Oris did what so many companies fail to do. Make a compelling, value-oriented diver with the function, versatility, and elegance of the Submariner without making a creatively bankrupt copy of it. The only real things missing are a true in-house movement, an adjustable clasp, and non-proprietary lugs. If Oris fixed those things then they'd have a watch with legend status. And even then... the proprietary lugs make it wear amazingly, so they don't even need to change that.
Thanks for the thoughts and insights! I think Oris certainly have achieved a lot of that and remain a respected independent company for good reason. The proprietary lugs are so much a part of this design that I reckon it wouldn’t be what it is without them. I would say also that there are other compelling alternatives at this price range - Longines Hydroconquest and Rado D-Star are two that come immediately to mine.
Funny that people alway’s think that a inhouse movement is superior to ETA or Salita. It’s not. I own both. My Rolex and Tudor vs my Oris makes 1.5 sec pd in fafour of the Tudor. That’s it. Cost 3 times the oris .. So what’s missing is a emty wallet !
yesterday, my daughter, 22, asked me what I really wanted for my Christmas and Birthday gift (only about a week apart), I told her.. I do not know yet and I do not have anything that I want at this moment, ha ha ha. Knowing she is still in school and just working part time. But if there is a present that I want for this time of the year, This Oris Aquis might be IT. Ivan, as you know, I love to take apart of a watch and express my opinion about improvements and so forth.... for this watch, I GOT NOTHING!!!! Everything looks PERFECT, as perfect any watch could be at $1475 price range. They have the solid identity of Oris Aquis and every aspect of fit & finish are just about perfect. It seems like they had thought about basically everything how to improve and make as perfect as possible. THAT IS IT FROM ME, IVAN. Now, I got to convince my daughter, son and my wife... plus my sister...just about everyone to get their money together for my xmas and birthday gift, ha ha ha Again, thanks for the review. If I do not get this as my gift, at least I know what I want to buy for 2020. take care. Ivan.
Haha thanks Alex... wow I'm rather surprised! Personally I find this evolution a step away from it being a tool diver, going toward a dress diver. So for me it depends on what the objective of the changes are - if it is indeed going toward a dressier style, then they have succeeded in almost all aspects. Ironically I like the older style hands for the fact that they are cleaner, but they happen to also be more suited to a dressier looks. I sincerely wish you all the best in your quest for a Oris Aquis Date! :)
I have the blue version and this one you featured on the video. There is just something about the Oris Aquis that I honestly can't get enough of. Its elegant, classy, and sporty at the same time. Lovely watch and great vid good Sir
Bonjour from Quebec. I think the 12 o'clock indice is not different enough from the others when you look at it when it's dark.. Also, Oris has a fantastic adjustable clasp on the rubber bracelet, but a so-so one on the bracelet. Still an excellent diver with great lume. Love your channel. Merci
Thanks for that! Yeah their rubber strap clasp is pretty awesome - I reviewed such a model some time ago. I get what you mean about that 12 o’clock marker...
@@NordicWatchChannel I am also buying the 43.5 mm version, and also have about the same wrist size. So it's good to hear that others think the same as me of it's size
@Craig Grissom no way. who is Christopher ward? A microbrand. Oris is a watch company in Switzerland since 1905. I would compare them with tudor and breitling
Hello Ivan. I have an Aquis Clipperton, circa 2017. (They seem to pump out a lot of limited editions with gradient dials - which can be nice, depending on the color and look that you want.) Re: movement, I saw an article in an online forum, in which someone knowledgeable looked at the movement closely, and concluded it was a modified top grade - no glycodur balance wheel, but there was circumstantial evidence that the movement had been factory regulated to 4 or 5 positions. I am in no position to judge, but my Oris (like the one in the video) is within COSC performance. YMMV. Somebody else commented on the relative value compared to a Christopher Ward Trident. I have that watch too - I think the Trident compares favorably in some ways (e.g., quick remove on the bracelet makes strap swapping easy), but I like the Oris better in others (rubber strap on the Oris is really sweet). For me, the Oris is the nicer looking, more dressy piece, while CW is surely more toolish. While I like them both, I’m still interested in the SMP- there’s always the temptation to move further up the price/quality curve.
Hi there, thank you for sharing those thoughts, I appreciate that you took the time to do that! :) I actually really like the color combination on the Clipperton, as well as that case back they put on it. Would be nice if the movement is indeed a TOP grade Sellita but my own pre 2017 Oris certainly does not perform within those specs, it's close to 10 seconds/day slow consistently. CW do put out some pretty good stuff... I would love to review one of their watches.
i have the 2017 update same as you. glad i bought form a AD. paid 1700 usa. it broke down six months after i got it. had to send it out twice for the same issue. glad i had the warranty. still love the watch otherwise.
