Oris

Oris is a Swiss watch manufacturer known for its mechanical wristwatches and a focus on durability and practicality. The company, Oris SA, was founded in 1904 in the Swiss town of Hölstein and grew into a prominent independent producer in the Swiss watch industry. Oris is recognized for cultivating a distinctly utilitarian design language and for producing timepieces that emphasize legibility and reliability.

The brand has produced a number of well-known collections, including the Big Crown, the Aquis diver’s line, and the Divers Sixty-Five. The Big Crown series originated in the 1930s as a pilot’s watch with a large crown designed for use with gloves. The Aquis line is a contemporary diver’s collection prized for robust construction and water resistance, while the Divers Sixty-Five line revives mid-20th-century diver aesthetics with modern materials and performance.

Oris has maintained its status as an independent, family-owned company and continues to manufacture in Switzerland. The brand concentrates on traditional mechanical movements, emphasizing hands-on engineering and value within the Swiss watchmaking landscape. Through its histories and contemporary models, Oris aims to offer functional, well-made watches that appeal to enthusiasts seeking practical, purpose-driven timepieces.