Oris Aquis Date watch

Founded in 1904 by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian in the Swiss village of Hölstein, Oris has established itself as a premier independent manufacturer of mechanical watches. The Oris Aquis, featured here, is a high-performance diver's watch, characterized by its robust construction and functional design. Unlike many heritage Swiss watch brands that were consolidated during the quartz crisis, Oris remains one of the few independent Swiss watch companies, having been bought back by its management in the 1980s.

Every Oris watch is 'Swiss Made,' a label protected by law that ensures the movement and the final inspection are conducted in Switzerland. The brand specifically focuses on purely mechanical movements, famously symbolized by their signature 'Red Rotor.' Today, the company remains based in Hölstein, where it continues to operate as an independent entity under the leadership of its executive board, maintaining its legacy as a manufacturer of 'real watches for real people.'