As Oris concludes its 120th anniversary celebrations, the Swiss watchmaker welcomes the Year of the Snake with the launch of the ProPilot X Year of the Snake Limited Edition. Limited to just 88 pieces, this timepiece blends traditional symbolism with cutting-edge craftsmanship, honoring the Chinese zodiac’s themes of wisdom, agility, and new beginnings.
A Design Inspired by Tradition
The Year of the Snake holds deep cultural significance, symbolizing intelligence, growth, and renewal. The 2025 zodiac element, wood, is associated with growth and represented by cyan, a shade that brings life and energy. The ProPilot X captures this spirit with its skeletonized dial, finished in cyan, mimicking the sinewy, snake-like movements associated with the animal.
Further emphasizing the theme, the power reserve indicator takes the shape of a golden snake tongue, elegantly winding across the dial and adding a layer of storytelling to the watch. The titanium case back is engraved with motifs signifying the Year of the Snake, making it a collector’s item of both horological and cultural value.
Engineering Precision
Inside the 44mm brushed titanium case beats Oris’s in-house Calibre 115. This hand-wound movement offers an impressive 10-day power reserve, achieved through a patented non-linear power reserve indicator. With a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and 38 jewels, the movement delivers reliable precision, while the non-linear display provides intuitive insight into remaining power.
Key features include:
- Hours and Minutes: Displayed with central hands.
- Small Seconds: Positioned between 7 and 8 o’clock.
- Non-Linear Power Reserve: Showcased at 3 o’clock with a golden snake tongue indicator.
A Titanium Marvel
The ProPilot X features a multi-piece titanium case and bracelet, emphasizing lightweight wearability and durability. The material’s muted tones beautifully complement the cyan accents of the skeletonized dial, creating a harmonious yet bold design. The watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal, domed on both sides, with anti-reflective coating for optimal visibility.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100 meters), the ProPilot X is as robust as it is refined, suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions.
Specifications
- Case Material: Multi-piece titanium
- Case Diameter: 44mm
- Crystal: Sapphire, double anti-reflective coating
- Movement: Oris Calibre 115, hand-wound, 10-day power reserve
- Dial: Skeletonized with cyan accents, golden snake tongue power reserve indicator
- Water Resistance: 10 bar (100m)
- Bracelet: Multi-piece titanium with folding ‘Lift’ clasp
Exclusivity and Availability
Limited to just 88 pieces, the ProPilot X Year of the Snake will be available from December 2024, priced at CHF 8,200. This highly exclusive release celebrates Oris’s legacy while embracing the themes of renewal and intelligence that define the Year of the Snake.
For more information, visit Oris’s official website.
