If you know anything about Oris, then you’re probably aware of its diving heritage. Both the Aquis and Sixty-Five lines have fans all over the world and with the brand’s entrenched aquatic history comes conservationist endeavors through the sale of limited-edition timepieces. In 2017, we’ve already seen the Hammerhead LE and the Great Barrier Reef LE II and now we have the latest update to the conservation collection.
The Oris Clipperton Limited Edition benefits Clipperton Island, a tiny French atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean that is, unfortunately, covered in trash and debris. This impacts the diverse surrounding ecosystem, in particular its role in the migration of various species of sharks. It’s the world’s most isolated landmass, approximately 685 miles from Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. The 2.3 square mile coral atoll surrounds a freshwater lagoon and you can spot a large variety of bird species as well as coconut palms throughout the island. It’s currently uninhabited by humans, although it has a checkered past over the centuries as a landing spot for pirates, military personnel, and guano miners. In recent years, the only visitors tend to be scientific researchers, fishermen, and, on occasion, shipwreck survivors. Clipperton Island 
Back in June, Oris announced that it was sponsoring the “Clipperton Expedition,” which supported a group of scientists, photographers, and conservationists on a visit to the ...