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By launching its new Big Crown X1 Calculator watch, the horological company Oris pays tribute to the historical aircraft. The model draws its inspiration from the Bell X-1 plane, which was the first to break the sound barrier.The new Oris watch takes the audience back to the period when the aircrafts were made, using slide rules. It sports a rotating bezel, which serves to adjust the slide rule. Beyond that, this element is utilized for the calculation of the fuel consumption for a given flight time.The bezel is incorporated into the structure of a PVD-treated gunmetal grey stainless steel case. It measures 46 mm in diameter. The case is equipped with a powerful winding crown, revealed at 3 o'clock.It is supported by two chronograph push-pieces, located at 2 and 4 o'clock. These buttons are marked with X and 1. The model is 30-meter water-resistant.The body of the new Big Crown X1 Calculator watch is fitted with a front sapphire crystal, glare-proofed on both sides. For its back part, the specialists within the manufacture used a mineral glass. The case-back also exposes a m/ft conversion table, intended for international use.The top sapphire glass serves to protect an attractive function-packed dial, performed in metallized black/grey. The display is completed with eye-catching Arabic numerals, featured at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock. Clothed in white, the numbers alternate with stick-shaped hour-markers, dressed in the same color.The dial ensures central hours and minutes, indicated by means of broad obvious hands, also white. They are kept company by a slim seconds hand. Both hour-markers and hands are treated with Superluminova compound, which provides a good level of darkness visibility. The minute track is also highlighted with Superluminova.Additionally, the watch face comprises a 12-hour, 30-minute and small seconds counters, placed at 6, 12 and 9 o'clock respectively. The date indication appears in the rectangular aperture, positioned at 9 o'clock. It comfortably sits over the small seconds counter. The date information, meanwhile, is shown in a neat exhibition window at 4.30. The functions mentioned are driven by a self-winding ETA Valjoux 7750 movement.A perfect fusion of functionality, precision and aesthetic sophistication, the new Oris watch is accompanied by a black calfskin leather strap, which boasts white stitching.Enjoy a fine range of elegant and accurate Oris watches:

To commemorate the life of the legendary Hawker Hunter jet, top Swiss pilot's watchmaker Oris, introduces the latest model in its aviation collection.The awesome Hunter took the world by storm when it first flew in the UK in 1951.Seven years later it came to Switzerland and became a linchpin of the Swiss Air Force. Although the Hunter has since been retired in Switzerland it continues to fly thanks to the Swiss Hunter Team of the 'Fliegermuseum Altenrhein', a unique group of former Swiss Air Force pilots who were inspired to fly by the Hunter. The Oris Swiss Hunter Team Limited Edition reflects both the strength of the jet and the quality of its design.The 46mm anthracite PVD coated case projects an elegant silhouette with its gentle curves, bevelled top ring andoversized screw down crown. The dial is presented in the unmistakable Oris style of a cockpit flight instrument. The tiny Hunter jet on the pointer calendar hand is another nod to the inspiration for this limited edition pilot's watch.Oris movement 644 is the quality engine at the heart of this mighty craft, and it is clearly visible through the glass case back. Marked with the logo of the Swiss Hunter Team the case back also shows Oris' support for the men who continue to keep the magnificent Hunter flying.The Oris Swiss Hunter Team Limited Edition is presented in a magnificent box set, which includes an original Hunter ejection seat safety splint key ring. Marked with the same limited editionnumber as the watch it accompanies from 0001/1958 to 1958/1958 (the year the Hunter first came to Switzerland) it helps to make the set an essential collector's item for all aviation enthusiasts.Oris Swiss Hunter Team Limited Edition? 46.00 mmRef: 644 7635 42 84 LS- Automatic mechanical movement with pointer calendar function. Centralised hour and minute displays.Small second at 9 o'clock.- Multi-piece stainless steel case anthracite PVD coated. Screwedsee through glass case back. Sapphire glass domed on both sides with inner anti-reflective coating. - Limited edition number engraved on the case side at 9 o'clock.- Two-piece black dial with printed Superluminova numerals and indices. Nickel hands with luminous inlay. - Grey PVD coated screw down crown. - Dark brown shrunk leather strap with grey PVD coated buckleWater resistant to 10 bar/100 metres. - Set includes limited edition Hunter ejection seat key ring.