Oris Divers 65 Review - The Best Swiss Retro Diver

[@mikeoconnor1819]

Stunning watch and awesome camera work. Perfect retro diver, mine is the black dial version and im in love with it! lol

[@DenisHauser]

The watch is a dream!!!

[@Oris]

Thanks Bruce for sharing this amazing review..

[@ripperx444]

I had this on my cart a few times and never pulled the trigger. Will get one soon.

[@Chazman1946]

Have the black dial 65 for little over a year now, mine is running consistently +3 to +5 seconds a day, so no problems with accuracy with mine. Outstanding watch, maybe a little small for my 8" wrist, but it's do-able. Agree on the strap, one of the most comfortable I have ever worn, most comfortable rubber strap, period!

[@canonlon311]

Amazing watch. And, at 40mm, it is the 'right' size. Love ORIS

[@jasonamoako9729]

must say do you like the way you explained things in this video perfect👍🏿

[@stefanocecchini3260]

How did you make such a fantastic intro! you drive me crazy!

[@pete5534]

I’m glad you’re so enthusiastic about the Diver 65. One thing, yes the published specs are not impressive, however mine does perform far better. In the month I’ve owned mine I find it to be about +4 seconds per day.

[@ianwoollard2063]

Oris make some great watches at more affordable prices. One of the best entry level Swiss brands on the market. The design and colour of the dial are very nice on this piece and the strap makes this stand out even more.

[@pete5534]

Extraordinarily pretty dial, and the rubber strap works exceptionally well. It looks like a top tier chocolate - good enough to eat.

[@Crisisbiker]

I have the all black dial version and really appreciate how faithful it was to the aesthetic of the original. In terms of accuracy, mine is running at -4 secs/day, which is not the end of the world. Great video editing skills Bruce.

[@BruceWilliams]

Thats awesome, thanks!

[@marcelosuro2043]

mine has been running plus 2 seconds a day for a year.

[@erfza3166]

Great review again Bruce!

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

Nice one Bruce, I have looked at the 65 a few times. Thanks for the review.

[@RandomRobReviews]

Woohoo, I get to check it out!

[@TimC883]

I recently got mine a few months ago and it does not have ANY bezel play at all and I get +0.5 sec per day consistently.

[@thepolymathic1801]

Same here.

[@sgt.pepper4274]

Excellent review! Thanks for having spot-on audio and video. And yeah, the watch is killer! Subscribed.

[@Tonyip83]

Great Vid mate! My Oris 5 42mm sure gives my Tudor BB a run for the money as well as aesthetic terms, Its like the love child of a Speedy and a Submariner LOL

[@scotts9508]

Bruce, great job as always, the graphics at the beginning were really cool. I bought the same watch but with the nato style Blue-Black strap (I already had a Black Tropic). I've primarily worn it on a Clockwork Synergy Brown Suede and a retro Shark mesh strap though. I was surprised by the accuracy of the movement, I just expected maybe +/- 10 secs per day but it is actually running +1/2 secs on my timeagraphy machine, as good as my Speedmaster Racing and 1 sec better per day than my El Primero. If you buy Grey mkt it can be had for around $1150.

[@arunpvmba]

I have the exact same model and it is absolutely gorgeous. I picked it in late 2018 from an AD for ~1100 USD and for that price it is a bargain. The bezel action on my watch is on point without any sort of a back play and i know it is an unregulated movement but I get a consistent +3 seconds per day which is very acceptable. The silicone strap is also very comfortable, the only grouse I have is that the strap could have had 2 loops instead of 1 thick one and if they could have made the strap quick release as it is such a strap monster. I also have a carbon fiber finish looking leather strap with quick release which I use to wear it as a dress watch.

[@schoenzy362]

Your videos always draw me in close and put me under a spell. This watch has me thinking about what to sell to get one.

[@EdwardvanBerkum]

nice review! did not notice this in your pictures yet, But how cool the black and blue dial!

[@m.b.3719]

Very good professional presentation. Bravo Bruce, from Québec, Can

[@juanvelez5699]

I was able to find this watch under 1,200 usd, would you consider this a good price to quality ratio?