Thanks for sharing that - glad you are enjoying it and managed to get it sorted under warranty! Actually I own the older model... this one was loaned to me.
Hello from the 0.1% who wear an Oris Aquis (Depth Gauge) whilst diving! I’d actually prefer a slightly slimmer case that could be tucked under the cuff of my glove to protect the watch from the accidental scratches and dings that regularly occur whilst diving 👌🏿😊
Good review. This is a really good value proposition alternative to the Rolex Sub and Omega Seamaster. It seems to straddle that gap between elegant dressy and tool diver very well, like Rolex and it’s Submariner. I’m surely tempted to get one of these. The only negative that I can see is the proprietary strap/ bracelet, but it looks so good, it doesn’t seem to matter.
I don't have an Oris, yet, and while I like these, I'm looking for day-date. The only option I can see is the Hammerhead, and it's larger (which I also like). The one you have there seems pretty nice. Glad to see it.
@@randynovick7972 Thought you meant the Zelos Hammerhead. Didn't know there was an Oris watch of the same moniker. But I'm not a big fan of Oris either TBH.
As usual, great review. This piece is beautuful. I like most of it except price. I did notice that when you did the side by side with the old style, the old one had a very nice, high contrast face. The new one doesn't have any AR? Maybe because my eyes are failing and i really love a bright readable face. It is a beauty though! Cheers from the USA
Thanks Mike - the picture of the old is stock photo so I guess it's got a certain perfect look about it... in reality holding these side by side the clarify is not really distinguishable, at least to me. I will do a side-by-side comparison video soon :)
Very nice. Looks very well made. Personally, I think it would look better all brushed with no polishing. Oris seems the be liked very much by watch enthusiasts. They are still independent and make some nice watches. Personally, the only one I would be interested in is the Chronoris. I think it’s really cool, a little small for me, maybe some day.
Nice simple elegant watch, 24mm lungs are big but not hard to find. Price isn't overtly expensive. Would also like to check out an AD price. Checked out the rubber strap version as well. Not a bracelet fan. To each their own. But heard sound advice on more expensive watches and was advised to buy the bracelet, and just order a good replacement strap. Got some nice Barton's in the past. On my Mido, actually (to me) looked and felt better. the color match was perfect. Had it from an earlier order and had a bitch of a time trying to get the original and sized bracelet back on. Don't want to damage the watch and have it done for like $15.
I reckon $1700 is realistic price you would be able to get from an AD. And yeah I agree that it is a better idea to get the bracelet even if you don't like it - will be easy to resell for good value, and get the rubber for cheaper. Barton straps seem to be well liked but I'm not sure if they make one that is compatible with the Aquis - remember these are a custom proprietary lug-strap interface. All the best! :)
I have the 39mm Clean Ocean, amazing watch and gets many compliments when I wear it. I am from the UK and had my Oris with me when I went diving in Perth a few weeks back but I gree the watch is more of a dressy diver.
Thanks for sharing that mate - glad to hear you’re enjoying it. The 39mm size would be interesting to have, quite different experience on the wrist I would think. Where did you dive to? See anything interesting?
I’ve seen the other day Clean Ocean version and instantly fell in love. At the moment it is outside my reach money-wise since I just graduated but I would like to own one ! The story behind the brand, company independency, in-house movements, no crazy athletes endorsements, and on top of it they give share of their profits in fight against plastic pollution and nature conservation makes it hard to resist. What you buy is the story and philosophy not to many watch companies can offer. In the end, most people don’t know anything about the brand, so you won’t be in the middle of attention when you say you are wearing Oris, instead if you would wear Rolex. 🕰
The Aquis has the same kind of design genius that the Submariner had in its day, but of course more modern, someone very talented and thoughtful was behind it. I just can't figure out why they would go with those proprietary lugs, they're the only offputting thing about the watch. What would you do if you broke the bracelet? A replacement would be a good $200 I would guess, if they would sell you one at all.
Haha maybe they weren’t so thoughtful or talented! ;) You can get replacement bracelets or links... but reality of my experience is that you’re far more likely to have a problem with the case or movement than the bracelet. I have never broken a bracelet.
I had the refreshed model in blue dial and shiny black ceramic bezel. I wish I never sold it- thought the 39.5mm would be the better choice but after trying it on, the integrated lugs just made it too small for me visually.
