What We Know
Every year on June 1, Oris celebrates the founding of its brand by releasing watches named after its hometown. This time, they’re doing so with 250 numbered pieces based on the brand’s new Artelier watch. The new version features small seconds, a 120-hour power reserve, the Caliber 401 movement, and an interesting retro-futuristic style.
The new Oris Hölstein Edition 2026 has a stainless steel case measuring 39.5mm by 11.1mm, a 45.5mm lug-to-lug, and 30m water resistance. The dial is light grey with a subtle fumé effect from its shape, with a brighter subsidiary seconds dial in a mirror finish and a small red seconds hand. That silver, domed dial and claw-style hour markers make the watch feel a bit like a throwback to the late 1960s, but with modern specifications. The hour and minute hands have Super-LumiNova.
As a bonus, the movement (while not COSC-certified) has an accuracy of 3/+5 seconds per day and is highly anti-magnetic. It’s also automatic winding. The caseback uses a special laser treatment that engraves the Oris Bear, features the words “Hölstein Edition 2026,” and produces a mirror-like, iridescent rainbow finish. To steal the description from one of the greatest haircuts known to man, it’s business in the front and party in the back. The watch retails for CHF 3,800.
What We Think
Oris has been doing these limited editions, as far as I can tell, since 2020, and each one has been anything but traditional. Obviously, the Oris bear often plays a prominent role, and the psychedelic approach on the caseback is a lot of fun. Looking back on the last few LEs, this one is probably the one that can be worn in the widest range of situations, and it’s a good chance to showcase the brand’s new model line. With only 250 pieces, it’s a good opportunity for the brand to get funky like this without the stress of selling a few thousand.
The Basics
Brand: Oris
Model: Hölstein Edition 2026
Diameter: 39.5mm
Thickness: 11.1mm
Case Material: Multi-piece stainless steel
Dial Color: Light grey, small seconds, counter with a mirror finish, small seconds hand in red
Indexes: Applied
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap/Bracelet: Grey suede leather strap with butterfly clasp
The Movement
Caliber: Oris Caliber 401
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Power Reserve: 120 hours
Winding: Automatic
Pricing & Availability
Price: CHF 3’800
Availability: Now
Limited Edition: 250 pieces, numbered 001/250
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