[@rakestakeonstyle1893]

I really like this watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@Cipherfoxx]

Version do you recommend for the future? That or the new one? Thanks

[@batkorub]

I love the version without numbers on marks. I have the oris 7401 and it is amazing too

[@shaunfarrier9060]

Hey Bruce, I’m looking for a light daily wear diver. I’m considering the Oris 65 and the Seiko Shogun. Any recommendations or other options to consider? My only other watch is a Speedy Pro.

[@soundersiren07]

Shaun Farrier I have a black dial 65 and its a great watch for casual and sporty situations. Mine is on the canvas strap which took about 5 minutes to break in. A year of use and not a single fray. Top quality all around. The AD I bought it from did me a solid and I bought it for just a bit more than grey market rates.

[@bushwood1676]

Nice one Bruce they really are an attractive watch

[@briancarpenter1255]

Great video Bruce. That is a really nice vintage styled watch. I really like the Christopher Ward C65 Trident Diver and its retro look especially the Manual winding SW210.

[@eyes0ftiger]

Bruce can you give the SKU number (combination) of this watch and wrist strap? Thanks

[@Tracks777]

I enjoyed your video :)

[@wristcandy5451]

One of my favourites. The strap needs 2 keepers for slim wrists

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

That thing is beautiful.

[@lorddavid5995]

Nice watch 👍

[@ChristopherSLucas-hv7nz]

Mr. Williams: Thank you for the superb review of the Oris Diver 65. I do not know a lot about watches and your remarks at the end of the video suggesting that maybe the movement of the watch could be improved or worked on to make it more accurate caught my attention. Can you please post information on how that can be done, vendors, craftsmen, etc? I would really appreciate learning more about that. Thank you.

[@BruceWilliams]

I would find a WOSTEP certified watchmaker in your area. A 5 position regulation should be under $100

[@ChristopherSLucas-hv7nz]

Thank you for your kind answer.

[@jimscopa8685]

Hi - Recently stumbled across your channel, and I’m loving the reviews! I was wondering if you had a recommendation on where I might find the OEM bracelet for mine? Thanks-

[@kopite1892ynwa]

What colours are this dial? I’ve seen one listed that is grey/blue but this one looks black/blue. I really want this exact one please help 🙏🏻

[@agounaro]

This is the black/blue one. The grey/blue one is different, much lighter in colour, with a more washed-out shade of blue.

[@mats12east89]

Great review in particular highlighting its timing. On a side note I think a Hirsch James strap would look good.

[@hendychen6767]

Bro better oris divers 65 or mido tribute?

[@shlj3ff162]

Is this model discontinue already?

[@weishin92]

Just saw them in store, AMAZING

[@PhueyLuey]

Beautiful watch. I'm also in Utah. Who would you recommend as your local trusted watchmaker?

[@willypavius6783]

You are the Michael Mann of watch reviews ! Great job man ! I'm still waiting for your review of the SEIKO SARY057... Greetings from Paris, 🇫🇷

[@bearhead9633]

That's a beutiful watch. I dive for work and I'm very finicky when it comes to Bezel actions. One thing can say is the true test of a bezel come when the watch is under water at depth. I've had great Bezels that perform poorly under the water when I do dive stops. I've also had crappy ones that are perfect at depth so it's really a crap shoot.

[@divotit]

Since you dive for your work does the fact this is only 100m bother you at all? Would you dive with this rating? I would appreciate a professional's opinion. Thanks

[@יוניזזון]

What is the reference number?

[@roberthoward6925]

Hi Bruce. I have the same watch but black dial and on bracelet. I'm getting +4 a day. Plus my bezel has hardly any play. Anyway enjoy it.😀

[@BruceWilliams]

Excellent!

[@xenophonleonidas4678]

Beautiful watch. Good review. What accuracy are you getting?

[@BruceWilliams]

+10 per day

[@xenophonleonidas4678]

Thanks. That's better than a manual wind Omega Speedmaster Professional.

[@regulargonzalez]

Bruce Williams Luck of the draw I guess. My Aquis (same movement ofc) has been consistently -1 which is phenomenal.