I think the general improvement is slimmer bracelet overall improvement in the handset. It retains all its tool criteria while looking more classy and less chunky. Just my opinion, im on my way sure many will feel differently
Love this watch but the polished links????? Nooooooo. Tool watch has to have brushed finish. I know Oris did produce brushed bracelet aquis but where are they?
I bought a new Oris Aquis on which the crown stem popped out within the first few days of ownership. Oris wanted to send it off for repair quoting a 6-8 week turn around. Thankfully I paid for it via Paypal who forced the seller to refund my money. Oris we TOTALLY were uninterested in helping me. I'd never touch the brand again.
Sorry to hear that, glad you got your refund. I’m a bit confused however... you mentioned that they offered to repair it, but then felt that they were “totally uninterested” to help you??
@@PerthWAtch What I mean is there was a lack of urgency or care that a customer had just paid 3K for a watch that was clearly defective. At a minimum they should have replaced it. I did go down the repair route initially however the watch sat in their PO box uncollected for 2 weeks until I forcefully had to retrieve the package myself from the PO! I'd call that a fair lack of interest by Oris.
Until a few weeks ago, I had an Aquis older revision before 2017. I confess that I bought it, mostly because of its extremely sturdy, solid and high quality bracelet, which made it look much more expensive and masculine. Now I can see that in the new models, the bracelet is much thinner and when shaking it comes out a rather unpleasant sound that makes it look cheap. I don't know what ORIS policy is, but if I go through with material savings, I won't buy it again. Given the low class of the mechanism, at least the other components are expected to be of decent quality. Until a few years ago, they were really like that, but at the moment it's controversial.
galinn76 have you handled the newer version? I owned it, and also tried on the old version before I bought the newer one. There is no difference in the quality and robustness between new to old, but I did much prefer the taper of the newer model. If you loved your old one, I highly suggest to try the new one in the metal at the very least, you might be surprised!
I tried Oris Aquis Big Day Date, surprised but unpleasant. On the quality and thickness of the chain, you can easily find out who is new and who is old. I think the difference is very intrusive. imgbbb.com/image/LfvQb6
Thanks for the thoughts guys... I would say that the newer watch certainly has a slimmer, thinner, and more tapering bracelet but at the same time has not made any reductions in quality of the construction. I would also say that the clasp remains solid with no compromises evident. Cheers!
My first „real“ watch many years ago was a Oris - and my (now) most loved one is also a Oris (Clipperton limited) which i bought myself for my 30th birthday. I simply love that brand! Still unterrated in my opinion.
What does this watch have that makes it worth $1475? Brand? Prestige? Because setting that aside the materials and technology involved in the production of it, even the design, is certainly not that unique.
@@parenpi it's really not though. Oris, quite often, has a concerning amount of quality control issues. Misaligned chapter rings, ill-fitting bracelets and clasps etc. Combine these issues that make 300 dollar seikos look bad with the fact that it uses the cheapest movement available, im not seeing where the $1500 is going. Just seems like another low tier watch that people buy to "settle" instead of just waiting and saving longer to get a solid luxury watch that they actually want.
Interesting to hear those thoughts - personally I’ve handled quite a few Oris now and the build quality has never been short of excellent. Also never had issues with chapter rings and such (obviously not a factor in this model anyway). The materials are nothing special but the brand does have some panache behind it. I also think the design is rather unique, there is nothing else really like this. Much more unique than any Longines anyway, many of which sell at the same price points. Just my thoughts :)
@@PerthWAtch $2175rrp if you can find them. No one in BNE has stock. Has a nice clean Seamaster looking bezel, modded 2892 ETA movement with 70 hours power . Cool watch.
Agreed re: Sellita. But as for the rest, I would say resale is not worse than many many other brands, and also I think the bezel is actually rather good. The lume is objectively quite excellent. Cheers! :)
@@PerthWAtch Ok, have it your way. But which other men's dive watches would say are even less feminine (as in MORE masculine) than this? After all, I stated that this watch wasn't feminine in comparison to other watches. It's only feminine in comparison to the pre-2017 version of itself, which is far beefier, heavier, and doesn't have a cock for an hour hand.
You shouldn’t make things up - stick to the facts. The newer model bezel is actually WIDER just so you know, and the weight difference is less than 5g. Old one is not “far beefier”. And who says you need to stick to divers? You should think broader. But ok I’ll play by these rules - pretty much anything from Magrette and Audaz would be “beefier”. If sticking to more famous names, Panerai Submersible and Seiko Shogun are two off the top of my head.
