Is The 'NEW' Oris Aquis Actually New?

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Yeah, so it doesn't look new, but once you dig in to it a bit, they have made a whole bunch of small changes that add up to a more pleasant Aquis that sill looks like an Aquis. But are those small tweaks worth a 20% price hike? Cheers, Jody

[@stevens1041]

Oris is the brand I chose after I got tired of Seiko Prospex and their various issues. Have not been disappointed, and my official AD gives me a great deal with Oris.

[@jrod850]

I’ve been looking at the prospex line, and am new to watches - what issues are common to them?

[@SalsaCaballero]

Who is your AD?

[@RadicallyGreen]

I got myself a Seiko Sumo SPB10J1 a few months ago. Let's just say I see an Oris Aquis in my near future.

[@10njbytes40]

I have a big crown pro pilot that was $1100 USD. I am very happy for that price point. Oris doesn't have the brand power to command Tudor money.

[@davidsparling3505]

Agreed…

[@garyboyle695]

How sad that you're willing to pay so much more for nothing more than a name.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Still have my green 39.5 mm Aquis from 2020. My first luxury purchase. It's been a great long term watch that I wear in rotation with Grand Seiko and Tudor among others. I like the new refinements. I believe these have a color matched date wheel where the old ones were black. I think for that price though, I'd be looking at another Tudor.

[@taizzle70]

Hey fellow Tudor/Aquis owner here. Fantastic duo indeed and I wish to add a GS in the future. Enjoy your fine collection!

[@stavros_katsopr]

Always see a lighthouse at that hour hand, can't get over it!

[@lazix]

I always see something else, and I REALLY can't get over that

[@Stan-9000]

​@@lazix😂

[@lordcharfield]

Better a lighthouse than a shitehouse 😂

[@adk7962]

“It’s not by the way just in case you were wondering…” 😆. It’s a stunner. I of course don’t know enough to know what’s different about this one, but it’s gorgeous. Thanks! Congrats on the successful Ascent Presale!

[@seanr6865]

Really want this watch! Loving what Oris has been doing the last few years

[@craiggreeson2614]

I have the Caliber 400 in blue but wish I'd just gone with the standard Aquis in green - such a gorgeous watch

[@garyboyle695]

​@@snowrabbit9558That's because they use crap movements and rip off everyone else's designs.

[@bt3750]

I don't care for the narrower hands, but the adjustments to the case fixed the issues I've always had with the Aquis.

[@beardsforbirds1858]

I like the refinements, but the little 39.5mm was such a sweetie, feels like a brother from another mother to the SKX013. I went with said “old” version for that size alone.

[@AliasHSW]

Saw it IRL a few weeks ago. I like its proportions

[@davidward5225]

Love my Oris Aquis

[@Caledfryn]

Got my mint choc chip last week and it’s fantastic. Had more compliments about than any of my Tudors, Omegas etc. the NH 35 is gaining a second a day which is crazy for the money.

[@The_whit3_rav3n]

I remember how inexpensive Oris was just 10 years ago. I just can’t get past that knowledge.

[@ChevFuckinChelios]

If you only calculate inflation 1000 in 2010 is around 1500 today...

[@jeffd3802]

Exactly. Gray market prices now only

[@bodrulm1]

The whole watch market has gone bonkers. Longines Conquest is now £2k, it was £1300 a year ago (the outgoing model), let alone 10 years ago. Longines Legend Diver - 10 years ago perhaps £1200? Now, £3000! It's virtually the same watch, monochrome and largely printed dial. So here we are, Oris and Longines costing Tudor money.

[@ricardochaveste7367]

Greetings from St George Utah Jody I have not owned an Oris yet. This Oris looks top-notch,the green looks amazing, and I'm still debating about the movement, I like the 5 days of power reserve. I have heard good things about the 400 caliber. Thank you for reviewing this. Oris, here I come 😅.may be a could be the price.? Who knows is just me..until next time..

[@Televisiontechnology]

Love Oris had a few, built like tanks, original case, good legibility and lume and you can usually get them under retail. Have the new cal 400 movement with 5 day. Power reserve. Great on the rubber strap.

[@ramblin1209]

Hi Jody! You should make a spinoff channel and call it, "just one more T shirt". 😁

[@tivobelievo]

Heheheh, he does have some great tshirts.

