Might as well quote an interesting answer in this WUS thread, from AbslomRob:

"I will point out that it was a particular version of that caliber that was certified; that certification doesn't apply to the caliber as a whole. I'm not aware of Oris actually selling a chronometer certified watch; my understanding is that it was done more as a "just to show we can". I'd pay good money to have the actual certification paper though.

One of the main disadvantages of the pin-pallet design, as I understand it, is that the design tends to cause the escapement lubrication to dry out pretty quickly. So while you can get decent amplitude long enough to meet the chronometer tests, in the real world the accuracy would start to drop off rather quickly. The "higher end" pin-pallet models use ruby pins instead of metal for the pallets and impulse pin, which helps with the wear (but not the lubrication).

I've always rather admired the lower-end makers; there's a lot more "innovation" there. High end makers struggle to wrest minute improvements in accuracy, and glaze everything with shiny and expensive bling, but the movements themselves tend to be almost frigid. By casting off the burden of largely unwanted accuracy, lower end makers are free to devise watches that are far more interesting and clever."

I always wonder why everybody talks about Oris "rich history": they did manufacture lower end, mass produced, reliable movements ... but also lots of other manufacturers which are now utterly forgotten. To quote the citation above, low end movements are interesting, yes, because they were replacing traditional horology with modern engineering to meet a (low) price point. The end result is sadly not always pretty (not removable cap jewels, flimsy plates, rivets instead of screws, plastic parts, etc...) or in some cases, repairable. They did work well within their limits though.

 

My first automatic was an Oris BC3. I think they make some very stylish (in an understated kind of way) watches. I still love the 12 and 6 o'clock day date of my older model BC3. I recently had to put a new Oris rubber strap on it when my original wore out. I'm waring it today in fact.

 

The font is close enough. Jonathon approves.

 

That diver sixty-five is sharp. It should be on everybody’s sub $2k modern diver consideration list.

 

Agree. They look great on nato straps as well.

 

Solid brand with a truly unique style. Also one of the few brands out there that is still a family owned business. I love them.

 

I love mine (Aquis Clipperton)

 

Just don’t buy any from India. Someone there seems to produce 1000 fantasy dials a day

 

First post, but I just picked up an Oris 65 42mm Blue dial and am absolutely blown away with the comfort and style of this watch.

I have a decent beginners collection including a couple of Omegas and a Milgauss, but I must say this is moving to the front of the line as far as feel on the wrist.

Then again I could be suffering from recency bias, but I plan on keeping this one on for awhile.

 

Very nice! like the bracelet look. Try it on a black and blue NATO do dress it down when you want

 

Source of life. One of the few watches my wife actually likes.


Cannot find a pic of my Alarm from the nineties

 

As I read and see video reviews of their watches I'm getting impressed with their watches and them as a company. There not just trying to make copies of well known watches but are developing their own style as well.

 

Big fan of Oris watches and I had a few through the years. Prices have been going up but still an excellent value for an independent brand with history and their own designs. Need to get some more pictures online.

Aquis: http://horology.world/gallery/album/21-oris-aquis-435mm-blue-sunray-dial-2017-model/




Big Crown ProPilot: http://horology.world/gallery/album/7-oris-big-crown-propilot-date-41mm/



Artix GT: http://horology.world/gallery/album/43-oris-artix-gt-day-date-black/

 

I really the maroon color faces very sharp

 

There is one for sale near me. I think they are asking a hundred but I have no idea if it’s painted. Don’t know the value either. Sorry it’s upside down that’s how they posted it

 

FIFY.

 

That's a paper redial, you can get those on eBay for as little as $25 or so, they come from India, but there is at least one eBay seller who sells them from the US. No idea if any of the parts are actually Oris, but for some reason that's a common brand.

Compare these:

 

I see these painted dials all over certain sites. This one was a local seller so I thought maybe it was legit. Why does India pick this particular watch to do this

 

This is my Diver sixty-five Topper edition—only 100 pieces were produced. It has a few subtle differences from the regular first generation sixty-five:
- Chromed edge of the bezel (instead of all black)
- Orange pip on the bezel (instead of yellow)
- Orange tip of the seconds hand (instead of chrome)
- No line between Oris and Automatic on the dial
- "anti-shock - 26 jewels" on the dial (instead of "water resistant - 10 bar/100 meter)
- Swiss made on both sides of the 6 (instead of on both sides of the date window)
- ...and most strikingly: no date! Oris modified the Sellita SW200 to accommodate this.

 

i owned the oris hodinkee special edition 65 for. . 3 days

IMO lots better daily drivers at this price point