ORIS Watches - Opinions?
Discussion
tertius said:
eccles said:
tertius said:
They are good watches, good value, well made and IIRC have only ever made mechanical watches - probably the only long standing Swiss maker able to claim that.
They did make Quartz watches for a very short while.I sold this one recently on ebay....
Don't worry about going into a jewellers and trying without buying, you're potentially a genuine customer who's looking for a watch to purchase so no need to feel awkward about it, I'd have thought that most watches that are tried on don't get bought anyway. If I'm out shopping with the GF and can't be bothered to follow her around the numerous make-up/handbag/shoes shops then I'll often try a watch or two on just to help pass the time and satisfy my curiosity. Definately try before you buy
As for pricing, you should be able to get 10% off just for asking, you could possibly stretch that to 15%+
I saw a Pro Diver in a shop window last week, a BIG watch, well presented in it's case with all the gubbins that it came with. It's the only one of the three that doesn't have a date complication though, which may/may not influence your desicion.
As for pricing, you should be able to get 10% off just for asking, you could possibly stretch that to 15%+
I saw a Pro Diver in a shop window last week, a BIG watch, well presented in it's case with all the gubbins that it came with. It's the only one of the three that doesn't have a date complication though, which may/may not influence your desicion.
eccles said:
tertius said:
eccles said:
tertius said:
They are good watches, good value, well made and IIRC have only ever made mechanical watches - probably the only long standing Swiss maker able to claim that.
They did make Quartz watches for a very short while.I sold this one recently on ebay....
I have an Oris Big Crown Pointer, exactly like this one:
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/290648035448?var=lv...
(but not this one, before you ask!!). I bought it with my first work bonus in 1995 for about £600, and I chose it because it looked classy, traditional, elegant and not too showy. Also a bit unusual.
I've worn it every day since then and it hasn't skipped a beat. The case and strap has worn very gently, and it hasn't warped, bent or deformed in any way. The face has had the odd scratch, but it is almost like the watch heals itself, as scratches seem to disappear over time.
I think it's still a gorgeous watch, my wife (of two years) loves it, my sons (22 and 20) covet it, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/290648035448?var=lv...
(but not this one, before you ask!!). I bought it with my first work bonus in 1995 for about £600, and I chose it because it looked classy, traditional, elegant and not too showy. Also a bit unusual.
I've worn it every day since then and it hasn't skipped a beat. The case and strap has worn very gently, and it hasn't warped, bent or deformed in any way. The face has had the odd scratch, but it is almost like the watch heals itself, as scratches seem to disappear over time.
I think it's still a gorgeous watch, my wife (of two years) loves it, my sons (22 and 20) covet it, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
One of the first "proper" watches I bought was an Oris Worldtimer. Still love it, wore it yesterday on a business trip to Germany, great to be able to adjust main face hand by hourly movements using the push buttons and keep "home time" on the smaller dial. Nicely made, weighty and not too pricey!
Old topic I know, but my ORIS is a prized possession and I couldn't resist adding my "long-term review".
I've had mine 13 years. Bought for my 21st by my parents. Worn almost every day since, and only needed repairing when my hamfisted dad managed to wind the crown up so tight that he broke one of the springs inside and snapped off the crown!! It's been through some serious punishment (I wear it for work every day) but a good clean still brings it up like new.
Loses around 2mins a month, but that makes no odds really as you have to adjust the date at the end of most months anyway.
Don't know what the consensus is, but I love the way it looks, very subtle, clean design, not oversized like modern watches. A fairly classy looking watch
Would anyone know what the model name is? I can't remember, its part of the "Big crown" range but thats as much as I know.
I've had mine 13 years. Bought for my 21st by my parents. Worn almost every day since, and only needed repairing when my hamfisted dad managed to wind the crown up so tight that he broke one of the springs inside and snapped off the crown!! It's been through some serious punishment (I wear it for work every day) but a good clean still brings it up like new.
Loses around 2mins a month, but that makes no odds really as you have to adjust the date at the end of most months anyway.
Don't know what the consensus is, but I love the way it looks, very subtle, clean design, not oversized like modern watches. A fairly classy looking watch
Would anyone know what the model name is? I can't remember, its part of the "Big crown" range but thats as much as I know.
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I have a BC3 which they marketed as an 'aviation' watch, a 44mm titanium 1,000m diver, a sixties gold dress watch with a perfect cream dial and a gold 50mm pocket watch, which is one of the very last that they made.
The BC3 is a daily wearer but the titanium dive was bought instead of a Submariner (although Im still looking for one of course, or maybe a Deep Sea).
I have a BC3 which they marketed as an 'aviation' watch, a 44mm titanium 1,000m diver, a sixties gold dress watch with a perfect cream dial and a gold 50mm pocket watch, which is one of the very last that they made.
The BC3 is a daily wearer but the titanium dive was bought instead of a Submariner (although Im still looking for one of course, or maybe a Deep Sea).
V8mate said:
A jeweller nearby has a 2005 Oris Williams F1 (with all its boxes and stuff) and is asking £900.
Given that's 'brand new' money, is there any particular reason why a 2005 model might be worth a premium or is the seller just taking the michael?
Just bouncing the reason for the thread revival.Given that's 'brand new' money, is there any particular reason why a 2005 model might be worth a premium or is the seller just taking the michael?
I have this one, 36mm. Big Crown Pointer Date
I bought it new in a Goldsmiths sale for £300 a couple of years ago. It is a really nice thing. I had wanted an automatic mechanical watch for a while and we saw this. I was even happier when I discovered I had got it for £200 less than pretty much everywhere else was selling it for!
It is a mens/unisex watch, I don't particularly like 'wimmins' watches. Too small, delicate and girly for a clumsy oaf like me.
Trace
I bought it new in a Goldsmiths sale for £300 a couple of years ago. It is a really nice thing. I had wanted an automatic mechanical watch for a while and we saw this. I was even happier when I discovered I had got it for £200 less than pretty much everywhere else was selling it for!
It is a mens/unisex watch, I don't particularly like 'wimmins' watches. Too small, delicate and girly for a clumsy oaf like me.
Trace
V8mate said:
A jeweller nearby has a 2005 Oris Williams F1 (with all its boxes and stuff) and is asking £900.
Given that's 'brand new' money, is there any particular reason why a 2005 model might be worth a premium or is the seller just taking the michael?
I assume it's because it is a limited edition. Oris have a habit of doing limited runs on special editions.Given that's 'brand new' money, is there any particular reason why a 2005 model might be worth a premium or is the seller just taking the michael?
ie, I have a Hunter Oris watch of which 'only' 1958 where made to commemorate the year it went into service for the Swiss Airforce
I assume (but don't know) that the Williams watch is similar
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