The redesigned Oris ProPilot Calibre 111 arrives in 43mm stainless steel with a 240-hour hand-wound movement and dual dial finishes. Available from October 2026.
The Essentials Up Front
- Houses Oris Calibre 111, a hand-wound in-house movement with 240 hours (ten days) of power reserve and a non-linear power reserve indicator across four reference numbers in black or pine green dials.
- The 43mm multi-piece stainless steel case carries a domed sapphire crystal, a see-through screwed caseback, and 10 bar (100 m) water resistance.
- Two strap configurations: stainless steel bracelet at 6,100 CHF, or dark brown Cordovan leather with seamless fit adjustment at 5,900 CHF.
- Availability confirmed for October 2026, with a five-year warranty on MyOris registration.
Design & Identity
ProPilot Calibre 111 black dial on metal bracelet, 43mm stainless steel case” style=”width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:8px;” />Oris applied the same design language it established for the ProPilot Date to its Calibre 111 variant. The most visible change is the treatment of the dial surface: the organic, nature-inspired texture now acts as a secondary layer, surrounding and emerging through a vertically brushed centre. That brushed field brings a marginally more formal register to what remains a tool watch at its core.
The angled bezel fluting and oversized crown carry forward without alteration, maintaining the visual grammar that ties this generation to the collection’s aviation origins. Applied numerals and lume-tipped hands have seen subtle proportion adjustments to tighten legibility without changing their character.
Movement & Materials
Oris Calibre 111 is the defining reason this watch exists as a separate reference. Designed in-house and wound by hand, it offers 240 hours of autonomy, a figure that positions it well above the industry convention for mechanical pilot watches. The non-linear power reserve indicator is a considered touch: it compresses the display at full wind and expands the scale as the final hours approach, so the wearer knows precisely when to act.
On the wrist, the 43mm case reads proportionally generous without excess, assisted by the 51mm lug-to-lug distance and a 13.20mm profile. The folding LIFT clasp, shared with the bracelet and leather strap variants, incorporates the seamless fit adjustment system that arrived with the ProPilot Date update.
Who It Is For
The ProPilot Calibre 111 addresses a collector who wants meaningful mechanical autonomy in a legible, durable format without crossing into haute horlogerie pricing. At 5,900 CHF on leather and 6,100 CHF on bracelet, it sits at a point where the ten-day power reserve is a genuine functional argument rather than a numbers exercise. For frequent travellers across the Gulf and beyond, the reduced need to wind during a long itinerary is practical, not theoretical.
Verdict
Oris did not alter the Calibre 111 proposition; it tightened the presentation around it. The dual-finish dial, the revised lume geometry, and the updated clasp ergonomics are disciplined additions. The ProPilot Calibre 111 remains what it was: a genuine in-house movement with extraordinary reserve in a straightforwardly handsome case. The October 2026 release confirms that some references require evolution, not transformation.
| Movement | Oris Calibre 111, hand-wound, in-house designed |
| Case size | 43.00 mm; lug-to-lug 51.00 mm; thickness 13.20 mm |
| Case material | Multi-piece stainless steel |
| Dial | Black or pine green; textured surround with vertically brushed centre; Super-LumiNova applied indices and hands |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet with folding LIFT clasp, or dark brown Cordovan leather with seamless fit adjustment and LIFT clasp |
| Water resistance | 10 bar (100 m) |
| Price | Metal bracelet: 6,100 CHF / Leather strap: 5,900 CHF |
| Availability | Available from October 2026 via Oris boutiques and authorised retailers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movement powers the Oris ProPilot Calibre 111 and how long does it run on a single wind?
The watch houses Oris Calibre 111, a hand-wound movement designed in-house. It delivers 240 hours, or ten full days, of power reserve, displayed via a non-linear indicator that gains precision as the mainspring approaches depletion.
What case size and materials are used in the redesigned ProPilot Calibre 111?
The case measures 43mm in diameter with a lug-to-lug distance of 51mm and a thickness of 13.20mm. It is built in multi-piece stainless steel with a domed sapphire crystal and a see-through screwed caseback.
What dial colours and strap options does the Oris ProPilot Calibre 111 offer?
Two dial colours are available: black and pine green. Each pairs with either a stainless steel metal bracelet (6,100 CHF) or a dark brown Cordovan leather strap with a seamless fit adjustment system (5,900 CHF).
Is the Oris ProPilot Calibre 111 available in the Middle East?
Oris confirmed availability from October 2026. Collectors in the Middle East should contact an authorised Oris retailer to confirm local stock and delivery timing.
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