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Ben Bridge And Oris Partner To Create A Limited-Edition Dive Watch

Ben Bridge And Oris Partner To Create A Limited-Edition Dive Watch

Forbes08-05-2025
Oris Aquis Date 'Ben Bridge Limited Edition' in 43.5mm 36.5mm stainless steel
Ben Bridge Jeweler and Oris have partnered to produce the Oris Aquis Date 'Ben Bridge Limited Edition' timepiece. The collaboration merges refined design with dive-ready performance and symbolizes a shared commitment to sustainable practices, the two companies said in a joint statement.
'It brings together two heritage brands with a shared vision for the future of sustainable luxury,' the two companies said in the statement.
Signature details of the watch include a radiant purple mother-of-pearl dial, 300 meters of water resistance, and the Oris Red Rotor all-mechanical movement. The purple dial is Ben Bridge's signature color. The Aquis Date 'Ben Bridge Limited Edition' is offered in two sizes both in stainless steel: a 43.5mm version limited to just 125 pieces and a smaller 36.5mm version limited to 40 pieces. The watch is available worldwide.
The caseback of the Oris Aquis Date 'Ben Bridge Limited Edition' with engraved Ben Bridge logo and ... More individual limited-edition number
Oris, the watch brand its manufacturing facility in Hölstein, Switzerland, says it is the world's first climate and carbon-neutral certified watch brand. The mother-of-pearl dial reflects Oris' alliances with sustainability-minded partners like the Billion Oyster Project and the Coral Restoration Foundation.
Ben Bridge also touts its record when it comes to sustainability. Each year, the retail chain, which operates more than 30 stores in nine western states contributes more than $600,000 to non-profit ventures in and around the communities where it does business, the company said.
In addition, the company said it is in total support of Ukraine in the Russian invasion of that country and has refused to source diamonds from Russia.
It is a member of the Kimberly Process, a certification system to control the export and import of rough diamonds, designed to ensure they are not being used to support conflict. It also works to have a transparent and ethical supply chain, requiring all its suppliers to sign a 'Supplier Code of Conduct' to help ensure the materials and products comply with laws and industry regulations regarding sustainability and conflict and other important international issues such as human trafficking and slavery. The transparent sapphire crystal caseback symbolizes this commitment, the two companies said.
The Oris Aquis Date 'Ben Bridge Limited Edition'
The caseback also has an engraved Ben Bridge logo and individual limited-edition numbering on the caseback. Buyers can select their preferred number (subject to availability), adding a personal connection to the watch.
'With our shared belief in ethical sourcing, we can't wait to share these unique designs, combining the energy of Oris and the spirit of Ben Bridge,' Lisa Bridge, president and CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweler, said in a statement.
Both watches are powered by the Oris 773 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. They are engineered as a modern diver watch, with both models are water-resistant up to 300 meters while retaining a sports-chic appearance. The unisex timepieces are both priced at $2,500.
'Our two companies share similar values, and it is always most rewarding to partner with a company who has the highest sense of ethics. We are excited to bring this uniquely designed Limited Edition Aquis collaboration to market.' V.J. Geronimo, Oris' CEO – The Americas, said in the same statement.
The Oris Aquis Date 'Ben Bridge Limited Edition officially debuted Thursday at a launch event held at the Ben Bridge University Village Timeworks store in Seattle, Washington.
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