Well, this is a trend I can get on board with. It seems the word is officially out when it comes to putting ocean bound waste to proper use, that is, making watch bits and pieces of course, with the help of Swiss based #tide. We brought you a look at the Christopher Ward C60 #tide last week, and this week we?re getting our first look at the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle, highlighting the brand?s partnership with the same group. As far as I?m concerned, there?s no wrong way to use this stuff, and while Christopher Ward used it on the strap and caseback of their watch, Oris has teamed up with #tide for World Cleanup Day, featuring Oris cleanup bags made from upcycled ocean waste with which to …pick up ocean bound waste.

The Aquis Date Upcycle is being offered in both 41.5mm and 36.5mm varieties, each receiving a dial composed of recycled PET plastic, meaning each will be unique. The dial features an array of colors fusing with one another, surrounded by grey ceramic bezel. A date is placed at 6 o?clock on the dial, and while it?s in the name, it gets a bit lost here and feels an unnecessary distraction to the otherwise mesmerizing dial. 
The watch itself is only part of the story here, however, and we?ve written plenty about the Aquis over the years. From a review of the latest iteration with the Oris caliber 400, to their myriad of LEs highlighting the brands environmental efforts, to this super cool depth gauge. In addition to teaming with #tide for World Cleanu...