Chris Heal FBHI watchmaker
chealwatch Ltd Watch Repairs 01797 260207
Oaklands Beckley Rye Sussex TN31 6TJ UK 

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chealwatch ltd C.C.HEAL F.B.H.I. watch repairer Oaklands Beckley Rye Sussex TN31 6TJ UK
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telephone : 01797 260207 or 0845 226 1752 outside UK your code + 44 1797 260207
Sending advice at http://www.chealwatch.com/sending.htm
watch name Oris
Range of watches quartz , mechanical
Our repair charges Mechanical,  Automatic , Quartz timepiece and Quartz Chronographs
We are able to Service and repair this brand and fit battery and reseal where required.
We are able to obtain or genuine parts including hand set crowns, glasses and movement parts.
For straps, bracelets and rotating bezel replacement only I suggest you contact importer direct - address below
Charges from Chealwatch Ltd Charges see (£)
 

note we do not service or seal Water Resistant to 1000 m. (one thousand) watches and we do not water seal watches older than 20 years as genuine parts and seals may not be available.

Over view of watch service.
Official web site www.oris.ch
Sales web sites
History and info

History.
 
Needless to say, the region of Basle and Hölstein has created more than mere curiosities, as the history of Oris will confirm.



1904
Just after the turn of the century, the Oris watch factory is founded by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian at Hölstein, Switzerland.
 

1925
Oris opens its own electroplating factory.

1938legendary pointer calendar
The legendary pointer calendar enters production, marking a milestone in the history of Oris.  Since then, the pointer calendar has always been included in the Oris collection.

 

1949
Oris has established a good name for quality alarm clocks. For the first time, the company introduces alarm clock an alarm clock which needs to be wound once every eight days. Even today, these timepieces still remain in use.

one pix 1952
Oris launches its first automatic movement, cal. 601, with a power reserve display.

1966
The reliable and world-famous Oris automatic movement cal. 645, with 25-jewel lever escapement, goes into production.

1968Diploma
Oris obtains full chronometer certification from the Observatory of Neuchâtel. This award for movement cal. 652 is among the highest  forms of recognition that exist for accuracy and superior quality.

1970
Oris launches its first chronograph, which is developed in conjunction with the Dubois Depraz factory.

1988uhrwerk
Oris introduces its first mechanical alarm wristwatch in a limited edition.

The last series of these movements, which were formerly   manufactured by the A. Schild company, is bought by Oris and fitted into a classic-shape case.

Some recent models 2004

Earlier model discontinued in 2004

for more information about Oris watches Sales see:

http://www.tourneau.com/oris-watches.html
http://www.worldlux.com/
http://www.righttime.com/rt/oris/index.htm

 

 
Importers address or agency

Andrew Charles Ltd is the ORIS UK Service Centre, and undertakes all guarantee work
 Oris Parts http://www.andrewcharles.uk.com/oris.htm 
  Andrew Charles (watch & clockmakers Ltd)
  PO Box 81 , 2 Taylor Court
  Stevenage Road
  Little Wymondley
  Hitchin Herts UK
  SG4 7AF
  01438 728430
  a.charles@oris.ch  

 

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