Knowledge Center — Oris ProPilot

Rega Emergency Medical Assistance The Rega is Switzerland's Medical Emergency assistance by air.  They are a non-profit foundation that saves and aids people in distress.  Rega employs state-of-the-art operating resources like helicopters and air-ambulances.  Rega is funded by its patrons.  Once such patron is Oris Watches who make limited edition watches to benefit Rega. The Rega GMT Limited Edition While this isn't the first time Oris has made a watch for Rega, it certainly continues the tradition of making superior pilots watches.  The Rega GMT is an all around striking watch.  Simple things like two toned watch strap, the military textile...

1938 It was the year 1938. Aviation was booming around the world--Spain alone commanded a fleet of 500 aircraft--and pocket watches were not practical for pilots. Prior to the Aviation Age in the twentieth century, wristwatches were seen as feminine and only used by women. Men vastly preferred pocket watches.  It is not until more pilots needed watches in their cabins that the practicality of wristwatches became evident. Wristwatches were styled in a masculine way to move away from the feminine stereotype of wristwatches.  The Big Crown Wristwatches became the norm for pilots, but the watch company Oris went a...