[@JacksonGrant]

I do quite like the look of these how you look down and it’s a bracelet coming out of a dial, I don’t have a luxury watch but can see Oris tempting me one day! Just need a lot more money first! 😂

[@OHJAJOH]

Don't spend your money on a so called luxury watch, buy about 50 Raccoons and start your own Racoon farm, its worth it man.

[@tivobelievo]

😂Yes! Do the raccoon farm instead! 👍🏼

[@JacksonGrant]

With my large terrier, 3 year old and coming soon newborn I’d say I’ll have a farm of sorts anyway haha, but yes, “luxury” has never been a preference before for me really.

[@shahzaibgilani314]

Starting my Saturday morning at work with 5c temperatures in Melbourne having coffee and watching another watch video from u 😅

[@morganbaker6342]

You and me both 😊 bit nippy today hey?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Freezing! For Australia 😂

[@Iexpedite1]

My wife tried the 36.5. She normally likes lass than 34, but the Oris looked great.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

At that asking price, even when adjusted with a discount, hell-to-the-nah. SW200 and a standard clasp for that? I suppose one must really love the design to justify it.

[@waynedennett]

Breitling want £4200,00 for their Superocean with a ETA 2824 ( basically a Sw200 ). It's not great but that's the way a lot of Swiss makes are going 😕

[@drasiritzbir]

@@waynedennettYeah, but fully rebuild and regulated to create the B17. And at least for the older ones like A17360 you get 1500m WR, Helium Escape Valve and one of the thickest sapphires around...

[@Sonny-wk8bf]

​@@drasiritzbir oris also recieve there movements in parts and build them. Breitlings new superocean is also SW200 and not ETA. So apart from the chronometre grade SW200 why a 4200 dollar price for the breitling.

[@drasiritzbir]

@@Sonny-wk8bf I guess it is worth what you are willing to pay. But i agree, the current offering is not what the Superocean once was..

[@Sonny-wk8bf]

@@drasiritzbir yeah all the watch prices going up unfortunately. I still feel oris offer very good value for their price point but the breitling does seem overpriced 😁

[@RobertBrownieJr]

Microphone quality is much improved J

[@samdiver4036]

Nice; I will keep my CW with an adjustable clasp.

[@ryan_schn707]

I love Oris! Definitely one of the best watch brands for the price.

[@oscarschiff9180]

Remove the bit about “for the price”. Because when you do in fact factor that in, they may very well be one of the best brands.

[@KristianDowling]

Oris are fantastic. Very underrated and worth a look when you get bored of a Seiko or want a great alternative to other Swiss brands

[@bodrulm1]

So if you get sick of swiss brands then go to Oris because they're also swiss? Interesting

[@simonskoglund4790]

U forgot they updated the case between the links and case, the extended the case there :)

[@Vow247]

I'll be picking up the previous version on the rubber with the ratcheting clasp.

[@impexRQ]

I love Oris … their case finishing are very good and I will even say better than any Tudor … the new cal 400 movement … don’t know yet how compare to the competition

[@tha2604]

I own a previous generation Aquis and had a chance to check out the new models at the AD. The refinements are very subtle, but they add up to some nice improvements. One downgrade that I saw on the green model is that the bezel color is no longer a good match for the dial color. The dial color remains an intense Kelly green, but the bezel is a more yellow green, that I did not like.

[@markikn3183]

Lovely design, Oris 100% right not to change it much. One of the best dressdivers out there.

[@m.l.679]

Problem with Oris is their service center. In my experience, there's a 50% chance it will come back with an under performing movement and/or tons of dust under the crystal. So yeah, a 50% change you flip the watch after it's 1st service :D

[@paulclark147]

I'm new to the channel and just realized why you seem so happy all the time.. You live in Australia 😂 I wish I was there the UK is grim 😕

[@robertfeast7691]

Love ORIS as a brand and had a couple of pointer dates, a Propilot and three Aquis models but their prices are bizarre. Its just mean that the 'On the fly' clasp isn't on the Sellita movement version.

[@pavaobilobrk9554]

Kupio sam novi Oris Aquis 2024. Kod mene je dva mijeseca i Selita SW 200-1 radi kao violina. U 24 sata radi konstatno na + 2 sekunde. Bolje nego ijedan sat sa COSC. Selita je Toppppppppp. Sve preporuke za novi Aquis proiveden 2024 godine.

