Description
The Oris Aquis Date Upcycle 41.5mm brings a distinctive environmental perspective to the brand's contemporary dive-watch collection.
Its defining feature is a multicoloured dial made from recycled PET plastic, transforming discarded plastic bottles into a unique visual composition. Because of the recycling process, no two dials share precisely the same pattern.
Beyond its unconventional appearance, the Upcycle retains the functional capabilities of the Aquis, including a stainless-steel case, ceramic bezel and 300 metres of water resistance.
Powered by Oris Calibre 733-1, it combines traditional Swiss mechanical watchmaking with a contemporary approach to material reuse.
Inspiration & Design
The Aquis Date Upcycle reflects Oris's wider Change for the Better philosophy and its commitment to addressing environmental challenges.
Plastic pollution remains one of the most persistent threats to marine ecosystems. By incorporating recycled PET plastic into the watch's dial, Oris gives discarded material a new purpose while drawing attention to the importance of reducing waste.
The resulting dial is not simply a decorative finish. Its colourful, irregular patterns are formed by the recycled material itself, creating a different appearance on every watch.
Set within the familiar Aquis design, this unconventional material introduces an expressive contrast to the watch's otherwise purposeful construction.
Dial & Case
The Upcycle features a multicoloured recycled PET plastic dial, with an organic arrangement of colours and patterns that makes every piece unique.
Contrasting hands and hour markers maintain legibility, while a date window adds everyday practicality.
The 41.5mm multi-piece stainless-steel case is fitted with a ceramic minutes-scale bezel, providing a durable surface for tracking elapsed time.
A double-domed sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating protects the dial, while the screwed stainless-steel caseback incorporates a mineral-glass viewing window.
With 300 metres of water resistance, the watch retains the robust construction expected of the Aquis collection.
As the dial is made from recycled plastic, each watch has its own individual colour distribution and pattern. The actual dial may therefore differ from the product photographs, making every piece a unique expression of the Upcycle concept.
Movement
The Aquis Date Upcycle is powered by Oris Calibre 733-1, a Swiss automatic mechanical movement.
Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz), it provides a 41-hour power reserve.
The movement drives central hours, minutes and seconds, together with an instantaneous date display.
A date corrector allows convenient adjustment, while the stop-seconds function enables precise time setting.
Bracelet / Strap
The watch is fitted with a stainless-steel bracelet, complementing the sculpted Aquis case and balancing the colourful dial with a restrained metallic finish.
Its integrated design creates a cohesive appearance, suitable for everyday wear as well as more active use.
The watch has a 22mm interhorn width, with compatible Oris rubber straps available separately.
Final Thoughts
The Oris Aquis Date Upcycle offers a different perspective on contemporary mechanical watchmaking.
Its recycled-plastic dial transforms an environmental concern into a distinctive design feature, giving each watch an individual character that cannot be replicated exactly.
With a Swiss automatic movement, ceramic bezel and 300m water resistance, the Upcycle remains a fully capable dive watch.
An appealing choice for collectors who appreciate unconventional materials, functional design and a watch with a meaningful story.
| Case size: |
41.5mm
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| Case material: |
Stainless steel; ceramic minutes scale top ring |
| Case back: |
Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass
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| Movement type: |
Automatic |
| Movement no.: |
Oris 733, base SW 200-1
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| Power reserve: |
Approx 38hrs |
Dial:
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Multi-coloured piece unique dial made using recycled PET plastic; indices and hands with Superluminova BG W9 |
| Glass: |
Sapphire, domed on both sides, AR coating inside
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| Water resistance: |
30ATM |
| Strap type: |
Bracelet
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| Strap material: |
Stainless steel |
| Buckle: |
Stainless steel tang buckle
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| Warranty: |
2 years, extendable to 3 years when you join MyOris
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