Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition Watch: Features, History, Value & Collector's Guide

The Oris Lou Gehrig limited edition watch carries a legacy spanning over a century of the first baseman in history. This watch is a collectable to cherish for a lifetime, and remember the mighty effect it had on the world. By honoring the Iron Horse, this watch is no less of a souvenir, with its iconic build and top-notch movement.

This article encapsulates the basic features and history of the Oris Lou Gehrig watch and is a complete collector's guide.

What Is The History And Undeniable Legacy Of The Iron Horse in Baseball?

For this Oris watch, we recognize Lou Gehrig's accomplishments as an all-time great and his imprint on the history of baseball as having made history as a first baseman. The Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition watch honors Lou while also supporting the Lou and Eleanor Gehrig Family Foundation in its efforts to raise awareness of ALS worldwide.

Despite this disease, Lou was a determined man of honor and hard work, which got him the title of the Iron Horse. His legendary speech is still remembered for the humility that it embodied and raised awareness about what he called 'a bad break'.

Which Features Make This Watch One Of A Kind?

• The blue 4

Oris proudly introduces the Oris Limited Edition watch. Based on our renowned Big Crown Pointer Date model, this timepiece tells a story about the baseball great and "Hall of Fame" player. One of the watch's distinguishing features is its blue number 4 on the date ring in honour of Gehrig's famous number 4 that the New York Yankees retired in 1940, which was the first time that Major League Baseball had a number retired for a player.

• The Yankees' Blue And White Details

Inspired by the colors of the New York Yankees, the blue and white color palette is accented with blue on the minute rings and borders that frame each hour marker. This provides an attractive contrast against the bright white color of the palette.

The silver face of the watch is brushed to evoke the name of "Iron Horse", given to legendary New York Yankees player Lou Gehrig due to his strength and ability to endure hardship.

• Minute But Mighty Details: Markers And Strap

The design of this Oris Lou Gehrig watch follows the clean lines and craftsmanship of the 1920s and 1930s to reflect an era when Lou Gehrig played baseball. This vintage-style watch has an analog date display with an extra set of hand numerals and ID’s on the outside of its face.

The minute marker is reminiscent of Oris's designs of that time period, as are the white-on-black date numbers. The brown leather strap is made with double-stitched thread, like a baseball glove and also has a Yankees-colored NATO band.

Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition Watch: A Complete Collector's Guide

Before buying yourself this watch, always go through the details like movement, power reserve, etc. Also, you can check the Oris Lou Gehrig reviews to make sure this watch is the one you want.

Movement

• Number: Oris Calibre 754, self-winding
• Functions: Centre hands for hours, minutes, and seconds, date centre hand, instantaneous date, date corrector, fine timing device, and stop-second
• Winding: Automatic
• Power reserve: 41 hours
• Limited edition: 2,130 numbered pieces, each watch is delivered in a special presentation box, and with a specially stamped baseball card.

Pricing and Availability

The engraving on the case back of the narrative provides a moment from the speech, frozen in time, of Lou Gehrig's farewell speech, with an engraving with the limited edition number. Across his career of 17 seasons, Gehrig played in 2,130 straight games for the Yankees, which is a record-setting number. Oris has commemorated this by releasing exactly 2130 watches in this edition, available only in June.

Right now, the Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition watch is available for $2850 USD. The watch comes with two different straps, with the exclusive presentation box and a baseball card that has a special commemorative stamp.

Basics

• Case Dimension: 40.00 mm
• Thickness: 12.2 mm
• Lug to lug: 48.20 mm
• Dial: Silver
• Glowing substance, hands, digits, and markers infused with Super-LumiNova
• Upper glass: Sapphire, curved on edges, anti-glare coating on the inside
• Top glass: Sapphire, domed on sides, anti-reflective coating inside
• Case back: Stainless steel, screwed, special engravings
• Operating devices: Stainless steel screw-in security crown
• Straps: Brown leather strap with white double-stitching and stainless steel buckle. Also supplied with blue, white, and grey NATO fabric strap with stainless steel buckle and strap change tool
• Water resistance: 5 bar or 50m
  
  

New York Yankees and Oris watch

Oris has accomplished a doubleheader during baseball’s prime season. Nearly 120 years ago, they presented their legendary Hölstein edition. Now, they're giving you an Oris baseball watch for your collection. For a century, Oris has been the Yankees' official watch sponsor and has introduced a wonderful watch in memory of Lou Gehrig, a beloved member of the New York Yankees.

A Final Word

In 2026, this watch will be available only in June. Other than its amazing details, this watch has served way more than just being a collectable. It has been a symbol of resistance against ALS, which is a deadly neurodegenerative disease like none other. Since this watch brand is known for its attention to detail, the Oris Lou Gehrig limited edition watch is a marvellous depiction of that, with specific details that celebrate Lou Gehrig's determination and spirit.

FAQs

1. Is Lou Gehrig's disease the same as ALS?

It's a common name for ALS, which stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is a neurodegenerative disease that disables the nervous system.

2. How many watches are available in this edition?

The exact number 2130 is released in the Oris Lou Gehrig limited edition watch collection, similar to the number of games he played.

3. Is the Oris watch brand a partner of the Yankees?

Yes, the New York Yankees have been partners with Oris in the games and the awareness campaigns as well.