We’re fans of the watches that Oris produces, especially as many seem to just pass by them when considering a new watch. The Oris Aquis Date is one of their most approachable – and versatile – pieces, and they’ve just introduced some new colors to the family.
First, of course, is the Oris Aquis Date Cherry. We’re a little under a month until cherries are really well in season, so it just makes sense for this cherry-hued dial to hit the streets, at least in our book. This is on their larger model (the 43.5mm case) so you’ll definitely have a good look at that deep hue. For that uncommon color, it’s still a capable dive watch (300m WR rating) ready to tackle whatever your summer has going on in it. This one you’ll be able to pick up for $2,300 (UPDATE: we also found a 41.5mm cherry dial as well)
On the other hand, if you want some color but a touch smaller case size, then the new bi-color Oris Aquis Date might be a spot to look. Along with the smaller case (41.5mm), you’ve got a different movement at work here. For these, it’s the Calibre 400 taking up residence, which has an increased resistance to magnetism and also offers a 5-day power reserve.
In these watches, you’ve got a choice of two dial colors – blue or green. Both of them have an 18k gold treatment on the bezel (with a ceramic insert), and gold tones on the hands and indices. Somewhat surprisingly, the optional bracelet didn’t also go for the two-tone look. Perhaps for a future release. If you want to get one of these, then you’re looking at $4,400 for the version on the color-matched rubber strap, or $4,600 on the three-link steel bracelet. oris.ch
Tech Specs from Oris
Aquis Date Cherry 43.5 mm
- Ref. no. 01 733 7730 4158-07 8 24 05PEB
- Case
- Material Multi-piece stainless steel case, uni- directional rotating bezel with stainless steel insert Size 43.50 mm, 1.634 inches
- Top glass Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti- reflective coating inside
- Case back Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass
- Operating devices Stainless steel screw-in security crown
- Water resistance 30 bar (300 m)
- Interhorn width 24 mm
- Movement
- Number Oris 733
- Dimensions Ø 25.60 mm, 11 1/2’’’
- Functions Hours, minutes and central sweep seconds hands, date with quick setting, stop second device, date window at 6 o’clock
- Winding Automatic
- Power reserve 38 hours
- Vibrations 4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
- Jewels 26
- Dial
- Design Sunray cherry red
- Luminous material Super-LumiNova® Indices Applied
- Bracelet Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet with folding clasp with extension
- Availability June 2022
- Swiss retail price CHF 2’100
Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5 mm Bi-Colour
- References
- 01 400 7769 6355-07 8 22 09PEB / 4 22 75FC
- 01 400 7769 6357-07 8 22 09PEB / 4 22 77FC
- Case
- Material Multi-piece stainless steel case, uni-directional rotating bezel with 18-carat gold edge and blue or green ceramic insert
- Size 41.50 mm, 1.634 inches
- Top glass Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside
- Case back Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass
- Operating devices Stainless steel screw-in security crown
- Water resistance 30 bar (300 m)
- Interhorn width 22 mm
- Movement
- Number Oris Calibre 400
- Dimensions Ø 30.00 mm, 13 1/4’’’
- Functions Hours, minutes and central sweep seconds hands, date with quick setting, stop second device, date window at 6 o’clock
- Accuracy -3/+5 seconds a day (within COSC tolerances)
- Extra features Highly anti-magnetic
- Winding Automatic
- Power reserve 120 hours
- Vibrations 4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
- Jewels 21
- Dial
- Design Blue or green
- Luminous material Super-LumiNova®
- Indices Applied
- Bracelet Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet with folding clasp with extension and quick strap change. Supplied with green or blue rubber strap with folding clasp with extension.
- Warranty Extended to 10 years with MyOris sign-up. Applies to watch and movement. 10-year recommended service intervals
- Availability June 2022
- Swiss retail price CHF 4’000 MB/ 3’900 RS
