When one hears the name Oris, one has obvious associations with the element of liquid, scuba diving, respect for the environment and protection of the oceans, which embody the best-selling watches of the Swiss watchmaker Aquis divers. However, those who are familiar with the watchmaking world are well aware that the company in question has much more – and just as valuable – in its quiver. In this case, we are talking about a sports watch inspired by the Oris aviation tradition, which debuted in April at the Watches & Wonders exhibition in Geneva and has since been considered one of the most minimalist in terms of aesthetics, sophisticated mechanics and affordable sports watches. watch market watch. ProPilot X Caliber 400.

Its 39mm titanium case is waterproof to a depth of 100 meters and has a beautiful satin and sandblasted finish. The 39mm size is perfect for both men and women looking for a compact, durable yet lightweight all-time wrist tool.

As you can see from the name of the model – ProPilot – its design was influenced by the world of ethers. Aesthetically, it borrows elements and touches from other Oris aviation watches. For example, a large screw-down crown with protective temples and a signature embossed bezel that creates a beautiful frame around a simple dial. The protrusions on the bezel are reminiscent of the turbine blades of aircraft engines.

Its highly legible dial comes in three colors: abstract grey, classic blue or unexpected salmon pink, while the large sword-shaped hands are filled with Super-LumiNova for visibility in low light conditions. It is protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides.

The second sapphire crystal on the case back offers a view of the Oris Caliber 400, which is extremely resistant to magnetic fields, providing an accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day and guaranteeing five days (120 hours) of battery life. It is a fully in-house manufactured automatic movement that sets new standards for automatic mechanical movements.

The watch bracelet deserves special mention. Like the case, it is also made of titanium, with a very pleasant, soft texture, excellent fit on the wrist and a flawless finish. They are equipped with the patented “LIFT” clasp, also made of titanium, which provides comfort and safety for the wearer.

Oris ProPilot X Caliber 400 it comes with a ten year warranty and service recommendations every ten years as it contains over 30 colored and anti-magnetic parts including an escape wheel and silicon armature. Its price is 3900 euros.

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