Oris ProPilot Date: Swiss aviation heritage redesigned for everyday elegance

Oris ’s iconic pilot’s watch, the ProPilot Date , returns to the world stage completely reimagined and refined, setting a new standard in the marriage of military aesthetics and everyday elegance. Premiering at Dubai Watch Week 2025 , it represents the modern evolution of a much-loved model, designed for performance and functionality in any setting.

From the origins to the modern interpretation

The history of the ProPilot traces its roots back to 1938, when Oris introduced the iconic Big Crown Pointer Date , a model designed for aviation pioneers who needed maximum readability and practicality in the cockpit. Hence the characteristic oversized crown and large Arabic numerals .

The ProPilot reinterprets that legendary aesthetic language today, retaining the immediacy of the dial and prominent crown, but introducing a more dynamic and assertive profile, designed for the contemporary professional world. Even the bezel, with its inclined fluting , recalls the turbines of modern jet engines.

Refined design and technological details

Oris's team of engineers and designers wanted to further elevate a watch already recognized as an icon. The result is the new ProPilot Date with a 41 mm case , featuring sharper lines and a sophisticated alternation of satin and polished finishes. The redesigned crown has also been optimized for improved usability.

The dial offers a sophisticated texture and new shades inspired by nature: black , chalk , and moss . The applied, satin-finished Arabic numerals , redesigned for impeccable readability, combine with revisited hands with luminescent tips , offering detail and visual clarity.

In terms of comfort, the new ProPilot can be configured with either a metal bracelet or a suede strap , both featuring the famous “LIFT” buckle, now more rounded and refined. The leather versions also include a continuous adjustment system without holes, for a truly customized fit.

Inside beats the Oris Calibre 733 automatic movement , with 41 hours of power reserve and an instant date function. It is water-resistant to 10 atmospheres (100 m) .

Community as a fundamental value

Oris is strengthening its partnership with Coulson Aviation , a world leader in aerial firefighting. The ProPilot Date represents the spirit of courage and unity that drives the Coulson community of pilots, who fly aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and the Lockheed C-130 Hercules on high-risk missions.

For Oris, even the creation of mechanical watches is the fruit of a passionate global community , a value that this model celebrates in every detail.

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