Introducing the Oris ProPilot Big Crown Calibre 111


Today, Oris introduces a new pilot’s watch powered by their in-house developed Calibre 111. In 2014, Oris launched the Calibre 110, and followed up by adding a date function earlier this year at Baselworld, and calling it the Calibre 111. This is the second watch to receive the manufacture movement, and likely not the last.

A satin-finished stainless steel case measuring 44 mm in diameter houses the hand-wound 3Hz Swiss movement which boasts a 10-day power reserve and a dial side reserve indicator. The sapphire crystal has a double interior anti-glare treatment and is topped with a fixed diagonal coin-edge bezel, which Oris says is, “inspired by jet engine turbines.” Further, the power reserve indicator (at three o’clock) is aptly designed to look like an airplane fuel gauge.

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The dial features a “smooth anthracite” finish and applied Arabic numerals coated with white luminous material. The lance-shaped hour and minute hands are also treated with white lume.

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A clear caseback offers a view of the components that make up the manufacture movement, including the large mainspring power barrel, balance assembly and three-quarter plate bridges. Front and rear seals, as well as a screw-in stainless steel crown protect the case from water down to to 100 meters. The Big Crown ProPilot Calibre 111 is fitted with a genuine Louisiana crocodile leather strap, olive textile strap or stainless steel bracelet. (Ref. 111 7711 4163) Retail price is approx. $5600 (5200 CHF).