[@davidnelson3873]

very cool intro. to the video. good job

[@surfside75]

Genius intro... Probably would keep it permanently😁 -cheers🍻🌿

[@ScottyBennitone]

The Oris 65 is a great retro inspired watch , but I ended up with the Longines LD instead . Finishing and overall layout was little better IMO, but not by much ... The Oris was a very close Second! Great review as always my man.

[@Chazman1946]

I own both, both are definitely keepers!

[@ScottyBennitone]

Charles Ford If you had to choose , which one would it be ?

[@flow2tech]

Joe Sax love the LLD.. I went oris due to the crazy lugs of LLD..

[@Tonysoprano497]

Great video .. yes this is some serious retro chic .lovely.. ! I'm surprised by the sloppy bezel action though, not really acceptable at the price point.. I'm surprised I've owned a few Aquis and bezel action was solid..

[@flow2tech]

Brian Mcginlay my bezel performs pretty sweet.. Very minimal play.

[@rumvodkaf1]

what's your wrist size bro?

[@golfstudd27]

The fact that the domed crystal is sapphire and not acrylic makes it better too

[@racerx1326]

Do you have to be worried about this bezel scratching?

[@brettrun8575]

racerx1326 any aluminum bezel can scratch. But they look better imo.

[@atomik7223]

The WatchPorn is strong with this one🤨

[@evvignes]

0:31 I'm actually starting to enjoy the photos with the watches placed part way up your hand. You've changed my mind, I now wear my watches shoved as far on top of my hand as possible. It's very comfortable and looks great! Thanks for the new perspective on how to wear a wrist watch. Or should I say, wrist/hand watch.

[@BruceWilliams]

I will continue to wear my watches however I like! If it bothers you, you know where the door is

[@evvignes]

Bruce Williams, From what I've observed, you actually don't wear your watches too far up your hand. It's usually only when you're photographing them. For example, when you do a wrist shot of what you are currently wearing, it's usually not high on your hand. Enjoying the videos. Take care.

[@officialpartychannel]

I tried it on once, pretty cool watch.

[@soonwook5307]

Is 10 bar good for shower,swimming?

[@BruceWilliams]

yes

[@marcelosuro2043]

try the canvas stap! i had my 65 for a year and its one of the best straps i have ever had.

[@twstrchasr]

I agree about the bezel action. I was terribly disappointed. I ended up sending mine back to Amazon because of it.

[@Gabusai]

wow when i started the video i knew i remember that voice. and when i check it i was surprised to see it was you. i was watching your videos back in 2015 when u start off with your iphone and with a bat mobile in the background. i took a break from watches and currently checking in again. but what a leap of video quality i can see here!! glad to see you having more subs now :) im glad to see this channel grow!

[@nickg2954]

Nice watch!!I would love to see of on a bracelet

[@jorgev.cvelazquez7432]

Excelente reloj.. todo un icono !!!

[@roberthoward6925]

Def get the bracelet. It's awesome.👍👍👍

[@weytawidjaja2670]

So beautiful

[@stevenuk]

Its nice, but 3 considerations: bezel is cheap (for a $2000 watch) and it doesn't feel like a diver, its too thin. There are a few other value retro inspired divers out there to consider. Oris did get one thing right here, the size 40mm.

[@BruceWilliams]

Which?

[@stevenuk]

Borealis Cascais, Armida A1 and especially Seiko SBDC051/53

[@flow2tech]

Steven UK1 got mine for $1400 to the door!

[@francisromero6300]

I have the 42 mm in green dial and It is about +-5 seconds/day.

[@UncleVoodoo]

I can’t decide which to buy next... Oris 65 or Sinn 104. Decisions, decisions.

[@brettrun8575]

Voodoo Six we have the same taste. I’m considering both as well. I think the Sinn is the better piece. But I love that Oris dial.

[@cyclepath78]

Great job!

[@theoneandonly7213]

You don't consider the the crown loosenes when setting the time as a negative point? My Steinhart's crown feels better than the Oris 65 one.

[@BruceWilliams]

My crown is not loose

[@pinkbono]

I'm quite surprised about your bezel, because mine has zero lose.

