A Timeless Take on the Everyday Watch from Oris - Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Black Dial

[@jackburtonstwin]

The Oris BC is a classic sports/dress watch. I have one in my collection and, while not a regular wear for me, I would never part with it. Such is the nature of an iconic watch to a watch collector or fan.

[@jimyarradi]

The only thing I don't like and why doesn't make it a sport/dress are the 50m instead of the 100m, that is a shame

[@jackburtonstwin]

@@jimyarradi That is a criticism often leveled at this watch, and it's not unreasonable in this day and age to anticipate greater water resistance from a watch. Nonetheless, the watch's origins are as an aviation watch (hence the big crown design) so water resistance was not historically a function-critical element of its design.

[@mh-do3pe]

Is the crown intrusive?

[@jackburtonstwin]

@@mh-do3pe I've never had a problem with catching the crown or having it press into my wrist. A big advantage for me, as I have big hands, is that it's much easier to adjust the hands or hand-wind when needed. Very comfortable to use and allows for fine adjustment.

[@edrader746]

@@jimyarradi further, why would they have a screw-down crown on a 5 ATM watch

[@enduringtech822]

I love how classy this watch is, especially the Roberto Clemente version. Definitely my top pick along with a dive watch if I am going with a two watches collection.

[@tatanleanduck]

Just bought a BCPD. I ended up going 40mm with my 6.5 inch wrist based on your reviews. It really wears better than you'd think! The grey/blue dial is absolutely gorgeous. Looks sky blue in daylight and slate indoors. I fucking love this dial.

[@yme3267]

Well.... I own the Roberto Clemente version of this watch..... I freaking LOVE it! I can't justify owning another version of their watches as they are the exact same.... minus dial color. I really was considering the red dial version but decided not to as I own the model I already mentioned. These are beautiful watches though. Highly recommend

[@deltafoxtrot2]

Great review 👍, the black face gives it a retro field watch look. I have a 36mm Big crown date pointer and it fits my small wrist @ 170mm perfectly. I have had it for 12 years and it still keeps good time.

[@fernandocortess]

I have it in blue and absolutely love it!!! I highly recommend having it with strap and bracelet, fitting with every style. Great looking and design, excellent for smaller wrists, comfortable, high ends... Buy it!!!!!! 😍😍

[@ky1le750]

Have it in red and love it even tho I wear it the least. Definitely a great watch for those not into the asymmetry of date windows.

[@chrisdyson1955]

Just a heads up you mention the Roberto Clemente but when you cut to it you’re actually showing the Carl Brashear Divers 65.

[@disasterpiecemusic]

I just don’t understand how a screw down crown Oris with a basic three hands and unique date complication layout still only has 50m WR. I still want one. Gorgeous.

[@dylanlamb8710]

Not sure why this was coming up as “private” and couldn’t view, but can now. I love pointer dates…great complication. 👍🏻

[@larsstougaard7097]

Maybe KZbin thought you were too young to watch this kind of content 🤔

[@watchesandcaps2566]

I think they're being a little conservative with the water resistance. Screw down crown and caseback as well as the high level of quality and construction make me think this would be closer to 100m of WR.

[@zman8340]

Right ? I’d like to hear what others say as well ... I would lean towards 100wr also and I like that a lot .

[@mrjasonrowland]

Agreed. I own one in the grey/blue and it’s wonderful, but as a daily driver and at the asking price it should have 100m of water resistance and a sapphire crystal on the back or closed case back. The lume is also just okay for the price. The lume on the Arabic’s is almost nonexistent. That said, it’s lovely to look at and finished wonderfully. One of my favorite pieces. There’s nothing out there like it that I have found. The pointer date function is cool, but if you have aging eyes, you won’t be able to see the little date numbers. Teddy has presented this watch honestly I think.

[@zman8340]

@@mrjasonrowland great insight on this piece .

[@mrjasonrowland]

I should add that this one is not intended to be a field watch in any way, so for most, 50m should more than suffice. It’s a bit too fancy looking anyway to wear hard.

[@zman8340]

@@mrjasonrowland ehhh I like wearing watches good looking watches hard

[@DonaldPerley]

In the water resistance, if that 50m is solid, it's way beyond what anyone needs without scuba tanks. With screw crown you won't accidentally bump that out, so swim free!

[@michaelatkinson986]

Lums at 2:16 alone make this a purchase desire for me. Great photo work!

[@cantopopularcivebra2228]

WHAT A PERFECTION!

[@craigdlazarus]

Great piece Teddy! I have the slate blue dial version - love it....

