Horological Meandering

I like these Big Crown Pointer Date models. This is a 36 mm Ø version with a greyish-green dial. Vintage vibe with the color and the Cathedral hands. Photo credits: Les Rhabilleurs. ...  

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How do you like the fit and finish on their watches? I'm getting the itch for a Big Crown Pointer Date but in 40 mm Ø rather than the 36 mm in the original post.

but i do have my eye on this one for a long time.... and time to come; one day..one day ...  

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But your excellent photos make me want to own one of yours!

All the photo credits go to the folks at Les Rhabilleurs over in France.

Hi Lots to like with Oris. My big crown was the first proper mechanical watch that I bought for myself. Then I just had to have an alarm made by them. Some interesting ones currently too. Cheers JML ...  

My beloved daily beater. Vte ...  

ORIS? Yes - maybe one or two models But I can't read the date display!?! Note that the numeral 9 is in Thai script because the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was also Rama IX of Thailand. The royal crest at 12 o'clock. ORIS King Rama IX 80th Birthday Editio...  

It's my favorite during summer vacations at the beach. HGD René ...  

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I love this watch. Perfect size, absolutely love the dial colour, looks great on a strap etc. Very vintage vibe.

I went to an Oris event and was impressed. I saw that green dial calendar watch, which is really nice.

Not 100% sure, but believe I have owned 3 Oris watches...Here, the two latest, the diver was sold a few years ago. I think they are a very honest company and its easy to like their watches. Basically they say that their watches "are mechanical had have a ...  

Oris appears to be a very well regarded brand by Purists for both current and past owners. Thanks to all your feedback my remaining doubts about Oris quality have been alleviated. I can safely put this watch on my "list".