This watch has really grown on me! - Oris Big Crown Pointer Date
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Hi Guys,
Here is the review of the second watch that Oris lent me. The first was the Divers Sixty-Five with the Bronze bezel (link below), and now this is a hands on review of the new Oris Big Crown Pointer Date, with the bluey grey dial.
I was unsure about this watch at first, but now I love it!
As always, let me know what you think.
Oris Divers Sixty-Five hands on review:
• ORIS DIVERS SIXTY-FIVE...
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Love the date indicator - it’s like a countdown to payday.
😂😂😂 nice one
I love so many things about this watch. The vintage look, that there is a 36 mm version, the elegant but at the same time modern look. The green dial version would make a perfect fall watch!
The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date, is, I feel, their signature watch - in all its variations! Good review.
Disagree about the hands, think they are a great feature and suit the aesthetic perfectly. love the font too, bang on!
It's a great watch but 5 ATM is somewhat below par. Anyway I hope to get one. I love the retro styling and colourways.
Yeah, the cathedral hands are perfect for this watch! As for the 50m WR, yes it could be better, but it is pretty much par for the course for an “aviation” style watch such as this. My favorite variation of the Pointer Date is the one with the red/burgundy lacquered dial.
I've been looking at Grand Seiko but I already have a dress watch (Omega DeVille) and a diver (Seamaster 41mm) and this watch is ticking a lot of boxes for me. Casual, unique date complication, clear case back, decent price. Damn. Good thing I don't have a significant other to explain my affliction to.
The cathedral hands is the best part of the watch IMO. Thanks for the review!
Of all the watches that have come out in 2018, this one speaks to me: the color of the dial, the shape of the 4, the cathedral hands. I am very much in love with this piece. I am not a movement guy like many watch fans and I have an Aquis with a Sellita movement which I find more than competent. It just works for me. Well done.
Absolutely love the cathedral hands
I just bought the very same watch. It is amazing! I love the red date pointer, the bezel, the crazy "4" and the red rotor. Oris should keep these features on the Big Crown line...
This is how watch enthusiasts should explore and and not Rolex and Seiko All the time. Good work.
Thanks buddy. I do enjoy getting hands on with other watches. There’s plenty of Rolex and seiko content out there already.
Well as you now need £5k to buy a Seiko new release everybody needs to be looking at these cheaper Swiss brands :)
Subtle TGV burn?
I need to stop looking at Oris watches. They make so many great looking ones, it's so tempting.
I have the blue cervo volante version in 38 mm with a strap made of deer leather. The longer I have it, the more I love it!
This a beautiful Pilot watch. It definitely surpasses some of the best German Pilot watches in its category i. e. Sinn especially for the price. Thanks Adrian.
Back watching old Bark and Jack videos to reignite the watch passion 😁
I love that 1930's style.
I’m a big fan of this dial, I just wish they would bring back the 38mm version. I like the cathedral hands, since this iteration is more of a dress watch, though it does seem to have field watch roots.
Fantastic review as always mate. Never looked at that model from Oris before but your right that dial colour is amazing
Great video Adrian and you are so right about that color of dial. Blue is my favorite color but I think that this shade of blue is sooooooo good I can't put a name to it. Thanks again for the review, Brian.
I have a big crown from late 90's. They have changed a little... 36mm SS case is polished including lugs. Hands and red date pointer are the same. Real difference is the watch face which is silvered with a pattern engraved behind numbers 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 - 10 - 12 which are applied and plated like the gold hands. Movement is also based (modified) version of ETA 2824-2. Crown isn't screw down and the domed glass is plexiglass - no scratches and original. Although it does glow in the dark, the 12 markers are tiny. For me, the hands, details on the dial and of course the date pointer is the uniqueness (and charm too).
I finally bought this beautiful watch ⭐️🤩
Congrats mate. 👍🏻
This watch is... mouth watering. The colour of the case and how it combines so elegantly with the wash out dial. The strap is sexy while I do agree there could be better options. Theres something so classic yet not "old" with that design. I am still debating wether to go for this or a Aquis as my first Swiss watch over 1K.
I’ve come back around to this brand, as they were recommended to me years ago. This watch in particular has caught my eye. I’m torn between this and the 65, brass bezel.
