Oris is proud to unveil the Lou Gehrig Limited Edition, a special timepiece based on the Big Crown Pointer Date and created in support of The Lou and Eleanor Gehrig Family Foundation to raise awareness of ALS. This release celebrates the life and legacy of baseball icon Lou Gehrig, whose story continues to inspire generations through its message of resilience, humility, and endurance.
Lou Gehrig is remembered as one of baseball’s greatest players, having played 2,130 consecutive games for the New York Yankees, a record that earned him the nickname “The Iron Horse” and defined his reputation for endurance and consistency. In 1939, following his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), he delivered a farewell speech at Yankee Stadium that remains one of the most powerful moments in baseball history, marked by gratitude, humility, and composure in the face of adversity. His story continues to be closely associated with ALS awareness, and 2 June is now observed in the United States as “Lou Gehrig Day” in recognition of his legacy.
The Lou Gehrig Limited Edition translates this legacy into a series of thoughtful design details based on the Big Crown Pointer Date. The silver dial with its vertical brushed finish evokes the strength and endurance that defined Gehrig’s career as “The Iron Horse,” while subtle design cues reference the aesthetic language of the 1920s and 1930s. The dial combines a mix of numerals and indices, echoing vintage Oris design codes from the era. A blue “4” highlighted on the date ring pays tribute to his iconic jersey number, retired by the New York Yankees in 1940, while blue accents across the dial and the NATO strap reflect the team’s colours. The design is completed with a brown leather strap inspired by the stitching of a baseball glove, alongside an additional blue, white and grey NATO strap.
The story continues on the case back, where an engraving of Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech is paired with the individual limited-edition number. The watch is limited to 2,130 numbered pieces, a direct reference to his record-setting consecutive games and a lasting symbol of endurance. Through this edition, Oris supports The Lou and Eleanor Gehrig Family Foundation in its work to raise awareness of ALS and advance research into the disease.
