Million Air Summer 2024

ORIS/CHASING

THE DREAM Paying tribute to legendary baseball player, hall-of-famer and humanitarian Hank Aaron, who worked tirelessly to rise above racism, Oris developed a limited-edition Big Crown watch in stainless steel with a white dial and blue and red accents recalling the Atlanta Braves, the primary team Aaron played for. The automatic watch is o ff ered with a blue leather and NATO fabric strap, created in a limited edition of just 2,297 pieces. It retails for $2,600, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Chasing the Dream Foundation, founded by Hank Aaron and his wife Billye in 1994. The foundation provides scholarships to underprivileged youths, surpassing its initial goal of 755 scholarships, one for each of Aaron’s career home runs. Aaron’s image is engraved on the caseback. $2,600, oris.ch

OMEGA/ORBIS INTERNATIONAL

For more than a decade, Omega has been a dedicated partner of Orbis International, an esteemed nonpro fi t dedicated to combating avoidable blindness and vision loss worldwide. Orbis’s impactful initiatives include training local eye care teams and operating the innovative Flying Eye Hospital, a fully accredited ophthalmic hospital aboard an MD-10 aircraft. Omega’s steadfast support extends beyond fi nancial contributions, encompassing the provision of teddy bears to young patients and raising awareness through various channels and via its brand ambassadors. Recently, Omega collaborated with Sotheby’s to auction 11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold suitcases, with 100% of the proceeds going to Orbis. They raised an impressive 534,670 CHF (approx. $590,100) in support of Orbis’s vital work. This substantial donation will aid Orbis in providing eye care to millions globally, particularly bene fi ting children, ensuring they can experience the world’s wonders with clear vision. omegawatches.com

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ULYSSE NARDIN/ ONE MORE WAVE

Ulysse Nardin’s collaboration with One More Wave exempli fi es a commitment to supporting US veterans through tangible means. Partnering with the nonpro fi t, which was founded by former US Navy SEAL Alex West in 2015, Ulysse Nardin contributes to the mission of providing wounded and disabled veterans with customized sur fi ng equipment and a supportive community. By equipping veterans and connecting them to a global network of sur fi ng volunteers, the organization helps to empower veterans through surf therapy. Together with One More Wave, Ulysse Nardin has created the Diver Chronometer One More Wave watch to raise awareness. Powered by a self-winding manufacture movement, the sandblasted and satin- fi nished DLC titanium watch retails for $11,600, with a portion of the proceeds going to the foundation. $11,600, ulysse-nardin.com

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