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This isn\u2019t the moment to debate the current necessity of nostalgia, but it is the moment to explain why our new Divers Date collection sparks such a strong, warm emotional response.<\/p>\n<p>Back in the 1960s, the world was at last stepping out of the shadows of war as a new generation of thinkers and doers emerged. Creatively and economically liberated and with mass media tools at their disposal for the first time, they helped a gloomy world emerge into a brighter, more hopeful future with bright, bold art, music, film, fashion and design that would later define a joyful, ambitious season. This was the age of Sean Connery\u2019s James Bond, the late Alain Delon, Jane Birkin, The Beatles, Mary Quant and the miniskirt. The Swinging Sixties. What a time to be alive.<\/p>\n<p>By then, Oris was firmly established as one of the world\u2019s largest watch companies, recognised for its handsome watch designs and their performance and mechanical reliability. While many of these were practical, everyday toolwatches (the Big Crown Pointer Date had already been in circulation for three decades by that point), some were aimed at an upwardly mobile generation now pursuing new travel and lifestyle opportunities. Scuba diving was among these new pursuits, coming to international attention through Jacques Cousteau and Commander Bond himself.<\/p>\n<p>For them, Oris created its first divers watch, a highly legible, high-performance watch that was at once playful and serious: any equipment relied on underwater had at least to be reliable.<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, on the watch\u2019s 50th anniversary, we reimagined that watch for a contemporary audience. The Divers Sixty- Five featured a number of upgrades, including a domed sapphire crystal, an anti-corrosive stainless steel case and a modern automatic mechanical movement. For the past decade, the Divers Sixty-Five has brought smiles to people\u2019s faces with its carefree 1960s design spirit. And now, on the eve of the 60th anniversary of that first Oris diver\u2019s watch, it\u2019s time to upgrade it again...<\/p>\n<p>This was the age of Connery\u2019s Bond. What a time to be alive<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join the joyride<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Redesigned and upgraded, but beyond the details the new Divers Date has a familiar mission: to make people smile<\/p>\n<p>A much-loved Oris watch is reborn. Meet the stylish new Divers Date, a playful design inspired by a 1965 original and now upgraded for today\u2019s world citizen.<\/p>\n<p>While the relaxed form of the outgoing Divers Sixty-Five is still evident, every element has been reworked to deliver elevated style and performance.<\/p>\n<p>The steely silhouette is slightly weightier, giving the watch more presence, a maturer profile and increased water resistance, up from 10 bar (100 metres) to 20 bar (200 metres), and making it more suited to recreational diving, the sport that inspired the original.<\/p>\n<p>The uni-directional rotating diving bezel has also been upgraded to offer more\u00a0grip and robustness, while the insert is now scratch- and fade-resistant ceramic.<\/p>\n<p>The dial has been sensitively improved, too. The hour markers now have bevelled edges, a subtle, almost imperceptible tweak that increases legibility. The condensed typeface used on the dial has been developed exclusively for the new Divers collection to give it a commanding presence, while still capturing the retro spirit it\u2019s inspired by. And the black, blue and beige dial colours available at launch pick up on a 1960s industrial palette.<\/p>\n<p>The metal bracelet has been gently refined and now has a quick strap change system so it can be switched out for the supplied black rubber strap. While increasing the water resistance, the Divers Date now has a transparent case back, too. Even its Oris Calibre 733 automatic has been upgraded, now promising 41 hours of power reserve. Six decades on, the Divers Date continues to bring joy.<\/p>\n<p>Relaxed luxury<\/p>\n<p>The new Divers Date has serious credentials but a stylish spirit that invites wearers to take it easy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eyes on the times<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oris head of design Lukas B\u00fchlmann on how the infectious style and spirit of a golden creative age guided the new Divers<\/p>\n<p>Lukas, it\u2019s been a while, so tell us your Oris story again\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Sure. So, I\u2019m Lukas B\u00fchlmann, head\u00a0of design here at Oris, I\u2019m 37 and I\u2019ve now been at Oris nine years. Before that I worked at a design agency, having graduated as an industrial designer. Designing watches is such a fascinating challenge and I enjoy my work every day.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the watches you\u2019ve worked on stand out most in your memory?