[@weitsung-lin]

I have the blue dial version. Best matte blue dial color IMO

[@devonboyd533]

I want to see reviews of the 36mm options I have a small wrist and would love to see quality content of those before I pull the trigger on one

[@michaelansberry8705]

I have the black dial 36mm version and a small wrist (6.75in but very square). I have had many 36mm watches over time and the BC36 wears smaller than all of them. The 17mm lug width is annoying but fits the small feeling of the case. I like its humble size and feel it works very well for a vintage-style watch. I’m impressed by the construction and finishing, it all feels very solid, including the bracelet and clasp. The dial is far from “black” as Teddy said and is more dark grey and even brown at times but again, I think it looks fantastic for a watch of this style and much better than if it were true black. The aggressive domed sapphire gives a pleasant distortion at extreme angles. My criticism is the grade of movement, with comparable German brands fitting “Top” grade Sellitas/ETAs at the same price. However, this is expected with the amount of advertising that Oris does and always having to pay the ‘Swiss tax’ anyway. A solid caseback would work better on this watch as well. Overall, the 36 is surprisingly not seen much even though there is a lack of great 36mm dress/sport watches from the big brands otherwise (other than BB36). As a German/Japanese watch fan, I was skeptical of getting a Swiss watch but have been very happy with it and it exceeded my expectations overall.

[@ClaxtonBay123]

Man these watches have been out for ages. There are 36mm reviews all over KZbin

[@justintavares9730]

I truly don't understand why water resistance is such a point of contention for so many. How often do we really go diving, honestly? :P

[@zepicurean]

According to Oris (I emailed them to ask), this watch is suitable for hand washing only. Can't even shower with it. That's why people don't like the water resistance.

[@jjchockey]

@@zepicureaneven if I had a 300M watch I personally always take my watch off any time I go swimming or get wet.

[@zepicurean]

@@jjchockey That might be the stupidest thing I've ever read in my life.

[@jjchockey]

@@zepicureanthen you need to get out more.

[@zepicurean]

⁠@@jjchockeyme “getting out more” has nothing to do with the quality of the comment I was responding to.

[@hidecki]

Always fun and joy to watch your videos! Greetings to the guys behind the scenes too =)

[@anthonystevens8683]

Great review Teddy. I agree with just about everything in this review as I have this watch with the oxblood red dial on the leather strap and love it. The pointer date execution is brilliant as you can see the date indicator whatever the time. Oddly I'm not a huge fan of the date complication for this reason. Accuracy is so far within COSC limits even though it is not certified. This was my first Oris and hopefully will not be my last from the brand. The only downside is the lume isn't great but no big deal for this watch.

[@shah19831983]

I have this watch and love it. The way I see it is, I rather have 50m WR with screw down crown than have 100m WR with no screw down crown.

[@edrader746]

not me. screw down crowns wear out

[@shah19831983]

@@edrader746 whatever helps you sleep at night 😂

[@edrader746]

@@shah19831983 common sense bro. i can't think of another 5 ATM watch with screw-down crown. ya know why? it's stoopid lmao

[@BrakkoJanus]

I've always loved this model (well, the 36mm version), but as you said 100m WR would make it perfect. It's weird that it has a screw down crown but only 50m.

[@drewsleyy3836]

The apple watch is 50m water resistant and people swim with it. If the crown is screwed down properly, you can definitely swim with this one

[@wareagle1115]

I know this will apply to very few people, but my biggest gripe with this beautiful piece is the difference in fonts between the time and date tracks. This is highlighted by the curved 4, which I love, but then you see several very angular 4s in the calendar

[@Ferien7]

That’s very ocd

[@5280climber]

How about how the 6 and 9 switch orientation on the outside pointer rim

[@karthikm97]

I was so into Rolex Oyster Perpetual for the simple design but after seeing the diver 65 damn i like that watch so much. Just checking the pointer date for fun..

[@paolocruz8392]

I prefer the long crescent tip of the pointer date of the 1980s 90s of the Big Crown Pointer Date.

[@mvale36]

Anyone know the best way to get Oris branded straps and bracelets? Would love to get a bracelet for my Clemente. :)

[@larsstougaard7097]

No sorry 😐, but I know where you can get a rubber strap for a Casio Ga- 2000

[@ralphferguson7649]

Contact Oris, they will sell them directly to you. They respond quickly to email inquiries.

[@TheMainhain]

give chrono24 a try. That's where i bought a bracelet for my aquis.

[@A.T.148-Scot-HK]

Just contact Oris.

[@roberth.8807]

@@ralphferguson7649 In my experience they tell you to go through your AD for straps.

[@trabun]

love this! i want the bronze version or the maroon, but this dial is very nice also.

[@DonaldPerley]

I went to the store wanting the bronze, but ended up choosing the slate blue. The dealer had 10 variations in stock. It was great to see them all in the flesh.

[@jakubkedziora6999]

Folks, anyone seen this watch in truly black dial? I found one like that that is used and I wonder whether Oris ever released such watch. Thanks!

[@ClaxtonBay123]

Pointer Date looks infinitely better on a Strap vs the Bracelet.

