Oris Propilot

ORIS BIG CROWN PROPILOT Watches inspired by the world of aviation

Oris is one of the few Swiss watch brands that only makes mechanical watches.

For more than 100 years, Oris has made high-quality watches in Switzerland.

Although Oris' history dates back to the early 1900s, it was in the mid-1980s that the brand decided that its goal was to become a leading manufacturer of competitively priced mechanical watches.

Today, Oris is renowned for its range of high-quality Swiss-made mechanical watches at affordable prices.

From diver's watches to pilot's watches and classic watches, Oris offers a fantastic range of models to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.

History, Chronology and important dates of Oris and the Propilot watch collection.

 The Big Crown ProPilot offers design based on functionality at its best. The collection is full of pioneering watches, intended for pilots who value the functionality of the ProPilot in its aesthetics.

1904: Paul Cattin and Georges Christian establish the Oris Watch Co. in Hölstein, Switzerland.

1925: After two decades of rapid expansion, Oris introduces its first wristwatches.

1928: Following the death of co-founder Georges Christian, Oscar Herzog takes over as CEO and runs the company for the next 48 years.

1938: Big Crown watch.

1952: First Oris automatic watch, complete with power reserve indicator.

1967: First Oris chronometer.

1970: Chronoris chronograph.

1982: Oris regains its independence after having to join ASUAG during the Quartz Crisis.

1984: Oris revives the Pointer Calendar feature of the 1930s.

1997: Oris Worldtimer.

2000: Oris XXL range of large watches.

2008: BC4 Flight Timer with three time zone displays.

2014: Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter, the world's first automatic watch with a mechanical altimeter.

2018: Big Crown ProPilot Caliber 114 with a 10-day power reserve.

2020: Oris Caliber 400 movement.

History of Oris Big Crown watches

In 1904, Paul Cattin and Georges Christian bought the defunct Lohner \u0026 Co. watch factory in Hölstein, Switzerland and renamed it Oris. In just over two decades, watchmaking has expanded so rapidly. 1925 was the same year that Oris began manufacturing wristwatches by fitting bracelet buckles to pocket watches.

1938 saw the birth of the first Oris pilot's watch, fusing two design elements that would later become hallmarks of the brand: an oversized winding crown and a calendar indicator.

When World War II broke out in Europe in 1939, Oris's business declined significantly. Therefore, to stay afloat, the company began manufacturing alarm clocks in 1940. In the post-war period of 1949, Oris introduced a revolutionary alarm clock with an eight-day power reserve.

However, like so many other Swiss watch companies, Oris suffered from the quartz crisis of the 1970s and 1980s. However, after being forced to join ASUAG (which would eventually become the Swatch Group) in 1970 and enduring severe layoffs and cost-cutting measures, Oris regained its independence in 1982 thanks to a buyout arranged by Dr. Rolf. Portmann and Ulrich W. Herzog.

More than 75 years after Oris made its first pilot's watch, it announces the launch of the most innovative pilot's watch ever: the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter, the world's first self-winding mechanical watch with a mechanical altimeter.

In 2002, Oris registered the Red Rotor as a symbol of its dedication to making affordable mechanical movements with real-world functionality. The following year, the Artelier collection joined the Oris catalog as a line of classic watches with elegant lines and innovative in-house movements.

In 2009, Oris launched the ProDiver saturation dive model and five years later, the ProPilot aviator collection made its debut.

Oris Propilot watches today

With Deputy CEOs Rolf Studer and Claudine Gertiser-Herzog now at the helm of the company, Oris produces a wide range of popular mechanical watches that particularly appeal to collectors and enthusiasts.

Offering a surprisingly wide range of materials, sizes and color combinations, the current line of Oris Propilot watches is divided into the following collections.

Oris Propilot watches in Madrid Spain

The relationship between Oris and Nicols jewelry began more than 10 years ago, when in 2010 Javier Pomar introduced Daniel Nicols with the aim of opening a store in Madrid. The Pomar Family were the Oris distributors in Spain and lovers of quality watchmaking at a good price.

In the initial meetings, Nicols discovered that he shared the goal of offering affordable and affordable watches with the best value for money on the market. This common objective has made Nicols become an Official Distributor of Oris Watches in Madrid.

Since then, at the Nicols jewelry store on Calle Serrano 86, national and foreign customers can enjoy the latest Oris Propilot watches, and the expert advice of the Nicols team of jewelers who always try to offer the watch that suits the perfection to the tastes and lifestyle of each person.

If you are looking for help to choose the perfect Oris ProPilot watch, do not hesitate any longer. Call us or go to our stores in Madrid.