Always saving up your vids, so I can watch them when I have the time to really enjoy them with a cup of coffee. This one was again worth the wait. I think this one goes on the list for my graduation piece. Really lovely
So glad you like them. And thanks for watching, especially with a coffee. Good luck with your graduation. 🍻
The cathedral hands are the best part of this watch.
Had my eye on this since Basel - gorgeous looks. Came very close to going the green face limited edition on a recent trip, but the blue is just so perfect...certainly my next target. I may have made it difficult for myself by 'inadvertently' picking up the Baltic panda dial (limited to 100 pieces so not planned). One more watch can only work for so long with my wife!
Love Oris. The main problem with Oris though is choosing which watch to buy, they make so many damn nice ones!
Anyway, enjoying your videos (even though I can't stand coffee!) and subbed. Keep it up.
Thanks so much for Subbing and really glad you like the videos. Cheers, Adrian
I just bought the Blue, 40mm Big crown pointer date because of this video. The great video resolution inspired me to purchase this as my first serious watch. It is simply gorgeous and feels great on the wrist.
Where did you buy it from?
The close up shot at 5:54 is sweet.
Yeah I should have left that up for longer. I don’t have a macro lens yet, so I shot it in 4K and cropped it 👍🏻
Bark and Jack it looked crispy good!!
This is growing on me. I feel I may have to flip a couple beaters to make room. Hmmmm, Christmas soon. Top videos. Stylishly casual with solid content.
This is a very attractive watch; I love the cathedral hands. Thanks for a great review.👍
Thing I’d change, is bumping up the WR to 100mm
Great review of a beautiful watch. Cant go wrong with Oris, great value and super quality. Love my Divers 65 and Aquis Maldives.
Just ordered one last week. I loved the hands, and that date display, so I had to get it. And I have always wondered why so many watches have boring bezels. This is more interesting.
Anyway, the thing that cought my eye on it was that beautiful blue dial. Quite unique.
I love that watch. I find it very ‘bohemian’ let’s say. Very original and gorgeous. I would the diver you showed too, no problem 😉
Great review Adrian. One of those watches I wish I'd owner prior to an explorer. The strap quick release pins have been a feature of the fitbit blaze for the past few years.
Great video! Love the writing you incorporated into your reviews! What kind of coffee are you drinking?! Looks delicious!!!
Thanks so much buddy. Creating the writing takes a while, so it’s great it’s appreciated. 👍🏻
I usually drink Roma by Nespresso. 👍🏻
Bark and Jack - thanks for the reply! Keep it up my man, cheers from California!
Cute little watch with its own Hoxton Hipster student retro feel vibe. A great everyday knockabout watch that doesn’t need worrying about too much. With such a narrow bezel it’ll wear as big as a 40mm watch can. Personally I like the hands which add to its charm and character. A watch that is greater than the sum of its parts. Just cool and accessible just what a watch should be. And the blood red dial version. Well who knows...
great vid - I would get the 36mm version - lovely lookin watch.
You are making me look at Oris. Great video.
2 mins in and I love that watch
No! I've been keeping an eye out for this watch at a good price for about 2 months now, you recommending this is now going to make that an even more difficult prospect....
Seiko Alpinist hands, what a beautiful watch that Oris is. Nice to look at a brand I haven't given enough time to.
Prefer this one to the diver, but still dangerously close in price to a used IWC
I love the limited edition green version: Oris Big Crown D.26 286 HB-RAG
just bought one and love it
Just picked up a vintage version. My first Oris. Long overdue.
Hey Adrian, I have an unusual request: could you stop your channel from growing too much, so that you'll always be able to interact with your viewers? :) Thanks mate
I agree :P
Oh I agree. It's nuts and it's actually I topic I want to discuss. I feel terrible that I can't reply to all comments, emails and messages. It makes me feel so rude, especially after so many people supporting what I do. Honestly I am sorry if there's been a comment that I haven't replied too. It's not intentional.
Thanks for watching though :)
Cheers,
Adrian
I *do* appreciate the effort you make to reply to comments - even those that aren't specifically about the watch(es) being discussed, such as your reply to my query about the music you use. Just saying - great job - and understand that reality dictates we can't expect you to answer EVERY comment out there.
Hey Adrian I concur with you in the choise of the hands should have been simple needle style hands..I also didn’t like the strap but am sure once if ages it would look nice ...
