Oris Holstein Edition 2024: An All-Blacked-Out Divers Sixty-Five

October 15, 2021

Oris H?lstein Editions are an annual celebration for the independent Swiss watch brand. This year marks a rather special occasion - Oriss 120th anniversary. To celebrate this impressive birthday, the house is releasing a special Divers Sixty-Five, fully dipped in black paint.Okay, technically speaking, it s not really black paint. But we do get a black case, black dial, black strap, black hands, and even black lume. Rarely are watches murdered out as thoroughly as this. Lets have a closer look!The 2024 Oris H?lstein EditionOris was founded on June 1st, 1904. Therefore, todays release marks the brand s 120th anniversary to the day. Interestingly, Oris has remained independent, which is rare in our industry.The yearly H?lstein Edition is named after the company s hometown in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. H?lstein sits in the Waldenburg Valley, surrounded by green hills. It s a picturesque environment that Oris still calls home today, 120 years later.Last years H?lstein Edition was an Aquis with a purple dial. Oris usually produces 250 pieces and offers them on a first-come-first-serve basis. Additionally, the brand emphasizes that these are for everyone, so you dont need a purchase history or a favorable relationship with your AD to get one. You simply need to be there before they are sold out. As normal as this might sound, we all know it isnt in todays watch market.The 2024 Oris H?lstein EditionOn to todays release. The 2024 Oris H?lstein Edition is a Divers Sixty-Five, the brands vintage-inspired dive watch. This is the Calibre 400 model with the proprietary Oris movement. However, it is the first time the Oris Calibre 400 gets fitted in a Divers Sixty-Five with a minute scale on the bezel. As you are used to from other Oris models, the 400 offers a five-day power reserve and a 10-year service interval.But that is not whats interesting here. The interesting part of the 2024 Oris H?lstein Edition is the DLC-coated exterior, which is completely blacked out. There is just one part that isnt pure black - the printing on the date wheel, which is gray. Other than that, though, it is black on black on black.The resulting look is quite striking. If you ever wondered what Darth Vaders dream vintage-inspired diver would look like, this is it! However, I wonder how much of the watchs legibility is sacrificed in the process, as it seems to be all matte black as well. Then again, this is more of a statement watch anyway. If you want legibility, the lineup offers plenty of more traditional colorways.Initial impressionsThere is something quite jarring about the new Oris H?lstein Edition for 2024. The black theme contrasts the vintage aesthetic extremely harshly. That said, I like it precisely because of that contrast. It feels like a tricked-out classic car with modern parts - the horological equivalent of a restomod.Then we get to the case back, where we find the Oris bear mascot. He is wearing swim trunks and sunglasses as a nod to summer. Wait, what? Is this a summer watch? The image looks completely out of place on this gloomy, dark, menacing watch. It feels almost like the design was done, but then someone at Oris remarked, Shouldnt we do something to make it a little more fun?Still, I think this is a very cool watch nonetheless. I particularly like that everything is matte, emphasizing the stealthy theme. As with prior Oris H?lstein Edition releases, this one is limited to 250 pieces. Additionally, this blacked-out Divers Sixty-Five has a price of CHF 3,900.What do you think of this all-black 120th-anniversary watch from Oris? Let us know in the comments below!Watch specifications Brand Oris Model H?lstein Edition Divers Sixty-Five Calibre 400Reference 01 400 7794 4784-SetDial Matte black with applied indexes and black Super-LumiNovaCase Material Black DLC-coated stainless steelCase Dimensions 40mm (diameter) 48mm (lug-to-lug) 12.8mm (thickness)Crystal Domed sapphireCase Back DLC-coated stainless steel with Oris Bear etching, screw-in Movement Oris Calibre 400: automatic with manual winding, 28,800vph frequency, 120-hour power reserve, 21 jewels, accurate between -3/+5 seconds per dayWater Resistance 10 bar (100 meters)Strap Black rubber Tropic-style strap (20/18mm) with pin buckleFunctions Time (hours, minutes, seconds), date, 60-minute dive bezelPrice CHF 3,900Warranty Extended to 10 years with MyOris sign-upSpecial Note(s) Limited to 250 pieces