Oris has caught my attention

[beshannon]

Oris makes a great watch, very under rated.

I have a TT1 diver that I love, runs within COSC spec and has been in the ocean, pool and work with no problems at all.

[kerrison]

Originally Posted by LuvMyRolex

I learned a valuable lesson years ago with guitars. I'd dream of the best ones and play them in the shops with their great sounds - but I'd always end up buying the cheaper ones because they were more in keeping with my ability.

I kept telling myself, "When I get better at playing, I'll buy something better." Well, I never got better playing those lower-quality guitars. Somehow, they'd always end up in the corner gathering dust. I always ended up being a little disappointed with them.

Then one day I bought a Martin guitar, one of the best and most historic makers in the history of acoustic guitars. It actually wasn't all that expensive but it was so well made and sounded so sweet. I found I could never put it down.

I totally agree with that! I am a saxophonist and when I was a student looking to buy an alto sax my teacher told me to get the Selmer Paris II, which is one of the top professional instruments with historic connections with all the legends. It was quite expensive then and certainly was too good for me. 15 years on I am now a professional player and still using the same instrument! Never once I thought about upgrading.

As for watches, I also just got into it and I bought my first automatic watch which is an Oris Big Crown. It is very nice and well made. If you like you might want to check out the 'Friends of Oris' forum at:

http://www.friendsoforis.com/forum/index.php?

Very nice bunch of guys and gals and very knowlegable and helpful

As for me, I have got the 'bug' and now looking at Omega and Rolex!

[slcbbrown]

If you're sniffing around Omega ($2k-$4k), you're already in the nice, used Rolex area. You might as well find a Rolex.

If you mean $500-ish, Oris would be a good choice, and someone was correct to mention Tissot.

[RW16610]

Oris is great, but again, for the long haul your much better off getting an Omega or Rolex

[Wickerman]

Hi,

I suggest SINN. German brand with swiss movements. Great watches - sensible prices. Take a look at their homepage (www.sinn.de).

[4prosales]

It Don't matter what you go with as long as you like the watch. Oris Nice Omega Nice <> Breitling Nice <> Panerai Nice..... Once the bug gets you they all come your way !!! Enjoy I have. LJ

[WatchSnob]

My BIL has 2 Oris diver watches, both are under a year old (new style bezel)
He is VERY gentle and anal about taking care of his watches but both of these bezels have somehow gotten a chip (makes no sense its the same chip, same place on both of them and nothing on any of his other watches he has owned and worn much longer). He sent one in to Oris 9 weeks ago and just finally got a letter they have his watch and will send him an estimate soon. He has had no luck with anyone on the phone.
That is all I know about them. The watches look nice, many people seem happy but I think customer service may be hit or miss. Hopefully your watch will never have any problems so you will never need customer service.

[lakeros]

Originally Posted by airforcemedical

I'm new to the world of swiss watches up until now its be seikos and citizens but I feel its now time to take the leap. Do you guys think Oris would be the best way to get my feet wet or should I jump strait into something a little more mainstream. Something like a Omega maybe.

I own a tt1 diver for the past several years and has been a good daily wear. Look up Friends of Oris in a gogle search, they are top notch and have very very good prices and service.

[gaopa]

Go Omega... find a pristine used Seamaster Professional model 2254.50 (now sadly discontinued). Cheers, Bill P.