Oris Diver (date)

[kwestos]

Just wondering what the good friends of Omega think of this:

http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections_detail.aspx?ln=en&modelid=40

It's mechanical and costs around £600 (UK) which I think is great for a mechanical watch.

Just wondering how a watch such as this stacks up to the seamaster 300m quartz (which is more expensive).

[dlite1873]

The watch looks ok to me. If you like it, get it :-!

[Hippocampus]

It's alright, though keep in mind that the movements in Oris watches are pretty basic ETA mov'ts when compared to Omega ones, hence the larger price tag. If you like the blue and waves though go for it... I like the date at 6. b-)

I really like the regulator (http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections_detail.aspx?ln=en&modelid=201) model myself personally, though those will set you back as much as a Bond SMP really... :-(

[nalk7]

Quick question. Does this officially make the bond a classic? Since some people consider a watch to be a classic when it sell well, and when other companies copy certain characteristics of the watch, in this case the blue dial and wave pattern.
thanks.

[Troika]

I really WANT to like Oris watchs, but I have a few personal rules and they always seem to break them. With their dive and divesque watches, it's the integrated straps. You're stuck with either their straps or something custom for the rest of your life.

These things should last for decades, I don't know how long they'll be making replacements available to me and I like the freedom of being able to go to market for a strap if I want to.

I'd be a lot happier if they just put some normal lugs on there. Maybe they're trying to be unique, but I think there are better ways to do it.

[AIKO]

I have owned two SMP's and two months ago picked up the Oris Small Seconds Diver. The wave is a little bit of a copycat but not a huge deal to me. It was 47mm and heavier than the 45 PO-way too big and clunky. Out it went. However, the quality, fit, finish were outstanding. Nice watch. The strap issue is a pain. There are almost no aftermarket options for that size.

[GregB]

I guess for me its a homage of the bond watch. I say save your pennies and get the bond watch, if that is what you want. For less than the Oris, you can get a quartz Bulova that's 40mm (nice size) and has sword hands.

- GregB

[NOLA1]

I like the watch but couldn't pull the trigger as it is the 2531 that I really want. I agree with the above posted regarding the difficulty associated with the watch and any subsequent bracelet/straps.

[Sappie66]

It is interesting that many think it is an "homage" or a copy of some sort of the Bond. I don't see it that way at all.

I have the Oris Diver Date, albeit an earlier version. It looks the same, but it has a black dial and bezel, no waves and 200m WR only. Aside from that, the case is the same.

I think the Oris case design is unique. In profile, you will see that the base of the case (the part that contacts your wrist) tapers to the bezel, with a pleasing bulbous curve, making the 44mm size wear considerably smaller -- like a 40mm watch. Also, you will notice the lugs curve down sooner along its length, thereby following the contours of your wrist more closely. The fit is rather good, especially for those with smaller wrists, like myself.

With all that, I suggest that the design is quite different from anything Omega has.

The integrated bracelet doesn't bother me much, because I have my PO and Speedy Pro, and other watches that fulfill my strap-changing needs. My Oris just stays on its bracelet. One previous poster said "You're stuck with either their straps or something custom for the rest of your life." Well, since when do we keep watches for the rest of our lives? :-). Also, the Oris, relatively speaking, is inexpensive, so I doubt it would be much of an issue for most.

Having said all that, the Oris now gets much less wrist time because of the aforementioned PO and Speedy.:-)

[Troika]

One previous poster said "You're stuck with either their straps or something custom for the rest of your life." Well, since when do we keep watches for the rest of our lives?

Yeah, that was me. Yes and no. I love vintage mechanical watches, so I always consider with new ones how they will age. Good point, though it may not be an heirloom, but even at their relative value, they're not inexpensive. there are some great inexpensive choice, like O&W, for example, that I wouldn't necessarily be as concerned about 50 year longevity of, though they are built well enough in truth, that maybe I should be.

Mostly I just don't like it when watch designers have the audacity to break my personal design rules, unpublished as they may be.

[Gregger]

I agree with SAP.....No way a homage and if you consider the dial the only part of the watch that looks like the seamaster then the dial is a homage....I own an Oris small scond hand and seamaster bond and they are two different watches. They are both top quality f/f but Omega holds it's value as for some reason Oris tends to lose value but it's up to you..what ever floats your boat.....|>

[GregB]

Um...OK. I guess the blue wave are 'signature' to me and watch that has this feature is 'homage' to me. It looks nice and I almost went for the Bulova instead of the Omega (!) due to the 40mm size and the sword (easier to read in the dark if the lume is OK) hands.

Handled the Bulova and knew in 2 seconds in had no class after handling the Omega. Got a 2220.80.

The Oris looks nice and if it feels like quality when you handle it, all the better. I have a Citizen Ecodrive that feels great and has an amazing bracelet. Never have to reset time or date 'cept for daylight savings time.

- GregB