Full Bronze, Full Fun: Cultivating a Patina with Oris's High-Value Timepieces

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The Big Crown Pointer Date with a Unified Bronze Case and Bracelet

Oris has announced the "Big Crown Pointer Date Bronze," featuring a unified bronze case and bracelet. It will be released in early February 2022.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi

A Model to Enjoy the Patina That Develops Over Time

Since its debut in 1938, the "Big Crown Pointer Date" has been a long-selling model for Oris, indispensable to the brand's history. Its design, characterized by a large crown, a semi-circular pointer date hand, and a coin-edge bezel, is Oris's signature and a symbol of timeless watch design.

This iconic model is now joined by a highly anticipated full bronze version, combining the case with a bronze bracelet. The case, bezel, crown, and bracelet are all crafted from solid bronze. Oris's technical team reportedly dedicated significant time and effort to research and development to incorporate a bronze bracelet, which is softer and more prone to deformation than steel.

The watch is powered by the Oris Caliber 754. The movement's operation can be observed through the case back, and the dial is available in four colors: green, brown, bordeaux, and blue. From the moment you hold the watch, the bronze begins to change with time, allowing you to enjoy its evolving character. This model embodies Oris's technical prowess and its industrial roots.

Full Bronze, Full Fun: Cultivating a Patina with Oris's High-Value Timepieces

Big Crown Pointer Date Bronze

Movement | Automatic Oris 754
Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, pointer date, quick date change, stop-seconds
Power Reserve | 38 hours
Case and Bracelet Material | Multi-piece bronze
Case Size | 40mm
Water Resistance | 5 bar
Colors | Green, brown, bordeaux, blue
Price | ¥319,000
Release Date | Early February 2022