Oris will be launching this cool new military inspired and tested watch at Baselworld 2010. Not sure why it is so big, but it does look pretty rugged. And it is made of titanium, so at least it is fairly light.

The Col Moschin Italian Special Forces tested a vital tool on their challenging training missions: the Col Moschin Limited Edition from Oris. These elite troops wore this new instrument, with its ProDiver base, on their parachute jumps from 9,000 metres and their dives to 40 metres. And when tested on marches and missions in hostile territory, it successfully met every challenge. Anti-magnetic properties guarantee precision in the air, while water-resistance is ensured down to 1,000 metres. The patented "Rotation Safety System" provides an additional element of security under water, while the titanium case with its tungsten ring provides total resistance in all circumstances.

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Oris recently announced a new limited edition pilot's watch, the Oris Swiss Hunter Team Limited Edition. It features a 46 mm stainless steel case with an anthracite PVD treatment and a bevelled top ring. The dial is protected by a domed sapphire crystal, with a double anti-reflective treatment. A sapphire crystal caseback reveals part of the movement and the Swiss Hunter Team logo. Inside, is the Oris 644 mechanical movement. Water-resistance is 100 meters. It comes with a brown leather strap and fold-over clasp.

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The new Oris Pro Diver features a massive 51mm case. Normally I would consider the case size way too big, but in this case the size may actually help the functionality. A bigger watch should be easier to operate under water. An innovative safety system requires the rotating unidirectional bezel to be lifted before it can be turned. A vulcanized rubber ring has also been added to further increase its underwater usability. Titanium was used on the case and is the typical material for a watch that is designed to withstand water pressure at a depth of 1000 meters.

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2009 BASELWORLD PREVIEW

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The brand new Chronoris Grand Prix '70 is a tribute to the 1970's, the golden age of automobile racing. A subtle blend of retro and contemporary Formula One, this legendary timepiece is now more powerful with a new movement, a larger case, a central second time zone, and a 10-minute countdown, all offered in British Racing Green. This is a limited, individually numbered series of 1970 pieces and each watch comes in a case with a pair of vintage racing gloves.

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To mark the emergence of Kazuki Nakajima in F1, Oris, stable partner in the AT&T Williams, has created a limited edition of its model Day Date stainless steel PVD coated black and limited to only 1 088 parts.

The design of the show reflects the world of Kazuki and draws on his Williams FW30. The back of the box transparent, allows a glimpse of the mechanical movement and the famous red rotor Oris with Kazuki logo on it. The rubber bracelet reproduces the distinctive pattern of F1 tires and openings on the face mimic slots d 'aération helmet racing Kazuki.

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Oris brand ambassador, Nico Rosberg, finished 2nd at the inaugural Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. As you can see from the picture, Nico wears an Oris TT3 Chronograph. Oris is the Official Watch Partner of the AT&T Williams Formula One team. [ PDF: Press Release ]

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Oris recently introduced the new Williams F1 Team collection, at Baselworld 2008. The new F1 Team Chronograph has the same case dimensions 45 mm x 14 mm and the same reliable Valjoux 7750 movement as the outgoing model, but the new case is made of 316L stainless steel as opposed to titanium. The rubber bracelet appears to be unchanged, however the metal bracelet has been reshaped for a much cleaner look. The dial was changed from carbon fiber to a more refined black/rhodium finish, which looks great. The crystals are the same, a sapphire with an inner anti-reflective coating for the front and a mineral crystal for the caseback. The signature red Oris rotor remains visible through the caseback. The hands are now made of nickel, which further adds to the new look. To top it off Oris redesigned the lugs, making them more flexible, to ensure a close fit next to the wrist.

Basically Oris took a great watch, and made it better.

The F1 Team chronograph comes in four variations, with your choice of either a light or dark dial and a rubber strap or steel bracelet (the dark dial is pictured). The new Oris William F1 Team Chronographs Ref. 679 7614 41 64/74 RS should be available worldwide, for $2895 USD MSRP (rubber strap) and $2950 USD MSRP (steel bracelet), before the end of the year.

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The TT1 line has always been my favorite Oris collection, mainly because of the clean lines, beautiful design and affordable price. The new TT3 chrono, like the TT1, has a great design and affordable price. The biggest change, aside from the colors, is the shape of the case and pushers. The new design fits even more comfortably on your wrist.

This TT3 features an automatic mechanical chronograph movement, housed in a 44.5 mm black-plated titanium case. It is water-resistant to 100 M, has a quick-lock crown function and a carbon fiber dial. Superluminous coating is applied to the hands, indices, subdials and small seconds hand. Your only option is a rubber strap with folding clasp, which is the only way it should be. It is available now for $3750.

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