Oris Big Crown Collection – Small-Sized Models

Oris has updated its Big Crown Pointer Date collection with a refined 29mm model. It has been since 2016 that the series last featured a smaller-sized timepiece; now, after nearly a decade, the brand has introduced a fresh design. These smaller models are not merely scaled-down versions of the standard editions—they incorporate a number of unique, exclusive elements.

The Oris Big Crown collection is positioned as a line of vintage-inspired pilot’s watches. Its core models, featuring 38mm or 40mm cases, blend a "military aesthetic" with a casual, everyday appeal. The collection also caters to women—as early as 2016, the brand introduced a 28.5mm version. This model retained all the signature hallmarks of the Big Crown line—including luminous-coated cathedral-style hands, a peripheral calendar track with a red crescent-tipped pointer, and Arabic numeral hour markers—serving as an extension of the collection into the women’s segment.

While previous Oris Big Crown models typically featured a uniform, flat-edged crown, this new iteration sports a redesigned crown that tapers toward the top, lending it a more distinctly feminine touch. The coin-edge bezel—a hallmark of the collection—has been preserved; its fine, intricate texture not only enhances scratch resistance but also adds a rich, tactile quality to the design.

The new model omits the hour markers on the dial, retaining only the peripheral calendar track (marked with Roman numerals). The dial itself features a dual-layered construction: a sunray-brushed center surrounded by a matte-textured outer ring, creating a greater sense of depth. Additionally, the date-indicating hand has been scaled down to achieve more harmonious overall proportions.

A significant upgrade lies in the movement. Through the transparent case back, one can view the Oris Calibre 534—an automatic movement based on an outsourced caliber, customized with the brand’s signature red rotor. It measures 25.6mm in diameter, operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, and offers a 42-hour power reserve. For comparison, the 28.5mm "Pointer Date" model from 2016 was powered by the Oris Calibre 594, which provided only a 38-hour power reserve. Best luxury replica Breitling Navitimer price at Repwatcheaprice, cheap watches for men and women.