not a conventional pilot’s watch. For example, this is the first Oris pilot’s watch without any numerals on the dial. But the aviation DNA is still there in the details. We used titanium for the case, for example, because it’s very light. What really makes this a pilot’s watch is its technical look. Technology is the driving force behind aviation today. What design considerations are there with a skeletonised watch? First and foremost is technical feasibility. This is a designer’s constant companion during the design process. The design and the functionality have to work together. Furthermore, you have to think on several levels at the same time, so that when all the components come together, you get the design you set out to create. Overall, because of these considerations, the job takes longer, too. Sometimes, those considerations must create problems? Yes, of course. Sometimes you want to design something one way, but you quickly realise that it’s not technically feasible. It’s about adapting. The better you understand the design philosophy, the quicker you’ll find solutions. What does this watch say about Oris’s take on luxury? The truth is that for Oris, luxury is about being able to go your own way. That’s why it’s our strapline. In