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The Swiss watchmaking company, Oris, was founded in 1904. Known for its technically-refined watches for the land, sea, and sky, the brand is hugely recognized, mainly for masterpieces like the Oris Divers Sixty-Five watch and the famous water-friendly Oris Aquis range. But which Oris watch is right for you? What are the best Oris watches? We’ve compiled a simple guide listing the best models from each of the brand’s most popular lines. Which Oris watch will you choose?
Oris Aquis Big Day Date ref: 01 752 7733 4135-07 4 24 64EB
The Aquis watch is one of the most popular models made by Oris. Its distinguishable design boasts a broad colored ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel. This enables you to keep track of remaining dive time whilst underwater. Combined with a water resistance of 500 meters, and a striking, legible blue dial, this tool envelopes the wrist with a supple black sporty band. It’s also easy to utilize the screw-down crown through heavy diving gear, thanks to its protruding, easy-grip design.
At a Glance:
+ 500-meter water resistance
+ Blue ceramic minutes scale on the bezel
+ Day and date feature at 3 o’clock
+ Anti-glare sapphire glass lens
+ Luminous coated hands and indexes
Oris Artelier Pointer Day-Date ref: 01 755 7742 4051-07 5 21 32FC
The Artelier is the classic everyday watch for wearing to work, but it can also double up as a dress watch by night, thanks to its clean, refined aesthetics. The Pointer Date model displays the days of the week around an inner track, combined with a discreet date aperture nestled at the 6 o’clock location. Powered by an in-house movement, the Oris 755 with a power reserve of 38 hours, beats away inside this stylish 40mm steel case.
At a Glance:
+ Sophisticated dress watch design
+ Silver dial with day ring and date window
+ 50-meter water resistance
+ Brown leather ban
+ 38-hour power reserve
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Calibre 14 ref: 01 114 7746 4063-Set 1 22 72FC
This 44mm Big Crown Propilot watch is powered by a hand-winding movement that provides an incredible 10-day power reserve. If you’re a keen traveler, you’ll make full use out of the watch’s GMT feature, indicated by a red arrow-tipped central hand. A power reserve indicator is displayed at 3 o’clock, balanced by a subsidiary second dial and a date aperture at 9 o’clock for all your timekeeping needs while on the go.
At a Glance:
+ Grey dial with Arabic hour track
+ Manual winding movement
+ 10-day power reserve
+ Brown leather strap with folding clasp
+ 100-meter water resistance
Oris Williams F1 Team Day-Date ref: 01 635 7560 4164-07 4 25 01
This striking timepiece, with its dashboard-inspired numerals placed against a black carbon fiber dial, is a powerful timekeeping tool. Whether you love Formula 1 or you’re a fan of Oris’ sportier wristwatches, you can make sure you turn up to every occasion on time, looking incredibly stylish. The watch is powered by the Oris 635, which offers a day and date feature, along with a 38-hour power reserve while protected inside a smooth steel 40mm case.
At a Glance:
+ Black rubber strap with folding clasp
+ Day and date feature at 6 o’clock
+ 50-meter water resistance
+ Minute track around the outer edge of the dial
+ See-through mineral caseback
Oris Classic Date ref: 01 733 7719 4375-07 5 20 35
As its namesake suggests, this Oris is as classic as they come. Imbued with traditional design elements, it’s certainly tailored towards the needs of those with a love for understated designs. Is that you? If so, you’ll fall in love with this Oris Classic Date watch. Its gold plated stainless steel case spans a comfortable 42mm diameter and is integrated with 100-meter water resistance. The simple three-handed dial design of this blue Oris watch, combined with an hour track featuring a mix of Roman numerals and stick indexes, is a perfect match for the professional wrist.
