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Whale Shark Limited Edition Oris’s mission to bring Change for the Better turns to the Earth’s delicate ecosystem and to a watch that highlights the threat to the largest fish in the ocean, the magnificent whale shark press release EMBARGO – 16 FEBRUARY 2021 – 2PM CET Whale Shark limitirana serija Orisova misija da donese promjene nabolje okreće se Zemljinom osjetljivom ekosistemu i satu koji naglašava prijetnju najvećoj ribi u oceanu, veličanstvenoj kitopsini. Orisova misija da donese promjenu nabolje okreće se Zemljinom osjetljivom ekosistemu i satu koji naglašava prijetnju najvećoj ribi u oceanu, veličanstvenoj kitopsini.

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Whale Shark Limited Edition

Oris’s mission to bring Change for the Better turns to the Earth’s delicate ecosystem and to a watch that highlights the threat to the largest fish in the ocean, the magnificent whale shark

press release

EMBARGO – 16 FEBRUARY 2021 – 2PM CET

Whale Sharklimitirana serija

Orisova misija da donese promjene naboljeokreće se Zemljinom osjetljivom ekosistemui satu koji naglašava prijetnju najvećoj ribiu oceanu, veličanstvenoj kitopsini.

Orisova misija da donese promjenu naboljeokreće se Zemljinom osjetljivom ekosistemui satu koji naglašava prijetnju najvećoj ribiu oceanu, veličanstvenoj kitopsini.

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Back into the deepOris’s mission to bring Change for the Better was born out of our conviction that we must act now to restore and protect the world’s delicate ecosystem

Despite this, we continue to abuse our oceans. Pollution levels are now critical (particularly plastics – the UN estimates one million plastic bottles are sold every minute), and ocean temperatures are at record highs, leading to events such as coral bleaching, as highlighted by previous Oris releases.

As worrying is that according to the Smithsonian Ocean Portal, there are as many as 2,270 species currently listed as endangered or threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

One of those is the whale shark, the ocean’s largest fish, which is the focus of the Oris Whale Shark Limited Edition. The new watch (see page 10), has been created as part of our mission to bring Change for the Better and to clean, restore and protect the world’s water. Specifically, it’s made in support of the work of Oris ambassador Gerardo del Villar, an experienced explorer and photographer, who began photographing whale sharks more than 15 years ago (page 6).

“We’re not going to stop drawing attention to the issues facing the world’s water,” says Rolf Studer, Oris co-CEO. “We’re proud to work with Gerardo and support his work, but this is a drop in the ocean. To bring Change for the Better, everyone needs to play their part.”

Most of life as we experience it is on land. Because of this, it has taken us far longer to explore and understand the world’s oceans, but with every passing year, the picture becomes clearer. We now know, for example, that oceans cover three quarters of the Earth’s surface, contain 97 per cent of the Earth’s water, and represent 99 per cent of the living space on the planet by volume.

Evidence also shows us that oceans absorb around 30 per cent of the carbon dioxide we produce, offsetting the impacts of global warming. According to the United Nations, more than three billion people depend on the oceans for their livelihoods. And incredibly, $3 trillion dollars, or 5 per cent of the world’s GDP, is generated by marine and coastal industries. The oceans are the source of life.

“$3 trillion dollars, or 5 per cent of the world’s GDP, is generated by marine and coastal industries”

Povratak u dubine

Orisova misija da donese promjenu naboljerođena je iz uvjerenja da moramo djelovati sada kakobismo obnovili i zaštitili delikatni svjetski ekosistem

Na kopnu je većina života s kojim smo udoticaju. Zbog toga nam je trebalo dužeda istražimo i razumijemo svjetske oceane,ali protekom godina slika postaje jasnija.Primjerice, sada znamo da oceaniprekrivaju tri četvrtine Zemljine površine,sadrže 97 posto Zemljine vode, ipredstavljaju 99 posto životnog prostorana planeti.

