Oris is what I (and others I suppose) call a “Forum Darling.” Not that the masses are correct simply by their numbers, but you’ll read far more praise here for the brand than criticism.
So I am predicting you’ll get responses mostly in support of the brand. I have never owned one, nor do I anticipate it (personal preference for other makers). But so many fans can’t be wrong, right?

 

Exactly my sentiments and situation.

 

Oris is what I (and others I suppose) call a “Forum Darling.” Not that the masses are correct simply by their numbers, but you’ll read far more praise here for the brand than criticism.
So I am predicting you’ll get responses mostly in support of the brand. I have never owned one, nor do I anticipate it (personal preference for other makers). But so many fans can’t be wrong, right?

 

Exactly my sentiments and situation.

 

I love mine. It’s on older model, but it’s my favorite of theirs.
I visited an Oris store while in France a month ago and was treated very well. They had a large inventory and were happy to let me look at anything I wanted.
I think they’re well made and have very cool designs.

 

I love mine. It’s on older model, but it’s my favorite of theirs.
I visited an Oris store while in France a month ago and was treated very well. They had a large inventory and were happy to let me look at anything I wanted.
I think they’re well made and have very cool designs.
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That Propilot with the altimeter is so cool. I like it when watches can do weird extra functions like that. It does not bother me in the slightest that I would never meaningfully use the altimeter. I'd just enjoy watching it change as I hiked, flew, and drove.
Oris also makes a diver with a depth gauge deal on it. Also very cool. Again, not worried that I only ever swim about 4 feet under the surface.

 

Overall, a very nice brand, my favorite was the Frank Sinatra; as to worth buying, that is up to you.

 

I don’t know about the forum darling bit, but they do make some nice watches.

 

I have the ox blood pointer date and you can lose yourself staring into that color. Good overall quality. I bought mine used in very good condition for what I’d guess is half what it cost new. Meaning take a look at used first. There are quite a few floating around out there.

 

Yeah the "forum darling" is a bit of a stretch. They are generally liked around here sure, but I think that's more to do with them just generally being pretty good watches, if perhaps a bit overpriced for what you're getting (an elabore grade SW200 with a red rotor on it).

You're not going to find them in everyone's collection, nor will you inevitably have someone suggest one as you would with Sinn, Tudor, and Nomos - those are real forum darlings.

The BCPD is fairly unique in its price range, and if you like the style, go for it. Do be aware though that yeah, Oris resale is typically 50%.

 

i was about to buy the spb143(Seiko) but

Yeah the "forum darling" is a bit of a stretch. They are generally liked around here sure, but I think that's more to do with them just generally being pretty good watches, if perhaps a bit overpriced for what you're getting (an elabore grade SW200 with a red rotor on it).

You're not going to find them in everyone's collection, nor will you inevitably have someone suggest one as you would with Sinn, Tudor, and Nomos - those are real forum darlings.

The BCPD is fairly unique in its price range, and if you like the style, go for it. Do be aware though that yeah, Oris resale is typically 50%.

Im getting a 25% discount on Oris from my AD. I was thinking of buying a spb143 before, but i backed out after i read about the bezel misalignment and inaccuracy. I thought the 6r35 movement wasnt worth 1200 dollars. I think the same movement is used in the alpinist which is much cheaper.(the compass in it also has a problem with alignment). I dont have any swiss made watch in my collection. I own Casio, Seiko and Citizen.

 

To my watch twin @msa6712

 

Any watch you really like is "worth buying'

 

If you shop carefully you can get a nice watch within this brand, IMHO.

I have two one new and one vintage and enjoy them. They make very nice bracelets and quality overall is usually very consistent.

 

I like Oris's big crown pointer date.

IMHO, it might be the only Oris watch worth buying today.

 

I’ve owned a couple. Solid, well made watches.

 

Beautiful watch.

 

Is the big crown a dress watch or a field watch?

 

Could be both, albeit I found it more dressy.

 

 

I've never seen one in person, but I think they are very nice looking in photos. An Oris just might be my next watch. I really like the Big Crown Wings of Change with no date and small seconds, but it is a limited edition so I'll get something else when I'm ready.

 

Great brand, I like them. Chose not to buy one though as it had a sellita movement and I really wanted an eta as a minimum. I would think that if you bought one pre-owned you'd be getting a watch from an independent brand with a lot of history.

 

Oris is an amazing brand, though since you're in India, I'm going to say it's a bad brand as that's where all the Frakenstein/fake Oris watches come from. Have yet to see a fully original Oris come from there.

 

I’m gonna go out on a limb and suggest watches from these retailers are likely to be authentic. Edit: not sure why the link says USA, it’s for Oris ADs in India.

Store Finder | Oris

 

I'm a fan, though not an owner. At some point that will change. I really like the bronzes and 65s. I would not hesitate to buy the brand.

 

I’ve owned a couple in the past. Wouldn’t be surprised if I owned another one in the future.

 

Depending on the model you're looking at, you can get quite a big discount for their watches, especially the older models from AD.

The last time I visited an AD though, I was told that Oris was advising ADs to stop giving discounts at all and that they were going to increase the MSRP (which has already happened I believe). The model I was looking at last time.

 

I owned a pre-aquis diver small seconds and it was a great watch. I happen to like the styling of a lot of their watches. I think the interest in the brand around here has died down a bit over the years. They strike me as a brand that has a lot of fans when people ask about the brand specifically, but they are not frequently recommended (at least in the threads I read) when asking about a specific type of watch.

I can't give the OP a reason not to get an Oris.

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I've never owned an Oris, but have often admired that coined bezel the font (especially the 4), and machined-crown. Seems like if you dig it, you certainly could do worse.

 

It’s a cool brand, entry luxury, I have a big crown pointer date bronze (80th anniversary), I don’t wear it very often although it’s a very nice looking piece.
is it worth buying? if I could rewind the clock and go back to the day I bought it, I would skip buying it.

 

I don't have the pointer-date, but I have a couple other Oris watches. Both of mine run like champs. They're well made/finished, and they kinda do their own thing as a brand. I'm a fan.

 

Oris is a prob the best mid-luxury brand imo - I'd say comparable to Longines but I prefer Oris

 

I've had the pleasure of owning 3 Oris watches, I sold one and I'm currently left with one.