[@Ferien7]

Agree. That bracelet is ugly anyway

[@Libertà_sopra_vita]

only because of the polished sections. i had my bracelet fully brushed and it looks 100× better.

[@Rch_P]

I could rock this as an everyday piece for sure. I just wish there was more brushed surfaces than polished.

[@a1apatrick]

Hi Teddy/ viewers. I have the Roberto Clemente edition and was wondering where the best place to buy a bracelet for it would be? I haven’t found much online. Would like to add a bracelet like the one in the video. Thanks. I’m a big fan of your channel

[@Tetrisboyz]

the oris roberto clemente is a very nice watch. It has a lug width of 20mm. as long as you make sure that the bracelet is that size youre fine and there are lots of options.

[@Wayne-q1v6l]

Great looking watch that is a bit of a strap monster. Why a screw-down crown on this style of watch with only 5 ATM? The bracelet doesn't blend with the lugs for me. If the lugs are brushed then I want the end links to be brushed at the adjacent links, otherwise it looks like a third party bracelet afterthought.

[@sbsb4995]

36mm is perfect even for bigger wrist.

[@watchinout1897]

I'm a big Oris fan, but seeing that pointer not completely lined up with the 13th date will keep me away from this one! Great review...as usual!!

[@michaelansberry8705]

I see what you mean on this video, just wanted to say that my 36 lines up perfectly.

[@jamesdongvideos]

Teddy, does this watch have the same shade of black as the Waldenburgerbahn limited edition? Both are called black dial but this Waldenburger dial looks blacker... please confirm, thanks!

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

The Waldenburgerbahn is definitely a deeper black where as this dial is somewhere between a dark grey and a black.

[@kartyk14]

Where to find vintage pre owned pointer date

[@gregdevaney8939]

Is this really a black dial or is the grey dial model?

[@James.008]

Hi Teddy still cant get past the glitch on the web site continues to ask for email but wont go away after im done to shop

[@fusesot]

Hello, good video, which is your size of your wrist?

[@eliyonmilo9297]

i have a 16.1cm flat wrist , will the 40mm fit me well ? the guy on the video has a 15.9cm wrist and the watch looks okay on him

[@SIBquake]

does the wrist strap catch arm hairs?

[@grahamoneill7503]

My BC in Stainless and Rose Gold has 100m WR. Confused?

[@gianlucabassi8853]

Wow....really beautiful!!!!

[@typebflieger]

I don’t think this is a brushed bracelet as stated. It looks like a combo of brushing and high polish.

[@alaincordova2]

Correct. It is a mix of brushes and polished.

[@fisthorloger6059]

Wonderful but better with leather strap

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Great content and overall fluid speech. Few notes - you don't need to reassert your acumen on the subject matter and over-qualify your assertions in wrap-up. We lasted until the end of the video, so we are in. Charm the kids on the way out :)

[@daddycool172]

This watch or the tudor 1926 decisions decisions

[@kyleleungrulez]

Screw down but 50M?

[@tk423b]

Bro, where are the sub-eyes? Does anything ignite?

[@wadejensen3301]

No 100mtr water resistance is a deal breaker for me.

[@markperedero3904]

"timeless take" you mean date-only, right?

[@JayandSarah]

The pointer doesn't even properly line up in all the shots for the date register at "13". That is incredibly poor QC imho.

[@ivanharlokin]

I suspect it's a minor bug with the movement. Mine, very occasionally, fails to align the date pointer hand (not always on the 13), but when I unscrew the crown to tweak it, the hand adjusts itself.

[@JamesAlexander14]

What’s this obsession with Pilots watches having a greater water resistance than 50 metres? How many pilots do you know of flying under water? Ridiculous thinking! Great watch and video though.

[@brauliosaldana1081]

Best comment ever !!

[@khoocheepeng]

Lol

[@kubowich]

How many pilots do you know?

[@kubowich]

@@brauliosaldana1081 really? Is it? Low standards…

[@Hialeah1925]

It’s for when you crash land in the ocean and you have to dive down to recover your shit. Besides this is more a field watch.

[@gianlucabassi8853]

36 or 40....small or big...😏

[@martinvandenbroek2532]

Nice watch, but with an average price point of ~ € 1200 within the EU it is way too expensive for what you get. I wouldn't go above € 800 for a watch with SW-200 based movement so € 400 for the pointer date is a bit too much to my taste. 😁

[@CH-yp5by]

Well it depends on what grade of SW200 movement you get, if its the top grade thats witihin COSC tolerances of +5/-5 sec per day or the chronometer certified version than the price is totally worth the money. I would not fall into the trap that thinking an in-house movement automatically means its higher quality and / or better made. One thing for sure the SW200 is a shitload cheaper to get serviced not thats a common thing to so with this movement.