Would be awesome for you to do a comparison video between this and the 'original' Big Crown Pointer Date.
as an owner of a 18 year old oris big crown commander, I think the new ones look very good...but......oris is cutting corners with their "pilot" dials. they look very cheap(stamped ink) and think they should use more applied markers. this will give the dials more depth.
Good lawd this thing is pretty. Great review! Love your style.
Love this watch...... May be my next premium buy
i heard water resistance is negligible for a pilot. this watch is pretty dang cool.
Excellent review. One bit of constructive critique: your audio needs improvement. The echo is quite pronounced and the sound tends to “wash out” if you know what I mean. Also, you may want to get a better lighting set up because it’s a tad too bright. Other than that, the content is excellent! Keep it up!
Great work with the channel, love the videos! When you get a chance, you should review the sarb003.
Thanks MrHuss. Glad you like the videos. I'll add the sarb003 to the list. Cheers, Adrian
Another excellent video! It’s a really handsome watch and personally, I like the hands. The date function is a good touch of “different”. Quick release bands are definitely the way to go, IMO.
I'm starting to save to buy my first entry-level luxury watch, and I'm definitely getting the Oris Aquis, I don't know why but I identify myself with this brand like no other.
That's a great choice! I know what you mean about the brand. I feel a good connection too. They feel honest.
I had the same connection with Oris and my first real luxury watch was an Oris Divers Sixty-Five. I just love the retro look of that watch. Besides that, I also have an Oris Rectangular with a cream dial and roman numerals. Plan on picking up a Big Crown Pointer at some point in the future as well. Love Oris watches.
Michael L I just tried this watch (Big Crown Pointer Date blue) and man... it couldn’t be more beautiful.
38mm and a slightly darker brown suede strap
Can't really fall off with Oris can you? Not a model I'm that familiar with though and like you not really my style either.
However I think what put me off was the machining around the bezel. Seems so old fashioned or is that retro? Yet another reason I don't care for Rolex that much is the bezel or crystal surround really.
Having said that the colour, face ,numerals (really loving them) date hand, and the main hands all come together to make a complete package. It's just different enough to be interesting without falling into a particular category which been honest is very refreshing.
Priced about right too IMHO.
Thanks for bringing this one to my attention Adrian. Another cracking review.
I bought this watch loved it initially, but eventually ended up selling it. As you state in your review, it wears incredibly well, and the domed sapphire crystal along with the coined edge bezel is stunning. The pointer date function makes for a very clean field-watch style dial layout. However, the polished case sides, the hands (particularly the rather petite second hand) are just a bit too dressy for my taste and clashes with an otherwise aviation inspired watch.
Dial and hands to die for!
Modern vintage goodness. Was the G85 used for the video? So clean.
It’s a cool piece isn’t it.
Yeah I used my G85. When the light is good, the quality is amazing. 👍🏻
I agree about the hands but prefer the original strap, though I'd actually like it with an even more bolstered exaggerated version...dare I say it, even a bund?
Big fan of your reviews; learn a lot about this hobby; this watch really reminds me of my SARB017 which I was wearing while watching the review, keep up the good work
Can you do a review on Oris Aquis date, 43mm & 39mm models...???
Why don’t a lot of reviewers not mention the height of the watch? I personally think the height is just as important as the diameter and the lug width...
Can you do a review on Oris Aquis date, 43mm & 39mm models...???
Is it just me or is this channel growing really fast atm?
Yup! Remember he was just celebrating 10k already 13k
Already looking forward to the 20k giveaway haha
He’s like Bill Clinton... immediately likable... he’d be a good salesman
It's nuts and really hard to keep up with. With regards to a giveaway, make sure you don't miss the videos over the weekend. ;)
Great review. I've been a big fan of Oris for long time, at first with the Aquis range that I still find great. I really enjoy with all the limited editions but they tend to be too big, often above 45mm. The Pointer Date looks great, would probably go for the green one though :)
Off topic, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the watch gang subscription. I heard about it yesterday for the first and you can subscribe for up to 1000 USD per month to receive a watch worth above 1500. Don't know who could afford it and why you wouldn't just take the money and buy anything from an Oris to a Rolex depending on how many months you save up. From what I saw it seems to only be "kickstarter brands" that somehow all look the same.
This is the most mesmerising watch I have ever seen. Tried it today at a dealer in Melbourne. Great review although IMO everything about it is perfect.
It is a cool piece. And I'm a big fan of the Oris, the brand.
