A star is (re)born

In 1965, Oris changed the Swiss watch industry forever. A year later, the first Oris lever escapement watch arrived. Sixty years on, the Oris Star Edition celebrates these milestone events.

The new Oris Star Edition is visually faithful to the original. The 35.00 mm case is barrel-shaped, with lugs seamlessly integrated into its silhouette; the silvery dial is decorated with twin-baton hour markers and square-tipped hands; the words “Star”, “Automatic” and “26 Jewels” have been added to the dial, a true 1960s throwback; there’s an asymmetrical date window at 3 o’clock; and the finishing touch is a vintage plexi-crystal.

Like the original, it’s set on a black leather strap. It echoes a great triumph. Inside is Oris Calibre 733, a Swiss Made automatic with a 41-hour power reserve. The case back is engraved with the evocative 1960s Oris Shield crest. It’s non-limited and will be in stores in May.

Specifications

• Case: 35mm multi-piece stainless steel
• Movement: Automatic Oris Cal. 782
• Functions: Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, date window, instantaneous date, date corrector, fine timing device and stop-second
• Power reserve: 41 hours
• Crown: Stainless steel screw-in
• Caseback: Stainless steel, screwed, vintage Oris Shield engraving
• Crystal: Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside
• Dial: Silver with Super-LumiNova® filled hands and applied indices
• Water-resistance: 5 bar (50 meters)
• Strap: Black leather with pin buckle