Best Review on Oris 733 7533 Automatic Stainless
If you've made it this far, I assume that you're pretty serious about finding the "right" Swiss diver. Perhaps some insights on my own purchase process may prove helpful to you as well. First off, they have an AWFUL photo-illustration of this watch here on Amazon. It looks much better in person. Do some Google image searches.
The Oris brand seems to maintain a relatively low profile here in the U.S. I am absolutely convinced that big brands like Rolex and Omega offer no better quality, yet they are 3 to 6 times the price of an Oris. Part of it has to do with advertising budgets, endorsements, race sponsorships etc., which the consumer ultimately pays for...or not. I'm a former owner of an Omega Seamaster Professional. It was a wonderful, beautiful watch, but over time, I grew weary of having to take it in to get the battery replaced and having the dealer recommend a $130 "pressure test" service each time. Blah. Also, at least here in jaded Los Angeles, it never carried the status that I expected. I wore it every day but I never really got any compliments on it. So this time around, it would definitely be an automatic. But even though a nice used Seamaster would cost around $1,700, I was never really serious about going the Omega route again.
My competitive set included the Christopher Ward Triton C60, the Longines Hydroconquest, Mido Ocean Star Captain IV, Alpina Extreme Sailing AL-525LB4V6B (older model), Archimede SportTaucher A and the Certina DS Action Diver. I'm at the point in my life (45) where I value quality and style above status. I am open to boutique brands as well. Oftentimes, you deal directly with the manufacturer, which can make them an excellent value. Part of the problem with so many of these diver watches is that their designs are close derivatives of the Rolex Submariner. I felt that the Oris had a slightly more original design than many other options. I also liked the convenient and secure push-button "Omega-style" deployment clasp on the bracelet. The Ward is the only other model in this group that offers that feature. Also, the finish on the clasp is not as polished as what I had on my Omega, making the Oris a bit more resistant to scratches from "desk diving."
I got very close to ordering the Ward, but I found a deal on a used Oris and decided to go for it. Don't be concerned about the 44mm case dimension. It bulges slightly on the sides then tapers in, making the bezel more like a 40mm-42mm. The result is that it "wears small," as they say. The bracelet, however, is for real. It measures about 24mm at the widest point, making it about 4mm wider than the standard 20mm bracelet. I believe that the links may also be solid, making this bracelet a chunky and somewhat heavy affair. That needs to work for you completely, as changing out this bracelet is somewhat impractical. It's "integrated" into the case, so you can't swap in a different 24mm band. I had no plans to switch from the steel bracelet, so this was a non-issue for me. Performance wise, the Sellita SW 200-1 movement gains less than 3 seconds per day, which is well under the +/- 15 seconds per day spec for the ETA 2824 that you'll find in most watches in this category.
I recommend the Oris Divers Date and would probably buy it again if given the opportunity.
7 comments:
Great watch.. Will wear this thing forever. Wears more like a 42mm. The band is very sturdy.. Great price for this watch.
I've worn this watch since 07 and love it. Its accurate, fits perfectly, gets good recognition and is one of the few integrated bracelet/case watches I like. The lume is great. A great value for an eta calibre automatic watch. I also own a Coste LE diver (orange lume) in ti. This watch is 44mm overall, bt taperer backwards towards the case back. But wears like a 42mm. A good blend of heft and size, and a clean look that's not too large. Skip tag or hamilton or longines, get an Oris. Next level would be Omega.
I have this watch, except with the blue face. I would have left a review for that particular model, but it's not for sale at the moment, and except for color it's identical to this watch. It's a big watch, but on my 8+ inch wrist it looks perfectly at home. My brother (who has a 7 inch wrist and darker complexion) has tried it on and it looks awesome on his wrist too, although he did comment that it felt kind of heavy to him.
Another reviewer mentioned that the bracelet is lighter than it should be because of titanium links-- he's referring to a different model that has the titanium (and has Titan in the name), although that model is almost identical in every other way. I agree with that reviewer in that the titanium links make the bracelet feel a little lighter on that model, but this particular model (with brushed stainless inner links and polished stainless outer links) has the best bracelet feel I've ever experienced, and I wouldn't be able to differentiate it from a Rolex Oyster bracelet.
Mine keeps pretty good time (gaining about 6 seconds a day, meaning that every time I change the date at the end of the month, I also adjust the time back three minutes). I also like the display back with the red rotor that Oris likes to use.
