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There are friendships in the watch world that feel less like partnerships and more like shared passions that happen to take the shape of stainless steel and sapphire. The latest collaboration between Oris and RedBar—the new Divers Limited Edition II—is exactly that: a celebration of connection, community, and the joy of discovery that comes from geeking out over great watches with great people.  "It is fitting that our first limited edition model in the Divers line be dedicated to RedBar. We look forward to celebrating this release with members from around the world in NYC on October 17th,” said Rolf Studer, Oris Co-CEO. For nearly two decades, my friends at RedBar, led by Kathleen McGivney and Adam Craniotes (along with Dr. Jeffrey Jacques), have built something extraordinary: a global network that welcomes anyone with a watch and a sense of curiosity. They’re the warmest, most tireless ambassadors for watch culture—people who can make a newcomer feel like an old friend before the second round arrives. What began as a gathering of a few enthusiasts in New York has grown into an international family bonded by shared enthusiasm, humor, and a generosity of spirit.  The ORIS X REDBAR Divers Limited Edition II model with its stunning red fume dial. Oris has long shared that spirit of inclusivity and purpose. Their first collaboration with RedBar in 2018 marked the beginning of something special, and this new 39mm Divers Limited Edition II—with its rich red fumé dial, ceramic bezel, and dual strap options—feels like the natural evolution of that friendship. Limited to just 250 pieces and available exclusively through Oris.ch, it’s a watch that nods to both heritage and heart.  "This latest collaboration is a tribute to the continuing relationship between Oris, RedBar, and its members, and everyone who shares our enthusiasm for watches and watch collecting,"– Kathleen McGivney, CEO – RedBar Group Launched during RedBar’s 2025 Global Meetup in New York, this watch isn’t just another limited edition—it’s a toast to the community that changed how the world collects, connects, and celebrates watches.
RedBar and Oris remind us that the true luxury of horology isn’t exclusivity—it’s belonging.
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Every now and then, a watch release comes along that feels like a splash of good news—and this one couldn’t be better timed. Oris has just unveiled the New York Harbor Limited Edition II, a limited-edition piece of 2,000 units based on its Aquis Date diver. With its glossy aqua green dial, finished in a pearly oyster-shell effect, it’s the kind of watch that catches the light—and your mood—right at a perfect mid-summer moment.  The watch is more than eye candy, though. Proceeds support the Billion Oyster Project, a homegrown New York nonprofit working to restore one billion oysters to the city’s waterways by 2035. These humble mollusks are powerhouse ecosystem builders, filtering up to 50 gallons of water a day and creating reef structures that shelter marine life and blunt storm surges. Since its founding in 2014, the project has already reintroduced 150 million oysters to the harbor and enlisted the support of more than 30,000 students and 15,000 volunteers along the way.  This edition marks Oris’s second partnership with the project, following a successful collaboration in 2022. “The ecological challenge can feel overwhelming,” says Oris Co-CEO Rolf Studer. “But when we work together, it gets easier.” That spirit of collective action feels baked right into the watch—an everyday reminder that change is possible, and it can look pretty stylish, too.  In an era when headlines often weigh us down, the New York Harbor Limited Edition II feels like a buoyant counterpoint: a watch that’s beautiful, purposeful, and quietly hopeful. Proof, perhaps, that sometimes tides really can turn with a single gesture of goodwill.  |
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