@@PerthWAtch DANG you're stupid! Can't you read? I mean honestly, can't you? You have misread BOTH of my posts now! Go back and read them again and stop trying to put WORDS INTO MY MOUTH! I never said ANYTHING about bezels! I also never said anyone has "to stick to divers." I said I was talking specifically about mens divers when I said that the new Oris is more masculine than most yet less masculine than the pre-2017 model. AND THAT IS ALL THAT I EVER SAID! Anyone with a functioning pair of eyes can see the MASSIVE DIFFERENCE between the two versions of the Aquis. The post-2017 Oris has been cut down significantly, had a penis hour hand installed, and has a much thinner and more tapering bracelet-all of which make it more feminine than the previous model! Clearly the older one is the more masculine watch, and the new one looks like a ladies version. And nothing I have seen from Magrette and Audaz or
Free life advice for you mate - don't debase yourself by throwing insults when you get upset, it rarely gets you anywhere. RUclips flagged your comment for abuse, and I had to OK it before it would appear, FYI. So chill out man, or you might get booted ;) Seems like you need to reread your own posts - your first one said "just about any other watch", and after I reply you suddenly change it up and restrict to dive watches. Understand? You said "far beefier, heavier"... I am pointing out that it's not. That is a simple fact - understand? Yes there are considerable differences between the old and new, but you need to come back to reality mate. And try to finish your sentence ;)
The 2019 Oris Aquis Date is gorgeous. I have tried on the standard date, the mid size, the special editions, and the titanium, and they are brilliant.
Thanks for that - yeah I think they’re pretty gorgeous too! :)
Oris did what so many companies fail to do. Make a compelling, value-oriented diver with the function, versatility, and elegance of the Submariner without making a creatively bankrupt copy of it. The only real things missing are a true in-house movement, an adjustable clasp, and non-proprietary lugs. If Oris fixed those things then they'd have a watch with legend status. And even then... the proprietary lugs make it wear amazingly, so they don't even need to change that.
Thanks for the thoughts and insights! I think Oris certainly have achieved a lot of that and remain a respected independent company for good reason. The proprietary lugs are so much a part of this design that I reckon it wouldn’t be what it is without them. I would say also that there are other compelling alternatives at this price range - Longines Hydroconquest and Rado D-Star are two that come immediately to mine.
Funny that people alway’s think that a inhouse movement is superior to ETA or Salita. It’s not. I own both. My Rolex and Tudor vs my Oris makes 1.5 sec pd in fafour of the Tudor. That’s it. Cost 3 times the oris .. So what’s missing is a emty wallet !
yesterday, my daughter, 22, asked me what I really wanted for my Christmas and Birthday gift (only about a week apart), I told her.. I do not know yet and I do not have anything that I want at this moment, ha ha ha. Knowing she is still in school and just working part time. But if there is a present that I want for this time of the year, This Oris Aquis might be IT.
Ivan, as you know, I love to take apart of a watch and express my opinion about improvements and so forth.... for this watch, I GOT NOTHING!!!! Everything looks PERFECT, as perfect any watch could be at $1475 price range. They have the solid identity of Oris Aquis and every aspect of fit & finish are just about perfect. It seems like they had thought about basically everything how to improve and make as perfect as possible.
THAT IS IT FROM ME, IVAN.
Now, I got to convince my daughter, son and my wife... plus my sister...just about everyone to get their money together for my xmas and birthday gift, ha ha ha Again, thanks for the review. If I do not get this as my gift, at least I know what I want to buy for 2020. take care. Ivan.
Haha thanks Alex... wow I'm rather surprised! Personally I find this evolution a step away from it being a tool diver, going toward a dress diver. So for me it depends on what the objective of the changes are - if it is indeed going toward a dressier style, then they have succeeded in almost all aspects. Ironically I like the older style hands for the fact that they are cleaner, but they happen to also be more suited to a dressier looks.
I sincerely wish you all the best in your quest for a Oris Aquis Date! :)
I have the blue version and this one you featured on the video. There is just something about the Oris Aquis that I honestly can't get enough of. Its elegant, classy, and sporty at the same time. Lovely watch and great vid good Sir
Thanks for that. "Elegant, classy, and sporty" - that's well said sir! :)
I totally agree with you, it is my "one watch" covers it all
Bonjour from Quebec.
I think the 12 o'clock indice is not different enough from the others when you look at it when it's dark..
Also, Oris has a fantastic adjustable clasp on the rubber bracelet, but a so-so one on the bracelet.
Still an excellent diver with great lume.
Love your channel.
Merci
Thanks for that! Yeah their rubber strap clasp is pretty awesome - I reviewed such a model some time ago. I get what you mean about that 12 o’clock marker...
