THE RETURN OF AN ICON: ORIS BIG CROWN CALIBRE 113
In the heart of Swiss watchmaking, there are designs that transcend time,models that are much more than just a machine for measuring minutes; they are witnesses to history. The Oris Big Crown is, without a doubt, one of them. Born in 1938 as an essential tool for gloved aviators, its ergonomic design and oversized crown (the "Big Crown" that gives it its name) quickly became an emblem of pure functionality.
On the occasion of Geneva Watch Days, Oris delights us with the presentation of the Big Crown Calibre 113, a timepiece that not only honors this historical legacy but propels it into the future with a high-performance in-house movement.
A Historical Design with a Touch of Modern Color
The new Big Crown Calibre 113 retains the iconic attributes that defined it nearly 90 years ago: the round case, the prominent crown, and the famous pointer date complication. These elements, born of practical necessity, remain the distinct hallmarks of Oris's identity.
However, for this edition, Oris has injected a dose of cheer and uniqueness into its color palette:
- Main Dial: An unusual and refreshing mint green.
- Details and Sub-dials: Contrasts in a delicate pink.
- Accents: Gold and white touches strategically placed to guarantee impeccable legibility.
This combination is bold, memorable, and underscores the watch's functionality without sacrificing elegance. The 43mm steel case is perfectly complemented by a tapered metallic H-link bracelet, which ensures both flexibility and wrist presence.
The Technical Heart: The In-House Calibre 113
This is where the Big Crown Calibre 113 distinguishes itself as a piece of Haute Horlogerie (High Watchmaking). Oris has equipped this model with its hand-wound Calibre 113, a movement that demonstrates the technical mastery of the house.
Two key technical characteristics define it:
- 10-Day Power Reserve: An impressive duration that eliminates the need for daily winding. To monitor this great autonomy, the watch incorporates a patented non-linear power reserve indicator. This technical design is fascinating: the scale appears to slow down as the energy decreases—a stroke of genius that significantly improves legibility and serves as a reminder of when the moment to recharge the movement is approaching.
- Business Calendar: An extremely useful complication for the modern professional. The Calibre 113 not only indicates the day, date, and month of the year but also adds a 52-week scale around the perimeter of the dial, with a central hand pointing to the current week.
The Oris Big Crown Calibre 113 is proof that an iconic design can be the perfect canvas for mechanical innovation. It is a watch that deserves a place of honor not only for its recognizable design but for the technical excellence that beats beneath its vibrant dial.
Explore the new Oris Big Crown Calibre 113 and enjoy an icon of the past in the present