<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve now worked on many collections, some of which still exist, others are dormant. One particularly memorable collection is Chronoris, a historic model and a unique design. And of course the extraordinary ProPilot X, particularly the skeleton version with Calibre 115, one of the most elaborate design projects undertaken at Oris. If you look at it today, everything still makes sense, just as it did on day one, testament to the success of its design and engineering.<\/p>\n<p>How have the codes of Oris design evolved since you joined the company? Interesting question. It\u2019s evolved into something bolder, especially when it comes to shape and colour. Before, it was more technical, more sober and responsible, certainly in terms of readability and adherence to common standards, such as those recognised in pilot\u2019s and diver\u2019s watches. Today, we incorporate some incredible technical innovations \u2013 a laser dial, a 3D-printed\u00a0carbon case \u2013 but we want above all to bring people joy with our watches.<\/p>\n<p>When you sit down with a blank piece of paper, what fundamental design principles do you have in mind?<\/p>\n<p>The result must spread joy, it must put\u00a0a smile on people\u2019s faces. That\u2019s it. Even when it\u2019s a serious watch.<\/p>\n<p>How would you expect the Oris community, and beyond it, watch\u00a0lovers to describe Oris design today? Oris wearers have become more curious, and they clearly recognise innovative, credible design that sometimes comes with a wink. I think that\u2019s what we\u2019re known for across the industry now.<\/p>\n<p>Watches are small, and in Oris\u2019s case always mechanical: how do you manage these tensions?<\/p>\n<p>You are forced to pay a lot of attention to\u00a0the details. At the same time, you must not forget the overall picture: it should be a beautiful object and it should fit in with Oris and the collection. It\u2019s amazing how small things can make a big difference, and you only realise that when you really get to grips with the object. With the new Divers, for example, we\u2019ve added an additional phase to the indices, a small thing, but it has given the watch a completely different presence. That\u2019s the way it is with small things, sometimes you don\u2019t notice them, but if they were missing, you would. What always brings a breath of fresh air are our technical innovations such as the laser dial of the ProPilot X, which results in completely new approaches to realising a design. It\u2019s always exciting.<\/p>\n<p>So, to the new Divers. What\u2019s the design story here? And the codes?<\/p>\n<p>The original is an Oris design treasure\u00a0and characteristic of the 1960s when it was issued. As for the codes, there are a few points, most definitely the typographics used in the numbers, the domed crystal and the extremely flat side view. The rotating bezel and riveted metal bracelet are core elements, too.<\/p>\n<p>And how have you captured the spirit of the 1960s in the redesign?<\/p>\n<p>It was important to us that you can still\u00a0clearly see where the watch originated. I think the choice of colours is very much in the spirit of the 1960s.<\/p>\n<p>During the redesign process, what did you look to conserve from the previous iteration, and what did you feel could be left behind?<\/p>\n<p>We really wanted to keep the riveted\u00a0metal band, so we only made small adjustments. The case back is now open, where previously it was mostly closed. The side view is also now a little thicker, making the watch feel more compact.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always tempting to make quick judgements on a watch from the silhouette alone. 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Divers Date
733 7795 4054-Set
| Brand : | Oris |
| Collection : | Oris Divers |
| Model : | Divers Date |
| Reference : | 733 7795 4054-Set |
| Complement : | Stainless Steel - Black Dial - Bracelet Stainless Steel |
| On sale : | October 2024 |
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Brand : Oris Collection : Oris Divers Model : Divers Date Reference : 733 7795 4054-Set Complement : Stainless Steel - Black Dial - Bracelet Stainless Steel On sale : October 2024 List Price : 2 450 € Diameter : 39 mm Styles : Classical Types : Self-winding Calibre : Oris 733 Complication : Centre hands for hours; minutes and seconds Date window at 6 o’clock Instantaneous date Date corrector Fine timing device and stop-second Case material : Stainless steel Case peculiarity : Uni-directional rotating bezel with black ceramic insert Case back Stainless steel; screwed; see-through mineral glass Operating devices Stainless steel screw-in security crown Shape : Round Water-resistance : 200 meters Dial color : Black Display : Luminous material Hands and indices filled with Super-LumiNova® Glass : Sapphire Antireflective coating Domed on both sides Strap material : Stainless steel Strap clasp : Folding buckle + More characteristics :
Movement
Number Oris 733
Winding Automatic
Power reserve 41 hours
Case
Multi-piece Stainless Steel case
Dial
Black
Bracelet / Buckles
Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet with folding clasp and quick strap change system.