Nice review! Just got myself a older version of the aquis date second hand. Really positively surprised by how small it wears on my 16cm wrist.
Thanks for sharing that - did you get the 43mm size? It wears small thanks to how the lugs and first link comes off :)
Perth WAtch yeah the 43mm! It really does, the lugs hug the wrist very nicely👌🏻
@@NordicWatchChannel I am also buying the 43.5 mm version, and also have about the same wrist size. So it's good to hear that others think the same as me of it's size
One of the best looking divers from a brand that everyone has a soft spot for but spoiled by the crippling lack of strap options with this design .
Thanks for that - yep, that's indeed the major Achilles heel of the Aquis!
Yeah personally I never felt the desire to change out... I’m a bracelet guy to start with and this is simply one of my favourites! :)
@Craig Grissom no way. who is Christopher ward? A microbrand. Oris is a watch company in Switzerland since 1905. I would compare them with tudor and breitling
@@GritHero not all of us are women that need to accessorize! The watch is a complete package, bracelet and all. its not a seiko, for five six!
I own a pre-2017 Aquis and really loving it. I wouldn’t mind getting a revised version, likely the GMT.
I guess it’s different enough that it doesn’t feel like you’re buying another of the same watch
Hello Ivan. I have an Aquis Clipperton, circa 2017. (They seem to pump out a lot of limited editions with gradient dials - which can be nice, depending on the color and look that you want.)
Re: movement, I saw an article in an online forum, in which someone knowledgeable looked at the movement closely, and concluded it was a modified top grade - no glycodur balance wheel, but there was circumstantial evidence that the movement had been factory regulated to 4 or 5 positions. I am in no position to judge, but my Oris (like the one in the video) is within COSC performance. YMMV.
Somebody else commented on the relative value compared to a Christopher Ward Trident. I have that watch too - I think the Trident compares favorably in some ways (e.g., quick remove on the bracelet makes strap swapping easy), but I like the Oris better in others (rubber strap on the Oris is really sweet). For me, the Oris is the nicer looking, more dressy piece, while CW is surely more toolish. While I like them both, I’m still interested in the SMP- there’s always the temptation to move further up the price/quality curve.
Hi there, thank you for sharing those thoughts, I appreciate that you took the time to do that! :)
I actually really like the color combination on the Clipperton, as well as that case back they put on it. Would be nice if the movement is indeed a TOP grade Sellita but my own pre 2017 Oris certainly does not perform within those specs, it's close to 10 seconds/day slow consistently. CW do put out some pretty good stuff... I would love to review one of their watches.
This is a looker! Always had compliments wearing it. More than my other more pricey watches. Great job Oris!
Nice one! It’s definitely more dressy looking than the predecessor
i have the 2017 update same as you. glad i bought form a AD. paid 1700 usa. it broke down six months after i got it. had to send it out twice for the same issue. glad i had the warranty. still love the watch otherwise.
Thanks for sharing that - glad you are enjoying it and managed to get it sorted under warranty! Actually I own the older model... this one was loaned to me.
I like it, considering 99.9% of dive watches are never used for diving. Making it fit everyday wear makes sense.
Good point Jon, thanks for that :)
Hello from the 0.1% who wear an Oris Aquis (Depth Gauge) whilst diving! I’d actually prefer a slightly slimmer case that could be tucked under the cuff of my glove to protect the watch from the accidental scratches and dings that regularly occur whilst diving 👌🏿😊
Good review. This is a really good value proposition alternative to the Rolex Sub and Omega Seamaster. It seems to straddle that gap between elegant dressy and tool diver very well, like Rolex and it’s Submariner. I’m surely tempted to get one of these. The only negative that I can see is the proprietary strap/ bracelet, but it looks so good, it doesn’t seem to matter.
Thanks for sharing those thoughts - all those are very fair points you made.
I don't have an Oris, yet, and while I like these, I'm looking for day-date. The only option I can see is the Hammerhead, and it's larger (which I also like). The one you have there seems pretty nice. Glad to see it.
Thanks Randy - hope you found the review helpful nonetheless!
Don't waste time and money with interchangeable micro brand crap.
@@otobotrecords Huh? The Hammerhead is an Oris. Do you mean that Oris is crap?
@@randynovick7972 Thought you meant the Zelos Hammerhead. Didn't know there was an Oris watch of the same moniker. But I'm not a big fan of Oris either TBH.
Don't have an Oris, but have a Mido similar quality and price point.
