Presenting Oris’ new Carl Brashear Ltd Edition

Anti-magnetic; 5-day power reserve; 10-year warranty. Introducing the Oris Carl Brashear Calibre 401 Limited Edition The third limited-edition watch honouring the US military hero comes with the new in-house automatic calibre 401, which offers a five-day power reserve, a 10-year warranty and accuracy enhanced by its anti-magnetism “It’s not a sin to get knocked down. It’s a sin to stay down.” Carl M Brashear These words best describe the indomitable spirit of a man who lived life on his own terms; where fear and self-doubt had no place. Carl Maxie Brashear (1931-2006) is one of those legends, who have endured and battled all odds to emerge victorious. He was the first amputee and African-American master diver of the United States Navy and is a fine example of human resilience in the face of adversity. And to honour his legacy, in 2015, Oris partnered with the Carl Brashear Foundation—set up in his memory and manged by his son Phillip Brashear—to introduce limited edition models, to help raise funds for the organisation. It started with Oris’ first bronze diver’s watch in 2017, followed by a chronograph, a year later. The brand have now completed a ‘trinity’ with the Oris Carl Brashear Calibre 401 Limited Edition—the first watch powered by their new in-house high-performance automatic movement. Limited to 2,000 pieces, the new watch, just like its predecessors, is housed in a 40mm bronze case—a material used in the diving helmets worn by Brashear during his military career, and the caseback, too, depicts that with its inscription. Scroll right down to read about Carl Brashear’s inspiring story, and the Carl Brashear Foundation’s work. Continue below for more on this limited edition. A closer look the new Carl Brashear Limited Edition The new Carl Brashear edition is the first watch fitted with the Oris calibre 401, which is the second movement from the brand’s in-house automatics. The watch makes quite an impact with its vintage-inspired look. Just like the previous two Carl Brashear limited editions, this one too is based on the brand’s signature Divers Sixty-Five collection. Among the two bestselling collections in Oris’ diving pillar, the Divers Sixty-Five was inspired by their celebrated early diver’s watch from 1965 that offered water resistance up to 100m along with large luminescent numerals and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Aside from the main Divers Sixty-Five series, that first model has inspired a fascinating line-up of special editions over the years, the latest of which is this Carl Brashear Calibre 401. MRP: ₹3,28,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028882](tel:08725028882), [+91 8725028891](tel:08725028891) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Oris’ new calibre 401, offering a five-day power reserve, anti-magnetic properties and a 10-year warranty The watch is brought to life by the new in-house automatic Oris calibre 401. Based on last year’s calibre 400, it's been designed from the ground-up by the brand’s watchmakers. Besides being more accurate than a chronometer, with a maximum timekeeping deviation of -3 to +5 seconds a day, the new calibre contains more than 30 anti-magnetic components, and exceeds the norms set by the ISO 764 enhanced anti-magnetic standard, which specifies the minimum requirements and tests for magnetic resistance in watches. The 120 hours of uninterrupted power supply, when it's fully wound, will ensure that an owner can set the watch aside for up to five days, without worrying that it will run out of power. It also comes with a 10-year warranty and an owner simply needs to register their timepiece on MyOris to avail of it. This also means that the watch needs to be serviced only once in 10 years, while the norm for most mechanicals is about five years. Beautiful bronze—the most trending watch material never looked better The handsome appearance of this watch is defined by the 40mm bronze case, which is water resistant to 100m. It is topped by a unidirectional-rotating diver’s bezel in bronze, with a diving scale in relief. The watchmakers at Oris opted for bronze since it pays homage to the helmets worn by navy divers back in the day. The material also becomes better as it ages, since it reacts with oxygen and moisture to change colour. Over time, it develops a unique patina, and helps the wearer to also form a personal association with the timepiece’s ageing process. The screwed-down caseback, however, is in stainless steel, which is a more hypoallergenic material. It is inscribed with Carl Brasher’s quote: “It’s not a sin to get knocked down. It’s a sin to stay down.” Along with that, it also carries a motif of a US Marine diver. A gorgeous blue, convex dial The navy-blue convex dial features applied indexes and hands that are adequately filled with Super-LumiNova, making sure that this watch is properly visible even underwater, should one actually decide to take it for a dive. The dial also showcases the difference in the new calibre 401, which presents a small seconds sub-dial at six o’clock, while calibre 400 had a central seconds hand, and a date aperture at six. A small seconds display reflects a more traditional and nuanced approach towards timekeeping, which goes perfectly well with the vintage-inspired aesthteic of the watch. MRP: ₹3,28,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028882](tel:08725028882), [+91 8725028891](tel:08725028891) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( A stretchable