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With its gorgeous make and gear, Oris’s newest icon is a dazzling tribute to history that is worthy of any modish connoisseur’s wrist
In the age of the sleek smartwatch, any avid timepiece aficionado will agree that the enduring appeal of finely-crafted, mechanical watches is here to stay and prosper. A classic Swiss watchmaker since 1904, Oris has been one of the many luxury houses to stay true to its roots while masterfully evolving its creations for the contemporary generation. This is exemplified in the ProPilot X Calibre 400, which melds more than a century of aviation heritage with elevated, high-performance automatics.
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As a quick glimpse into the past, it was also in the early 1900s when the quintessence of a pilot’s watch first emerged, given the prevalence and popularity of pocket watches at the time. Designed to accompany fearless aeronauts on their sojourns in the air and on their numerous trips to different corners of the world, the novel invention was characterised by crucial criteria such as practicality, readability, and luminosity, all neatly packed in a compact wrist accessory.
Among the finest names to cultivate this mechanical wonder in horology, Oris dials up on such history to create the ProPilot X Calibre 400. Inside its gleaming 39mm titanium case, the aeronautic-inspired form is defined by taut, angular lines that are satin and sand-blasted to evoke its dashing, industrial edge. With the addition of a familiar bezel, an oversized crown, and a muscular, sculpted bracelet, this stunning creation is simply sure to spark joy no matter what angle you view it.
Breathing new life into this magnificent heir to Oris’s legacy, the dignified collection also features a fresh and youthful palette for the dial to complement and enhance the case’s dynamic proportions. Available in either grey, blue, or salmon, the augmented dial certainly makes the ProPilot X Calibre 400 a piece that is worthy of admiration and adeptly suited to modern tastes.
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As it follows a long, heady line of timepieces that were built for the same purpose by the Swiss watchhouse, the mechanical marvel evidently sports the automatics of Oris’s in-house Calibre 400 movement. Upon conceptualising the series, Oris’s engineers recognised that we may not wear the same watch every day. Likewise, if you put a standard mechanical watch down for a day or two, it will naturally stop as the power runs down. Thus boasting impeccable levels of anti-magnetism and a five-day power reserve, the Calibre 400 ensures that they’ll continue to run even through the times you might not have them on your wrist.
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Truly a covetable paragon of Oris’s tenured heritage and its ever-innovative sense, the ProPilot X Calibre 400 beams as the brand’s latest icon, perfect for fans of mechanical clockwork, fashionable dressers, and discerning enthusiasts alike. Packing beauty and functionality in one alluring model, this timeless and streamlined gem is sure to be one of Oris’s most doted and treasured pieces one day—and it simply deserves a spot in your valuable collection.
Learn more about Oris’s newest icon here.
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