It?s been an undeniably good year for watches over at Oris. Whether your tastes skew toward the Aquis or the Divers Sixty-Five, there have been plenty of wonderful new additions to the Oris catalog in 2024, from the all-new Aquis introduced at Watches and Wonders to the slew of exciting LEs that have punctuated the year. For Geneva Watch Days, Oris is continuing the trend, marking Geneva?s second biggest week in watches with not only a new Divers Sixty-Five LE but a brand new generation of Aquis Chronograph as well.
Since its introduction in 2015, the Divers Sixty-Five has been a clear hit for Oris. It?s one of those watches you actually see in the real world, and the versatile model has been the platform for some of the brand?s most popular and sought-after collaborations and limited editions. This summer alone has seen three wildly different interpretations of the Divers Sixty-Five hit the market, each with its own distinct appeal.
This latest addition to the lineup sees Oris collaborating with France?s Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), along with LFP?s charity partner CNAPE (the National Convention of Child Protection Associations). Inspired by CNAPE?s mission, this 1,000-piece LE is replete with small details highlighting the partnership. Standouts here include the deep blue dial and the distinct font used for all the dial text, which is inspired by a child?s handwriting ? a choice augmented by the rainbow of color used to spell out ?water resistance,? a detail...