At a Glance:
+ Powered by the Oris 733 movement – 38 hours
+ Classic blue dial with gold-coated elements
+ Black leather strap
+ Rose gold plated 42mm steel case
+ 50-meter water resistance
Oris Divers Sixty-Five ref: 01 733 7707 4355-07 8 20 17
If you love the style of the Oris Divers Sixty-Five watch but want something a little more luxurious, this model with its two-color case design combines the classic with the indulgent. The 40mm bezel of this watch is crafted from bronze. It frames a dramatic blue dial with luminous hours and hands. The 100-meter water-resistant watch will wrap around your wrist with a smooth polished stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp. It’s equipped with a date aperture – perfect for keeping track of those important days throughout each month.
At a Glance:
+ Multipiece steel and bronze case
+ Super-LumiNova light old radium-coated appliques
+ Robust steel bracelet with folding clasp
+ Powered by the Oris 733 movement – 38 hours
+ 100-meter water resistance
Oris BC3 Advanced Day-Date ref: 01 735 7641 4161-07 5 22 26
This robust and easy-to-operate pilot’s watch is forged from Oris’ innovative engineering skills. Continuing to serve the wrists of many professional and amateur pilots, the perfectly round bezel of the BC3’s stainless steel 42mm case sits close to the wrist, thanks to a comfortable blue textile strap. If you need to track the passing minutes of the day while thousands of feet above land, the Oris BC3 is the watch to do it with.
At a Glance:
+ Silver dial with blue hands and numerals
+ Day-date feature at 6 o’clock
+ Classic pilot-styled watch
+ Blue textile strap
+ Powered by the Oris 735 – 38-hour power reserve
Oris Chronoris Date ref: 01 733 7737 4054-07 5 19 45
Inspired by motorsport, the Chronoris watch was first released in 1970. Despite its 50-year legacy, it remains as contemporary as ever with its discreet 39mm steel case that sits nicely underneath the cuff of a shirt. Its simplified black dial is pierced by orange coated hour batons and a date aperture at 3 o’clock.
Governed by a powerful self-winding movement, the Oris 733 beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and provides you with an impressive 38-hour power reserve should you wish to alternate it with another Oris favorite.
At a Glance:
+ Simple, modern design
+ Orange-tipped hour batons
+ Anti-glare sapphire glass lens
+ Classic brown leather strap with steel buckle
+ 100-meter water resistance
Oris Artix GT Chronograph ref: 01 774 7750 4153-07 1 22 10FC
Tipping its hat to Oris’ motorsport heritage, the Oris Artix GT Chronograph watch combines a sporty elegance with contemporary features like a chronograph movement, offering continuous seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. The 44mm steel case features a sapphire glass on top and a mineral glass for its caseback, where the self-winding Oris 774 is put on a show. If you like to combine the beauty of a traditional automatic Swiss watch with high precision, the Oris Artix GT Chronograph should belong in your collection.
At a glance:
+ Multipiece stainless steel case construction
+ 48-hour power reserve
+ Grey dial with Super-LumiNova coated hands and indexes
+ Brown crocodile leather strap with folding steel clasp
+ 100-meter water resistance
Oris Provider Dive Control Limited Edition ref: 01 774 7727 7784-Set
The bold and masculine-infused design of the Oris Provider is geared towards the tastes of confident Oris lovers. Its huge 51mm titanium case with a black plated coating certainly packs a punch on the wrist. A minute scale on a ceramic bezel combines nicely with a matching black dial and the zesty yellow-accented chronograph sub-counters at 12, 6, and 9 o’clock. Special printings and markings adorn the back of this limited edition Oris case. Yet, its most impressive feature is an astonishing 1000 meter water resistance, making it suitable for professional diving, marine activity, and much more.
At a Glance:
+ 1000 meter water resistance
+ Black coated titanium case
+ Robust, lightweight design
+ Black rubber strap with changing tools
+ Limited to 500 timepieces worldwide
So, we’ve featured everything from the racing track-inspired Formula 1 Williams watch to the iconic Oris Big Crown Propilot watch. Whether you’re a fan of the brand’s dress watches or its heritage in expertly developed diving tools, Oris’ diverse catalog offers a watch for everyone.
