The Big Crown ProPilot Timer GMT is a tool watch designed with the professional pilot in mind. Great legibility, a 24-hour GMT hand, and a timing bezel round out a solid set of features that?ll suit you both in the air and on the ground. This year?s model is more of a subtle upgrade than a complete overhaul, but the few changes that were made result in an even better watch.

Oris Big Crown ProPilot Timer GMT
Case Material: Stainless Steel

Dial: Black

Dimensions: 44mm

Crystal: Sapphire, double-domed with AR coating

Water resistance: 100 meters

Crown: screw down

Movement: Oris 798 (base SW 220-1)

Strap/bracelet: Ventile, leather or steel

Price: Starting at CHF 2,500

Expected release: n/a
It?s refreshing to see a brand hone one of their existing models to make it better rather than feel pressured to completely overhaul it. While the case is still a robust 44mm wide, Oris has slimmed down the height of the watch so it sits better on the wrist. The strap now features Oris?s ?LIFT? lock system, which looks and performs similarly to the seatbelt on an airplane. It?s a fun and functional detail that makes a lot of sense on a pilots watch.

The carryover features from the previous edition are nothing to gloss over. A double-domed sapphire crystal protects the large and legible black dial. Applied numerals at each hour rise slightly off the dial for a refined aesthetic that remains legible. One of my favorite design details that Oris incorporates into their watche...