New: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five LFP Limited Edition

March 22, 2018

To me, among all the big brands out there, Oris really sticks out. Ever since I bought my first luxury watch, the dressy Oris Art Blakey, I ve found it charming how the brand makes everyone smile. The new Divers Sixty-Five LFP Limited Edition, a watch made in collaboration with the French Professional Football League (LFP), should do just that. It also raises awareness of CNAPE, a federation that unites Frances childrens charities, and its joyful annual childrens football tournament. Image: FEP Image: FEP That tournament is called Tournoi des Defenseurs de l Enfance (Tournament of Defenders of Childhood). The LFP and its partner CNAPE organize it to raise funds for France s children s charities. But it s also an unforgettable experience for the vulnerable kids who participate. By competing and meeting their idols, they can forget about the often difficult situations they live in for a moment and simply enjoy the experience. Indeed, it is a noble cause. Now, let s take a look at the Oris Divers Sixty-Five LFP Limited Edition.The Oris Divers Sixty-Five LFP Limited EditionOris used its 38mm stainless steel Divers Sixty-Five as the canvas for the LFP Limited Edition. That means it s 12.8mm thick, including its highly domed sapphire crystal. The lugs span 45.7mm from tip to tip and have a brushed finish on top, while the sides of the case show a high-polished finish. This combination matches nicely with the alternating finishes on the relief-engraved unidirectional bezel. The full-steel look is a very clean-looking one. That s important because it doesn t take your attention away from the star of the show, which is the playful dial.For that dial, the Oris took inspiration from the LFP s navy corporate color and Les Defenseurs de l Enfance s bright logo. The deep blue shade serves as the main dial color, while the rainbow hues make up the water resistant text. To enhance its playful character and as a reference to the kids who the involved organizations support, all the text on the dial is printed in a childlike script.The applied hour markers and typical Oris hands feature a Super-LumiNova filling for readability in darker situations. Furthermore, in regular light, they provide a highly legible contrast with the glossy navy dial. Sellita insidePowering the Oris Divers Sixty-Five LFP Limited Edition is the Oris 733 movement. Basically, it is a Sellita SW200-1 with a red Oris rotor. With a 41-hour power reserve, it offers less autonomy than the brand s Calibre 400 series. However, practically any watchmaker can service this Sellita movement, and it has a proven track record of reliability. It runs at a 28,800vph frequency and features 26 jewels. The watch s owner can operate it with the screw-down crown on the right side of the case.This screw-down crown helps to keep the Oris Divers Sixty-Five LFP Limited Edition water resistant to 100 meters. As with many of Oris s limited editions, the case back is all metal. That s because it s reserved for a special engraving. In this case, that engraving is of the playful logo of Les Defenseurs de l Enfance. Underneath that, the case back also shows each watch s LE number out of 1,000 pieces.The Oyster-style bracelet features real rivets and a push-button-operated clasp. However, it doesn t feature quick-release spring bars or an on-the-go micro-adjustment option.More than just the official LFP timekeeperI wasn t aware of this, but Oris is the official timekeeper for the French LFP (both League 1 and League 2). What I like about this Divers Sixty-Five limited edition is how the brand went a little further than just putting its name on clocks and billboards. This watch certainly shows Oris s dedication to the LFP. More importantly, though, it raises awareness about the children s charities that support more than 400,000 vulnerable kids all over France.The playful printing is a great wink to all those kids and a nice reminder to the wearer. I like how subtle it is. It s not an in-your-face limited edition that you can only wear on special occasions. Rather, this is one you can wear daily and that will put a smile on many people s faces.The Oris Divers Sixty-Five LFP Limited Edition is for sale now for $2,500. As mentioned, it is limited to 1,000 pieces. For more information, visit the official Oris website.Let me know in the comments below what you think of the new Oris Divers Sixty-Five LFP Limited Edition.Watch specifications Brand Oris Model Divers Sixty-Five LFP Limited EditionReference 01 733 7771 4085-SetDial Navy blue with applied luminous indices and text in a special childlike scriptCase Material Stainless steelCase Dimensions 38mm (diameter) 45.7mm (lug-to-lug) 12.8mm (thickness)Crystal Double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the insideCase Back Solid stainless steel with special engravings, screw-down Movement Oris 733 (Sellita SW200-1): automatic with manual winding and hacking, 41-hour power reserve, 28,800vph frequency, 26 jewelsWater Resistance 100 meters (10 ATM)Strap Stainless steel three-row bracelet Functions Time (hours, minutes, central seconds) and datePrice $2,500Warranty Two years (three years after registering with MyOris)Special Note(s) Limited to 1,000 pieces