The Hรถlstein brand integrates its five-day manufacture caliber into a smaller case.
What we know
Oris has introduced a Divers Sixty-Five which shines on the spec sheet. For the first time in the main collection, Oris integrates its in-house caliber Caliber 400 into a 38mm Divers Sixty-Five without date. Revealed in 2020, the Oris caliber 400 is the Hรถlstein brand's own movement with a five-day power reserve (thanks to its two barrels, its silicon hairspring and many other technical innovations). In 2021, Oris and Hodinkee brought the caliber 400 to the 38mm Divers Sixty-Five for the pair's second limited edition.
Now, a 38mm Divers Sixty-Five joins the main collection. It features a gradient green dial with sunburst effect and a matching unidirectional stainless steel bezel with raised numerals. The applied numbers and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova. Together, this gives a more modern twist to the vintage-inspired diver that responds to the growing interest in smaller sized cases. The case thickness is 12.6mm, and the smaller Diver Sixty-Five is water resistant to 100 meters.
The Oris Divers Sixty-Five caliber 400 is available today for $3,900. It comes with the rivet-style stainless steel bracelet familiar from existing Divers Sixty-Five models.
What we think
The Oris Divers Sixty-Five caliber 400 is a dream on the spec sheet. Manufacture caliber with a five-day power reserve. A smaller case measuring 38mm in diameter (and 12.6mm thick). Undated. The Divers Sixty-Five is retro-inspired, but the steel bezel and bright green dial give it a more modern vibe that stands out from the usual black dial and black bezel dive watch methodology.
The Oris Divers Sixty-Five range has something for everyone. From bronze or steel watches in pastel colors to more serious divers like the current Caliber 400 range, the collection has it all. A 38mm version with the Caliber 400 has many elements aimed at enthusiasts, and it is a well-executed watch.
It's Oris' version of the Tudor Black Bay, and they're not afraid to make it accessible to everyone, and I continue to respect that about the independent Swiss brand. I've always struggled with steel bezels on dive watches, but I recognize that it's a subjective preference and I have no doubt that it won't bother many people.
The Oris Divers Sixty-Five cal. 400 for Hodinkee was priced at $3,800, so adding just $100 to the retail price also makes it a reasonable price, relatively speaking.
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