Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition: A Tribute to the Iron Horse
The Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition, based on the Big Crown Pointer Date.
On 4 July 1939, Lou Gehrig stood before a sold-out Yankee Stadium and called himself “the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.” He was, at that moment, stepping away from a record-setting career and into a diagnosis that would take his life less than two years later. The speech — often remembered as baseball’s Gettysburg Address — is one of the most enduring moments in American sport, and the quiet dignity behind it is exactly what Oris set out to honor.
All-time great: Lou Gehrig played a record 2,130 consecutive games for the New York Yankees.
This year, the Swiss watchmaker introduces the Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition, a 2,130-piece tribute built on its signature Big Crown Pointer Date. The number is no accident: 2,130 was the record of consecutive games Gehrig played across 15 seasons for the New York Yankees, the streak that earned him the nickname “The Iron Horse.” Every piece is made in support of the Lou and Eleanor Gehrig Family Foundation and to raise awareness of ALS, the disease so closely tied to Gehrig’s name that many still call it Lou Gehrig’s disease.
At King Jewelers, we’ve always been drawn to watches that carry a story on the wrist. Few carry one as moving as this.
What Is the Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition?
The Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition is a 40mm automatic watch based on the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date, produced in a run of 2,130 numbered pieces to honor baseball legend Lou Gehrig. Released in June 2026, it pairs a vintage-inspired silver dial with Yankees-blue accents and donates in support of the Lou and Eleanor Gehrig Family Foundation, which funds high-impact, non-partisan causes and ALS awareness.
A Watch Built Around Number 4
The most personal detail sits quietly on the date ring. The number 4 is singled out in blue — a nod to Gehrig's iconic uniform number, retired by the New York Yankees in 1940 and the first number ever retired in Major League Baseball history.
From there, the Yankees blue-and-white palette runs through the entire design. A blue minute track and blue outlines around the hour markers create a warm contrast against the white lumed details, while the silver dial, finished with a vertical brushed texture, was chosen to evoke the Iron Horse nickname itself. It’s a watch that rewards a second look: understated from across the room, full of meaning up close.
A Nod to Gehrig’s Era
Oris designed the piece to echo the look of the 1920s and 1930s, the decades when Gehrig was at the plate. Rather than the twelve numerals found on the core Big Crown Pointer Date, this edition mixes numerals and indices, and the minute track recalls Oris designs from that same period. Even the white-on-black date numerals are a vintage touch.
The watch ships on a double-stitched brown leather strap and a Yankees-colored NATO.
The straps continue the storytelling. The brown leather strap is double-stitched like a baseball glove, and the watch also ships with a NATO strap in Yankees blue, white, and grey, plus a strap-change tool so you can switch between dress and ballpark in seconds.
The Story on the Case Back
The engraved case back depicts Gehrig’s farewell speech and carries each watch’s limited-edition number.
Turn the watch over and the tribute deepens. The screwed stainless steel case back is engraved with an image of Gehrig delivering his farewell speech, alongside the individual limited-edition number. Each of the 2,130 watches arrives in a special presentation box with a specially stamped baseball card — collector details that make this more than a timepiece.
“This beautiful Oris watch reflects the same quiet strength, understated excellence and endurance that defined Lou Gehrig,” said John Howell, president of the Lou and Eleanor Gehrig Family Foundation. “In a world of flashy excess, it is a remarkably well-done and tasteful tribute to Lou.”
A Legacy That Still Resonates
Gehrig’s blend of greatness and humility still resonates across the game.
Gehrig’s story has never stopped reaching beyond baseball. In the United States, 2 June — the date of his passing in 1941 — is observed as Lou Gehrig Day. The Yankees, Major League Baseball, and the Gehrig family have raised millions for ALS research in the decades since, and moments like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge have kept the cause in the public eye.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who partnered with Oris on the edition, put it plainly in an interview accompanying the release: “You can’t tell the story of baseball without him.” Boone draws a line from Gehrig’s blue-collar humility to current Yankees captain Aaron Judge, and reflects on how Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Gehrig’s consecutive-games mark felt “bigger than baseball.” It’s that blend of greatness and grace that the watch is built to remember.
Lou Gehrig Limited Edition: Specifications at a Glance
Model: Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition (Big Crown Pointer Date)
Reference: 754 7785 4091-Set
Case: Multi-piece stainless steel, 40mm diameter, 12.20mm thick, 48.20mm lug-to-lug
Dial: Silver with vertical brushed finish; blue number 4 on date ring
Movement: Oris Calibre 754, automatic, 41-hour power reserve
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, pointer (centre-hand) date
Glass: Domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating inside
Case back: Screwed stainless steel with special Gehrig engravings
Water resistance: 5 bar (50 metres)
Straps: Brown double-stitched leather and a blue/white/grey NATO, with strap-change tool
Limited to: 2,130 numbered pieces
Extras: Special presentation box and stamped baseball card
Price: $2,850 USD
Availability: June 2026
Honor a Legend at King Jewelers
The Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition, ready for the wrist.
Some watches tell time. This one tells a story of strength, gratitude, and grace under the hardest of circumstances — and gives back to families facing ALS in the process.
Visit King Jewelers in Green Hills, Nashville to explore the world of Oris, or reach out to our team to learn more about the Lou Gehrig Limited Edition. It’s a chance to wear a piece of baseball history, and to support a legacy that continues to move the needle for ALS research and care.
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Oris Lou Gehrig Watch FAQ
What is the Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition?
It's a 40mm automatic watch from Oris, based on the Big Crown Pointer Date and limited to 2,130 numbered pieces. It honors baseball legend Lou Gehrig and is made in support of the Lou and Eleanor Gehrig Family Foundation.
Why are there only 2,130 pieces?
The number 2,130 represents the record of consecutive games Lou Gehrig played for the New York Yankees across 15 seasons — the streak that earned him the nickname "The Iron Horse."
How much does the Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition cost?
The Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition is priced at $2,850 USD.
What movement does the Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition use?
It runs on the automatic Oris Calibre 754, with a 41-hour power reserve and a pointer-date complication, housed in a 40mm stainless steel case.
Does buying the watch support ALS research?
Yes. Oris contributes to the work of the Lou and Eleanor Gehrig Family Foundation, which supports high-impact, non-partisan causes and raises awareness of ALS — the disease widely known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Where can I buy the Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition near Nashville?
You can discover Oris timepieces at King Jewelers in Green Hills, Nashville. Contact our team to ask about availability of the Lou Gehrig Limited Edition.