As usual, great review. This piece is beautuful. I like most of it except price. I did notice that when you did the side by side with the old style, the old one had a very nice, high contrast face. The new one doesn't have any AR? Maybe because my eyes are failing and i really love a bright readable face. It is a beauty though! Cheers from the USA
Thanks Mike - the picture of the old is stock photo so I guess it's got a certain perfect look about it... in reality holding these side by side the clarify is not really distinguishable, at least to me. I will do a side-by-side comparison video soon :)
Very nice. Looks very well made. Personally, I think it would look better all brushed with no polishing.
Oris seems the be liked very much by watch enthusiasts. They are still independent and make some nice watches. Personally, the only one I would be interested in is the Chronoris. I think it’s really cool, a little small for me, maybe some day.
surfitli they have a version w/all brushed bracelet, brushed black ceramic bezel and Matt black dial in both the 39.5 and 43.5mm versions
Oh they do!? I didn’t know about that - that would be a nice variation!
Perth WAtch yup! It’s super hard to tell based on the website photos though.
I bought green one 43.5 mm. İt is a cool watch.
Very cool :)
I think the updated model is a good improvement. Funny - i much prefer the new handset and the bracelet taper. Cheers Ivan 🍻
Thanks Sam... let me know if you change your mind about picking this up. Christmas is a week away ;)
@@PerthWAtch haha nice one 😅
I have the date relief on a rubber strap, one of the most comfy watches I have ever worn.
Date relief? Which model is that one?
@@PerthWAtch Aquis Date Relief
Grey sunburst dial
One day I will own one I just adore them
One day in 2020 I foresee! :)
@@PerthWAtch doupt it ivan I've got loads to pay back. This year has been my bonanza blow out
Nice simple elegant watch, 24mm lungs are big but not hard to find. Price isn't overtly expensive. Would also like to check out an AD price. Checked out the rubber strap version as well. Not a bracelet fan. To each their own. But heard sound advice on more expensive watches and was advised to buy the bracelet, and just order a good replacement strap. Got some nice Barton's in the past. On my Mido, actually (to me) looked and felt better. the color match was perfect. Had it from an earlier order and had a bitch of a time trying to get the original and sized bracelet back on. Don't want to damage the watch and have it done for like $15.
I reckon $1700 is realistic price you would be able to get from an AD. And yeah I agree that it is a better idea to get the bracelet even if you don't like it - will be easy to resell for good value, and get the rubber for cheaper. Barton straps seem to be well liked but I'm not sure if they make one that is compatible with the Aquis - remember these are a custom proprietary lug-strap interface. All the best! :)
That's a really smart watch 👍 nice review thanks Ivan
Thanks James!
Although not sure how Oris would feel about being called a "smartwatch" ;P
Very true Ivan 👍👍👍
I have the 39mm Clean Ocean, amazing watch and gets many compliments when I wear it.
I am from the UK and had my Oris with me when I went diving in Perth a few weeks back but I gree the watch is more of a dressy diver.
Thanks for sharing that mate - glad to hear you’re enjoying it. The 39mm size would be interesting to have, quite different experience on the wrist I would think. Where did you dive to? See anything interesting?
It's Dawson the clean ocean is absolute beautiful! I hope to buy one some day.
I’ve seen the other day Clean Ocean version and instantly fell in love. At the moment it is outside my reach money-wise since I just graduated but I would like to own one !
The story behind the brand, company independency, in-house movements, no crazy athletes endorsements, and on top of it they give share of their profits in fight against plastic pollution and nature conservation makes it hard to resist.
What you buy is the story and philosophy not to many watch companies can offer. In the end, most people don’t know anything about the brand, so you won’t be in the middle of attention when you say you are wearing Oris, instead if you would wear Rolex. 🕰
Igor Urbano I agree but are you sure it’s an in house movement? I believe it’s an ETA.
It’s a Sellita movement, as stated rather clearly in the video.
The Aquis has the same kind of design genius that the Submariner had in its day, but of course more modern, someone very talented and thoughtful was behind it. I just can't figure out why they would go with those proprietary lugs, they're the only offputting thing about the watch. What would you do if you broke the bracelet? A replacement would be a good $200 I would guess, if they would sell you one at all.
Haha maybe they weren’t so thoughtful or talented! ;)
You can get replacement bracelets or links... but reality of my experience is that you’re far more likely to have a problem with the case or movement than the bracelet. I have never broken a bracelet.
They make this in 39.5 and are about to release a 41.5. They also make a black brushed bezel and strap version. No polished links so fewer scratches.
Yeah that's good, a brushed bracelet would do better overall I think!
I had the refreshed model in blue dial and shiny black ceramic bezel. I wish I never sold it- thought the 39.5mm would be the better choice but after trying it on, the integrated lugs just made it too small for me visually.
