Introducing: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five 'Bico' In Steel And Bronze (Lives Pics & Pricing)

March 26, 2019

Bronze watches are big right now. Two-tone gold and steel watches are totally in right now, too. But can you have both? Oris thinks so, and the Divers Sixty-Five is the platform on which theyre testing out that theory. They call it the "Bico," a crafty contraction of bi-color. You still get the the 40mm case, the domed sapphire, and the vintage looks, but it comes in the novel combination of bronze and stainless steel. Last Baselworld, Oris introduced the Divers Sixty-Five Bronze Bezel, which mixed steel and bronze in a way that resulted in about a four out of 10 on the in-your-face bronze scale. The bezel was made from bronze, but the typical insert was still present, creating a subtle ring of color. Rose gold accents also jazzed up the dial a bit to match the bezel.?But otherwise it was pretty understated. This year, they've turned it up to an eight or so. Instead of just a bronze bezel with a standard insert, they flipped the design and gave us a bronze insert positioned in a steel bezel. The center links of the bracelet are also done in bronze, and the same rose gold accents are present on the dial. Initial Thoughts To me, the two-tone motif is a symbol of luxury and the eighties. Its very Wolf of Wall Street in my mind. The classic combination of metals already has an identity thats been solidified over decades. Thats why Im having such a hard time understanding this watch. Its also why I think its so fascinating. The Divers Sixty-Five "Bico" twists the two-tone identity into something that I think people who have never been into two-tone before can appreciate.? Look at this watch. Its pretty wild, right? The reddish hues of the bronze throw off preconceived notions of what two-tone is all about. Now imagine in a few years when the bronze gets that nice patination and character its known for. Bronze develops a dark coating that hides the luster of the metal, and sometimes you get patches of green maritime-looking funk. This is a watch that has a strong case of multiple personality disorder in such a cool way. The look of steel will stay constant aside from picking up a few marks, since it tends to keep its sharpness and luster. But that isnt the case with bronze. It gets a little messy. As time goes on the personality of these two metals will move further and further apart and youll end up with a look thats both sharp and well-worn in the same watch. You can always inhibit the patination process, of course, but I think thats the most interesting aspect of this watch. Its neat now, but it will be even more interesting years down the road.? The Basics Brand: OrisModel: Divers Sixty-Five "Bico"Reference Number: 01 733 7707 4355?Diameter: 40mmCase Material: Steel and bronzeDial Color: BlueIndexes: Rose gold PVDLume: Super-LumiNovaWater Resistance: 100 metersStrap/Bracelet: Steel and bronze bracelet or brown leather strap The Movement Caliber: Oris 733 (based on Sellita SW200-1)Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date Diameter: 25.6mmPower Reserve: 38 hoursWinding: Automatic windingFrequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)Jewels: 26 Pricing & Availability Price: CHF 2,200 on the two-tone braceletAvailability: April 2019For more click here.