I've owned everything you can think of. Yes Rolexes too. I have 3 Oris watches amdnhave owned many. they are aesthetically nicer than anything I've ever owned. The way the lugs hug the wrist. The overall look, beautiful attractive bracelet. Excellent bezel action in my opinion. Again, nothing looks as good. I've never ever had an issue with the Sw200 movement either.
Had an Aquis back in 2014 and wore it everyday for 2 years. Mainly to the office but also wasn't afraid to do sporting activities like ride bikes with it on the weekend, go kayaking with it, etc. I actually used the watch. While I never had any issues with accurate timekeeping at first, I was a bit disappointed by how quickly it needed a service. After 2 years, the rotor on the sw200 stopped freely self winding. As a result, it couldn't self wind after the power reserve died. After a service, it worked fine again. There is a well known and documented issue with the SW200 rotor and it's subpar reverser wheels. Look up *sellita sw200 helicopter effect spinning rotor* on google and it should be the first thread that comes up. There's also a YT video linked outlining the issue. For a more active lifestyle, these days I stick to Seiko, Omega, Breitling, Tudor, and Rolex. I think the SW200 is a great movement for the office but for anything more active AND as a daily wear, YMMV. Some will obviously never experience this issue (or may only experience it after 5 years or so because they might not wear it everyday in an active capacity) but several have with the rotor including myself. For what ti's worth, I've never had this issue with any ETA based movements or Seiko movements (which I have even shot .50 Cals with and taken golfing) . As crazy as this sounds, Seiko might just make the toughest movement out there.
I really love Oris, as you said they are a well respected manufacturer. I know my next watch would be an Oris, but I can't decide between the Aquis and the Divers Sixty Five.
If you are looking for a pure diver then it’s the Aquis. But if you already have a good diver in your collection and you want something more vintage that looks distinguished on wrist the 65 is the way. I own a 65 and it’s very dainty, delicate but has a lovely vintage appeal…..it is NOT a rugged diver that you’re gonna want to take into the ocean with you, it is strictly for looks.
Great point about the high polish, which I always avoid because such polish is a scratch magnet. The new Oris is more appealing. Thank you for the review.
Very well done Oleg. The work around for the minute jump does not worry me at all, I always turn the minute hand beyond the time and wind it back on most of my watches anyway to take up gear slack. OK it could have been done better but that would have taken more time and cost for a smaller company to absorb, the great offset that Oris offered is the 10 year service and warranty, no that is some confidence in a brand new watch movement. I think the fit on the wrist is quite dependent on the wrist shape as well as the diameter, some people are fine with it, others not so much. I have the cal400 Aquis 41.5 and it wears like a dream on my wrist, the dial is brilliantly finished and accurate as well. I would agree that the bezel feeling is not on par with higher end brands feeling just a tad agricultural in use but it is very functional and feels sturdy in use. Thanks for sharing. I hope Mr Bond is OK as he's not popped up in this review, probably on some covert operation unearthing some buried bones.
I have this watch in the blue dial, 43.5mm with the 400 cal. movement. Using the “toolwatch” app I have been tracking the accuracy of the moment since new and the first 6 months of owning I only wore it for a maximum of 4-5 hours a day the rest of the time it was in a Watch box and it ran in the -2.5 to -3.5s per day slow. Then it became my daily watch wearing it for a minimum of 10 hours a day, this is where this movement shines! It has been/is not running at a start -1 to -1.3s a day slow. The only issue that I have been having the past few months is the bezel getting almost stuck, it isn’t that I can’t get a hold of it it just takes quite a bit of force to get the bezel to move that fist click; once it releases from that fist click that it spins beautifully. I am not 100% sure but I am thinking this might have something to do with it being winter more and maybe the cold is causing it is shrink just that tiny bit…. Has anyone elts has this issue?
Good review as always my friend. As for the polished areas aging poorly, for a watch that will not appreciate in value with time. There is nothing wrong with getting your watch polished every couple of years.
Oris Aquis is still the best dive watch you can buy under $2000 actually the best deal is on used Oris Aquis with the Selleta can be had for between $1000 to $1500 I agree the bezel doesn’t feel the best but it is very solid feeling with no back play
Lol you say it's awesome, and then you say that for the same price you went for the Tudor 🤣. If you truly thought it was so "awesome", you would have gone for the Oris.
