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Oris continues to scale its industry leading scale Change to be better campaign for humanitarian and environmental causes as it launches two limited edition pilot watches powered by the critically acclaimed Caliber 401 movement.
40mm Oris Wings of Hope Limited Edition (1,000 pieces) in stainless steel.
The new Oris Wings of Hope Limited Edition watch is based on the Big Crown pilot’s watch from the independent Swiss watchmaker. The sale of the watch will benefit Wings of Hope, a US-based aviation humanitarian organization founded 60 years ago.
Wings of Hope President and CEO Bret Heinrich.
Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Wings of Hope medical assistance to remote and vulnerable communities globally. Wings of Hope also provides education for the next generation of pilots, engineers and humanitarians.
New Oris Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition (out of 100).
One of the new models is 40mm steel version limited to 1,000 pieces while the other is 38mm gold Gold coated version Limited to 100 pieces. Luminous hands and markers (light green on the steel version and yellow on the gold case) and red seconds hand mark the beautiful off-white vintage-style pilot’s watch dial.
As noted, Oris is putting its Caliber 401 in both watches. Like its full Caliber 400 series, Caliber 401 features a high degree of anti-magnetism, a five-day power reserve, and a ten-year warranty. It is also accurate to -3 / + 5 seconds a day – will pass the chronometer test – and has a recommended service interval of ten years.
Both watches are fitted with a Cervo Volante durable deerskin strap and come in a special presentation box with a numbered certificate.
The Oris Wings of Hope Limited Edition (out of 1,000) in stainless steel costs $3,700 while the gold case Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition (out of 100) costs $17,000.
