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Big Crown

1938

Original Oris pilot's watch design featuring an oversized crown for use with gloves.

Category
Pilot
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel, bronze
Sizes
36–41mm
Dial
Vintage-styled dial with Arabic numerals and pointer date
Crystal
Sapphire crystal
Strap / bracelet
Leather strap or steel bracelet
Movements
Oris Caliber 754 (Sellita-based)
Movement type
Automatic mechanical
Power reserve
38 hours
Water resistance
50m
Complications
Pointer date
Key references
01 754 7741 4064 (Big Crown Pointer Date)
Price band
$1,800–$2,600
The house

Oris

Oris remains one of the last major independent Swiss watchmakers, known for its red rotor branding, environmental initiatives, and the groundbreaking in-house Caliber 400.

Founded
1904
Founder
Paul Cattin and Georges Christian
Headquarters
Hölstein, Switzerland
Signature materials
Stainless steel, bronze, titanium
Signature movements
In-house Caliber 400 (10-day power reserve), Sellita-based Caliber 733
Notable designers
In-house design studio
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