Također je dokazano da oceaniapsorbiraju oko 30 posto ugljičnogdioksida kojeg proizvedemo, umanjujućiutjecaje globalnog zagrijavanja. PremaUjedinjenim narodima, život više od 3milijarde ljudi ovisi o oceanima. I čak 3bilijuna dolara ili 5 posto svjetskogGDP-a ostvareno je pomorskomi obalnom industrijom. Oceani su izvorživota.

Usprkos tome, nastavljamo se lošeodnositi prema našim oceanima. Razinezagađenja su kritične (osobito plastikom -UN procjenjuje da se jedan milijun plastičnihboca proda svake minute),i temperatureoceana su rekordno visoke što ima zaposljedicu izbjeljivanje koralja, o čemu smoveć ranije pisali.

Jednako je zabrinjavajuće da je, premaSmithsonianovom portalu Ocean, čak2270 vrsta trenutno na listi ugroženih iligotovo ugroženih prema američkom aktuo ugroženim vrstama.

Jedna od njih je kitopsina, najveća oceanskariba, koja je u centru Orisove Whale Sharklimitirane serije. Novi sat (vidi str.10)kreiran je kao dio naše misije da donesemopromjenu nabolje i da očistimo, obnovimo izaštitimo svjetske vode. Konkretno, napravljenje kao potpora radu Orisovog ambasadoraGerard Del Villara, iskusnog istraživača ifotografa, koji je počeo fotografirati kitopsineprije više od 15 godina (str.6).

"Nećemo prestati privlačiti pažnju na problemes kojima se suočavaju svjetske vode", kaže RolfStudier, jedan od izvršnih direktora Orisa."Ponosni smo što surađujemo s Gerardom išto podupiremo njegov rad, ali ovo je kap uoceanu. Da bi se donijela promjena naboljesvatko mora odraditi svoj dio.

" 3 bilijuna dolara ili5 posto svjetskogBDP-a ostvarenoje pomorskim iobalnim industrijama

Većina života s kojim smo u doticajunalazi se na kopnu. Zbog toga nam jetrebalo duže da istražimo i razumijemosvjetske oceane, ali protekom godinaslika postaje jasnija. Primjerice, sadaznamo da oceani prekrivaju tri četvrtineZemljine površine, sadrže 97 postoZemljine vode i predstavljaju 99 postoživotnog prostora na planeti.

Također je dokazano da oceaniapsorbiraju oko 30 posto ugljičnogdioksida kojeg proizvedemo, umanjujućiutjecaje globalnog zagrijavanja. PremaUjedinjenim narodima, život više od 3milijarde ljudi ovisi o oceanima. I čak 3bilijuna dolara ili 5 posto svjetskogBDP-a ostvareno je pomorskim iobalnim industrijama. Oceani su izvorživota.

"Nećemo prestati usmjeravati pažnju na problemes kojima se suočavaju svjetske vode", kaže RolfStudier, jedan od izvršnih direktora Orisa."Ponosni smo što surađujemo s Gerardom išto podupiremo njegov rad, ali ovo je kap uoceanu. Da bi se donijela promjena naboljesvatko mora odraditi svoj dio.

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Gentle giants

The name is confusing. A whale or a shark? Scientists describe the whale shark as a fish, and not a mammal, like a whale. More than that, they say it’s the largest fish in the ocean.

Whale sharks are the ocean’s gentle giants. They can grow to more than 40 feet in length and over 20 tonnes in weight, giving them proportions similar to a yellow school bus. But they’re docile and have been known to allow swimmers to grab on for a ride, like a dolphin.

They’re mainly found in tropical waters, and are known to migrate to the continental shelf off the central west coast of Australia every spring. They feed by jutting out their huge jaws and passively filtering everything in their path, consuming plankton and small fish, making them one of only three breeds

to use the technique. Left to a healthy life, they can live up to 70 years.

But according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the whale shark is endangered and the population is decreasing. In 2016, the IUCN made the stark announcement that the global population of whale sharks had halved over the previous 75 years.