[@wj0067]

I've always liked this watch, especially in this Green. But... My preference is the Black Bay M79230B-0008 41mm with the white hand set, and matt blue anodised aluminium Bezel insert for a little color. STILL has the retro signed crown with the Tudor rose, Domed sapphire crystal, and Rivet bracelet... A modern / retro look(LoL), the best of both worlds. Yes I know it's more expensive, but I'm willing to save a little longer

[@jlemus1975]

Gorgeous watch. Very tempting

[@AlexanderB.]

The Oris Aquis is a masterpiece. I own one of the previous models, a 39.5 mm. It is the most comfortable watch in my collection and I own quite a few.

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

You missed - the case sticks out now between the lugs. The old case was almost a perfect circle. You can see it just jutting out beetween the integrated lugs.

[@marinnn1234]

I guess it should be more stable on the wrist

[@verykeen2please]

always like an Oris and love that green

[@mrtzah5610]

At their secondary pricing these are an awesome watch. At retail its not for anyone familiar with the watch world. For the new model, not a fan of the thinner hands. Colour match date wheel is a nice to hand. Not entirely sure a out that new clasp, will need to see it in person

[@bodrulm1]

The cal 400 has too many problems. Main one being it is very inaccurate unless you retain full power reserve. The rotor is too light and uni directional and doesn't charge the watch sufficiently. If you want accuracy be prepared to wind it 300 times every morning.

[@cseivard]

ORIS❤still on the list!

[@hattyfarbuckle]

The transition from lug to bracelet is fantastic and they seem to have decided to taper the outer polished links to go with the integrated bracelet trend but it is too extreme for my taste.

[@mell3109]

The lume pip (in the lume shot) seem slightly to the left, just the angle or misalignment?

[@SamrayGTR]

The numbers font on the bezel look different a little from the last gen. They look bolder.

[@NotThatOneThisOne]

Very very nice looking watch.

[@mikehowells7746]

I've been thinking about getting one of these as my next watch and in this colour, I fancy a swiss diver from an independent brand and don't have the money for a Rolex or Tudor.

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

It doesn't say 30bar/300m. It now says 300m/1000ft. Also there is more case material between the lugs that wasn't there on the last model.

[@Csibu89]

movement should be sellita SW300 for that money not sw200. or LJP

[@Televisiontechnology]

for a few euro dollars more you can get their own in house calibre 400 - highly antimagnetic with a 5 day power reserve - can find them discounted if shop around.

[@Ian-dd5dm]

I always feel the Aquis is up there with the Sub and Seamaster. I always wanted a Hulk but this in the green takes a lot of beating. Maybe that is now reflected in the price. I was already to buy one once then at the last minute bought a bronze 80th anniversary pointer, I often regret that. This new refined Aquis is very fine indeed.

[@alanwright3172]

This is the first Oris I've actually liked, with a delicious colour. My wallet thanks you Jody😜

[@ps3narciso]

i think also the bezel was better on the older version after i tried them both at a retailer

[@philliprackow7153]

Weren't Oris Aquis's around the 2500 mark? Unless you wanna die for an integrated diver there are far too many options you can get for that price-point... I just got myself a CW and am looking a Monta next, both are similarly specked and even better in some regards. Don't really get this pricing strategy since that lower end swiss market is really competitive.

[@G-rigger]

Great review Jody. The devil is in the detail - I'd appreciate those refinements. I would have kept mine 43.5mm if it wasn't so chunky and heavy. The 41mm would have been a lot better on me, but got it years ago before knowing a lot about watches (funnily enough my first proper watch). What I don't like is the RRP doubling in the last 10y (only paid $1400 for mine new when RRP $1800). They get you on servicing and no supply of parts to 3rd party watch makers (plus send away to Melb 12 weeks) so I said never again. I don't think it even needed a service but it's recommended (and felt I should after 7-8 years). They only managed to get it to +10s/day, but sold that one :). Ps. Don't bother with the Calibre 400 - too new, too expensive, would have to wind it over 200 times to get said power reserve. Mine was running +17s/d so sent back to Joma. Very disappointing as it was very nice (although the rubber strap was a bit too dainty!).

[@neilwade9870]

Kinda like them, but always hated those hands. Thanks for the review.

