Oris × Cervo Volante: The Burnt Maple Edition That Commands a Look
The burnt maple version of the Oris × Cervo Volante collection feels like the collaboration’s boldest statement yet. Where previous releases tended toward forest hues or cool gradients, this edition leans into autumn and earth: amber light in the centre, deep chestnut at the edges, a dial that glows and recedes in a single glance.
That gradient isn’t just decorative—it gives depth. The pointer-date hand (tipped in forest green) glides over bold Arabic numerals that are generously lumed. Under bright sunlight, the orange-amber centre gleams; in indoor light it softens into a rich wood-tone presence. The warmth is unexpected yet coherent.
The 40 mm stainless steel case carries the Big Crown lineage with its coin-edged bezel, brushed surfaces, polished bevels, and smart lug design. Its thickness is polite, water resistance modest at 50 metres, and the sapphire crystal is double-domed with internal anti-reflective coating to reduce glare.
The strap choice is integral: deer leather from Cervo Volante, mahogany brown, grain visible, minor marks preserved rather than hidden. Each strap has its own identity, and quick-release bars make swapping painless. On the wrist, owners report the watch wearing smaller than spec suggests—thanks to the lug geometry and compact footprint.
The engine is Oris calibre 754 (based on Sellita SW200) with a pointer-date module. With around 41 hours of reserve, it is serviceable and dependable. Nothing flashy under the hood, but it performs the task well.
So: you get aesthetic boldness, vintage cues, sustainability, and wearable proportions. The tradeoffs are what you might expect: modest reserve, moderate water resistance, and a strap that may evolve (or age) over time. But for many, that’s part of the charm.
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Five Alternative Cervo Volante Models Worth Exploring
If you love the burnt maple for its warm character but also want to see what else this collaboration has in store, these five variants offer distinct personalities while sharing the same technical base.
Big Crown Father Time
This model draws inspiration from vintage pocket watches and early aviation instruments. Expect a dial that emphasises classic numerals, a refined dial base, and design touches that transmit gravitas. It’s perhaps the most formal of the lot but still retains the adventurous spirit of the Cervo Volante initiative.
1917 Edition
A nod to historical context. The 1917 version typically plays with period-correct fonts or dial textures, perhaps referencing wartime military issue. It’s evocative, with nostalgia baked in. If you enjoy storytelling alongside your timepiece, this edition gives you more than colours—it gives reference.
Roberto Clemente
This is a tribute model. Here, the dial and accents may pick up colours tied to Clemente’s legacy — seafoam, cream, perhaps warm undertones — and the motif might carry subtle symbols. It’s for collectors who appreciate tribute editions, homage, and personality layered into watch design.
Hank Aaron
Another tribute with sport heritage. The Hank Aaron version might lean on athletic cues—bold contrast, vibrant indices, sporty accents, perhaps a dark dial with bright markers. If you like your dial personality with energy and flavour, this one is for you.
Wings of Hope
This variant often channels aerial or aviation motifs. Maybe lighter dials, thematic motifs like wings or cloud textures, and a colourway that reads sky or horizon. It’s poetic and thematic — good for someone who loves a watch that suggests flight or freedom without being literal.
Each of these alternatives shares the same case, movement and strap system as the burnt maple model. The real choice lies in which emotional tone you wish to wear.
Final Thought
The burnt maple Oris × Cervo Volante is the kind of watch that stops you mid-scroll. But the real beauty is how the series offers variety — from the stately Father Time to the spirited Hank Aaron or the sky-bound Wings of Hope. You’re not choosing just a colour; you’re choosing a narrative.
If I were picking one, I’d let the dial colour talk, but I’d also consider which edition best fits your day — formal settings, weekend adventures, or collector identity. Whichever you pick, you’re not just wearing time. You’re wearing story.