@@steelsteez6118 There is more to the watch then just the movement. My BB58 has 70 hours of power reserve, which although is not 120 hours, it is good enough foe me. I prefer the size and styling of the BB58.
I have the aquis depth gauge w/bracelet and rubber straps. The quick strap change feature is great, and I actually prefer to wear it on the rubber strap (although the vanilla scent is kinda weird). The depth gauge aquis still has the sw 200 which is fine by me. My one negative is one of yours, the bezel has a bit of back play. Otherwise I like the watch and for me the depth gauge feature makes the watch because it is unusual (even though I will never use that feature). I have been considering adding a second oris, maybe a pro pilot gmt next year.
So many talk about the brushed versus polished design on watches. I understand brushed is more durable long term but I like polished cases/bracelets more. Simply saying that watch brands should stop a design due to subjective opinions is crazy. That’s like saying that colored bezels are ugly. Maybe some people think that and others love them…. I have owned several Oris and really enjoy them. The only thing I missed is a quick adjust on the bracelet and the crown got stuck a few times.
That’s why I bought titanium aquis. With this big size make sense the weight to be heavier but not with titanium ;) I’m still happy with my one and probably wouldn’t sell it
The improved movement and service interval is a plus, but the issue with the minute hand jumping, which is well documented, would just tick me off considering the increased asking price. The high polished bracelet elements would also be a no no for a tool diver IMO. I'd go for the Tudor BB58 instead.
I was going to buy the 43.5mm Green Aquis, but now i see they only have the Calibre400 5 days power reserve and 10 year warrantee for the 41mm green aquis and not for the 43mm... SHOULD I WAIT??? Will Oris ever release a green Aquis at 43mm with calibre400 movement?
Do you still experience the minute hand jump for the new 41.5mm version? I tried a few at my local Oris boutique during the launch and they didn’t exhibit this issue. I thought they have somehow fix it.
It's not worth 3500 to me. Oris was well known for watches selling for under 2000 dollars. I will have to double check but I think you can get a black bay Tudor for around the same price.
I’m probably one of the biggest Tudor fans here, but are you sure you’re getting 10 years of warranty with 10 years service interval? Ah, and 5 days of power reserve. You can still buy the cheaper version of this watch at less than $2000, by the way.
@@nikouai I never heard of any watch company offering a 10-year warranty. I too like the bb58 the first one, with a black bezel and gold-colored hands. Very nice size dimensions. :)
From Oris’ website: “Calibre 400 is an entirely new movement, independently conceived by Oris, and sets the new standard for automatic mechanical movements. It has a five-day power reserve (120 hours), is highly resistant to magnetism, and comes with 10-year recommended service intervals and a 10-year warranty.”
I'm a huge Oris fanboy but alas they have moved out of perfect price range. Time to look closer at Mido. Ditto on high polish. Good move by watch owner.
Good review and thanks. That being said what's up with the new UA-cam setup? In my opinion it Sucks! It does not show how many subs and I cannot stand the how many thumbs down. UA-cam YOUR FIRED !
I completely disagree with you saying this watch is worth it, or competitive to watches in the same price category. It has a movement that you cannot precisely set. You have to hope that it will jump to the place or position you want it. To me this watch isn't worth $500 with that "in-house" movements issue. No where near Breitling or Tudor!
You will end up selling again this watch that is too generic and honestly not very good. In the tone of your voice we can feel that you try to get convinced of the contrary but deep inside you know it already.
I've owned everything you can think of. Yes Rolexes too. I have 3 Oris watches amdnhave owned many. they are aesthetically nicer than anything I've ever owned. The way the lugs hug the wrist. The overall look, beautiful attractive bracelet. Excellent bezel action in my opinion. Again, nothing looks as good. I've never ever had an issue with the Sw200 movement either.
Had an Aquis back in 2014 and wore it everyday for 2 years. Mainly to the office but also wasn't afraid to do sporting activities like ride bikes with it on the weekend, go kayaking with it, etc. I actually used the watch. While I never had any issues with accurate timekeeping at first, I was a bit disappointed by how quickly it needed a service. After 2 years, the rotor on the sw200 stopped freely self winding. As a result, it couldn't self wind after the power reserve died. After a service, it worked fine again. There is a well known and documented issue with the SW200 rotor and it's subpar reverser wheels. Look up *sellita sw200 helicopter effect spinning rotor* on google and it should be the first thread that comes up. There's also a YT video linked outlining the issue. For a more active lifestyle, these days I stick to Seiko, Omega, Breitling, Tudor, and Rolex. I think the SW200 is a great movement for the office but for anything more active AND as a daily wear, YMMV. Some will obviously never experience this issue (or may only experience it after 5 years or so because they might not wear it everyday in an active capacity) but several have with the rotor including myself. For what ti's worth, I've never had this issue with any ETA based movements or Seiko movements (which I have even shot .50 Cals with and taken golfing) . As crazy as this sounds, Seiko might just make the toughest movement out there.
