Oris, the Hölstein, Switzerland, based watchmaker recently unveiled the upgraded Divers Date collection. This new launch celebrates the “60th anniversary of its iconic diver’s watch.”
The new Divers Date collection is available in black, blue, and beige. Each version comes with a stainless steel bracelet and a black rubber strap.
Image: Black dial on bracelet. Header image: Blue dial on bracelet.
Image: Beige dial on bracelet.
“This revamped Divers Date presents a stylish take on the iconic 1965 model. While preserving its retro charm, the watch features substantial upgrades, making it perfect for both adventurers and discerning watch enthusiasts.”
Key Features
“First introduced in 1965, Oris’ original diver’s watch combined playful design with high-performance features, reflecting the thrill of underwater exploration and international travel. That legacy continues with the new Divers Date, which has been upgraded with modern features while retaining its timeless charm.
“Key enhancements include a more substantial silhouette for added presence, improved water resistance of up to 200 meters, and a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel. The redesigned dial features a custom typeface and bevelled hour markers for enhanced legibility, while the black, blue, and beige colour options evoke the industrial chic of the 1960s.”
Functions and Operation
Image: Black dial on bracelet.
Centre hours, minutes, and seconds.
Date window at 6 o’clock. Date change is instantaneous.
Stop-seconds function.
All operations via the crown, including quickset date.
Dial
Image: Black dial on rubber strap.
Image: Blue dial on bracelet.
Image: Beige dial on bracelet.
Black, blue, or beige dial.
Hour and minute hands, and the “lollipop” bit on the seconds hand are coated with Super-LumiNova®.
The 11 hour-markers are coated with Super-LumiNova®.
Hour and minute scale encircles the outer dial, graduated in increments of 5 minutes each.
Movement
Image: Red winding rotor is a nice touch.
Powered by Oris 733-1, an automatic movement. It drives the hours, minutes, seconds, instantaneous date, and stop-seconds function. According to online sources, it is based on the Sellita SW200-1.
Diameter: 25.60 mm or 11 ½ lignes. Thickness: 4.60 mm (according to online sources.)
Jewels: 26 (according to online sources.) Frequency: 28,800 or 4 Hz.
Power reserve: 41 hours.
Case, Bracelet, and Strap
Image: Case and bracelet side profile.
Multi-piece case is made from stainless steel. Case features a bi-directional rotating bezel with a scratch resistant 60-minutes scale black ceramic insert.
Diameter: 39 mm.
Dial side features a sapphire crystal, domed on both sides, with double-sided anti-reflective coating.
Caseback, made from stainless steel, is screwed to the main case. It features a see-through mineral glass offering a view of calibre 733-1 and its red winding-rotor.
Screw-in crown at 3 o’clock is made from stainless steel.
Image: The ceramic insert on the bezel is scratch resistant. Date window is nicely executed. Most owners will go no where near 200 metres or 660 feet. A nice option to have though.
Water resistant up to 20 bar / 200 metres / 660 feet.
Image: Stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp.
Image: Watch comes with both stainless steel bracelet and a black rubber strap, easily interchangeable.
Multi-piece bracelet is made from stainless steel and features a folding clasp and a quick strap change system.
A black rubber strap with a stainless steel pin buckle is additionally provided.
Our Thoughts
Image: Playing Chess. Perfect GADA watch.
Oris is an impressive watchmaker, renowned for making simple, robust, and affordable watches that address a broader segment of collectors. Based on images and supporting information, the new upgraded Divers Date is a real gem. It combines an iconic design, a 39 mm case size, handsome dial, robust movement, both bracelet and rubber strap option, and an affordable price tag. I cannot think of any reason most collectors should not own this watch. It is a superb GADA (go anywhere do anything) watch, and not necessarily for divers only.
Image: Dive watch means you can laze by the pool.
My personal favourite is the black or blue dial with black rubber strap.
Additional Details
Name: Divers Date (Black dial)
Reference: 01 733 7795 4054-Set
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 2,450 / United States Dollar (USD): 2,700
Name: Divers Date (Blue dial)
Reference: 01 733 7795 4055-Set
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 2,450 / United States Dollar (USD): 2,700
Name: Divers Date (Beige dial)
Reference: 01 733 7795 4051-Set
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 2,450 / United States Dollar (USD): 2,700
Warranty: 2 years, extendable to 3 years for free if owner joins MyOris.
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