Stylists and designers strive to create not only bright and shocking outfits, but also classic, business and sports images. Clothing is an integral part of the appearance of any person, but, in addition to buying such things, you should pay attention to accessories. It is these details of the image that can complement the outfit with some zest, create a general concept. But what accessories should be chosen by both women and men? Undoubtedly, this is a watch. Oris is another famous Swiss company that has been manufacturing such products for over 100 years.
This company adheres to the tradition of quality, because this watch is in great demand around the world. But what exactly did this company earn the popularity of?
About Brand
The history of this company dates back to 1904. It was then that the first store of the company earned, which produced custom-made pocket and wrist watches. Oris was founded by two experienced watchmakers Paul Katen and George (Georges) Christian in a suburb of Basel. The name of this brand was not chosen by chance, because it was this name that the river flowed near the city. In 1904, a watch factory began to operate. As for the mechanism used, it was mechanical in every product, and the company still follows traditions without changing the basis of its products. In 1925, another factory began to operate, where it was already possible to manufacture more expensive accessories: gold-plated, using nickel.
Modernization time
In 1938, the brand launched a real sensation on store shelves: a watch whose hand showed the date. Since then, the production of such products has not stopped. Technologists have always produced watches with an additional central arrow-date.
Until 1952, the watchmakers of the Swiss company improved their products, were able to put alarms in the case of their accessories, which were required to be set every 8 days. But the brand did not stop there and after a couple of years began to actively manufacture accessories on an automatic mechanism.
Further History and Popular Models
The development of the company went smoothly and stably, but only until the moment when a huge crisis began in Switzerland. Almost all companies have barely survived this time, and this company is no exception. In 1985, another strategy began for the development of the company and how the watch should look. Oris focuses all its production on models whose structure will be as complex as possible. This is how the Players watch comes with a counter. These products were released in limited quantities and sold at high prices. In 1994, in honor of the 90th anniversary of the company, a collection of ninety models of special design and decoration was released. In the manufacture of such models used 18 carat pink gold. Another very interesting watch is Worldtimer. They show time in two zones at once. The product is equipped with a day and night indicator and is adjusted by clicking on special buttons.
In general, all products of the company can be divided into such styles as:
- Motorsport.
- Diving.
- Classic.
- Aviation.
Among the persons representing the company's products were the most famous Formula 1 racers, such as Nico Rosberg, Nico Hulkenberg and others. Today it is the most popular Swiss watch. Oris is a company that was able to survive crises and at the same time not stop its production, but continue it, improving its products.
About goods
Naturally, each company chooses the most durable materials for the production of its products, and Oris went the same way. The production of expensive accessories is based on precious metals and stones. Bracelets for watches are made most often from leather or titanium. There are sports models made of rubber and high-quality plastic.
According to manufacturers, their products are of high quality, and watch repair may not be necessary at all. Oris tries to create practical instances that are easy to fit to your wrist size, set the time or date, set an alarm.
Customer opinion
Naturally, each brand advertises its product as ideal and perfection, and very often these statements are at variance with those that customers say. In fact, the Swiss quality of this category of accessories has long been recognized as the best, so many brands allow you to set high prices, including Oris watches. Customer reviews who were able to purchase such products mark a special design. Indeed, here often the correct geometric shapes are manifested, special rigor is manifested in each product. Most likely, only wealthy people can purchase such goods, because sometimes the cost of the cheapest watches of a collection can reach thousands of dollars. But even by Swiss standards, this pricing policy is quite acceptable, which is why the Oris brand is very popular. Reviews about the watches are extremely positive: customers emphasize that their accessories show the exact time, do not lag behind and do not run away. The goods of this Swiss company will last more than a dozen years, so such a purchase can be safely called practical.