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the 36mm bronze - thinking about one for the wife
Adrian yah very nice watch indeed.... Are you considering purchasing a new Oris watch? And if so which one?
I love these. Wish they had kept the Cresent shape for the date hand. I also wish they had kept some of the detailed faces of previous ones. Glad they have moved to a screw down crown and a saphire glass. I have an older one but could easily see myself getting one of these.
Just purchased. Super excited.
I think its suits you realy good. nice vid!
I think what you’re trying to describe the feel of the date hand is it snaps into place. Nice watch!👍
The watch is great, wish it was 38mm though
Luciole Dizerot there’s a 36 mm version I believe
There is, and I think 36mm and 40mm are perfect offerings to cater for all tastes.
@@mindgraphy_ Not my tastes; I think they should offer a 38mm. I find that 36mm is a bit small for a sports/field watch.
@@unclespeller6568 then get the 40...
@@MrCliteatswood Yes, the 40mm would be my choice.
Is this still the reference 01 754 7696 4064-07 5 20 51 (what a mouthful)? This dial/face doesn't seem to be on their site yet - only the black and silver dials that are on there.
Great showcase for a great watch! I wasn't interested in it as well when it came out. But over the time it growed on me and after I sold my first Oris I feel the need for another one. It should be something special and unique. And I think this one would tick the boxes! Thanks again for the great presentation.
An absolutely beautiful watch 👍👍👍
Hi jack i have one it is the best watch for the money you can get better than omega or tag
The movement a bit too small for the case in my opinion. Nice dial colour. Thanks for sharing.
Just ordered one 👍🏻
I just picked one of these up. It's my first Automatic watch and I really love it. I'd initially begun looking at Oris's Diver 65, but the easily changeable straps where a big selling point, at least to me. I can easily dress this watch up or down by changing the band. I purchased the distressed leather as well as the stainless steel band, and feel pretty well equipped for any situation. It's really comfortable and not too flashy, but can look great with a pair of jeans or a pair of slacks with a quick change of band. Also, it looks a lot different in person than it does in pictures. I thought 40mm might be to big, but i have to agree with @BarkandJack that it looks more natural and comfortable on my wrist than expected. I still hope to get that 65 down the road, but for now am really loving my Pointer Date :) Thanks for the review, Best!
So lovely that blue dial
I have only appreciated Oris traditionally, but this watch (for me) brings the brand back into my top 5. This color, style, and finish is outstanding. I simply love. I bought an Omega Seamaster back in 1999 and sold it. I have been wanting another mid-high end swiss watch since. Thanks in large part to your review I ordered one of these! Thank you!
Love the watch, but I prefer the mint green dial
I have the 80th anniversary edition in bronze, absolutely fantastic piece!
And just in case you forgot about the big crown, it says "BIG CROWN" on the dial.
At first glance I thought the 4th hand was a gmt hand 😍, that's only when I saw that it was going to 31 that I figured out 😀 ! Anyway! Great review as always ! Cheers
It’s so good looking but the Selitta movement is so annoying. Make it in house and charge £2500.
Careful with the schitters Adrian.
Hello! This is a really well done vid! Liked it a lot! Anyhow.. Which colors are this Watch avalible in? Ive seen dark red, more grey..blueish (or maybe its more blue in real Life), Brown and black (the Movember version). I have not seen them in real Life yet, but which colors do you prefer (you Viewers), and are there different kind of bands? The Movember ed. seem to have a not so matte Surface to it. Is that correct? Do you Think its too wide with its 40 mm ? Should it have been 36? =P
Hmm. I am lusting for one. Unrelated question: My AD offers me the ORIS Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition Bronze for 200 less than list prize. Should i pull the trigger? Great vid btw, have fun times.
I am planning to buy this watch. Is this watch reliable, accuracy timing ?
The hands are a huge part of what make this watches aesthetics so amazing. Just an opinion, but I'd say you are in the minority with regards to your opinion of the hands. To each his own though, we all like what we like, believe me I get it and I respect your opinion. That said Oris please don't ever change these watch hands. Lol
Hello Adrian
What type of coffee do you drink and which coffee machine do you use. Cheers
Gotta love moving the bits.
It was cool being on the live stream with you, after watching your videos for long!
Love these videos (and the explorer in the background)
Thanks Charles.
nice watch, good review.
Thanks Steven.
Hey Buddy, be bloody honest.
Explorer 1 or Speedmaster?!