What We Know
As part of the brand’s varied releases for Geneva Watch Days, Oris has announced the Social Club Edition II, a special creation sold exclusively online in partnership with the Oris Social Club. The group spans some 62 chapters all over the world, and the latest offering to the acolytes is a handsome expression of the Aquis Relief that incorporates a green nylon NATO-style strap.
Measuring in at 43.5mm, the Social Club Edition II builds upon the standard Aquis Relief by complementing the steel bezel design with a frosted silver finish for the dial. Look a bit closer, and you’ll see that there is an easter egg for the date, too, as the first-of-the-month position will feature an image of Oris’ mascot, the Oris Bear. Flip the watch over, and you’ll find a custom caseback showing the Oris factory in Holstein and “OSC | INT” to mark the club’s international membership.
The full specs are provided below, but the Oris Social Club Edition II is 13.1mm thick and 51mm lug to lug with 300 meters of water resistance protecting the Oris 733 movement within. The 733 is based on the Sellita SW 200-1 and is an automatic, Swiss-made movement that ticks at 4 Hz and offers a date, which, for this model, is at 6 o’clock.
Perhaps most interesting – or perhaps I just like NATO straps – Oris has elected to fit lug adapters to the Aquis’ proprietary lugs to enable the use of a green NATO strap. The Oris Social Club Edition II is not limited and will be available in September of this year exclusively through Oris’ own online retail at a price of CHF 2,100.
What We Think
Given my proclivity for NATO straps and my occasional enjoyment of larger watches, I rather dig strap adapters, and I think the combo of the steel bezel, the silver dial, the extra metal of the adapters, and the green strap looks great. It’s not going to wear small or thin, but whether you like a larger case size as standard or as a treat, the 43.5mm Aquis wears well, and I like that this one does more than just offer a new color for the dial.
As a token to the brand’s most ardent fan base, and being based upon one of Oris’ most popular models, the Social Club Edition II succeeds in offering a distinctive and customized take on the Oris format, and, according to the brand, it’s the first Aquis date to offer a NATO strap in over 10 years.
The Basics
Brand: Oris
Model: Social Club Edition II
Reference Number: 01 733 7789 4121
Diameter: 43.5mm
Thickness: 13.1mm
Lug-to-lug: 51mm
Case Material: Steel
Dial Color: Frosted silver effect
Indexes: Applied
Lume: Yes
Water Resistance: 300 meters
Strap/Bracelet: Green NATO-style strap
The Movement
Caliber: Oris 733 (Sellita SW 200-1 base)
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Power Reserve: 41 hours
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 VPH
Chronometer Certified: No
Pricing & Availability
Price: CHF 2,100
Availability: September 2026, available only via the Oris online store.
Limited Edition: No.
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