[@kamelthorn]

Amazing intro🙂

[@HybrisParExcellence]

Nice watch, but I would love a smaller version.

[@BruceWilliams]

I think a 36mm version was announced at Basel

[@HybrisParExcellence]

Yes, you are right. Unfortunately, the 36mm version doesn't include the arabic numerals as the one in the video does.

[@t28mcd]

Beautiful watch but not sure I'd trust it for diving with only 100m water resistance. Doesn't a watch have to have at least 200m to be called a dive watch?

[@josecontreras3823]

awesome intro wow

[@L8foregolf]

If you ever want to flip, let me know....drooling!

[@FunForAllification]

Quality video!

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks!

[@Billeh556]

I tried one on at the store and didn't find any play in the bezel whatsoever

[@BCtechB]

My mid-term goal!😎

[@andydoe9784]

thanks Bruce another watch I want lol

[@trevbarlow9719]

Nice watch, but really should be closer to $1200-1500 new. It's got a unique dial, is 40mm and has a domed crystal, HOWEVER I just don't feel the Oris name justifies this price. You can get a used Tudor Black Bay for between $2000-2500.

[@brettrun8575]

Trev Barlow grey market price is appx 1200.

[@t28mcd]

Ten years ago I bought a brand new Rolex Submariner from an authorised dealer for £2790. I know things change but I agree two grand is way too much for something with a cheap imitation of a generic movement...

[@russmurray957]

Terrific and well executed review however your description of the tropic strap is a tad off. You say the strap has a "faux carbon-fiber texture". Considering the tropic strap was introduced in the mid-sixties, carbon-fiber was practically non existent. The texture was actually basket weave. Good for a laugh though ;)

[@marcocastagnetti7086]

It's frustrating, if consumers notice straight away faults of a watch don't the manufacturer's/ designer's know as well, Oris had a great opportunity to hit a home run but instead it's let down buy a bad bezel action and poor lume, I would gladly pay more for this watch if it didn't have these flaws, rather than Oris sticking to a certain price point.A wasted opertunerty.

[@trieunguyen5897]

Seiko SLA017 enough said

[@drewdown826]

I want this

[@Johan-og4ru]

for a 900€ is it a good buy ?

[@ccw1961]

It is regulated to a very high level. Mine has never been more than +2 per day.. Oris is always excellent in this department.

[@zachary4225]

I just got this watch for $150. So far it’s my favorite!!!

[@jonahyue4755]

2000?! Seiko marine master 300!

[@wolfdna788]

I had this on metal

[@pokemonpocketpulls14]

Joe Mallon how's the bracelet?

[@wolfdna788]

Jopoy Capulong I very much liked the bracelet.

[@redzuan6425]

At that price I feel the seiko marinemaster sbdx017 is a better buy

[@M3LTUP]

I like this watch around $500-600. Paying $1500 is a stretch. Still a very nice watch.

[@Mr57ride]

Never understood why the Oris 65 divers watch has no crown guards, much prefer the aquis models

[@a3marketing991]

Retro

[@michaelbyrd103]

No mention that it's a diver style watch that's only rated to 100 meters? Kind of a buzz kill for me.

[@BruceWilliams]

How so? I don't dive, nor would I go past 100m if I were to do it

[@michaelbyrd103]

Its quite possible to place the watch well past its 100 meter resistantcy with the simple movement of your arm at even 50 meters or less. I'm going to get one regardless. It's just great looking build.

[@MegaAtlacatl]

a diver watch thats only rated to go 100m/10 bar?! what a shame, my Hamilton Khaki Field watch is rated for that depth. To me, a dive watch should be rated at no less than 300m/30 bar.

[@ripperx444]

Atlacatl then you have just excluded almost every seiko diver which btw people dive in! No one is diving in a retro oris!

[@adolfot.8763]

Vale verga por el precio, debería costar la mitad

[@adbraham]

Radium is pronounced ray-de-um btw

[@eviola11]

Retro? Nah, too big!

[@alanbgs]

Why people wears watches on their hand, that is so disgusting, watches are for wrists