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Oris marks the 60th anniversary of the classic Chinese animated film, The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven, with a memorable limited-edition watch. We’re delighted to introduce our latest co-creation, the Sun Wukong Limited Edition, a 2,000-piece limited-edition version of our high-performance Aquis Date diver’s watch that’s been designed and produced...

It’s back. In fact, it never went away, but the Oris Rectangular returns to the fore with new proportions, a new dial design, and peppy dial and leather strap options to fit every season. The Rectangular’s classic, dressy, unisex form is defined by its four-sided stainless steel case and integrated...

The Big Crown Pointer Date has been Oris’s signature design since it was introduced in 1938. This year, a new chapter begins with a model powered by the in-house Oris Calibre 403 automatic. Introduced in 1938, the Big Crown Pointer Date has been in constant production for more than 80...

Super AVI, the newest watch series from Breitling, is a celebration of aviation history with designs inspired by the original 1953 “Co-Pilot” Ref. 765 AVI aviator’s watch and four legendary planes: the North American Aviation P-51 Mustang, the Vought F4U Corsair, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, and the de Havilland Mosquito. ...

For over 15 years, or since 2004 to be exact, Frederique Constant has been a fully-integrated manufacture, designing, producing and assembling its own timepieces in Geneva. This technical and aesthetic self-sufficiency has opened up countless opportunities linked to Frederique Constant’s mission since 1988 to make luxury Swiss Made timepieces more...

On November 4, the 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award ceremony took place at the Théatre du Léman in Geneva. Fourteen watches were prized for specific categories and five other prizes were also awarded for a range of other horological achievements. From the six nominated watches in the Men’s...

Oris has been experimenting with bronze in its diver’s watches for years - now, for the first time, the independent Swiss watch company has given its highly competent Big Crown ProPilot Big Date fresh flair by casing it in bronze, too. The warm tones of the new model come from...

There has been endless speculation among the collectors waiting for this piece; the flagship collection by Frederique Constant, coupled with an iconic complication in Fine Watchmaking and with the addition of the most complex mechanical calendar ever invented. Meet the Highlife Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Manufacture.   Many dreamed about it,...

What do you get when you combine the latest men’s collection from Frederique Constant with its globe-trotting Manufacture calibre? The answer is the Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture, a future icon. The globe engraved dial featured on this timepiece, combined to a contemporary 41 mm steel case, is sure to awaken the...

Geneva Watch Days started today. Oris is exhibiting and introducing two new models.   Oris Rega Fleet Limited Edition Oris announces an exceptional series of 21 limited-edition watches built to the specifications of the iconic Swiss Air-Rescue Rega. Rega operates 18 rescue helicopters and three fixed-wing aircraft. Each of these...

Oris announces an exceptional series of 21 limited-edition watches built to the specifications of the iconic Swiss Air-Rescue Rega. Rega operates 18 rescue helicopters and three fixed-wing aircraft. Each of these 21 aircraft, identified by their registrations, has its own case back in the new Oris Big Crown ProPilot Rega...

Oris continues its mission to bring Change for the Better with the Aquis Date Upcycle, a watch with a unique dial made of recycled PET plastic. This year, we’re introducing the Aquis Date Upcycle, a version of our high-performance diver’s watch with a dial made of recycled PET plastic. The...

Not quite everything is on show... but almost. It became a staple of Frederique Constant in a few short months and now the Highlife collection is showing itself in a new light. The focus of its unique interplay between light and dark? A globe. Finely crafted in the centre of...

New York, NY (August 25, 2021) – First unveiled in 1960 to universal acclaim, Accutron, known as the world’s first fully electronic watch, has been declared one of the most important innovations in the history of watchmaking. With the same passion for innovation and groundbreaking technology, Accutron adds to their...

Kintaro Hattori founded his company in 1881 and led it until his death at the age of 73 in 1934. His philosophy was that his company should be “Always one step ahead of the rest” and, while it was not created until 1960, nothing better expresses the power of his...

In February 2021, Grand Seiko introduced a high-beat watch whose dial design incorporated a series of delicate lines that echoed the intricate nature of tree-rings. This watch celebrated the 140th anniversary of the company’s founding and won high praise from watch fans worldwide thanks to the organic feel of the...

Oris marks the 10th anniversary of Botswana’s aeromedical rescue organisation Okavango Air Rescue with a limited-edition version of the Big Crown ProPilot that’s inspired by nature.   Imagine looking at a map of Africa for a place where you can make a difference. With its huge geographic and demographic diversity,...

New York, NY (July 19, 2021) – As Accutron marks its return, its retrospect of key historical moments and notable designs inspire its new Legacy Collection. Known for offering “Accuracy through Electronics,” Accutron became one of the key technologies used in instrumentation and timepieces that the U.S. government and NASA...

Horology, a child of astronomy. And no moment is more precious than the fine summer nights, warm and perfectly clear, on the water’s edge, to observe the starry sky. Perfect timing for the two new Runabout Chronograph Automatics, adorned with a blue dial, complementing this emblematic Frederique Constant collection.  ...

Frederique Constant is pleased to announce its participation to the 2021 edition of the Only Watch auction, which will take place on November 6th, 2021, and for which the proceeds will be donated to the Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophy. This year, Frederique Constant is unveiling an exclusive timepiece, unique...