Supplied with additional black rubber strap with stainless steel buckle
Available October 2024
DESCRIPTION
Divers Date
As the 60th anniversary of one of our most iconic designs approaches, we’re pleased to announce a new collection of upgraded dive watches inspired by the style and spirit of the 1960s
A watch for all seasons
Six decades since our first diver’s watch, the new Divers Date echoes a joyful age of playful creativity and design decadence
Why is it that we get lost in nostalgia? Scientists say that nostalgia is a natural human reflex that gives the past a bright glow, fuelling our optimism for the future. This isn’t the moment to debate the current necessity of nostalgia, but it is the moment to explain why our new Divers Date collection sparks such a strong, warm emotional response.
Back in the 1960s, the world was at last stepping out of the shadows of war as a new generation of thinkers and doers emerged. Creatively and economically liberated and with mass media tools at their disposal for the first time, they helped a gloomy world emerge into a brighter, more hopeful future with bright, bold art, music, film, fashion and design that would later define a joyful, ambitious season. This was the age of Sean Connery’s James Bond, the late Alain Delon, Jane Birkin, The Beatles, Mary Quant and the miniskirt. The Swinging Sixties. What a time to be alive.
By then, Oris was firmly established as one of the world’s largest watch companies, recognised for its handsome watch designs and their performance and mechanical reliability. While many of these were practical, everyday toolwatches (the Big Crown Pointer Date had already been in circulation for three decades by that point), some were aimed at an upwardly mobile generation now pursuing new travel and lifestyle opportunities. Scuba diving was among these new pursuits, coming to international attention through Jacques Cousteau and Commander Bond himself.
For them, Oris created its first divers watch, a highly legible, high-performance watch that was at once playful and serious: any equipment relied on underwater had at least to be reliable.
In 2015, on the watch’s 50th anniversary, we reimagined that watch for a contemporary audience. The Divers Sixty- Five featured a number of upgrades, including a domed sapphire crystal, an anti-corrosive stainless steel case and a modern automatic mechanical movement. For the past decade, the Divers Sixty-Five has brought smiles to people’s faces with its carefree 1960s design spirit. And now, on the eve of the 60th anniversary of that first Oris diver’s watch, it’s time to upgrade it again...
This was the age of Connery’s Bond. What a time to be alive
Join the joyride
Redesigned and upgraded, but beyond the details the new Divers Date has a familiar mission: to make people smile
A much-loved Oris watch is reborn. Meet the stylish new Divers Date, a playful design inspired by a 1965 original and now upgraded for today’s world citizen.
While the relaxed form of the outgoing Divers Sixty-Five is still evident, every element has been reworked to deliver elevated style and performance.
The steely silhouette is slightly weightier, giving the watch more presence, a maturer profile and increased water resistance, up from 10 bar (100 metres) to 20 bar (200 metres), and making it more suited to recreational diving, the sport that inspired the original.
The uni-directional rotating diving bezel has also been upgraded to offer more grip and robustness, while the insert is now scratch- and fade-resistant ceramic.
The dial has been sensitively improved, too. The hour markers now have bevelled edges, a subtle, almost imperceptible tweak that increases legibility. The condensed typeface used on the dial has been developed exclusively for the new Divers collection to give it a commanding presence, while still capturing the retro spirit it’s inspired by. And the black, blue and beige dial colours available at launch pick up on a 1960s industrial palette.
The metal bracelet has been gently refined and now has a quick strap change system so it can be switched out for the supplied black rubber strap. While increasing the water resistance, the Divers Date now has a transparent case back, too. Even its Oris Calibre 733 automatic has been upgraded, now promising 41 hours of power reserve. Six decades on, the Divers Date continues to bring joy.
Relaxed luxury
The new Divers Date has serious credentials but a stylish spirit that invites wearers to take it easy
Eyes on the times
Oris head of design Lukas Bühlmann on how the infectious style and spirit of a golden creative age guided the new Divers
Lukas, it’s been a while, so tell us your Oris story again…
Sure. So, I’m Lukas Bühlmann, head of design here at Oris, I’m 37 and I’ve now been at Oris nine years. Before that I worked at a design agency, having graduated as an industrial designer. Designing watches is such a fascinating challenge and I enjoy my work every day.