@@steelsteez6118 thankfully I've never experienced this issue yet.
I really love Oris, as you said they are a well respected manufacturer. I know my next watch would be an Oris, but I can't decide between the Aquis and the Divers Sixty Five.
And which one did you buy? I‘m currently thinking about the Divers 65 😄
If you are looking for a pure diver then it’s the Aquis. But if you already have a good diver in your collection and you want something more vintage that looks distinguished on wrist the 65 is the way. I own a 65 and it’s very dainty, delicate but has a lovely vintage appeal…..it is NOT a rugged diver that you’re gonna want to take into the ocean with you, it is strictly for looks.
I really enjoy the originality of your watch reviews. So many channels are basic re-hashing of what we all already know.
Great point about the high polish, which I always avoid because such polish is a scratch magnet. The new Oris is more appealing. Thank you for the review.
Very well done Oleg. The work around for the minute jump does not worry me at all, I always turn the minute hand beyond the time and wind it back on most of my watches anyway to take up gear slack. OK it could have been done better but that would have taken more time and cost for a smaller company to absorb, the great offset that Oris offered is the 10 year service and warranty, no that is some confidence in a brand new watch movement. I think the fit on the wrist is quite dependent on the wrist shape as well as the diameter, some people are fine with it, others not so much. I have the cal400 Aquis 41.5 and it wears like a dream on my wrist, the dial is brilliantly finished and accurate as well. I would agree that the bezel feeling is not on par with higher end brands feeling just a tad agricultural in use but it is very functional and feels sturdy in use. Thanks for sharing. I hope Mr Bond is OK as he's not popped up in this review, probably on some covert operation unearthing some buried bones.
Your mention of great slack is exactly why I do the same thing. We are probably about 2% of the community that realize this intuitively!
I have this watch in the blue dial, 43.5mm with the 400 cal. movement. Using the “toolwatch” app I have been tracking the accuracy of the moment since new and the first 6 months of owning I only wore it for a maximum of 4-5 hours a day the rest of the time it was in a Watch box and it ran in the -2.5 to -3.5s per day slow. Then it became my daily watch wearing it for a minimum of 10 hours a day, this is where this movement shines! It has been/is not running at a start -1 to -1.3s a day slow. The only issue that I have been having the past few months is the bezel getting almost stuck, it isn’t that I can’t get a hold of it it just takes quite a bit of force to get the bezel to move that fist click; once it releases from that fist click that it spins beautifully. I am not 100% sure but I am thinking this might have something to do with it being winter more and maybe the cold is causing it is shrink just that tiny bit….
Has anyone elts has this issue?
Good review as always my friend.
As for the polished areas aging poorly, for a watch that will not appreciate in value with time. There is nothing wrong with getting your watch polished every couple of years.
Oris Aquis is still the best dive watch you can buy under $2000 actually the best deal is on used Oris Aquis with the Selleta can be had for between $1000 to $1500 I agree the bezel doesn’t feel the best but it is very solid feeling with no back play
The new movement is awesome though. For about the same money I went with the Tudor BB58.
Lol you say it's awesome, and then you say that for the same price you went for the Tudor 🤣. If you truly thought it was so "awesome", you would have gone for the Oris.
@@steelsteez6118 There is more to the watch then just the movement. My BB58 has 70 hours of power reserve, which although is not 120 hours, it is good enough foe me. I prefer the size and styling of the BB58.
Awesome review , love this timepiece . I will be adding the blue version to my collection very soon
I have the aquis depth gauge w/bracelet and rubber straps. The quick strap change feature is great, and I actually prefer to wear it on the rubber strap (although the vanilla scent is kinda weird). The depth gauge aquis still has the sw 200 which is fine by me. My one negative is one of yours, the bezel has a bit of back play. Otherwise I like the watch and for me the depth gauge feature makes the watch because it is unusual (even though I will never use that feature). I have been considering adding a second oris, maybe a pro pilot gmt next year.