Thanks for sharing that - you mustn’t have owned it for very long if already sold...?
Perth WAtch no not long at all less than a year :(
Hi are the older aquis dates available?... could you put the pre 2017 bracelet on the new aquis? Or are the old bracelets obsolete now?
Good question... I'm not sure actually!
Hi there, what's the size of the screws on the bracelet? they look like 1mm or 0.9mm? thanks for the nice review
Not sure mate, as mentioned this was borrowed and I do not have it anymore
It’s lighter and much better than the earlier model,especially on the rubber
Thanks Christian - which elements do you think make it much better?
I think the general improvement is slimmer bracelet overall improvement in the handset. It retains all its tool criteria while looking more classy and less chunky. Just my opinion, im on my way sure many will feel differently
Seems to be pretty good opinion in midle class, and quite original ☺☺
Thanks for that :)
Can it be comfortable for my 16cm wrist coz getting at great deal price 43.5oris
Probably too large
How do you like the oris aquis compared to the new king turtle ?
Is that a Seiko Prospex model? Which one?
Love this watch but the polished links????? Nooooooo. Tool watch has to have brushed finish. I know Oris did produce brushed bracelet aquis but where are they?
Oh did they?
@@PerthWAtch ruclips.net/video/ToA3yHw_iTs/видео.html
Oh, Merry Christmas 👍
I actually prefer the new hands and indecies 😁 thanks for the video
Most welcome, thanks for watching! :)
Wearing mine right now and it's amazing
Haha awesome - glad to hear you’re enjoying it :)
No more black dial watches. I have more than enough.
Check out the Green dial or the Great Barrier Reef III Aquis. They're both definitely have a unique flair and are gorgeous.
Yeah there’s certainly a range of other dial colours available for those who might be interested in the Aquis Date.
But what was the box spin rating?
I reckon 3/5 ;)
I have both the new and old small second 500 m diver. I can say holding them both in my hand the old one is far better.
Thanks for sharing - check my new vs old comparison video also :)
happy Christmas teacher
Wishing you a blessed and safe Christmas also :)
Great new year present.
Or Christmas present :)
@@PerthWAtch Not in my country. 🤫
Which country are you in?
Looks nice, but 43.5mm... I dunno. Thanks for the video!
The diameter is large but thanks to short lugs and their construction it wears considerably smaller ;)
I bought a new Oris Aquis on which the crown stem popped out within the first few days of ownership. Oris wanted to send it off for repair quoting a 6-8 week turn around. Thankfully I paid for it via Paypal who forced the seller to refund my money. Oris we TOTALLY were uninterested in helping me. I'd never touch the brand again.
Sorry to hear that, glad you got your refund. I’m a bit confused however... you mentioned that they offered to repair it, but then felt that they were “totally uninterested” to help you??
@@PerthWAtch What I mean is there was a lack of urgency or care that a customer had just paid 3K for a watch that was clearly defective. At a minimum they should have replaced it. I did go down the repair route initially however the watch sat in their PO box uncollected for 2 weeks until I forcefully had to retrieve the package myself from the PO! I'd call that a fair lack of interest by Oris.
Ah yes I see... thanks for clarifying!
Until a few weeks ago, I had an Aquis older revision before 2017. I confess that I bought it, mostly because of its extremely sturdy, solid and high quality bracelet, which made it look much more expensive and masculine. Now I can see that in the new models, the bracelet is much thinner and when shaking it comes out a rather unpleasant sound that makes it look cheap. I don't know what ORIS policy is, but if I go through with material savings, I won't buy it again. Given the low class of the mechanism, at least the other components are expected to be of decent quality. Until a few years ago, they were really like that, but at the moment it's controversial.
galinn76 have you handled the newer version? I owned it, and also tried on the old version before I bought the newer one. There is no difference in the quality and robustness between new to old, but I did much prefer the taper of the newer model. If you loved your old one, I highly suggest to try the new one in the metal at the very least, you might be surprised!
I tried Oris Aquis Big Day Date, surprised but unpleasant. On the quality and thickness of the chain, you can easily find out who is new and who is old. I think the difference is very intrusive. imgbbb.com/image/LfvQb6
Thanks for the thoughts guys... I would say that the newer watch certainly has a slimmer, thinner, and more tapering bracelet but at the same time has not made any reductions in quality of the construction. I would also say that the clasp remains solid with no compromises evident. Cheers!
My first „real“ watch many years ago was a Oris - and my (now) most loved one is also a Oris (Clipperton limited) which i bought myself for my 30th birthday. I simply love that brand! Still unterrated in my opinion.