Which of the watches you’ve worked on stand out most in your memory?
I’ve now worked on many collections, some of which still exist, others are dormant. One particularly memorable collection is Chronoris, a historic model and a unique design. And of course the extraordinary ProPilot X, particularly the skeleton version with Calibre 115, one of the most elaborate design projects undertaken at Oris. If you look at it today, everything still makes sense, just as it did on day one, testament to the success of its design and engineering.
How have the codes of Oris design evolved since you joined the company? Interesting question. It’s evolved into something bolder, especially when it comes to shape and colour. Before, it was more technical, more sober and responsible, certainly in terms of readability and adherence to common standards, such as those recognised in pilot’s and diver’s watches. Today, we incorporate some incredible technical innovations – a laser dial, a 3D-printed carbon case – but we want above all to bring people joy with our watches.
When you sit down with a blank piece of paper, what fundamental design principles do you have in mind?
The result must spread joy, it must put a smile on people’s faces. That’s it. Even when it’s a serious watch.
How would you expect the Oris community, and beyond it, watch lovers to describe Oris design today? Oris wearers have become more curious, and they clearly recognise innovative, credible design that sometimes comes with a wink. I think that’s what we’re known for across the industry now.
Watches are small, and in Oris’s case always mechanical: how do you manage these tensions?
You are forced to pay a lot of attention to the details. At the same time, you must not forget the overall picture: it should be a beautiful object and it should fit in with Oris and the collection. It’s amazing how small things can make a big difference, and you only realise that when you really get to grips with the object. With the new Divers, for example, we’ve added an additional phase to the indices, a small thing, but it has given the watch a completely different presence. That’s the way it is with small things, sometimes you don’t notice them, but if they were missing, you would. What always brings a breath of fresh air are our technical innovations such as the laser dial of the ProPilot X, which results in completely new approaches to realising a design. It’s always exciting.
So, to the new Divers. What’s the design story here? And the codes?
The original is an Oris design treasure and characteristic of the 1960s when it was issued. As for the codes, there are a few points, most definitely the typographics used in the numbers, the domed crystal and the extremely flat side view. The rotating bezel and riveted metal bracelet are core elements, too.
And how have you captured the spirit of the 1960s in the redesign?
It was important to us that you can still clearly see where the watch originated. I think the choice of colours is very much in the spirit of the 1960s.
During the redesign process, what did you look to conserve from the previous iteration, and what did you feel could be left behind?
We really wanted to keep the riveted metal band, so we only made small adjustments. The case back is now open, where previously it was mostly closed. The side view is also now a little thicker, making the watch feel more compact.
It’s always tempting to make quick judgements on a watch from the silhouette alone. But what are the details that give the watch its character and make it successful?
Of course, we looked at every single part and reinterpreted it. We wanted to make the watch feel more grown-up and more solid and durable. So the bezel insert is now ceramic and the watch is water- resistant to 20 bar (200 metres), double that of the outgoing Divers Sixty-Five. We also refined every detail, developing a new dial typeface, bevelling the edges of the hour markers, and making the bezel fluting more precise. We also re- engineered the metal band and clasp to be more stable, integrating a quick- change system into both the bracelet and the supplied rubber strap.
The colour palette is quite muted. What’s the thinking here?
We’re very inspired by the industrial palette of the 1960s and we wanted to use these beautiful, long-lasting colours.
How do you want the new Divers Date to feel on wearers’ wrists?
You should feel the stylish life of the 1960s. Think of the effortless chic of the late, great Alain Delon in La Piscine!
The Divers feels more grown- up, more stable. And yet joyful and stylish, like Alain Delon
Divers Date
As the 60th anniversary of one of our most iconic designs approaches, we’re pleased to announce a new collection of upgraded dive watches inspired by the style and spirit of the 1960s
A watch for all seasons
Six decades since our first diver’s watch, the new Divers Date echoes a joyful age of playful creativity and design decadence
Why is it that we get lost in nostalgia? Scientists say that nostalgia is a natural human reflex that gives the past a bright glow, fuelling our optimism for the future. This isn’t the moment to debate the current necessity of nostalgia, but it is the moment to explain why our new Divers Date collection sparks such a strong, warm emotional response.