The causes of this steep decline? The IUCN said legal and illegal fishing, entrapment in fishing gear, and collisions with boats were responsible for the most deaths. In other words, human activity is largely to blame.

What makes whale sharks so important? “As top predators, sharks play an important role in the ecosystem by keeping species below them in the food chain, and as indicators of ocean health,” says Oris ambassador and

The whale shark can grow to be as long as a bus while feeding only on small fish. But this fascinating creature’s future is in grave danger

“Without whale sharks, ecosystems will collapse in the future”Gerardo del Villar

underwater photographer Gerardo del Villar, who has been documenting whale sharks for more than 15 years. “They help to eliminate the weak and sick and to maintain balance with competitors, thus guaranteeing species diversity. Without whale sharks, ecosystems will collapse in the future.”

What can be done? This is the question that drives Gerardo. “We need to create marine protected areas,” he says. “We need to educate people about the importance of whale sharks. We need to curb pollution of the sea. And we need to fight against climate change. These are all essential to the conservation of this species.”

Over the page, Gerardo tells us his story and talks about his vision, his motivations and how we can all play a part in bringing the Change for the Better that will help secure the whale shark’s future.

Open futureThe whale shark feeds on plankton and small fish using a filtering technique. It’s not too late to save it

NježnidivoviKitopsina može narasti dodužine autobusa hraneći sesamo malom ribom. Alibudućnost ovog fascinantnogstvorenja je u velikoj opasnosti

Ime zbunjuje. Kit ili morski pas?Znanstvenici opisuju kitopsinu kaoribu, a ne sisavca, kao što je kit.Štoviše kažu da je najveća riba oceana.

Kitopsine su nježni divovi oceana.Mogu narasti više od 12 metara itežiti više od 20 tona, što suproporcije žutog školskog autobusa.Pitomi su i dopuštaju ljudima da ihuhvate za peraju i plivaju s njima,kao dupini.

Žive uglavnom u tropskim vodamai migriraju u epikontinentalni pojaszapadno od obale Australije svakoproljeće. Hrane se otvarajući svojagolema usta i pasivno filtrirajući svešto im se nađe na putu, konzumirajućiplankton i male ribe, što ih čini jednom

od samo tri vrste koje koriste ovutehniku. Mogu doživjeti 70 godina.

Prema Međunarodnom savezu zaočuvanje prirode i prirodnihbogatstava (IUCN), kitopsina jeugrožena i njena populacija opada.2016. godine IUCN je objavio da seglobalna populacija kitopsinaprepolovila posljednjih 75 godina.

Uzroci ovog strmog pada? IUCN kažeda su legalni i nelegalni izlov,zapetljavanje u ribarsku opremu,te sudari s brodovima odgovorni zavećinu smrti. Drugim riječima, velikakrivica leži u ljudskim aktivnostima.

Zašto su kitopsine tako važne? "Kaonajveći grabežljivci, morski psi imajuvažnu ulogu u ekosistemu držećidruge vrste ispod sebe u hranidbenomlancu, što je pokazatelj zdravlja oceana",kaže Orisov ambasador i podvodni

fotograf Gerardo del Villar, kojidokumentira kitopsine već više od15 godina. "Oni pomažu eliminiratislabe i bolesne i održavaju ravnotežumeđu konkurencijom, tako osiguravajućiraznolikost vrsta. Bez kitopsina, ekosustaviće se urušiti u budućnosti."

Što se može učiniti? To je pitanjekoje pokreće Gerarda. "Moramostvoriti zaštićene morske pojaseve",kaže. "Moramo educirati ljude ovažnosti kitopsina. Moramo ograničitizagađivanje mora. I moramo se boritiprotiv klimatskih promjena. Sve ovoje ključno za očuvanje ove vrste".

"Bez kitopsinaekosustaviće seurušiti ubudućnosti

Kitopsina se hrani planktonomi malim ribama koristećitehniku filtriranja.Još nije kasno za njen spas.

