An Affordable Charismatic Divers Watch!

Hands-On Review: Oris Divers Sixty-Five [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

There’s a good reason why Oris is one of our best-selling brands on our site and the new Divers Sixty-Five is no exception, and really shows what Oris does best. Creating great mechanical watches at an affordable price point. Staying true to their outspoken slogan ‘real watches for real people’.

The updated Oris Divers Sixty-Five manages the tough balancing act of updating a classic design, with modern manufacturing techniques, for an audience with different ideas. While not diluting the original spirit and charm of the 50-year-old design icon.

The coated brass case has been replaced with the more modern stainless steel, and the case back is thankfully solid and without an exhibition window. Whilst Oris could defiantly have added one this would have significantly inflated the price and is really not required on a practical dive watch.

The case size has been increased to a modest 40mm diameter, any larger and they risked stretching out the original design too thin. The plexiglass crystal from the mid 60’s has also been updated to a more modern sapphire crystal with a strong double dome and anti-reflective coatings. The crystals unusual uniqueness really sets this watch apart from other similar watches in the diving watch market today, and really gives the Oris this great charm that is hard to replicate. The bi-directional bezel has been changed into a unidirectional and has an aluminium bezel insert added to it.

The white date wheel with black text at the three o’clock mark from the original 1965 divers, has been moved to just above the six marker. This I personally see as a good move as it gives a cleaner dial and adds to a more refined appearance.

The charismatic box numerals at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 each remain intact and the colourisation is remarkably similar to the original. Oris uses a SuperLuminova luminescent fill called “Light Old Radium” that has a pleasingly old-looking appearance that emulates the original well.

There are four different strap variants available for this watch from Oris: a casual fabric strap with a stainless steel deployant clasp, a rubber ‘tropic strap’ as seen in these photos, a nylon NATO strap, or a stainless steel bracelet with a push-button folding clasp.

Bracelet Pulled Strait To One Side – The Oris Divers Sixty-Five (With Metal Bracelet) [01 733 7707 4064-07 8 20 18]

Bracelet Pulled Strait Back – The Oris Divers Sixty-Five (With Metal Bracelet) [01 733 7707 4064-07 8 20 18]

Face Up Laying on Bracelet – The Oris Divers Sixty-Five (With Metal Bracelet) [01 733 7707 4064-07 8 20 18]

Side Profile Of Watch – The Oris Divers Sixty-Five (With Metal Bracelet) [01 733 7707 4064-07 8 20 18]

(Follow this link for more photos of the Oris Divers Sixty-Five with a stainless steel bracelet)

Oris Divers Sixty-Five: Hands-On Review [01 733 7707 4064-07 5 20 22]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five: Hands-On Review [01 733 7707 4064-07 5 20 22]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five: Hands-On Review [01 733 7707 4064-07 5 20 22]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five: Hands-On Review [01 733 7707 4064-07 5 20 22]

(And this link for photos of the Oris Divers Sixty-Five with a fabric strap)

The movement used inside is an Oris Calibre 733 which allows hacking, quick-setting the date, and hand-winding. With a modest power reserve of approximately 38 hours.

Ultimately the Oris Divers Sixty-Five is a lot of watch for so little money. Its unique design is unlikely to be confused with another similar watch. And is a great example of how a brand can successfully recreate a classic piece without corrupting the original design. It would be best suited to someone looking for a watch that stands out from the crowd, from a reputable brand but at an affordable price.

This Oris Divers Sixty-Five [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18] is currently on sale at our shop from this link.

The other Oris Divers Sixy-Five watches can be found in our shop by checking out this link.

Photo Gallery:

Front of dial for Oris Divers Sixty-Five Water-Resistant to 100M

Oris Divers Sixty-Five closeup with a black background [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five laying on its side on a black leather surface [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Theres a good reason why Oris is one of our best-selling brands on our site and the new Divers Sixty-Five is no exception, and really shows what Oris does best. Creating great mechanical watches at an affordable price point. Staying true to their outspoken slogan ‘real watches for real people’. –  This is a Oris Divers Sixty-Five closeup sitting on black leather [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five sat in cream coloured Oris box [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five ‘Tropic strap’ and tang buckle on black leather background [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18] Hands on Review

Oris Divers Sixty-Five closeup sitting on black leather with its crown in view [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five laying on its side on a black leather surface [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five laying on its side on a black leather surface [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five closeup sitting on black leather with its crown in view [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five closeup sitting on black leather [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five closeup sitting on black leather [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five closeup sitting on black leather [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

Oris Divers Sixty-Five Laying back on its strap at an angle on black leather with the clasp going out of focus in the background [01 733 7707 4064-07 4 20 18]

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