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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY ISO 200-Meter Diving Water Resistance The monocoque case integrates the case with its back cover. Carbon fiber reinforced resin is used for the case material, offering high strength and low absorbency.In addition, six screws securely fasten the metal ring that is press-fit to the glass. Enhanced water resistance is facilitated by the button shafts’ triple-gasket fittings. On the back case is engraved a frog character holding an analogue watch hand.   Analogue Watch Display A first for the FROGMAN: an analogue display. The over-sized dimensional index and hour and minute hands offer improved readability. Three dual-coil motors enable the...

Combines toughness with functions for workouts. STRUCTURE Optical sensor measures heart rate at top of wrist.Shock-resistant with 200-meter water resistance. Shock Resistant Shock-resistant structure protects module. Complex rugged shape prevents direct shock to glass and buttons. 200-meter Water Resistance Waterproof charging terminal and built-in optical sensor are 200-meter water resistant. DESIGN Improved operability and fit. Bezel Design Resin parts cover metal bezel for easy button pushing.   Button Design The design combines resin and metal with enlarged measurement buttons. The other buttons are dual-colored with non-slip design for easy operation.   Case back cover and band piece The fine resin curved back...

Supports workouts with a variety of data to optimize training. HEART RATE MONITOR Useful for pace management indicators.Measures exercise intensity in real time. Heart Rate Monitor / Heart Rate Zone Display Displays the current heart rate, as well as a heart rate zone that shows exercise intensity at five stages, and is useful for pace management during activities and endurance training. VO2max Useful for endurance training.Quantifies cardiorespiratory ability. VO2max Measurement Uses heart rate and running speed to calculate the maximum consumable oxygen uptake per kilogram of bodyweight in one minute (ml/kg/min). This can be used as a benchmark for cardiorespiratory ability...

Oris x MomotaroOris pairs up with independent Japanese company Momotaro Jeans to create a special edition Divers Sixty-Five Jeans therapyAs an independent company, Oris can go its own way. This year, we’re collaborating with a fellow pioneer – the maverick Japanese brand, Momotaro Jeans company, which he established in 1992 with just three employees in the small coastal town of Kojima in Okayama. From the outset, Mr Manabe’s vision was clear: no compromise on quality. His denim would use only the finest long-staple cotton, and only deep indigo rope dye to achieve the best possible fade. His workshops would use vintage...

50 Years After Astron Today, 50 years after the Seiko Quartz Astron ushered in the quartz revolution, the enduring popularity, ubiquity and versatility of this remarkable technology have all been proven beyond any expectation. The Quartz Astron changed the way the world told time, astonishing people with its accuracy of +5 to -5 seconds per month. It also shaped the whole future of the electronics industry as several of its inventions, including the tuning fork shaped quartz oscillator, are still used in an extraordinary range of horological and non-horological devices alike, from clocks to personal computers to mobile phones. It is...