Reply With QuoteI've got a soft spot for Oris and all in all I really like that, the large power reserve Indy in my option is ok.
The colour of the bezel and the leather finishes it nicely.
This may be old news, but a forum search didn't turn anything up. Came across this Oris in a 'a blog to watch' article.
I think there's much to like about it, but for me some of the details let it down.
Good points (imo)
- I like the IWCness of it
- starburst style dial is very nice
- in house manual wind movement
- great looking hands, bezel and crown
- the brushed case looks suitably tool-ish
- beautiful display back.
Bad points (imo)
- I know the non-linear power reserve is one of its USPs, but the PR indicator dial is just too big
- the numbers look a little big (would it be better with just batons?)
- the way the date window cuts into the small seconds dial looks sloppy
- I'm guessing at 44mm, and with such a thin bezel, it will wear v large
- TOO MUCH writing on the dial. Doesn't need to say 'POWER RESERVE', 'BIG CROWN', 'PRO PILOT', or '10 DAYS'.
So, probably not for me but I really like the direction they're moving in.
Ian
Last edited by IVK; 3rd July 2015 at 19:46.
I've got a soft spot for Oris and all in all I really like that, the large power reserve Indy in my option is ok.
The colour of the bezel and the leather finishes it nicely.
I like it. It's an interesting watch, and Oris makes quality stuff. And I love those big crowns. Nothing winds quite like one of those.
I'd forgotten Oris had released this, and it looks great I think.
I'm still awaiting the release of the Divers 65, but this could be of interest should I not like the 65.
I like the spec of the movement too.
The entire Oris Pilot range looks so good. I love the entire design and the bezel's look superb. The chronograph and standard pilot model do have one small issue and that is a wobbly crown design along with a thin crown tube. It spoils a great range of watches. Lets hope Oris get it right with this model.
In my opinion the layout is ok but could have been better.
1. Slightly thicker bezel to balance the dial size out.
2. Internal chapter ring.
3. The power reserve dial needs to be smaller so both sub dials are the same size.
4. Date at 6 O clock.
5. Some wording needs to come off.
6. Needs a classic crown.
7. The Min hand needs to be a touch shorter (just meets the min markers)
8. The Hour hand needs to be longer. (just about to touch the numerals.
I like it. I like the big numerals, easy to see.
I love the bevelling on the case back and bezel, its different. It Gives the case a toolish look imo and gives it some identity.
I like the direction Oris are going with their new stuff.
Heartening to see another underrated brand doing interesting stuff and heading down the (somewhat inevitable) in-house movement route.
Lots to like here.
SGR
In one of the articles I read it states RRP will be c$5,600, which converts to around £3,600! Of course when it actually gets here I'm guessing it will be more like £4k.
I enquired at my local Goldsmiths about this model today. It's only just been released and it's due in at the dealers in late August early September. After speaking to the Oris rep he thinks it'll be just around £3600.
That is a good looking watch by Oris. My only additional comment to the ones above is that it looks like they have sacrificed the size of the balance to fit in a big barrel to increase the power reserve
Oris make some really interesting watches this is my oris Williams f1 team skeleton engine
Not seen anything else like it!
What a watch with a missing dial?
Pretty much!
Hmm there's a mod to be had here somewhere
Interesting. What kind of impact might that have?Originally Posted by paw3001
It regulates the rate of the time keeping and small balances can be more susceptible to errors and inaccuracies.
However, modern materials may counteract this but I'm not sure about the Oris!
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