Oris

Timekeeping devices have become an important gadget for peoples in the world, as if the entire universe solely depends on them. Rightfully so, a chronograph is the most reliable tool to tell the time of the day other than the sun or at least when the sun is up. More than a hundred years ago, one company that is dedicated to the making of excellent watches have stood to answer the call of those times. Recognizing the increasing demand for high-quality watches, Oris, which relied in its secret of watchmaking technology has made the world at peace as far as the clamor for Swiss made watches is concerned.

Paul Cattin and Georges Christian, who both came from what seemed to be Switzerland’s capital in timepieces industry, the Le Locle, founded Oris. It was in 1904 that they decided to put up their own company in Holstein, and name it after a brook which is located near the area, thus the name Oris, which means watercourse.

Though it is not the first company to set up a watchmaking plant in Switzerland, it has slowly gained its own rightful place in the industry along with other prominent names that Switzerland has produced. Oris was determined to leave an indelible mark in the world of time keeping or time telling, either way one would put it, as the premier company that produces top ranked watches. True enough it has gained the confidence of the watch lovers who are looking for both the aesthetic and functional characteristics of world-class timepieces.

In 1925, with the aim to fortify its presence not just in Switzerland but in the four corners of the world as well, Oris had decided to put up its own electroplating company which also paved the way for the production of intricately designed watches were made of steel in glossy finish. All these and more have made Oris watches distinctively stood out from the rest of other brands flooding the market.

Thirteen years later, an Oris watch that was seen to make waves was invented which featured a pointer calendar. This is one of the breakthroughs that Oris had contributed to the history of watchmaking. Because of this achievement, this model is forever included in the timeless Oris watches collection.

Homemakers during 1949 were not deprived in owning an Oris chronograph. It was in this same year that the alarm clock was invented and introduced into the market. The model is still working and in great use until the present time. However the most historic period of the existence of Oris was in 1952, when it publicly launched the cal. 601. This time machine works in an automatic movement and boasts of power reserve. This rare invention of Oris is a milestone in its own.

With the aim to become the world’s finest watchmaker, it positioned in producing watches working on mechanical movement. In fact, Oris is now the proud manufacturer of a wide array of high-quality mechanical watches. With this feat, is has once again solidified its presence and leadership in the industry.

The one hundred year presence of Oris would not have more meaning without its notable ups and downs. Nevertheless, despite the crisis that Oris had experienced it still managed to retain its prominence and prestige.

Just exactly what a popular and luxurious watch should be, Oris has teamed up with the leading stellar names in the world of sports most notably Ralf Schumacher, the world’s number one F1 race champion and host of other names in the sporting circuit. It clearly sent its message that Oris watches are truly world-class and a phenomenon in its own right.

State-of-the-art watchmaking technology, carefully thought of designs, and the exacting sensibilities are all imbibed in every Oris watch. Truly a masterpiece for a timepiece. No doubt.