Im thinking about the titanium version for the lower weight.
So many talk about the brushed versus polished design on watches. I understand brushed is more durable long term but I like polished cases/bracelets more. Simply saying that watch brands should stop a design due to subjective opinions is crazy. That’s like saying that colored bezels are ugly. Maybe some people think that and others love them….
I have owned several Oris and really enjoy them. The only thing I missed is a quick adjust on the bracelet and the crown got stuck a few times.
This watch thickness is not 12.3mm, it is 12.7mm which is pretty thick.
That’s why I bought titanium aquis. With this big size make sense the weight to be heavier but not with titanium ;) I’m still happy with my one and probably wouldn’t sell it
I love what Boris did. What a champ💪
The improved movement and service interval is a plus, but the issue with the minute hand jumping, which is well documented, would just tick me off considering the increased asking price. The high polished bracelet elements would also be a no no for a tool diver IMO. I'd go for the Tudor BB58 instead.
Nice watch but too much competition at the higher price points. I think most would buy Tudor Black Bay or Breitling.
I was going to buy the 43.5mm Green Aquis, but now i see they only have the Calibre400 5 days power reserve and 10 year warrantee for the 41mm green aquis and not for the 43mm...
SHOULD I WAIT??? Will Oris ever release a green Aquis at 43mm with calibre400 movement?
If it came this way I might , might consider it .
They still have a regular aquis with the sellita that’s still in production, no?
Your friend made a very wise decision
Is the clasp on this watch pressed or milled?
Trying to decide between getting this or a Christopher Ward Aquitaine GMT.
Are watches going the same way as bicycles?
Did you test the power reserve? I've heard that it is more like 3-4 days.
Do you still experience the minute hand jump for the new 41.5mm version? I tried a few at my local Oris boutique during the launch and they didn’t exhibit this issue. I thought they have somehow fix it.
Does oris plan on fixing the movement issues?
It's not worth 3500 to me. Oris was well known for watches selling for under 2000 dollars. I will have to double check but I think you can get a black bay Tudor for around the same price.
I’m probably one of the biggest Tudor fans here, but are you sure you’re getting 10 years of warranty with 10 years service interval? Ah, and 5 days of power reserve.
You can still buy the cheaper version of this watch at less than $2000, by the way.
Saying that, I’d still keep my BB58 over this. But the only reason is the design. I just like the vintage-inspired black bay
@@nikouai I never heard of any watch company offering a 10-year warranty. I too like the bb58 the first one, with a black bezel and gold-colored hands. Very nice size dimensions. :)
can you double check and get back to us please? Been sitting here waiting in suspense.
From Oris’ website: “Calibre 400 is an entirely new movement, independently conceived by Oris, and sets the new standard for automatic mechanical movements. It has a five-day power reserve (120 hours), is highly resistant to magnetism, and comes with 10-year recommended service intervals and a 10-year warranty.”
I'm tired of big dive watches so I wouldn't consider this. I'm seriously interested in the 36mm big crown pointer date, though.
2:48 - only this part was his honest review
the rest of his comments are not to be taken seriously :) hehe
Have you brushed the bracelet? It comes polished on the outer links. I actually did the same with my Oris Staghorn.
Maybe watch the video?
@@nicks8026? Did. They look all bruched, don't they
При новом механизме,надо было изменить дизайн,а то часы стоят в два раза дороже прошлой модели,а выглядят также.
I'm a huge Oris fanboy but alas they have moved out of perfect price range. Time to look closer at Mido. Ditto on high polish. Good move by watch owner.
Good review and thanks. That being said what's up with the new UA-cam setup? In my opinion it Sucks! It does not show how many subs and I cannot stand the how many thumbs down. UA-cam YOUR FIRED !
for the price 3500 i would get a tudor cheers
I completely disagree with you saying this watch is worth it, or competitive to watches in the same price category. It has a movement that you cannot precisely set. You have to hope that it will jump to the place or position you want it. To me this watch isn't worth $500 with that "in-house" movements issue. No where near Breitling or Tudor!
Looks like a more expensive invicta if you ask me. Huge screws and goofy. Shape. Yikes…
You will end up selling again this watch that is too generic and honestly not very good. In the tone of your voice we can feel that you try to get convinced of the contrary but deep inside you know it already.