nylon strap for optimum comfort Aside from a new calibre, this edition also comes with a brand new strap that was custom-made. The webbing strap is made of hand-crafted, moisture-wicking woven elastic nylon. The bronze clasp and adjustment loops complement the case of the watch, while the beige stripe all along the length of the strap go with markings on the dial. The clasping mechanism is easy and comfortable to use, making this perfect as an everyday watch even. A special presentation box honouring Carl Brashear The timepiece comes in a special presentation box, with a medallion embossed with Carl Brashear’s quote and the vintage diving helmet you see on the caseback. As Phillip Brashear puts it, “This watch will showcase my father’s message of hope and resilience in a world that seems so angry, and his legacy will again be in the spotlight. I hope that people may learn from him. Hopefully, many will see that despite our various backgrounds we are all part of the human race, and we must find ways to live together with respect and dignity.” MRP: ₹3,28,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028882](tel:08725028882), [+91 8725028891](tel:08725028891) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( VIDEO: Brilliant in bronze—the Oris Carl Brashear 401, a fitting tribute to a hero Carl Brashear—the man of honour, a real-life hero Carl Brashear endured five great hurdles during his life. “He overcame racism, poverty, illiteracy, physical disability, and alcoholism,” says Phillip Brashear, as he fondly remembers his father. “My dad was born into a share cropper’s family in rural Kentucky. He always wanted to make a different life for himself, but he was poor and faced widespread racism. In 1948, with very limited formal education, he joined the US Navy, where he set his heart on becoming a diver. Despite his shortcomings and racial prejudice he faced in the navy, in 1954 he became the first African-American navy diver,” he elaborates. Carl Brashear never allowed hate to get in the way of achieving his goals. When he started out, he was entrusted with retrieving around 16,000 rounds of ammunition that fell off a freight boat, which had split in half and sunk to the bottom. He even had to witness gory sights while recovering mangled bodies from plane crash sites, while also salvaging aircraft parts from the depths of murky waters. But he soldiered on to accomplish greater challenges. However, in 1966, in a tragic accident while retrieving a hydrogen bomb, Brashear lost the lower portion of his left leg during a critical mission off the coast of Spain. “The navy wanted to retire him because of his disability but he fought to remain in active duty, and became the first amputee to be recertified as a diver, and to continue service—an unprecedented feat at the time. He retired in 1979,” says Phillip. For his gallantry, Brashear was later bestowed with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal—the highest navy award for non-combat heroism during service. Supporting the work of the Carl Brashear Foundation Today, Carl Maxie Brashear is one of the most celebrated American military heroes who was highly motivated and led by example. “I ain’t going to let nobody steal my dream,” he was known to say. So strong was his faith in his abilities that it moved mountains. The Carl Brashear Foundation was established after his death in 2006, to keep his memory alive, and to help people face challenges. Phillip, who is the president of the group explains, “The Carl Brashear Foundation is a US-based non-profit organisation set up to spread the incredible story of Carl Brashear, and to continue his extraordinary legacy for future generations. We’ve donated thousands of dollars to veterans’ hospitals in the hope of rehabilitating the lives of wounded service members across the country. Through the foundation, we’ve been able to share my dad’s example to never give up. His impact on our society has forced many establishments to abandon their ways of the past when it comes to racism and other social barriers. More minorities have excelled in all kinds of careers because of him.” Carl Brashear’s story was even adapted for the silver screen, starring Academy Award-winning actors Cuba Gooding Jr, Robert De Niro and Charlize Theron, in the 2000 American drama, Men of Honor. However, it’s impossible to carry out the good work with monetary struggles. “There are so many people out there that have been affected by wars and armed conflict. So many people suffer at the hands of others. It is almost impossible to reach out to everyone, but we will continue to push my dad’s message of hope,” says Phillip. Funds raised by sales of Oris Carl Brashear watches have supported countless veterans and vulnerable people, giving them hope and helping them achieve their goals. “Carl’s is an extraordinary legacy, and we’re incredibly proud to share in it and support the foundation. Together with the Carl Brashear Foundation, we hope that every time someone wearing this new watch looks at it, they will be reminded to never give up, and to press on, no matter how insurmountable the challenges ahead appear,” says Rolf Studer, Oris’s co-CEO. [Discover all Oris watches]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Ethos Watch Boutiques India's largest chain of luxury watch boutiques. You are receiving this email because you signed up for communications on our website/at our store. 204-206, Second Floor, Square One Mall, District Centre Saket New Delhi - 110017 [Unsubscribe](