This Weird ORIS Worldtimer is 1990's Nostalgia (Hölstein Edition 2022)

A Review of the Oris Hölstein Edition 2022 FullSteel Worldtimer. The revival of a weirdly bizarre dual-time watch that was first introduced in the late 1990's. This model had one of the first external pusher arrangements for the Dual-Time function and this revival celebrates the achievements of the past model in every detail. The Worldtimer is not trying to appease the masses but rather to callback a favourite and a design with all the oddities of the past.

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Intro 0:00
Modern Watch Design 1:26
Hölstein Edition Introduction 2:02
Oris Worldtimer Development 3:10
Oris Worldtimer Review 5:19
How Does it Work? 6:44
The Details 7:53
Conclusion 9:41

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[ID-Guy]

This Oris Oddity is a great talking point. Has modern watch design become too generic, constantly looking at the 50's, 60's & 70's for inspiration? How often do we hear about designs that are inspired by pieces from the 90's?

[Konsaliki]

Gosh, I'm so glad they left the dimensions and proportions of the original untouched - such a quirky little hockey puck. I'm glad that it exists. Bravo, Oris!

[ianmarshall]

What an amazing piece. As you say, it's incredibly intuitive to use.
The dial, the case and bracelet are an engineering work of art. How can anyone not immediately fall in love with it.
This is now my all time favourite Oris. This would be my everyday wear. Wonderful! Well done Oris.

[alvinmick]

Well done my friend, very well done!! The quirkiness of this watch just elevates its appeal and from a brand like Oris, you know it’s going to be quality.

[darrenhargreaves]

Absolutely love this watch. It’s so left field it’s amazing !!

[johnnyguitar]

I love that you reviewed this watch, as I remember the Oris Worldtimer models of the late 90's. I thought it was such a clever design at the time, and I never quite understood why they didn't persist with it.

[chi-towncalifornia]

The 90s kid in me absolutely loves the dial of this Oris, as well as some Alain Silberstein watches from the 90s. Now please excuse me, while I change the batteries in my translucent pager, put on my TAG Heuer Link, and hop in my Acura Legend to pick up a 6-pack of Crystal Pepsi, whist listening to the latest TLC album on cassette.

[Mark..P]

Wonderfully detailed and thoughtful review. Bravo to Oris on asking you to review this 👏🙏🥃

[Thomas_Burnett]

Nice to hear that you were putting your Santa Cruz Speedwheels on your Element deck and wishing you were Bob Burnquist or Tony Hawk. Maybe Mat Hofmann or Dave Mirra on that chromoly BMX back in the 90’s. I’ve got friends that are still riding theirs.
The 90’s was an interesting time for watches. From the British Army and RAF helicopter pilots using the Seiko 7a28-7120 to the Nomos brand being created in 1990. Nomos first started production in 1992 but, in 1991 Audemars Piguet came up with the Wandering Hours mechanism with the Star Wheel watch. We all know of Pierce Brosnan wearing the first quartz SMP from Omega in Goldeneye (1995) and then the automatic version in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). Omega also brought us colour in 1996 with the Schumacher Speedmaster Reduceds. There were many different watches of that decade but, I haven’t seen one like the design of this Oris before.
This Oris, with its pushers to advance and rewind the hour hand reminds me of the Laurent Ferrier ‘Traveller’ GMT. That is the only watch I have seen buttons with that function on (albeit they are at 8 and 10 o’clock on the ‘Traveller’). It is a really interesting watch and props to Oris for giving you the chance to make this video. I’m sure that they aren’t disappointed!
The shape of the Watch with the pushers at 8 and 4 o’clock give it a space aged look like a rocket. Almost like wings. The dual time indicator at 3 o’clock is great. I love that function on a GMT Watch. The smallish size (I’m guessing about 36mm) is ideal although I could imagine that a larger version could look like a Dive Watch or more like a Sci-Fi Movie prop than the watch that it is.
A really thoughtful outlook on a very interesting Watch here my friend. Although I probably won’t be buying one, it’s great seeing what’s out there. Happy anniversary with this Watch Oris! ✊

[mattys]

Great review, thank you. I hadn't paid much attention to Oris until I recently purchased one of their limited edition, Royal Flying Doctors Big Crown. So glad I finally have an appreciation of this top brand.

[MaartenAnna]

It’s now april 2025, and the Oris Boutique in Amsterdam still had this. I tried it on and it’s phenomenal; it’s small, dainty, quirky, yet still has présence, and fun and useful complications. I love it.

[rhgrabowski]

As always, an impressive review! Suggest you ask Oris to send you a watch that you are particularly interested in reviewing. Hopefully they will share, and we will get your design take on it. Keep up the outstanding work.

[blainecole]

The details you pointed out on the bracelet(stepped outer links) are very interesting. Cheers

[faisalingalong]

Tried this on yesterday. It’s a charming if quirky watch.

[jean-claudebeaver]

Love it on the nato, and these quirky showcases m’boy. Keep ‘em coming

[khronokraze]

I know it's not the same kind of watch at all. Yet, something about this reminds me of the Omega Dynamic. Design-wise, just an oddity in the mix of the respective brand's usual suspects where the style is fairly different than anything they've produced before or since. That's the impression it leaves with me.
Focusing back into this particular watch. It's "hella fresh"... Yes, I'm sure there will be tons of 90s colloquialisms in the comments. I wasn't keen on it at first. But, it's one I gave a shot and bit of time to check out your video and see what it was about and it's kind of likable in it's quirkiness and straightforward functionality.
Thanks for a closer look and sharing this one.

[lookaround_]

As a product designer born in 90s. I feel you.

[truebluemiata]

Being a kid of the '60s I don't see the' 90s connection. I just really like this watch. Perhaps because I am a chronograph guy the dial layout is just fine IMO. And the GMT design is brilliant.

[steelsteez]

6:44 I will go out on a whim and say it will tell the time 😊

[nickdebenedetto]

It’s a shame this won’t be a standard production piece. I really like it.