Ooh nice, I really really like that Clipperton edition color combination and case back! Great choice!! :)
I still prefer the design of the tt1 diver that preceded the Aquis models.
Fair enough - design preference is subjective after all.
@@PerthWAtch but all Oris watches have great design.👍
Great watch case / bracelet.
Basic / Mediocre movement.
Longines Hydroconquest Ceramic with L888 movement instead. Without hesitation.
The more generic and arguably unimaginative styling of the Hydroconquest may make some hesitate. Certain for me it did.
What does this watch have that makes it worth $1475? Brand? Prestige? Because setting that aside the materials and technology involved in the production of it, even the design, is certainly not that unique.
The build quality is awesome
@@parenpi it's really not though. Oris, quite often, has a concerning amount of quality control issues. Misaligned chapter rings, ill-fitting bracelets and clasps etc. Combine these issues that make 300 dollar seikos look bad with the fact that it uses the cheapest movement available, im not seeing where the $1500 is going. Just seems like another low tier watch that people buy to "settle" instead of just waiting and saving longer to get a solid luxury watch that they actually want.
Interesting to hear those thoughts - personally I’ve handled quite a few Oris now and the build quality has never been short of excellent. Also never had issues with chapter rings and such (obviously not a factor in this model anyway).
The materials are nothing special but the brand does have some panache behind it. I also think the design is rather unique, there is nothing else really like this. Much more unique than any Longines anyway, many of which sell at the same price points. Just my thoughts :)
Was REALLY keen on this one until I saw the new Longines Hydroconquest Ceramic.
I haven’t taken a closer look at that - is it cheaper or better, or both?
@@PerthWAtch $2175rrp if you can find them. No one in BNE has stock. Has a nice clean Seamaster looking bezel, modded 2892 ETA movement with 70 hours power
. Cool watch.
Ah I see... sounds like it's quite a bit better then!
What the lug
Part that joins bracelet or strap to watch
too expensive for what you get... bad bezel action, not impressive lume, the movement celita is not so great, and bad resale value
Agreed re: Sellita. But as for the rest, I would say resale is not worse than many many other brands, and also I think the bezel is actually rather good. The lume is objectively quite excellent. Cheers! :)
Bad resale == good rebuy lol.
Too feminine. Not when compared to just about any other watch, but certainly in comparison to the previous one.
“Just about any other watch”?? You can’t be serious...
@@PerthWAtch Ok, have it your way. But which other men's dive watches would say are even less feminine (as in MORE masculine) than this? After all, I stated that this watch wasn't feminine in comparison to other watches. It's only feminine in comparison to the pre-2017 version of itself, which is far beefier, heavier, and doesn't have a cock for an hour hand.
You shouldn’t make things up - stick to the facts. The newer model bezel is actually WIDER just so you know, and the weight difference is less than 5g. Old one is not “far beefier”.
And who says you need to stick to divers? You should think broader. But ok I’ll play by these rules - pretty much anything from Magrette and Audaz would be “beefier”. If sticking to more famous names, Panerai Submersible and Seiko Shogun are two off the top of my head.
@@PerthWAtch DANG you're stupid! Can't you read? I mean honestly, can't you? You have misread BOTH of my posts now! Go back and read them again and stop trying to put WORDS INTO MY MOUTH! I never said ANYTHING about bezels! I also never said anyone has "to stick to divers." I said I was talking specifically about mens divers when I said that the new Oris is more masculine than most yet less masculine than the pre-2017 model. AND THAT IS ALL THAT I EVER SAID! Anyone with a functioning pair of eyes can see the MASSIVE DIFFERENCE between the two versions of the Aquis. The post-2017 Oris has been cut down significantly, had a penis hour hand installed, and has a much thinner and more tapering bracelet-all of which make it more feminine than the previous model! Clearly the older one is the more masculine watch, and the new one looks like a ladies version. And nothing I have seen from Magrette and Audaz or
Free life advice for you mate - don't debase yourself by throwing insults when you get upset, it rarely gets you anywhere. RUclips flagged your comment for abuse, and I had to OK it before it would appear, FYI. So chill out man, or you might get booted ;)
Seems like you need to reread your own posts - your first one said "just about any other watch", and after I reply you suddenly change it up and restrict to dive watches. Understand?
You said "far beefier, heavier"... I am pointing out that it's not. That is a simple fact - understand? Yes there are considerable differences between the old and new, but you need to come back to reality mate. And try to finish your sentence ;)
Only clowns design lugs like that
You mean like Pennywise??