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Old 15 July 2016, 10:08 PM   #1
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Oris Question

First, if this is the wrong place to ask this you can remove or delete.
I have an opportunity to pick-up an Oris Aquis in blue and was wondering about the overall quality. I understand it's not a Rolex but I do kind of like the look for a casual watch. I did google it and it got decent reviews.

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Old 15 July 2016, 10:51 PM   #2
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I like Oris very much.
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Old 15 July 2016, 10:53 PM   #3
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Old 15 July 2016, 11:29 PM   #4
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They're not for me but as far as I know they have a pretty good price/quality ratio...
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Old 15 July 2016, 11:45 PM   #5
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Oris hit it out of the park this year at Basel and the Great Barrier Reef edition Aquis with blue dial on rubber is one of my favorites - the yellow accents really look great with that blue.
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Old 16 July 2016, 04:27 AM   #6
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OMG, I just looked at it and it is very nice. I was looking at the Aquis blue dial and bezel on black strap but maybe not after seeing this one.















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Oris hit it out of the park this year at Basel and the Great Barrier Reef edition Aquis with blue dial on rubber is one of my favorites - the yellow accents really look great with that blue.
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Old 16 July 2016, 04:36 AM   #7
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owned a couple of older big crowns , great watches , fantastic value.
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Old 16 July 2016, 04:48 AM   #8
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OMG, I just looked at it and it is very nice. I was looking at the Aquis blue dial and bezel on black strap but maybe not after seeing this one.
Yeah, that touch of yellow really make the watch. Happy to help with the enabling!
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Old 16 July 2016, 04:52 AM   #9
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Thanks! It's a go on the buy then


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Yeah, that touch of yellow really make the watch. Happy to help with the enabling!
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Old 16 July 2016, 10:55 AM   #10
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I just purchased the Aquis last Friday and absolutely LOVE the quality, look and feel. You won't be disappointed.



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Old 18 July 2016, 12:45 PM   #11
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Old 18 July 2016, 02:36 PM   #12
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Oris is one of the best pieces you can get for the money. They are great looking and solid divers.
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Old 18 July 2016, 04:14 PM   #13
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Oris is a very Nice Brand. Big value for the money You spend
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Old 20 July 2016, 04:46 AM   #14
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Well,
Now I'm confused on which way to go, Diver 65 or the Aquis.....
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Old 20 July 2016, 10:23 AM   #15
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Now I'm confused on which way to go, Diver 65 or the Aquis.....


A friend over on wristwatchforums has a Diver 65 black dial and has the tan strap and rubber strap - looks great on both but amazing on the tan. It's be a hard call for me between the 65 on tan vs the Great Barrier Reef edition Aquis. I'd be leaning towards the latter since it's a limited edition.
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Old 21 July 2016, 07:42 PM   #16
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Well,
Now I'm confused on which way to go, Diver 65 or the Aquis.....
haha! me too
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Old 21 July 2016, 09:22 PM   #17
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Oris makes a good watch. The only advise I have is try it on before you buy and purchase with a significant discount as second hand values are limited.
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They are great. I've had multiple Oris watches but I am particular fond of their divers.
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Old 22 July 2016, 01:13 AM   #19
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price to quality ratio is strong with oris. i really like the diver 65.
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price to quality ratio is strong with oris. i really like the diver 65.
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I've owned a few, and may get another, I really like their designs and again, their prices are really good for a Swiss made timepiece.
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Old 22 July 2016, 03:19 AM   #21
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Pulled The Trigger

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I just ordered a Oris 65 on a brown fabric strap! Now I can't wait to get it

And just for fun I ordered an Air Blue Pilot watch....
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Old 22 July 2016, 03:36 AM   #22
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Well,
I just ordered a Oris 65 on a brown fabric strap! Now I can't wait to get it

And just for fun I ordered an Air Blue Pilot watch....
Deep Blue/Air Blue represent good value for sure, but they aren't high-end COSC chronometers so as long as you know that going in, enjoy, they're fun!
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Old 22 July 2016, 03:38 AM   #23
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Oh sure, I know. For It's just a fun watch to wear. And for $149.00 can't go wrong as a beater.
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Oh sure, I know. For It's just a fun watch to wear. And for $149.00 can't go wrong as a beater.
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Owned one Oris (not the Aquis). Like it. Wish I hadn't sold it.
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Well,

I just ordered a Oris 65 on a brown fabric strap! Now I can't wait to get it



And just for fun I ordered an Air Blue Pilot watch....


Congrats! That's s great looking combo
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oris just upped the game again - they are on a roll with the 65 variations
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