I wish I was able to show you what I experienced in the VR headset, but if you have the chance to try it out at a boutique or AD, definitely give it a shot. What do VR and watches have in common? Oris used the technology to let you literally step inside the new movement. Oris included a VR headset, which obviously left me rather curious. When I received the physical press kit for the Aquis Calibre 400 and the movement itself, I was excited to see what Oris had in store for me. The movement, which boasts some impressive specs like a 5-day power reserve and anti-magnetic properties, is making its debut in Oris’ flagship dive watch, the Aquis.
It’s a big step forward for the independent Swiss watch brand and certainly gives them some clout to push up-market if they wish to do so. Oris is the latest to do so with the release of their in-house movement, the Calibre 400. Brands such as Tudor, IWC, and even newcomers like Norqain have moved away from off-the-shelf movements. This has led watch manufacturers to make the investment in their own movements. However, even these movements have come under their own set of constraints the last few years. Watch manufacturers who used ETA movements only to have them strangled by the Swatch Group have turned to other movement manufacturer such as Sellita, Miyota, and STP.
Watch movements seem to be a tricky thing to wrangle these days.
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