hodinkeeMar 16, 2024, 10:30 PM

A Spotlight On Oris Watches

Oris developed a reputation for well-made mechanical timepieces at a fair price and has furthered that reputation by producing its own well-received in-house movements. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

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Oris Developed A Reputation For Well-Made Mechanical Timepieces At A Fair Price And Has Furthered That Reputation By Producing Its Own In-House Movements

Founded in 1904, Oris is an independently owned manufacturer of Swiss-made mechanical timepieces. Based in the picturesque town of Hölstein – situated in the Northwest section of the Swiss countryside – Oris has long been a go-to brand for watch buyers who want well-made timepieces that are also attractive value propositions. Of recent note, Oris has been making more of its own movements in house while developing a very impressive range of watches inspired by its historical pieces. With Oris, you can expect quality watches with prices that won’t break the bank.

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ORIS AQUIS DATE

WHY WE LOVE IT

It all starts in the Aquis Date with the integrated steel bracelet and the bolted-on crown guards that help protect the screw-down crown from underwater impacts or above-ground collisions. The bezel insert is made of ceramic, while the lume-filled hands and applied hour markers enable easy day-and-night timekeeping. One of the most important Aquis Date design details is the short, stunted lugs that slope directly from the case into the steel bracelet. This allows the Aquis to wear smaller than its diameter states. Unlike other dive watches that tend to wear more substantially than their dimensions might indicate, the Aquis Date has compact design elements focused on wearability above all else.

Additionally, the 120-click, 60-minute unidirectional bezel has defined grooves for ease of grip and to ensure elapsed time can be marked efficiently and accurately. The bezel pip, handset, and applied hour markers are all filled with a generous portion of Super-LumiNova, which glows a vibrant shade of blue. The seconds hand is executed in a more traditional lollipop-style, which is the single nod to dive watches of decades past. In other words, this is a fully modern tool watch with a go-anywhere, do-anything personality that will appeal to any collector looking for a fun, new dive watch.

The Oris Aquis Date is the go-to recommendation in the Hodinkee Shop for an accessibly priced – yet no less professional-grade – dive watch that incorporates modern design elements. While vintage-inspired dive watches are certainly having a moment in the watch world, that doesn't mean there isn't room to consider more contemporary options as well. With its combination of good looks, high-performance specifications, and a reasonable price tag, the Aquis Date is an incredibly easy watch to appreciate. And just like the rest of Oris' current line-up, the Aquis Date is designed with watch enthusiasts in mind, checking off all the features considered necessary in today's sport watches.

Aquis Date 'Cherry' 41.5mm On Bracelet

Aquis Date Caliber 400 41.5mm Blue Dial On Bracelet

Aquis Date Caliber 400 41.5mm Green Dial On Bracelet

Aquis Date Upcycle 41.5mm

Aquis Date Caliber 400 41.5mm Black Dial On Bracelet

Aquis Date Bracenet 36.5

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