Introducing: The Oris Aquis Date In 39.5mm

February 01, 2018

The Oris Aquis Date, which is water resistant to 300 meters, is now available in a very wearable 39.5mm size. This is a hair smaller than the very popular Oris Divers Sixty-Five, which draws on a vintage design from the mid-60s (as you'd guess from the name). But this watch, which is powered by the same Sellita movement, comes with?three times the water resistance and a more modern, tech-forward style. Why This Watch Matters We hear all the time from readers that a sub-40mm case size has become an important criterion when considering a new watch purchase. Despite this, if you look at the majority of what's currently available watch-wise, you'd think that consumers overwhelmingly want their watches 42mm and up. We wouldn't claim that our readers represent all watch buyers, but they are undoubtedly among the most passionate and engaged.?So it's great to see brands catering to these tastes. Initial Thoughts The blue-dialed execution of the Aquis Date in particular is a good looking tool watch. It's nice to see products that are squarely aimed at enthusiasts who want smaller watches C yes, even smaller sports watches. And fair prices are always easy to get behind. This model is $1,800 on a strap and $2,000 on a bracelet.?I'd say the bracelet is the clear choice among the three options Oris offers with this watch C and it'll cost you just an extra $200. Having said that, it doesn't look quite as nice as the bracelet that comes on Oris's other great-looking dive watch, the Divers Sixty-Five, which even features that perfect bracelet tapering so characteristic of vintage watches but so infrequently seen today. The Basics Brand: OrisModel: Aquis DateReference Number: 01 733 7732 4124 MB (matte black dial), 01 733 7732 4134 RS (glossy black dial), 01 733 7732 4135 (blue dial)Diameter: 39.5mmThickness: 12.5mmCase Material: Stainless steelDial Color: Matte black, glossy black, blueIndexes: Applied stick markersLume: Yes, on hands and markersWater Resistance: 300 metersStrap/Bracelet: Leather strap, rubber strap, or stainless steel bracelet The new 39.5mm Aquis Date next to the 43mm version, which remains in the collection. The Movement Caliber: Oris Caliber 733 with date (Sellita SW 200-1 base)Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, dateDiameter: 25.6mmPower Reserve: 38 hoursWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 4Hz (28,800 vph)Chronometer Certified? Pricing & Availability Price: $1,800 on a strap, $2,000 on a braceletAvailability: January 2018For more click here.