INTRODUCING: Oris x Bracenet Aquis

Oris lives by their motto, “Change for the better.”  As part of embracing that change, Oris loves to partner with sustainability organizations holding similar values. Today Oris announces a new partnership with Bracenet - a German organization focused on cleaning up oceans around the world. The brands have partnered for a special-edition collaboration watch: the Oris x Bracenet.

THE BASICS:

BRAND: Oris
Model: Oris x Bracenet Aquis
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Size: Available in a 36.5mm and 43.5mm
Water Resistance: 300 meters (30 bar)
Movement: Oris 733
Movement Specs: 38-hour power reserve, date window
Strap Options: Stainless steel metal bracelet with security folding clasp. The 43.5mm model includes a clasp extension.

THE JUICE:

These watches are made with ghosts - ghost nets, that is. Bracenet specializes in removing ghost nets - fishing nets that are abandoned by fishing rigs - from oceans worldwide and upcycling them into fashion accessories. For this collaboration, Bracenet gathered numerous ghost nets and heated them up. As they cooled back down, they hardened into the material used for the watch dials.  Oris took the material and ran with it, yet avoided using any additives or glues in the process.  

The result of this ghost net upcycling is a dial full of deep blues, greens, and whites - and each dial is slightly different than its neighbor. To ensure all wrist sizes can represent the conservation efforts, Oris wisely offers the Bracenet collaboration in 36.5mm and 43.5mm diameters.  With this release, Oris offers collectors the perfect blend between the tried-and-true Aquis collection and a unique new conservation effort - all at a fair price point.

The Bracenet collaboration matches its brethren in the Aquis collection perfectly; collectors will no doubt be clamoring to grab one. This conservation effort resulted in a truly unique, luxury watch that wearers will be proud to sport. And as always, we at Wrist Enthusiast love a good conservation effort.

how much is the Oris x Bracenet Aquis watch?

Price for the Bracenet collaboration watch will come in at $2,600 USD. Read more about the watch on the brand's website here.