The latest Oris release to benefit the restoration of a critically at-risk body of water is the Hangang Limited Edition. This diver with a bright green dial and unobtrusive date display is built on the Aquis platform. Oris, as readers of Worn & Wound will be aware, has taken an active role in many environmental causes, often relating to the protection of the world’s oceans and the life they support. This time, the brand?s focus is on the Hangang River, located in South Korea. The river is an important source of freshwater for the city of Seoul, which is home to approximately 10 million people. Let?s take a closer look.

Oris Hangang Limited Edition

Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Green
Dimensions: 43.5mm
Crystal: Sapphire         Water Resistance: 300 meters
Crown: Screw down                        
Movement: Oris 743 
Strap/bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet 
Price: $2,600
Reference Number: 743 7734 4187
Expected Release: Available now   

For this release, Oris has partnered with Seoul KFEM, part of the Korean Federation for Environmental Movements. For years, this organization has worked to protect and clean up the Hangang River, which has been neglected for decades. Proceeds from sales of the watch help support KFEM?s mission, and Oris is supporting several ?clean-up days? that the group has scheduled for later in 2020. These events draw hundreds of local volunteers, who work to clean up harmful litter alo...