Hi,
I've been thinking about getting the Aquis green for a LONG time.
I tried on the original 43.5mm green at an AD and really liked the look
(though the taper of the bracelet through me off a bit...
and I wasn't quite ready financially to buy).
Now, there is a newer in house movement for the Aquis green 41.5mm
but it is significantly more expensive.
My question is: do you think that it is worth it...
meaning worth the extra money, or should I just get the original Aquis green?
Thanks for the help!

All of their movements are certified to a few seconds a day (like 5 or 6) so you probably don't need to worry about the movement.

 

That is really a personal choice. My take on the 400 Calibre is that the watch's overall design aesthetics would have to enthral me and a facsimile aesthetics cannot be found with an Oris model based on the Sellita movement.

In your case, since you have your doubts, I would go with the original model.

 

Also I believe you are aware that the original aquis with selitta movement comes in 3 sizes 43.5mm, 41.5mm and 39.5mm so you need not buy 43.5mm green and can go fro 41.5 mm original green Aquis.

 

@vijay You are right. The size is not the issue.
I shouldn't have bothered to bring it up and just confuse things.
I actually meant that I liked the 43.5mm model on my wrist. Whatever.

The question is: go with the original model Aquis and save quite a bit of money OR
go with the newer model Aquis with the in-house movement and spend significantly more?

What does everyone think?
If you are reading this and want to just lurk in the background,
at least VOTE above. Thanks

 

had the original green one a few years ago and regretted selling it ever since...fantastic watch...still have the grey tungston dial one with orange indices though...brilliant watch

 

had the original green one a few years ago and regretted selling it ever since...fantastic watch...still have the grey tungston dial one with orange indices though...brilliant watch

 

I have the green dial aquis 41,5mm on a rubber strap. Brilliant watch with the only downside being the lack of aftermarket leather strap options to wear as a change. Would I have bought what amounts to the same watch with the new movement? Hell no. The one I have keeps decent time to a few seconds per day. My advice to the OP would be to buy the original and put the difference towards another watch.

 

I have the original green and is one of those watches I will never sell. Accuracy is superb too.

 

I think you need to weigh the pros of the extra power reserve and accuracy vs the con of hacking the minute hand when you set the time.

If you were not aware that is a thing.

 

A lot of people go nuts about all in-house movements. I don't see it as a plus on most watches.
I have had a 41.5mm green dial and cherry red dial with a Sellita movement for 3 months now and maybe I just got lucky but they are both running +2 spd. For me, that's top notch.
Then again, I could't care less about power reserve or having to set the time once a day. It might make a $ difference to you. For me, as long as it runs while on my wrist and a few hours after that, it's ok.
I couldn't see the point in spending so much more for what I don't consider an "upgrade".
I would buy the watch with the original movement along with some Oris straps and an Oris strap changing tool.

 

I don’t know that I’d buy a 400 yet let alone swap my existing Aquis for one.

 

It seems it's the aesthetic of the watch (the green dial and bezel) that matters the most to you so choose the size that fits you best and forget about the inhouse movement because you will not enjoy it visually while wearing the watch.

 

Don't worry about the movement. Go with the one you feel more comfortable with spending your money on. People tend to concentrate on that too much and in many cases in house movements are worse than your tried and true ETA's etc. I have owned a lot of watches across various price ranges and the one thing I learned over the years is how much I appreciate the sturdiness and accuracy of some of the mass produced top grade+ movements.

 

I too thought about the green variant for a couple of years before I decided to just go ahead and get one. I’m really glad that I found a gently-used 43 mm model with the Sellita movement that also came with both the bracelet and the rubber strap for a little over half the retail price. The Calibre 400 watches seem to lose a similar percentage on the used market, so neither have an advantage if you end up selling it. The strong positive for the 400 is the ten year warranty and service interval. The Sellita SW200 can be hit-or-miss in regards to accuracy. Mine isn’t spectacular at +15 seconds a day but that can be regulated when it’s time for a service. I figure that I’ll do so when the watch hits the five-year mark. Are two services for a Sellita in a ten-year period less expensive than one for the Calibre 400? I think it’s too early to tell but I suspect that most independent watchmakers will shy away from working on the 400 movement and you‘ll need to send the watch into Oris, which may be pricey.

It’s a unique watch with a vibrant green sunburst dial. I’m happy with mine and like that obtaining one wasn’t too expensive and that service on the very common SW200 won’t be so either. I don‘t wear it too often as I like to match my watch color to what I’m wearing that day, but the times that I do I’m delighted by the Aquis.

 

The Aquis has always made my list whenever I look for a new watch, it has never quite enticed me enought that I actually picked it over my other options at the time. When news of the 400 caliber came out I thought this might me the thing to finally get me to buy one, but after all the hype died down I really don't see much reason to pay extra for the better power reserve. Maybe when they update or refresh the dial I will consider it again. That's just my personal opinion, I would much rather pay a little extra for a Chronometer certified Aquis but since that's not on the offering, I would lean more towards the original with the sellita.