Oris Creates The First Rectangular Chronograph

Oris, famous makers of the world’s finest mechanical watches never disappoints me. These are some serious watchmakers.  Brilliant innovation and a true dedication to excellence is what goes in to an Oris watch.  Oris produces some of the most technologically advanced timepieces, which have been methodically dreamt up and created.  The Oris Rectangular Titan Men’s Watch is one of those amazing inventions.  The Titan Rectangular is far removed from the traditional Oris style.  This happens to be the first rectangular Chronograph to be produced, not to mention the first rectangular timepiece for Oris, entirely.  After you get over the unusual shape, there’s no mistaking this for anything but an Oris watch.  The materials used in its creation are distinct and the finish is impeccable.  The case is an Oris staple, Titanium, and strong as can be.  The black dial is minimally embellished with the chronographic features and two numbers marking the 6 and 12 o’clock hours.  This Oris men’s watch is also equipped with hand made from Oris’s Superluminova material for easy nigh time reading.  This watch is also water resistant to 98 feet.  The Rectangular Titan Chronograph by Oris is just one of the marvelous men’s mechanical timepieces.  Learn more about Oris and their miraculous instruments.

This watch is substantial and heavy, made from Titanium and having a massive case of 47mm.  Since being named after the famous free diver, this watch better have a crazy depth rate, and it does…3281 feet!  This is a working watch, with a super thick sapphire crystal, measuring 4.8mm.  Its Titanium bracelet comes with an extender, in case you want to strap it on over your wetsuit.  The Carlos Conte Limited Edition is a Chronograph, unlike most diving watches, which are chronometers.  The hands and hour markers on this watch are set in a dark orange, with super-LumiNova technology, making it especially easy to read in the dark depths of the ocean. 

Oris is world-renown for their Purely Mechanical timepieces.  The company prides themselves working with professional divers as well as other professional racers.  If you are a serious fan of free diving or maybe a participant yourself, Oris has the perfect watch for you.  Oris watches, and the innovation and passion for excellence that goes into creating them will never let you down.  Check out Oris, today.

After being online for just 12 months, Oris recently had its 20,000^th member sign up for its online service, MyOris.  With members coming from 145 countries, it’s clear the service’s popularity has spread far and wide.  What is MyOris exactly?  The online membership service provides Oris wearers a variety of perks: a 12 month extension on the guarantee of any registered watch; access to “MyWatch Finder,” which helps members find their perfect watch; exclusive access to the latest Oris news; and the opportunity to enter in exclusive contests.

To celebrate MyOris’ first birthday, Oris did two things for its members.  It first held a contest for members to win a limited edition graphic by musician, artist, and Oris ambassador Bob Dylan.  Only 295 pieces of the graphic, entitled “Still Life With Peaches,” were produced, making it a true collectors item for any Bob Dylan fan (the contest was closed on January 31^st, 2010).  Oris also announced two new languages for MyOris: Thai and simplified Chinese.  Bringing the total languages of MyOris up to 12, the addition of Thai and Chinese open up the service to millions of potential users, making the possibility of adding another 20,000 members by its second birthday a real possibility

The world of luxury watches is competitive as each watch brand (and there are hundreds) are competing for the same audience; always trying to one up the other in terms of design, originality, complexity, luxury and more.

Oris watches are truly unique in that no other brand offers anything close to the men’s watch we’re about to review: the Oris Bob Dylan Limited Edition.

“There is a story behind every Oris, a reason why it became a watch.” These are the words from those that create Oris timepieces. Inspiration for Oris watches are found in the finer things of life: good music, great voices, fast cars and the wonders of the sea. Each watch is developed in collaboration with personalities from the arenas of motor sport, diving, aviation and culture.

During the 2009 Baselworld show Oris presented its limited edition Bob Dylan watch, which was created with input from the legendary singer himself.

The case is rectaungular and made from multi-piece stainless steel. The dial features a subtle pattern and limited edition engravings are seen on the back. The caseback shows a portrait of Dylan  and his signature can be seen across the dial. Limited to just 3,000 pieces worldwide, the watch comes in a special presentation box and sits alongside a Hohner Marine Band harmonica, the instrument which Dylan plays and has given him his iconic sound.

The strap is made from black leather and comes with a stainless steel folding clasp.

The Oris watch company was founded in 1904 and has become well-known for only producing mechanical watches. Oris watches have distinctive designs and are marked by the red rotor, the symbol of Oris mechanicals. Turn over any Oris watch and you will see, through a visible case back, the workings of the watch.