[@randomhandle]

For whatever reason, I've never been able to get excited about the Oris Aquis. I loved the Lake Baikal. It's the only Oris I ever wanted. However, it had a little too much heft for me and then shot up in price. They do seem to have a good deal of brand loyalty. Just does turn my rotor, I guess.

[@Tsweezey90]

I love Oris but the aquis (outside if the ocean plastic one) never compelled me like the pointer date or 65. Tissot Seastar pretty much checks all the styling boxes and feel morre appropriately priced in my opinion.

[@brianmurphy8154]

Really tried to like these and came so close to buying one a few years back. Opted for the MM300. These just look to flashy for a tool watch for me. The sunburst dial, polished pieces…doesn’t scream tool. I’d rather have the pelagos or BB58 as you pointed out.

[@johnmonachelli5256]

The old rolex trick gotta bust out the calipers and loupe to check out all the new features

[@SingleTrackMined]

I wish I could want an Oris. Cheers!

[@Robespierres_Ghost]

I have 2 of the previous Aquis 43.5. The bezel isn't very good at all. A lot of wobble. Feels like the bezel on a $250 watch.

[@Misterwatch.]

hello can you tell us about the brand edox independent Swiss watchmaker from 1884 which invented the double seal of the crown for waterproofing no one talks about it.

[@fontyyy]

Circa £2k, no on the fly adjust? What year is it?

[@Not-a-bot222]

My Aquis 400 is the only watch outside of Seiko Epsom! SPB, SL, GS and Oris!

[@robedmunds7163]

I have been saving for one of these, but price hike, no on the fly and bezel back play mean Christopher Ward looking more like getting my money.

[@JanisBernats]

Go for the previous one - they were discounted after this year's release and initially priced less.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

Goddd i love green bezels on green dials

[@jaysp1910]

Oris really need to do more than update size and colours. The range is boring apert from some diver 65 and some pointer dates. They urgently need to revise their range and pricing to remain relevant.

[@johnholkham2420]

Nice watch but what does it offer over a Christopher Ward C60 at half the price.

[@PanuTiihonen]

The new aquis in 41,5 doesnt have the new features on the 400 modela. Not at least accorsing to their websitr. Only sellita powered "new" aquis available. And as such the new clasp is also missing on those which annoys me a great deal. The watermelon versions they released today are also bizarre, though I actually like them.

[@rsg5850]

Bezel misaligned?

[@mikeswatches2480]

Oris called for you, they want the Kermit Keyring back !

[@WestCoastAce27]

I’m not even a fan of green, but very nice. But still not a Tudor - they need to drop 20% and go after Longines.

[@mariog7213]

Nah. The cal 400 is every bit as good imo

[@RabbitWatchShop]

@@mariog7213 Except the cal 400 isn't in this watch

[@benjaminvis]

Does it really wear smaller? That's arguably a pity. 35mm is borderline, but that stylised bezel easily makes that the pick of the bunch in my opinion. That said, there are other Oris watches I'd pick before an Aquis and I don't see that changing soon.

[@calnative4904]

Very nice looking but the price 😮

[@baldofraggins5948]

Nice looking watch, looks very similar to my mk3 Christopher Ward C60

[@truebluemiata]

I'll stick with my Casio Duro for my diver. On the other hand my Chronoris makes me happy every day.

[@Spectrecontrol]

Is it just me or does the bezel not line up at 12 o'clock? Seiko homage??

[@Chris72575]

They make killer watches affordable luxury love my depth gauge.

[@thesummerthatwas76]

As an owner of a purchased from new Oris Aquis 2020/21 Great Barrrier Reef III limited edition, what I would most like to know are these two things: 1) can anyone over age 40 read the date display?, and 2) How long does it take for a Scotsman living in Australia to abandon his caricature Socttish accent due to the inevitable, constant pee-taking from the locals??? Answers on a postcard please as I'm a keen Philatelist

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I think if you hit 10yo with a Scottish accent, it is there forever!

[@DAWesome_]

I don't want to know how much they're charging for the model with their in-house caliber... that's such a wild price for an SW200.

[@swissmade1497]

I am begging them to make the Aquis with full brushed bracelet

[@robertnorth1681]

This is probably just me, but not crazy about the two different greens. They don’t seem to work together.

[@igormoloko1]

I got divers 65 but feel like Oris is on its way out due to recent price increase and low level of excitement all around.

[@HAL-xy3om]

It's a very nice watch!

