Welcome to Day 14 of 2024 our Watch Advent Calendar! Today, we’re soaring to new horological heights with the Oris Big Crown Collection. Our journey has taken us from the practical Casio, through various styles and complications, to the globe-trotting Oak & Oscar Humboldt GMT. Now, we’re strapping in for a festive flight with Oris’s iconic aviation-inspired timepieces.
From Ground Level to Cruising Altitude: A Christmas Flight Plan
The Oris Big Crown collection represents a high-flying chapter in our advent calendar, offering a perfect blend of vintage aviation charm and modern Swiss watchmaking. Let’s check our pre-flight checklist of features:
- Available in various sizes (36mm, 40mm): Suitable for all wrist sizes, like perfectly fitted flight gloves
- Pointer Date complication on many models: Track holiday countdown with precision
- Bronze and stainless steel case options: Choose your cockpit finish
- Automatic movements (including some in-house calibers): As reliable as Santa’s sleigh
- Variety of dial colors (green, blue, black, red, and more): Match your winter wardrobe or favorite ornaments
- Water resistance typically 50m-100m: Ready for snowy landings or New Year’s champagne splashes
- Signature oversized crown: Easy to adjust, even with mittens on
This collection marks another ascent in our horological journey, showcasing Oris’s commitment to aviation heritage while embracing modern watchmaking techniques. It’s like blending the romance of early flight with the efficiency of modern air travel.
Pilot’s Precision Meets Holiday Magic
The Big Crown’s pilot watch design evokes the spirit of holiday travel and winter flying adventures. Just as pilots navigate through stormy skies to bring loved ones home for the holidays, these watches guide wearers through busy festive seasons with Swiss precision.
A Christmas Eve Airport Adventure
Picture a bustling airport on Christmas Eve. Amidst the holiday rush, three friends reunite, each wearing a different Oris Big Crown model. The bronze version with a green dial catches the warm airport lights, reminiscent of a Christmas tree. The stainless steel model with a blue dial reflects the winter sky visible through the terminal windows. The red-dialed variant adds a pop of festive color, like Rudolph’s nose guiding the way.
As they wait for their connecting flight to their ski destination, they use their pointer date complications to check how many days until the New Year. The oversized crowns prove useful as they adjust for the new time zone, ensuring they won’t miss their alpine dinner reservation.
Suddenly, an announcement echoes through the terminal – their flight is delayed due to snow. Unfazed, they glance at their Big Crowns, knowing they have plenty of time before their next adventure. The watches’ reliability gives them confidence, much like a pilot’s trust in their instruments during a winter storm.
Each Big Crown model reflects different aspects of the holiday season:
- Bronze with green dial: Evokes the warmth of firelight on pine needles
- Stainless steel with blue dial: Captures the crispness of a clear winter sky
- Red dial variant: Embodies the vibrant spirit of Christmas celebrations
As we close the fourteenth door of our watch advent calendar, we can’t help but wonder what tomorrow will bring. Will we discover a timepiece that embodies the pinnacle of Swiss luxury? Or perhaps we’ll unwrap a watch that tells stories as rich as the diverse holiday traditions around the world?
Stay tuned for Day 15, where we’ll unveil another fantastic timepiece that will surely add more sparkle to your holiday season. The excitement is building faster than a jet-powered sleigh on Christmas Eve!
Remember, our 2024 Watch Advent Calendar is the gift that keeps on giving. Each day brings a new discovery, a new adventure, and a new reason to fall in love with the art of timekeeping. So set your Oris Big Crown for this time tomorrow, and join us for another day of horological holiday cheer as we continue our festive flight through the world of watches!