Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition: when watchmaking meets the world of the Muppets
Watchmaking can be serious. But not necessarily too serious.
This is precisely the spirit of the new Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition, born from the collaboration between Oris and Disney and dedicated to one of the most eccentric and unpredictable characters in the Muppet universe: Gonzo the Great.
After previous collaborations dedicated to Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Oris returns to explore the world of the Muppets with a watch that brings all the energy, irony, and unmistakable personality of Gonzo to the wrist.
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Gonzo the Great enters the world of Oris
Gonzo has always been synonymous with creativity, courage, and absolute unpredictability.
The character, who first appeared in The Muppet Show in 1976, became famous for his surreal acrobatics and his ability to transform every performance into something completely unexpected.
And it is precisely this unconventional personality that inspired Oris.
The ProPilot X Gonzo Edition incorporates the character's eccentric colors and aesthetics, combining shades of blue, red, and yellow with a decidedly unconventional design.
A Gonzo who appears and disappears
The most surprising part of the watch, however, is in its heart.
The particular construction of the movement allows the long mainspring to be seen through the skeletonization. And it is precisely here that Oris has included an extraordinary detail: laser micro-engravings on the coils of the mainspring form Gonzo's face when the watch is fully wound.
As the power reserve decreases, the image dissolves. When the watch is wound again, Gonzo slowly begins to take shape.
A small mechanical spectacle that transforms the movement into an integral part of the story told by the watch.
It is a solution described by Oris as a first in Swiss watchmaking.
Colors, irony, and surprising details
Every element of the ProPilot X Gonzo Edition has been designed to recall the character's personality.
The power reserve indicator hand takes the shape of a chili pepper, inspired by one of Gonzo's iconic shirts, while the word “GREAT” appears on the indicator, a tribute to his stage name.
The dial ring also hides a surprise: the particular laser engraving changes its appearance depending on the angle of the light, transitioning from a metallic effect to showing rainbow-like colors.
It is a watch that does not simply want to represent Gonzo.
It wants to behave like Gonzo.
The third Oris x Muppet collaboration
The ProPilot X Gonzo Edition represents the third chapter of the collaboration between Oris and the Muppets, following the models dedicated to Kermit and Miss Piggy.
The common thread is always the same: starting from the ProPilot X platform and hiding the character inside the watch, creating a moment of surprise directly linked to the movement.
With Gonzo, however, Oris takes this idea to an even more spectacular level.
The character is not simply depicted on the dial: he comes to life and disappears along with the watch's movement.
A watch for those who don't want to follow the rules
The new Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition is much more than a collaboration between a watch brand and a famous character.
It is a project that perfectly interprets the philosophy of Oris: creating high-level mechanical watches without sacrificing happiness, creativity, and the desire to have fun.
Gonzo is the perfect icon to represent this approach.
An eccentric, curious character always ready to do something completely unexpected.
Just like this Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition.
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