All in all, this watch could sell for more but the Oris name (instead of Omega or Tag Heuer) mean it has to sell for what it does, even though it's been around for over 100 years. If their other watches are this good, though, Oris will begin to get a premium reputation in no time. I am definitely a fan of the brand now, so hopefully my next Oris watch will be as pleasing as this one.
Well worth it. Looks good on any occasion. If you are looking for a nice and recognized Swiss name without going over 1.5k this is the one. It looks a lot more expensive
I just received this watch and it is a definite keeper. I was looking for a beefy diver style watch and loved the first Oris watch I picked up about two years ago. So I ordered this one and now it is here.
The out of box experience connotes quality as does the overall fit and finish of this time piece. The "port hole" watch box is great for display purposes if you don't have a winder. Nice touch. The watch dial is easy to read and the long tapered hands glide across the face with grace. The lume is the best for any watch in my collection. The movement is quite accurate and I love the red rotor behind the exhibition case back. The bracelet is classic diver topped off with the safety clasp. I would recommend this watch, especially for the price ($900) on Amazon.
If you've made it this far, I assume that you're pretty serious about finding the "right" Swiss diver. Perhaps some insights on my own purchase process may prove helpful to you as well. First off, they have an AWFUL photo-illustration of this watch here on Amazon. It looks much better in person. Do some Google image searches.
The Oris brand seems to maintain a relatively low profile here in the U.S. I am absolutely convinced that big brands like Rolex and Omega offer no better quality, yet they are 3 to 6 times the price of an Oris. Part of it has to do with advertising budgets, endorsements, race sponsorships etc., which the consumer ultimately pays for...or not. I'm a former owner of an Omega Seamaster Professional. It was a wonderful, beautiful watch, but over time, I grew weary of having to take it in to get the battery replaced and having the dealer recommend a $130 "pressure test" service each time. Blah. Also, at least here in jaded Los Angeles, it never carried the status that I expected. I wore it every day but I never really got any compliments on it. So this time around, it would definitely be an automatic. But even though a nice used Seamaster would cost around $1,700, I was never really serious about going the Omega route again.
My competitive set included the Christopher Ward Triton C60, the Longines Hydroconquest, Mido Ocean Star Captain IV, Alpina Extreme Sailing AL-525LB4V6B (older model), Archimede SportTaucher A and the Certina DS Action Diver. I'm at the point in my life (45) where I value quality and style above status. I am open to boutique brands as well. Oftentimes, you deal directly with the manufacturer, which can make them an excellent value. Part of the problem with so many of these diver watches is that their designs are close derivatives of the Rolex Submariner. I felt that the Oris had a slightly more original design than many other options. I also liked the convenient and secure push-button "Omega-style" deployment clasp on the bracelet. The Ward is the only other model in this group that offers that feature. Also, the finish on the clasp is not as polished as what I had on my Omega, making the Oris a bit more resistant to scratches from "desk diving."
I got very close to ordering the Ward, but I found a deal on a used Oris and decided to go for it. Don't be concerned about the 44mm case dimension. It bulges slightly on the sides then tapers in, making the bezel more like a 40mm-42mm. The result is that it "wears small," as they say. The bracelet, however, is for real. It measures about 24mm at the widest point, making it about 4mm wider than the standard 20mm bracelet. I believe that the links may also be solid, making this bracelet a chunky and somewhat heavy affair. That needs to work for you completely, as changing out this bracelet is somewhat impractical. It's "integrated" into the case, so you can't swap in a different 24mm band. I had no plans to switch from the steel bracelet, so this was a non-issue for me. Performance wise, the Sellita SW 200-1 movement gains less than 3 seconds per day, which is well under the +/- 15 seconds per day spec for the ETA 2824 that you'll find in most watches in this category.
I recommend the Oris Divers Date and would probably buy it again if given the opportunity.
I like a simple dial that is not crowded with a bunch of things I dont use. I also wanted a watch below $1000 so I did not feel guilty wearing this on my wrist in a time of recession. Previously I owned a Breitling and I had to sell it, so I have been without a watch for some time. I had been browsing the Oris watches for a while, and I like the fact that they are not very common here in the US. This watch feels great on my wrist, it is heavy, but not ULTRA heavy like the Breitling was. The bracelet feels a little light which may be because it has some Titanium links in there along with the polished steel. I love the look of the face and it is just the right size for my wrist, not looking too huge and it is just the right thickness as well at 12mm. My previous watch was 15mm and that just seemed a little too thick. Definately a quality watch, but dont expect a Rolex. For the price you cant beat it if you want something unique that looks good and you can tell it is not a cheap fossil or citizen.
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