Otvorena budućnost

Gerardo nam priča svoju priču igovori o svojoj viziji, svojimmotivima i kako svi možemodoprinijeti u donošenju promjenenabolje koja će pomoći osiguratibudućnost kitopsine.

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A man on a missionAfter 15 years photographing them, Oris ambassador Gerardo del Villar has a unique take on how to conserve the whale shark

Gerardo, please do introduce yourself...Hi, my name is Gerardo del Villar and I’m an explorer, photographer and speaker. I started life on a ranch in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. I was a restless boy and once was a bullfighter, but now I’m one of the world’s most recognised underwater photographers. In normal times, I travel a lot, sometimes exploring, or giving motivational speeches at international conferences.

What is a whale shark and why are you so fascinated by them?Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean and are the only members of the prehistoric Rhincodontidae family. Scientists believe that the whale shark species originated around 60 million years ago. I’m fascinated by that, but also by their importance to the ecosystem. They’re also often considered to be the friendliest giants in the ocean thanks to their peaceful nature and their diet of microscopic

Time to bring Change for the BetterOris and ambassador Gerardo del Villar share a passion for conserving the world’s marine ecosystems

Čovjek umisiji

Nakon 15 godina fotografiranja,Orisov ambasador Gerardo delVillar ima jedinstvenu ideju kakozaštititi kitopsinu

Gerardo, molim predstavite nam se...

Bok, moje ime je Gerardo del Villar i ja samistraživač, fotograf i predavač. Život samzapočeo na ranču u Hidalgu, saveznoj državiu Meksiku. Bio sam nemiran dječak i nekadsam bio borac s bikovima, ali sada sam jedanod najpriznatijih podmorskih fotografa. Unormalnim vremenima puno putujem, zbogistraživanja ili držanja motivacijskih govora nameđunarodnim konferencijama.

Što je kitopsina i zašto ste takofascinirani njima?

Kitopsine su najveća riba u oceanu i jedinisu pripadnici prapovijesne obiteljiRhincodontidae. Znanstvenici vjeruju da jevrsta kitopsina nastala prije otprilike 60milijuna godina. To je fascinantno, ali i njihovavažnost za ekosustav. Smatra se da sunajprijateljskiji divovi u oceanu zahvaljujućinjihovoj miroljubivoj prirodi i prehrani baziranoj

Vrijeme da donesemo promjenu nabolje

Oris i ambasador Gerardo delVillar dijele strast prema očuvanjumorskih ekosistema

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plankton and ocean nekton. Worryingly, the global population of the whale shark has decreased more than 50 per cent in the last 75 years. It’s now listed on the IUCN Red List as endangered globally.

How long have you been tracking them?I’ve been photographing sharks for more than 15 years. My fascination with sharks came from my parents and my grandfather, who told me about their adventures in the sea.

Why are whale sharks so important?As top predators, sharks play an important role in the ecosystem by keeping species below them in the food chain, and as indicators of ocean health. They help to eliminate the weak and sick, and to maintain balance with competitors, thus guaranteeing species diversity. Without whale sharks, ecosystems will collapse in the future.

What are its main threats?The whale shark is a delicacy in many parts of the world and people pay very high prices for its meat, gills, oil and fins for shark fin soup. Demand in international markets is high and whale sharks continue to be fished to meet this demand, especially in areas where fisheries are not regulated. We mustn’t forget that accidental fishing is a threat, too.

How can we overcome these threats?We need to create marine protected areas. We need to educate people about the importance of whale sharks. We need to curb pollution of the sea. And we need to fight against climate change. These are all essential to the conservation of this species.

How can we as world citizens play our part in whale shark conservation?I always say there are 10 things we can do from our own homes. 1. Do not eat shark fin soup. 2. Help spread the word so that we can change the persecution of these misunderstood predators. 3. Understand why they are fundamental for the balance of marine ecosystems. 4. Learn about the shark species that are in danger of extinction. 5. Do not consume products that are produced or derived from the organs of sharks. 6. Do not encourage the purchase of souvenirs that come from sharks. 7. Don’t buy or keep shark species in fish tanks. 8. Avoid eating shark meat. 9. Find out what measures exist in your country for the

“The Oris Whale Shark Limited Edition is like a message to this beautiful animal – go your own way”

word, make documentaries, host exhibitions and conserve endangered marine creatures, such as the whale shark.

