The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition (Ref. 01 754 7741 3167-07 5 20 58BR) is a special model created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Big Crown Pointer Date, which was first introduced in 1938. The watch's design is defined by its materials, which are symbolic of the brand's industrial history and natural location.The case, measuring 40.00 mm, is multi-piece bronze, including the fluted bezel and the signature oversized screw-in security crown. Bronze is used because it patinates naturally over time, developing a unique finish for each owner. This is paired with a striking green dial.
Oris is an independent Swiss watchmaker founded in Hölstein in 1904. The brand is known for producing exclusively mechanical timepieces, having abandoned quartz technology in the 1990s to focus on "high-mech" movements. Oris positions itself as an accessible luxury brand, offering a strong balance of quality, Swiss craftsmanship, and value, with most timepieces priced significantly lower than many competitors. A signature design element is the red rotor, visible through exhibition casebacks, symbolizing the brand's mechanical-only philosophy.
Oris organizes its watches into four main categories: Diving, Aviation, Motor Sport, and Culture. Key collections include the Aquis (a modern, robust diver's watch), the Divers Sixty-Five (a vintage-inspired diver based on a 1965 model), and the Big Crown Pointer Date (a signature pilot's watch design in continuous production since 1938). The brand has also developed in-house movements, such as the Calibre 400, which offers a five-day power reserve and high anti-magnetic properties.
Overall Grade: 9 / 10 | Mint Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: est. 2021 Contents: Watch and Box Genre: Everyday Sports Watch
Size: 40mm Thickness: 12mm Lug Width: 20mm
Case: Multi-piece bronze case, light visible wear Bezel: Bronze, fluted, light visible wear Dial: Green, printed Arabic numerals, central pointer date hand Hands: Bronze cathedral-style hands, lumed
Crown: Bronze screw-in security crown, light visible wear Crystal: Sapphire, domed, A/R coated, light visible wear Bracelet: Dark brown leather strap, bronze buckle, light visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass, light visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: 754