Oris Aquis Lake Baikal Limited Edition Discontinued

About This Watch

The Oris Aquis Lake Baikal Limited Edition celebrates the deepest freshwater lake on Earth — Siberia's Lake Baikal, which contains approximately 20 percent of the world's unfrozen fresh water. Limited to 1,999 pieces (representing the year Lake Baikal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site), this Aquis features a mesmerizing deep blue gradient dial that captures the legendary clarity and depth of Baikal's waters. The dial color was specifically developed to evoke the lake's characteristic deep blue hue visible when sunlight penetrates its remarkably clear waters. The textile strap is made from recycled PET plastic — a signature Oris innovation that demonstrates the brand's commitment to sustainability without compromising comfort or durability. Each strap contains the equivalent of approximately five recycled plastic bottles, a tangible contribution to reducing ocean and waterway plastic pollution. The caseback features a detailed engraving of the Baikal seal (nerpa), the lake's iconic endemic species and the world's only exclusively freshwater seal. Oris's partnership with the Lake Baikal Foundation directed proceeds toward water quality monitoring and pollution reduction programs around the lake, which faces increasing environmental pressures from tourism and industrial development. On the secondary market, the Lake Baikal has become one of the most appreciated Oris limited editions, commanding significant premiums driven by its beautiful dial color, meaningful conservation story, and relatively small production number. The watch perfectly exemplifies Oris's "Change for the Better" philosophy — proving that commercial success and environmental responsibility can coexist harmoniously.