Oris 44mm Pilot 10-Day Power Reserve Review

Izhik · 2019-08-06T11:30:10Z

Izhik reviews a 44mm Oris pilot with in-house 10-day power reserve. Community discusses value, movement, and compares it to Tudor North Flag and IWC.

Izhik seeks community feedback on a 44mm Oris pilot model featuring an in-house manual caliber with a 10-day power reserve, considering it for casual daily wear. His post explores the brand's appeal and the watch's size, drawing comparisons to his previous IWC Aquatimer and sparking a discussion on value, movement, and alternative choices like the Tudor North Flag.

for long time I was thinking an Oris...really for a casual daily wear...nothing rocketing...I like the brand as it has an interesting and it is located in Switzerland not exactly where you would expect to have horologic industry.

Today on the way back from work, saw a considerably discounted blue-dia;ed pilot model with an in-house manual caliber developed by Oris with a 10 days power reserve....

major issue though, 44mm diameter....I had already for several years an IWC Aquatimer with 44mm and it was wearing ok...

anyway, here two shots...any feedback will be appreciated...(sorry for having included a terrible mosquito bite from my recent stay in nature....🥵)

Key Points from the Discussion

The Oris Caliber 111, originally from the Artelier model, is a strong feature in this sport model, offering great value for its price and features, despite similarities to IWC designs.
The Oris in-house manual caliber with a 10-day power reserve is a significant technical achievement for a brand that typically uses ETA and Sellita movements.
The Tudor North Flag is notable for being one of the few Rolex/Tudor watches to feature an open caseback, allowing a view of its in-house movement, which appeals to collectors who appreciate visible mechanics.
Oris is recognized for offering excellent value for money and producing 'honest' watches, with a strong independent brand identity.
The 44mm size of the Oris pilot model, while large, can wear comfortably, similar to other 44mm watches like the IWC Aquatimer.

The Discussion

amanico

Aug 6, 2019

You wear it very well. I appreciate the 10 Days movement a lot. For the rest, it is a matter of taste. [nt]

Izhik

Aug 6, 2019

thanks for feedback Nicolas...

I think also for a brand that usually uses ETA and Sellita to come up with a first in-house caliber of 10 days PR, it's simply nice... would you elaborate more from yours side, apart of the date😃....a general opinion on the model??..merci, y

amanico

Aug 6, 2019

What I don't like is: The date, the fluted bezel, and the overall dial, which is too close to the IWC Big Pilot, in less inspired, in my opinion. [nt]

Izhik

Aug 6, 2019

d'accord, the similarity to the Big Pilot is surely there...

it's all fresh for me, photos taken 2hrs ago....will need to sleep on it, but I love good bargains...and 35% off for a daily piece with an in-house engine...hmmm...vediamo...thanks a lot again for your thoughts...

amanico

Aug 6, 2019

35% off for a watch you may get quickly rid of it is everything except a bargain, in my opinion, my friend. [nt]

Izhik

Aug 6, 2019

a very well-noted remark...of course [nt]

Oris 44mm Pilot 10-Day Power Reserve Review

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