[@ajh5407]

A display case-back on a $4k watch with the movement decoration of a $700 seiko…. Why?

[@scottlarson535]

it looks like my Tissot Seastar 1000... mines green... but flairs to black

[@Been_there_no_tshirt]

It’s a little pricey for what it is. Over £2000 for an Aquis is a deal breaker for me

[@debbierussell1495]

I bought mine for just over a grand (though that was 7 years ago)

[@garyboyle695]

But you'll buy a Tudor for more I bet.

[@massawax]

Very conventional time pieces. Nothing to write home about.

[@MuNzEkOnZa011]

i like your t-shirt!

[@PhilBot4OOO]

Man how are dive watches at this level not offering on the fly adjustment, and especially with an integrated bracelet considering you cant swap it out at all.

[@kevinr206]

They need update with caliber 400, no date, and adjustable clasp

[@hidecki]

i actually never noticed the "PRESSURE RESISTANT" text. Now it bothers me :P

[@vem4o]

It has diver extension, why do you complain about not being able to adjust on the fly

[@donnyboon2896]

Yes

[@Reaching117]

Really disappointed they cut the 39. I had been excited for years for them to update the movement like in the larger sizes but instead they got rid of it entirely.

[@tkindschi]

No doubt, a nice looking watch. But it's also a perfect example of the question, "what is that money buying, exactly?" For $700 (or so), you can get a Direnzo with an SW200 too! It's good looking, (arguably more unique than the Oris), same movement, and similar quality. Though, I have honestly never handled a $1000+ watch let alone a $3900 watch, so maybe I WOULD be blown away by the look and feel, I don't know. For now, I'll stick to sub $1000 microbrands.....because I'm cheap. 😁

[@markjosephbudgieridgard]

What on earth is going on at ORIS ???? This brand used to pride itself on manufacturing quality mechanical watches at a reasonable price point now they manufacture quality watches at an eye wateringly high price absolutely ridiculous ….. I have 5 oris watches in my huge mechanical watch hoard …. So how much did I pay for these Oris guys well in the early 2000s everyone came in at well under 1K ….. so I ask again WHAT IS GOING DOWN AT ORIS ?????????

[@dwojcik22]

They are highly discounted at lots of websites from £2.2k to 1.3k, so if you do your research, you will be able the quality for the quality of a price ;)

[@jokester5812]

Inflation since you were buying them 20 years ago thats whats changed. You might have noticed otherwise things have gotten more expensive also.

[@lordcharfield]

@@jokester5812😂

[@johnlacroix1639]

Beautiful,,,,, too bad its not a GMT for $3900 ??????? ,,Tudor I think is a better value for the dollar

[@iancraig6070]

As ever with Oris it's looks exactly the same as all previous Oris watches. The price is too high.Older big crown watches are far more stylish.

[@philspencelayh5464]

Interesting, second new watch I've seen this week with screw on crown guards, probably cheaper to make but looks crap and the customer doesn't even get the benefit of lower cost. I didn't buy one when they were cheaper, can't that changing.

[@iTzGODZiLLA]

I have no idea how in this day and age they can get away charging that amount. Its not even worth half imo

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

As I said, I'm not sure if anyone actually pays retail......

[@iTzGODZiLLA]

@@JustOneMoreWatch No. But but they are advertising at that amount and 20% off is still insane, no? I just wish you were able/willing to be more critical of these brands, especially now that you have your own watches being produced. ( Yes I understand there's a difference in part picking Chinese builds and "swiss" assembled, but there has to be a line drawn somewhere, and for common sense to finally sneak into this ridiculous hobby). A C60 from cward shits all over this for half the cost, with best warranty, if you're wanting swiss. I just don't get it.

[@Sonny-wk8bf]

How does your Cward shit all over oris? I am very curious.

[@iTzGODZiLLA]

@@Sonny-wk8bf Same movement, better warranty(3x), better case finishing, better bracelet, better lume, half the cost, shall I continue?

[@Sonny-wk8bf]

@@iTzGODZiLLA you are delusional. Good luck with your cheap watches 😁

[@jeffd3802]

Still would prefer the mido ocean star ceeamic for under 900.

[@Libertà_sopra_vita]

Love Oris but never been a fan of the Aquis design. It reminds me of the Seiko "bottle cap" or tuna and I always disliked those lugless designs on watches.

[@mindfulawareness1]

I like it - but not enough to buy it.