Back in the 1960s, the world was at last stepping out of the shadows of war as a new generation of thinkers and doers emerged. Creatively and economically liberated and with mass media tools at their disposal for the first time, they helped a gloomy world emerge into a brighter, more hopeful future with bright, bold art, music, film, fashion and design that would later define a joyful, ambitious season. This was the age of Sean Connery’s James Bond, the late Alain Delon, Jane Birkin, The Beatles, Mary Quant and the miniskirt. The Swinging Sixties. What a time to be alive.
By then, Oris was firmly established as one of the world’s largest watch companies, recognised for its handsome watch designs and their performance and mechanical reliability. While many of these were practical, everyday toolwatches (the Big Crown Pointer Date had already been in circulation for three decades by that point), some were aimed at an upwardly mobile generation now pursuing new travel and lifestyle opportunities. Scuba diving was among these new pursuits, coming to international attention through Jacques Cousteau and Commander Bond himself.
For them, Oris created its first divers watch, a highly legible, high-performance watch that was at once playful and serious: any equipment relied on underwater had at least to be reliable.
In 2015, on the watch’s 50th anniversary, we reimagined that watch for a contemporary audience. The Divers Sixty- Five featured a number of upgrades, including a domed sapphire crystal, an anti-corrosive stainless steel case and a modern automatic mechanical movement. For the past decade, the Divers Sixty-Five has brought smiles to people’s faces with its carefree 1960s design spirit. And now, on the eve of the 60th anniversary of that first Oris diver’s watch, it’s time to upgrade it again...
This was the age of Connery’s Bond. What a time to be alive
Join the joyride
Redesigned and upgraded, but beyond the details the new Divers Date has a familiar mission: to make people smile
A much-loved Oris watch is reborn. Meet the stylish new Divers Date, a playful design inspired by a 1965 original and now upgraded for today’s world citizen.
While the relaxed form of the outgoing Divers Sixty-Five is still evident, every element has been reworked to deliver elevated style and performance.
The steely silhouette is slightly weightier, giving the watch more presence, a maturer profile and increased water resistance, up from 10 bar (100 metres) to 20 bar (200 metres), and making it more suited to recreational diving, the sport that inspired the original.
The uni-directional rotating diving bezel has also been upgraded to offer more grip and robustness, while the insert is now scratch- and fade-resistant ceramic.
The dial has been sensitively improved, too. The hour markers now have bevelled edges, a subtle, almost imperceptible tweak that increases legibility. The condensed typeface used on the dial has been developed exclusively for the new Divers collection to give it a commanding presence, while still capturing the retro spirit it’s inspired by. And the black, blue and beige dial colours available at launch pick up on a 1960s industrial palette.
The metal bracelet has been gently refined and now has a quick strap change system so it can be switched out for the supplied black rubber strap. While increasing the water resistance, the Divers Date now has a transparent case back, too. Even its Oris Calibre 733 automatic has been upgraded, now promising 41 hours of power reserve. Six decades on, the Divers Date continues to bring joy.
Relaxed luxury
The new Divers Date has serious credentials but a stylish spirit that invites wearers to take it easy
Eyes on the times
Oris head of design Lukas Bühlmann on how the infectious style and spirit of a golden creative age guided the new Divers
Lukas, it’s been a while, so tell us your Oris story again…
Sure. So, I’m Lukas Bühlmann, head of design here at Oris, I’m 37 and I’ve now been at Oris nine years. Before that I worked at a design agency, having graduated as an industrial designer. Designing watches is such a fascinating challenge and I enjoy my work every day.
Which of the watches you’ve worked on stand out most in your memory?
I’ve now worked on many collections, some of which still exist, others are dormant. One particularly memorable collection is Chronoris, a historic model and a unique design. And of course the extraordinary ProPilot X, particularly the skeleton version with Calibre 115, one of the most elaborate design projects undertaken at Oris. If you look at it today, everything still makes sense, just as it did on day one, testament to the success of its design and engineering.
