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December 11, 2019
The Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date, Crafted Entirely in Bronze | ORIS
ORIS | Oris
A New Release, Enveloped in Warm Bronze, Honoring the History of Oris's Signature Collection
To honor the Oris watch that played the most significant role, the "Big Crown Pointer Date," a new "Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date" has been released. The case, bezel, crown, and dial are all made of bronze, with a special treatment applied to give each piece a unique character.
Text by Sayaka Ozaki
A Bronze Model to Enjoy Changing Patina Over Time
The Big Crown Pointer Date joined the Oris collection in 1938. Its design, featuring a large crown for pilots wearing gloves and highly legible Arabic numeral indices, possesses a practical yet timeless individuality. This watch also symbolizes Oris's decision in the 1980s to continue manufacturing only mechanical watches, despite the surge in the Swiss franc and the global dominance of quartz watches, and the revival of the Swiss watch industry.
To celebrate this signature Oris model, the Big Crown Pointer Date, the "Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date" has been born, featuring a solid bronze case with a special treatment applied to give each piece a unique character. The bronze dial is individually chemically treated and finished with a transparent matte coating, resulting in a distinct appearance for each watch. Furthermore, the ability to enjoy the natural patina developed through oxidation over time is the greatest feature of this model. The bronze case and dial symbolize Oris's philosophy and the eternal value of Swiss-made mechanical watches.
The case size is 40mm, inheriting the vintage atmosphere of the original.
Inquiries
Oris Japan
Tel. 03-6260-6876
https://www.oris.ch/jp/home
Power Reserve | 38 Hours
Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Pointer Date, Quick Date Change, Date Collector, Fine Time Device, Stop Second
Case Material | Bronze
Case Diameter | 40mm
Strap Material | Leather
Water Resistance | 5 ATM
Price | ¥220,000 (excluding tax)