I have always thought the Oris is a great watch. I would love to buy one myself. I take this view for the following reasons. The Oris has some unique features: the big crown, the date hand, and the transparent back. These features give it character; they also derive from the application of the maxim "form over function". The big crown was intended to enable aviators to adjust the watch without removing their gloves. Also the Oris is automatic, rather than quartz.

Finally, unlike Rolex, Cartier, Tag Heuer &c, nobody will recognise the Oris; it is discreet. I don't know about you, but that is really important to me: a Rolex would just offend my clients (or maybe attract criminals). But the expert knows the Oris is a good watch that punches well above its price point. Don't buy the Oris if you want to be flash; do buy it if you can take pleasure in a possession because of its inherent quality not its status value.

My favourite Oris watch is the base model or any circular model with a plain leather strap. They never used to come with metal bands and I regard these as concessions to fashion. A matter of personal choice.

I do believe a Rolex is a good watch, but starting point is about £1,000. Also too flashy for me. The jeweller who sold me my watch persuaded me not to buy the more expensive Cartier (which I wasn't really interested in anywat): he explained that while it was a good watch, you paid a lot for the brand name.

I think the Omega DeVille watches are very nice and low key, as are some of the Longines (sp?) watches, which again are very high quality but lack a certain brand value.

You could get a Sekonda. Probably keep time better than any of the above.

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JJ Rodger
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