You’re about to release a series of short films with Oris – what are these about?The idea is to help people get to know the wonderful whale shark more closely, and to encourage them to get involved in conservation, before it’s too late.

What do you think of the watch?The watch is an inspiration, showing us that even in difficult times we have to keep pressing ahead. I’m so excited that the whale shark has its own watch, with a special shark skin effect dial. It’s like a message to this beautiful animal to always go your own way.

protection of sharks. 10. Join an association dedicated to protecting sharks.

Why did you partner with Oris and how has it impacted your work?I liked Oris’s passion for taking action to protect marine ecosystems, and its dedication to communicating it to people. Our partnership has helped me spread the

Coming up for airDespite the name, the whale shark is considered the gentle giant of the ocean. Not many know its story

na mikroskopskom planktonu i oceanskomnektonu. Zabrinjavajuće je da se svjetskapopulacija kitopsina smanjila za 50 postou posljednjih 75 godina. Sada je na IUCN-ovojcrvenoj listi kao globalno ugrožena.

Koliko dugo ih pratite?

Fotografiram morske pse duže od 15godina. Moja fascinacija morskim psimapotječe od mojih roditelja i djeda koji sumi pričali o svojim avanturama na moru.

Zašto su kitopsine tako važne?

Kao najveći grabežljivci, morski psi imajuvažnu ulogu u ekosistemu držeći drugevrste ispod sebe u hranidbenom lancušto je pokazatelj zdravlja oceana. Pomažueliminirati slabe i bolesne i održavajuravnotežu među konkurencijom, takoosiguravajući raznolikost vrsta. Bezkitopsina, ekosustavi će se urušiti ubudućnosti.

Koje su mu glavne prijetnje?

Kitopsina je delicija u mnogim krajevimasvijeta i ljudi plaćaju visoke cijene zanjegovo meso, škrge, ulja i peraje zajuhu od peraja morskog psa. Potražnjana međunarodnim tržnicama je visokai kitopsine se nastavljaju izlovljavati kakobi se zadovoljila ova potražnja, posebnou područjima gdje ribarnice nisu regulirane.Ne smijemo zaboraviti da je i slučajniizlov također prijetnja.Kako možemo savladati ove prijetnje?

Moramo stvoriti zaštićene morskepojaseve. Moramo educirati ljude ovažnosti kitopsina. Moramo ograničitizagađivanje mora. I moramo se boritiprotiv klimatskih promjena. Sve ovo jeključno za očuvanje ove vrste.

Kako mi kao stanovnici svijeta možemodoprinijeti očuvanju kitopsina?

Uvijek kažem da postoji 10 stvari koje možemonapraviti od kuće. 1. Ne jedite juhu od perajamorskog psa. 2. Proširite informacije da bismospriječili proganjanje ovih neshvaćenih predatora.3. Shvatite da su oni temelj ravnoteže morskogekosistema. 4. Naučite koje vrste morskih pasasu u opasnosti od izumiranja. 5. Ne konzumirajteproizvode koji su proizvod, ili su dobiveni odorgana morskog psa. 6. Ne potičite kupovinusuvenira izrađenu od morskih pasa. 7. Ne kupujteili držite vrste morskih pasa u akvarijima. 8. Izbjegavajtejesti meso morskog psa. 9. Saznajte koje mjerezaštite morskih pasa postoje u vašoj zemlji.

10. Pridružite se udruzi koja sebavi zaštitom morskih pasa.

Zašto ste se udružili s Orisom ikako je to utjecalo na Vaš rad?

