New Oris Diver, is it as good as the Original ?

[@djirl]

Thanks for this…new style is better on paper and in many other ways but that old dial is still class

[@matlindell5022]

Team old school 🤩

[@johnmonachelli5256]

The dial of the OG model just blows it out of the water imo

[@Bennie_Bee6]

So funny that you posted this comparison Barry as I just picked up a used but mint full set Heritage Diver 65 - same as yours but on the tropic strap and I was searching for a good example for ages. As you say, much harder to come by now. I definitely prefer the OG, but as a 2 watch collection, I can see the new model being popular, especially with the display case-back and bracelet updates. I still prefer the dial (especially that cool 60's font on the indices) and bulbus crystal on the Heritage model though. Nothing can beat that look. Great review as always.

[@MrBacchus18]

I owned the original at one time and it blows away these more generic designs. I didn't realize there were so many differences in the case and crystal but I'm still a bigger fan of the OG.

[@Bennie_Bee6]

Agree completely. The Heritage model is superb.

[@robertlock6041]

Hi Barry, I'm going to buck the trend here because I prefer the new model. The older dial is too busy for my taste, and the new watch is actually far more capable than the older model. LG Bob 🍻

[@PapaGoodness_74]

I have a weird thing with Oris, Longines and Omega. I know they're good quality time pieces and I know that by popular opinion I'm supposed to like them. Barring a couple of models (the Longines VHP springs to mind) I don't like them. Is it something I'm missing? I'm not blinkered to a few watch brands either

[@robertlock6041]

I do understand what you mean, Mr Papa, but I rather like this model.

[@PapaGoodness_74]

@@robertlock6041 I get that, it seems completely normal to like them. It's just odd how I feel I'm "supposed" to like may watches that I don't. I'm on what is probably the largest non specific brand FB group. I can't get behind these few brands though. Hamilton is the same for me, but i do have an exception with the E. T. O, Which I love

[@hammalamiri12]

Why do brands keep insisting on the SW200, the SW300 is a far better movement :)

[@ClickSpringReview]

It’s the price the SW300 cost almost 3x the price of the SW200

[@stevemoon2136]

I definitely prefer the size & design commitment of the old 65. I updated my 65 to a CAL400 model about 18 months ago, got it on the grey market for £2K. The RRP of the new model feels poor value by comparison.

[@Bennie_Bee6]

Great price for a cal400 model.

[@typebflieger]

The only improved aspects of this new model are the size and proportions. The materials and finishing of this new model seem too modern, clinical, and glossy for the supposed vintage style and size of this watch. It’s missing the organic charm of the D65.