Oris announces a collaboration with the pioneering aeronautical humanitarian organisation Wings of Hope, and two limited-edition watches powered by Calibre 401.
Agents of change
As part of our mission to bring Change for the Better, we often collaborate with inspirational agencies that share a common vision. Change comes when we work together
At Oris, we’re fortunate to have collaborated with some of the world’s most inspiring and ambitious agencies for change. Some have taken us under the water; others into the sky. Some have kept us on dry land. But always, the ambition is to fulfil our mission: to bring Change for the Better.
This summer, we’re enormously proud to announce a new collaboration with Wings of Hope, a US-based aeronautical humanitarian organisation founded 60 years ago. Twice nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, Wings of Hope has used the power of aviation to bring medical support to remote and vulnerable communities in more than 50 countries. In 2021, more than 65,000 people used the organisation’s programmes and services.
Wings of Hope relies heavily on donors and volunteers. Last year, 350 volunteers gave their time. Fuel costs are covered by donations. Sometimes, donations come in the form of aircraft, and if these can’t be used at one of Wings of Hope’s 11 field bases, they’re sold to fund the mission. This way, 86 cents of every dollar given to the organisation goes directly into funding its programmes.
The Oris Wings of Hope Limited Edition watches will support its mission, too. We’re making two models, both based on our signature Big Crown pilot’s watch, and both powered by Calibre 401, one of our high-performance five-day automatics. One is in 40 mm of steel and limited to 1,000 pieces; the other is in 38 mm of solid 18-carat yellow gold and limited to 100 pieces. Both come on Cervo Volante sustainable deer leather straps. It’s an exciting collaboration – because together we can bring Change for the Better.
Wings of Hope Limited Edition Technical Specifications
Ref. 401 7781 4081-Set
This 1,000-piece edition celebrates the incredible work of the aeromedical organisation Wings of Hope. It’s based on the iconic Big Crown and powered by our Calibre 401 five-day automatic
In detail
Case: Multi-piece stainless steel case, stainless steel bezel
Size: 40.00 mm (1.575 inches)
Dial: Off-white
Luminous material: Hands and indices with Super-LumiNova®
Top glass: Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside
Case back: Stainless steel, screwed, see-through sapphire glass
Operating devices: Stainless steel screw-in security crown
Strap: Brown Cervo Volante deer leather with quick strap change system
Water resistance: 5 bar
Movement
Number: Oris Calibre 401
Functions: Centre hands for hours and minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock, fine timing device and stop-second
Accuracy: -3/+5 seconds a day (within
COSC tolerances)
Extra features: Highly anti-magnetic
Winding: Automatic
Power reserve: 120 hours
Warranty: Extended to 10 years with MyOris sign-up. Applies to watch and movement. 10-year recommended service intervals
Limited edition: 1,000 numbered pieces, special presentation box
Swiss retail price CHF 3,300, Available October 2022
Ref. 401 7782 6081-Set
Alongside the steel model comes this 18-carat yellow gold Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition. Its 38mm case, crown and case back are all solid gold. Only 100 numbered pieces will be made
In detail
Case: Multi-piece 18-carat yellow gold case, 18-carat yellow gold bezel
Size: 38.00 mm (1.496 inches)
Dial: Off-white
Luminous material: Hands and indices with Super-LumiNova®
Top glass: Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside
Case back: 18-carat yellow gold, screwed, see-through sapphire glass
Operating devices: 18-carat yellow gold screw-in security crown
Strap: Brown Cervo Volante deer leather with quick strap change system and 18-carat yellow gold clasp
Water resistance: 5 bar
Movement
Number: Oris Calibre 401
Functions: Centre hands for hours and minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock, fine timing device and stop-second
Accuracy: -3/+5 seconds a day (within COSC tolerances)
Extra features: Highly anti-magnetic
Winding: Automatic
Power reserve: 120 hours
Warranty: Extended to 10 years with MyOris sign-up. Applies to watch and movement. 10-year recommended service intervals
Limited edition: 100 numbered pieces, special cherry wood presentation box
Swiss retail price CHF 15,500, Available July 2022