Svidjela mi se Orisova strast zapoduzimanjem akcije oko zaštitemorskih ekosistema, i njegovaposvećenost informiranju ljudi o tome.Naše partnerstvo mi je pomoglo da

širim svoju poruku, snimam dokumen-tarce, ugošćujem izložbe i čuvam ugroženamorska stvorenja kao što je kitopsina.

Uskoro objavljujete serijal kratkihfilmova s Orisom - o čemu se radi?

Ideja je da ljudi bolje upoznaju predivnukitopsinu, i da se ohrabre da se uključeu očuvanje, prije nego bude prekasno.

Što mislite o satu?Sat je inspiracija, pokazuje nam da iu teškim vremenima moramo guratinaprijed. Jako sam uzbuđen što kitopsinaima svoj vlastiti sat s posebnim brojčanikoms efektom kože morskog psa. To je kaoporuka ovoj predivnoj životinji da uvijekide svojim putem.

"Orisov Whale Sharklimitirana serija je kaoporuka ovoj predivnojživotinji - idi svojim putem"

Izranjanje po zrak

Unatoč imenu, kitopsinase smatra nježnim divomoceana. Mnogi ne znajunjegovu priču.

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Whale SharkLimited EditionThe Oris Whale Shark Limited Edition is based on the Oris Aquis GMT diver’s watch and is limited to 2,016 pieces to mark the year of the IUCN’s landmark whale shark announcement

798 7754 4175-Set MB

In detail

Case Multi-piece stainless steel case, bi-directional rotating blue and black (day/night) ceramic bezel with GMT scaleSize 43.50 mm (1.713 inches)Dial Blue, with special engraved pattern inspired by whale shark skinLuminous material Hands and indices with Super-LumiNova®Top glass Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating insideCase back Stainless steel, screwed, special engravingsOperating devices Stainless steel screw-in security crownStrap Stainless steel metal bracelet with stainless steel security folding clasp with extensionWater resistance 30 bar (300 metres)

Movement

Number Oris 798Functions Centre hands for hours, minutes, seconds and 24 hours, date window, instantaneous date, date and 24-hour corrector, fine timing device and stop-secondWinding AutomaticPower reserve 42 hours

Limited edition Special box, certificate, limited to 2,016 pieces

Swiss retail price CHF 2,800Available February 2021

Whale Sharklimitirana serijaOrisov Whale Shark limitirana serijaje bazirana na Oris Aquis GMT ronilačkomsatu i limitirana je na 2016 komada kakobi se obilježila godina IUCN-ove znameniteobjave o kitopsinama

Detalji Mehanizam

Kućište: Višedjelno kućište od kirurškogčelika, plavo-crni (dan/noć) keramičkiobruč koji se okreće u dva smjera sGMT skalomVeličina: 43,50 mm (1,713 inča)Brojčanik: Plavi, posebne tekstureinspirirane kožom kitopsine

Luminozni materijali: Kazaljke i oznakesa Super-LumiNovaStaklo: Safirno, u obliku kupole, antireflektivni premaz iznutra

Pozadina kućišta: Kirurški čelik, nanavoj, specijalna gravura

Operativni uređaji: Navojna krunicaod kirurškog čelika sa zaštitom

Remen: Metalni remen od kirurškogčelika sa sigurnosnom preklopnomkopčom s produžetkom od kirurškog čelika

Vodootpornost: 30 bara (300 m)

Broj: Oris 789Funkcije: Centralne kazaljke za sate,minute, sekunde i 24 sata, prozor datuma,trenutni datum, ispravljanje datuma i 24-sataizvlačenjem krunice, precizno namještanjevremena zaustavljanjem sekundarke kada seizvuče krunica

Funkcije: Centralne kazaljke za sate,minute, sekunde i 24 sata, prozor datuma,trenutni datum, ispravljanje datuma i 24-sataizvlačenjem krunice, precizno namještanjevremena zaustavljanjem sekundarke kada seizvuče krunicaNavijanje: AutomatikRezerva snage: 42 sata

Limitirana serija: Specijalna kutija,certifikat, limitirano na 2016 komada

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