How have the codes of Oris design evolved since you joined the company? Interesting question. It’s evolved into something bolder, especially when it comes to shape and colour. Before, it was more technical, more sober and responsible, certainly in terms of readability and adherence to common standards, such as those recognised in pilot’s and diver’s watches. Today, we incorporate some incredible technical innovations – a laser dial, a 3D-printed carbon case – but we want above all to bring people joy with our watches.
When you sit down with a blank piece of paper, what fundamental design principles do you have in mind?
The result must spread joy, it must put a smile on people’s faces. That’s it. Even when it’s a serious watch.
How would you expect the Oris community, and beyond it, watch lovers to describe Oris design today? Oris wearers have become more curious, and they clearly recognise innovative, credible design that sometimes comes with a wink. I think that’s what we’re known for across the industry now.
Watches are small, and in Oris’s case always mechanical: how do you manage these tensions?
You are forced to pay a lot of attention to the details. At the same time, you must not forget the overall picture: it should be a beautiful object and it should fit in with Oris and the collection. It’s amazing how small things can make a big difference, and you only realise that when you really get to grips with the object. With the new Divers, for example, we’ve added an additional phase to the indices, a small thing, but it has given the watch a completely different presence. That’s the way it is with small things, sometimes you don’t notice them, but if they were missing, you would. What always brings a breath of fresh air are our technical innovations such as the laser dial of the ProPilot X, which results in completely new approaches to realising a design. It’s always exciting.
So, to the new Divers. What’s the design story here? And the codes?
The original is an Oris design treasure and characteristic of the 1960s when it was issued. As for the codes, there are a few points, most definitely the typographics used in the numbers, the domed crystal and the extremely flat side view. The rotating bezel and riveted metal bracelet are core elements, too.
And how have you captured the spirit of the 1960s in the redesign?
It was important to us that you can still clearly see where the watch originated. I think the choice of colours is very much in the spirit of the 1960s.
During the redesign process, what did you look to conserve from the previous iteration, and what did you feel could be left behind?
We really wanted to keep the riveted metal band, so we only made small adjustments. The case back is now open, where previously it was mostly closed. The side view is also now a little thicker, making the watch feel more compact.
It’s always tempting to make quick judgements on a watch from the silhouette alone. But what are the details that give the watch its character and make it successful?
Of course, we looked at every single part and reinterpreted it. We wanted to make the watch feel more grown-up and more solid and durable. So the bezel insert is now ceramic and the watch is water- resistant to 20 bar (200 metres), double that of the outgoing Divers Sixty-Five. We also refined every detail, developing a new dial typeface, bevelling the edges of the hour markers, and making the bezel fluting more precise. We also re- engineered the metal band and clasp to be more stable, integrating a quick- change system into both the bracelet and the supplied rubber strap.
The colour palette is quite muted. What’s the thinking here?
We’re very inspired by the industrial palette of the 1960s and we wanted to use these beautiful, long-lasting colours.
How do you want the new Divers Date to feel on wearers’ wrists?
You should feel the stylish life of the 1960s. Think of the effortless chic of the late, great Alain Delon in La Piscine!
The Divers feels more grown- up, more stable. And yet joyful and stylish, like Alain Delon
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Brand : Oris Collection : Oris Divers Model : Divers Date Reference : 733 7795 4054-Set Complement : Stainless Steel - Black Dial - Bracelet Stainless Steel On sale : October 2024 List Price : 2 450 € Diameter : 39 mm Styles : Classical Types : Self-winding Calibre : Oris 733 Complication : Centre hands for hours; minutes and seconds Date window at 6 o’clock Instantaneous date Date corrector Fine timing device and stop-second Case material : Stainless steel Case peculiarity : Uni-directional rotating bezel with black ceramic insert Case back Stainless steel; screwed; see-through mineral glass Operating devices Stainless steel screw-in security crown Shape : Round Water-resistance : 200 meters Dial color : Black Display : Luminous material Hands and indices filled with Super-LumiNova® Glass : Sapphire Antireflective coating Domed on both sides Strap material : Stainless steel Strap clasp : Folding buckle More characteristics :
Movement
Number Oris 733
Winding Automatic
Power reserve 41 hours
Case
Multi-piece Stainless Steel case
Dial
Black
Bracelet / Buckles
Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet with folding clasp and quick strap change system.
Supplied with additional black rubber strap with stainless steel buckle
Available October 2024