Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition 2026: A Stunning New Aquis Date Inspired by the Ocean

The Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition brings the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world to the wrist, combining innovative dial craftsmanship, professional diving performance and a powerful message of ocean conservation. Limited to just 1,000 pieces worldwide, this striking new Oris Aquis Date watch features a remarkable 3D-printed green dial inspired by the movement of kelp forests beneath the ocean's surface.

For 2026, Swiss watchmaker Oris continues its long-standing commitment to marine conservation with the introduction of the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition Watch 01 733 7787 4187-Set. Built upon the highly regarded Oris Aquis Date 41.50mm platform, this distinctive Swiss automatic dive watch combines a stainless steel case, green ceramic bezel, 300 metre water resistance and a dial unlike anything else in the collection.

Beyond its impressive specifications, the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition tells an important story about one of the ocean's most remarkable and increasingly threatened ecosystems.

A Green Dial Inspired by the Underwater World

The defining feature of the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition is undoubtedly its extraordinary ocean green dial.

Inspired by the movement of giant kelp swaying beneath the water, Oris has developed a unique 3D-printed surface finish that captures the natural textures and changing colours of these underwater forests.

Layers of deep ocean green, lighter green and shimmering golden tones create an almost three-dimensional appearance, allowing the dial to change character as it catches the light. The effect is designed to recreate the movement of kelp beneath the surface, giving the watch a remarkable sense of depth and visual texture.

Golden outlines surrounding the hands and applied hour markers complement the natural colour variations, while Super-LumiNova ensures excellent legibility in darker conditions.

Unlike a conventional green dial watch, the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition uses texture, colour and light to create a direct visual connection with the natural environment that inspired it.

The result is one of the most distinctive Oris Aquis Date watches introduced in 2026.

Oris Aquis Date: Professional Diving Performance

Beneath its unusual dial, the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition retains the technical capabilities that have made the Oris Aquis Date one of the brand's most recognisable collections.

The watch features a 41.50mm multi-piece stainless steel case, measuring 12.90mm thick with a 49mm lug-to-lug length.

A unidirectional rotating bezel with a green ceramic insert provides a practical minutes scale for measuring elapsed diving time, while its rich green finish perfectly complements the kelp-inspired dial.

The double-domed sapphire crystal features an anti-reflective coating on the inside, providing excellent clarity and protection.

With a screw-in security crown and water resistance rated to 30 bar, equivalent to 300 metres, this Oris dive watch is designed for serious underwater use.

The watch is fitted with a three-link stainless steel bracelet featuring brushed and polished surfaces. Its folding clasp incorporates Oris quick-adjust and quick-change systems, allowing greater convenience when adjusting the bracelet.

Combining professional diving credentials with contemporary Swiss watch design, the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition offers the versatility expected from a modern luxury dive watch.

Swiss Automatic Movement: Oris Calibre 733

Powering the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition is the reliable Swiss Made Oris Calibre 733 automatic movement.

This mechanical movement provides central hours, minutes and seconds, together with a date display positioned at 6 o'clock.

It also offers instantaneous date change, a date corrector, fine timing adjustment and stop-second functionality.

With a power reserve of approximately 41 hours, the Oris Calibre 733 provides dependable mechanical performance for everyday wear.

The movement is protected by a specially engraved stainless steel caseback featuring a kelp forest motif and the individual limited edition number.

This thoughtful finishing detail reinforces the environmental inspiration behind the watch while highlighting its exclusivity as one of only 1,000 examples produced worldwide.

Why Kelp Forests Matter

The Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition is more than a celebration of an extraordinary underwater landscape.

Kelp forests are among the most productive marine ecosystems on Earth, providing essential habitats for fish, invertebrates and marine mammals.

These giant underwater forests can grow at extraordinary speeds, with some kelp species capable of growing up to 60cm in a single day.

They also play an important role in absorbing carbon, producing oxygen and protecting coastal environments from the effects of powerful waves and storms.

However, kelp forests are increasingly under threat.

Rising ocean temperatures, climate change and overharvesting have contributed to the decline of these important marine habitats in several parts of the world.

Through the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition, the Swiss watchmaker hopes to raise awareness of these challenges and encourage greater appreciation of the ecosystems that help sustain life beneath the ocean's surface.

Francis Perez and the Story Behind the Watch

The inspiration for the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition emerged through conversations with award-winning underwater photographer and long-standing Oris ambassador Francis Perez.

Originally from Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Perez has spent decades exploring and photographing the world's oceans, documenting both their extraordinary beauty and the environmental threats they face.

His underwater photography has helped bring attention to marine conservation issues, including the dangers of abandoned fishing nets and the deterioration of important ocean habitats.

Having witnessed the decline of kelp forests throughout his career, Perez encouraged Oris to help tell their story.

The resulting Kelp Forest Limited Edition translates that environmental message into a Swiss automatic watch, using its distinctive dial to create a visual connection between traditional watchmaking and the natural world.

It also continues Oris's wider commitment to supporting ocean conservation through awareness campaigns, partnerships and special edition watches.

Limited to Just 1,000 Pieces Worldwide

Exclusivity is another important element of the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition.

Only 1,000 watches will be produced worldwide, with each example individually numbered and featuring a specially engraved caseback.

The combination of limited production, innovative dial design and the established reputation of the Oris Aquis Date makes this a particularly interesting release for collectors of Oris watches.

The Kelp Forest Limited Edition also offers something different from conventional luxury diving watches.

Its appeal extends beyond technical specifications, bringing together contemporary design, mechanical watchmaking and an environmental story that gives the watch additional significance.

For collectors searching for a limited edition Oris watch or a distinctive green dial Swiss automatic dive watch, the Kelp Forest offers a compelling alternative within the Aquis collection.

Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition Specifications

Discover the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition at Clarindon Jewellers

The Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition Watch 01 733 7787 4187-Set represents a fascinating combination of Swiss mechanical watchmaking, innovative design and environmental awareness.

Its extraordinary green 3D-printed dial captures the beauty of underwater kelp forests, while the robust 41.50mm stainless steel case, green ceramic bezel, Oris Calibre 733 automatic movement and 300 metre water resistance ensure it remains a highly capable professional dive watch.

Limited to just 1,000 pieces worldwide, this new Oris Aquis Date Limited Edition is a distinctive addition to the brand's growing collection of ocean-inspired timepieces.

At Clarindon Jewellers, we are delighted to showcase exceptional Oris watches, including distinctive limited editions and professional Swiss automatic dive watches.

Discover the Oris Kelp Forest Limited Edition and explore the wider Oris collection at Clarindon Jewellers, where innovative watchmaking, technical excellence and distinctive design come together.