ORIS Watches - Opinions?
Discussion
I've done a bit of digging, but with mixed results trying to find a decent review on ORIS watches. Are they any good? The price would suggest they are, but I have to confess it's a brand I haven't really heard of.
I'm a long way from a watch fanatic, but as it's the only piece of jewellery I wear I always feel I can justify spending a resonable amount on a watch. I like quite big watches, not because it's bling but because I've got fat wrists and otherwise it looks like I'm wearing a kiddies watch! However, looking in the shop window they appear to be rather on the mahoosive scale compared to something like a Seamaster (my other thought). I've linked to a couple of ones that I like the look of, but what worries me is it a bit cheeky to use a jeweller to try on and get a better look at the watch then buy it online, or should I be asking the shop if they can match (or at least get close to) the online price? After seeing them I wouldn't want to buy it online without physically trying it on, but not sure the best way to go about it.
http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/ORIS-Gents-Regulateur...
http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/ORIS-Gents-Titan-Dive...
http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/-ORIS-Gents-ProDiver-...
One thing that appealed to me was the fact you get a rubber strap and a metal one as well. I wear my watch all the time (currently a Tissot Touch which hasn't been off my wrist in 6 months), so something robust and reliable is what I'm looking for.
Any opinions or suggestions welcome
I'm a long way from a watch fanatic, but as it's the only piece of jewellery I wear I always feel I can justify spending a resonable amount on a watch. I like quite big watches, not because it's bling but because I've got fat wrists and otherwise it looks like I'm wearing a kiddies watch! However, looking in the shop window they appear to be rather on the mahoosive scale compared to something like a Seamaster (my other thought). I've linked to a couple of ones that I like the look of, but what worries me is it a bit cheeky to use a jeweller to try on and get a better look at the watch then buy it online, or should I be asking the shop if they can match (or at least get close to) the online price? After seeing them I wouldn't want to buy it online without physically trying it on, but not sure the best way to go about it.
http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/ORIS-Gents-Regulateur...
http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/ORIS-Gents-Titan-Dive...
http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/-ORIS-Gents-ProDiver-...
One thing that appealed to me was the fact you get a rubber strap and a metal one as well. I wear my watch all the time (currently a Tissot Touch which hasn't been off my wrist in 6 months), so something robust and reliable is what I'm looking for.
Any opinions or suggestions welcome
Thanks for the advice, will be investigating things a bit further, and also brushing up on my negotiating skills!!!
The Regulateur is my current favourite as I like the design of the face, but as suggested will visit a few jewellers and try them on before making a commitment!
Will report back once taken the plunge!!
The Regulateur is my current favourite as I like the design of the face, but as suggested will visit a few jewellers and try them on before making a commitment!
Will report back once taken the plunge!!
Just to finish this thread off (also largely as I forgot I had started it!), I eventually took the plunge and bought a Prodiver for my thirtieth last year. It's my everyday watch hence I wear it with the rubber strap rather than the bracelet as I find it more comfortable. It also means it has numerous scuffs and scratches on it, but I bought it to wear rather than sit in it's case. Once I've figured out how the hell to upload an image off my phone I'll stick some pictures up
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