Oris has announced a new entry in their popular Big Crown Pointer Date series. Like a lot of Oris watches, we?ve seen a variety of executions of this old-school date complication. Various dial colors, sizes, and case metal combinations have found their way into the lineup previously. This version, in what we could call full bronze, is perhaps the warmest and unique Pointer Date yet. We?ve seen bronze cases on this model from Oris before, but the bronze dial is all new, and treated in such a way that makes each one unique. Let?s take a closer look.

Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date

Case Material: Bronze
Dial: Bronze
Dimensions: 40mm
Crystal: Sapphire   
Water Resistance: 5 bar  
Crown: Screw down      
Movement: Oris 754 Strap/bracelet: Brown deer leather 
Price: $2000
Reference Number: 754 7741 3166 5 20 74BR 
Expected Release: Available now

The importance of the Big Crown Pointer Date to Oris?s history really can?t be understated. This complication, in one form or another, has been in constant production for as long as Oris has existed – it?s very much their signature piece. Bronze, which patinas over time as it?s exposed to the elements, is a natural choice as a case material for a watch that is infused with some measure of historical importance. 

The main attraction of this new watch is the dial. Made from solid bronze, each dial is chemically treated and coated with with a transparent matte lacquer. This creates a unique finish ...