Oris has introduced the New York Harbor Limited Edition II, a watch that supports the Billon Oyster Project. Founded by two educators – Pete Malinowski and Murray Fisher in 2014 – the Billion Oyster Project is a non-profit organisation that aims to return one billion oysters back to New York Harbor. Oris’s partnership with them goes back to 2022 when they unveiled a limited edition watch to help raise funds for them.
Left: Pete Malinowski, Billion Oyster Project Co-founder. Right: Project site and banner against the New York skyline.
“Billion Oyster Project has now restored more than 150 million oysters to New York Harbor and worked with more than 15,000 volunteers and 30,000 students. “It’s not just about the oysters. It’s about fostering environmental stewardship through education, public engagement and community science.”” – Pete Malinowski, Billion Oyster Project Co-founder.
The New York Harbor Limited Edition II is Oris’s second act to support and raise funds for this initiative. It is based on the Aquis Date model and is a limited edition of 2,000 pieces. Proceeds from sales will go towards the project.
Image: Few photos from the project.
“The ecological challenge can feel overwhelming. But when we work together, it gets easier. We’re proud to collaborate again with Billion Oyster Project and to witness first-hand the change we’re bringing together. Our mission continues.” – Rolf Studer, Oris Co CEO.
Key Features
Functions and Operations
Central hours, minutes, and seconds with a stop seconds function. Date aperture at 6 o’clock.
Screw-in crown at 3 o’clock for time and date setting. Quickset date.
Dial
Image: The New York Harbor Limited Edition II against the backdrop of the Billion Oyster Project.
Aqua green-colour dial with mother-of-pearl with an oyster-shell-effect finish.
Hands and hour-markers are coated with Super-LumiNova.
Case
Image: Notice the special engravings on the caseback, especially the oysters.
Multi-piece case is made from stainless steel. Unidirectional rotating bezel features a stainless steel insert with a minutes scale in relief. Diameter: 43.50 mm. Thickness: 13.10 mm. Lug width: 23 mm. Lug-to-Lug distance: 51 mm.
Dial side features a sapphire crystal, domed on both sides, with anti-reflective coating on the inside. Closed stainless steel caseback is screwed to the main case. Water resistant up to 30 bar or approximately 300 metres.
Watch comes with a multi-piece stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp. A dial matching aqua green-colour rubber strap with a folding clasp is also provided.
Movement
Image: “An adult oyster can filter as much as 50 gallons of water a day, while oyster reefs create ecosystems for other marine life and form natural storm barriers. As experts often say: oyster reefs are to the ocean what trees are to the forest.”
Powered by Oris calibre 733-1, an automatic high grade Red Rotor movement based on the Sellita SW200-1. It drives the hours, minutes, seconds with stop seconds function, and date. Diameter: 25.60 mm or 11 ½ lignes. Jewels: 26. Frequency: 28,800 vph or 4 Hz. Power reserve: 41 hours.
Our Thoughts
Image: “Pete Malinowski is cleaning up New York Harbor, one oyster at a time.” Seen here wearing the New York Harbor Limited Edition II. A worthy watch for a noble cause.
Oris excels in making interesting watches accessible to a broader segment of watch collectors. They are also a champion of sustainability initiatives. They “walk the talk” when it comes to sustainability. The New York Harbor Limited Edition II straddles both these aspects of the brand – making it incredibly special and relatively rare. Each of the 2,000 owners would have contributed their bit to preserve the marine ecosystem.
Additional Details
Name: New York Harbor Limited Edition II
Reference: 01 733 7789 4187-Set
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 2,550
Limited edition of 2,000 numbered pieces.
Warranty: 2 years. Extended to 3 years for free upon joining MyOris.
Please visit the brand’s website and Instagram page for more information. Also, please visit the Billion Oyster Project website for more information on this sustainable initiative.
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