Seeing as though Watch Superstar is currently running a deal on cheap oris watches, we thought we would give you a bit of background on these beautiful timepieces.

Based in Holstein, Switzerland, Oris was founded in 1904 by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian.  Their aim was to bring together Swiss horology tradition along with the watchmaker’s craft in order to make one precision timepiece.

Named after the stream and valley close to Holstein, Oris pride themselves on making purely mechanical watches.  All of their watches operate without batteries and are well equipped with very high quality automatic mechanial movements.

Like many other brands of designer watches, Oris has had it’s watches endorsed by several high profile names including Keanu Reeves and Matthew McConaughey.  Oris also have a history of sponsoring Formula 1 racing and it’s drivers.

Keanu Reeves sports his Oris Watch

These beautiful watches are extremely resilient and can withstand many types of conditions.  In case they need to be maintened, Oris have official service centres all over the world.  All watches are subject to wear and tear so Oris recommend that you service their watches every 3-5 years.

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These celebrities, eh?  They’re already rich so why they need to have their faces plastered all over posters advertising exclusive designer watches.  We’re just jealous…anyway here are a few more celebrity sellouts spokespersons for flash watches.

1)  Tiger Woods

When he isn’t busy endorsing every other product on the market, Tiger Woods lends his name to Tag Heur’s designer watches.  Interestingly, Tiger has brought out his own specialist golfers watch which we have helpfully reviewed for you!

2)  Charlize Theron

Model and oscar winning actress Charlize Theron is an understandable choice to be the face of the beautiful Raymond Weil designer watches.  In the past she has also modelled for various Chrisian Dior products so we imagine she does well for the odd freebie.

3) Gisele

It’s difficult to make out where the watch is in this picture.  Either way, supermodel Gisele is apparently the face of Ebel’s designer watch range.

4)  Humphrey Bogart

Undeterred by his death in 1957, Longines have dug up Humphrey Bogart to be the face of their Longines designer watch range.  At least this poster campaign seems to be quite respectful, without sinking to using a tacky quote such as “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful watch purchase”.

5)  Nico Rosberg

F1 recing drivers are no strangers to endorsment, as the logos plastering their overalls will testify to.  Along with the many other brands seen here, Nico Rosberg is a supporter of Oris designer watches.

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