A great timepiece is something every man needs in his arsenal. Not only can it be the perfect finishing touch to any outfit, a quality watch expresses your personality to the world, and properly maintained it can keep expressing it for generations to come. Finding the right one for you (if you must have only one) can be a tricky proposition. That said, not many options will cover every potential situation as well as a classically styled diver watch, and not many divers fit the bill as nicely as this: the 42 millimeter version of Oris’ enthusiast favorite Divers Sixty-Five line.
More refined than its 40 millimeter midsize stablemate, the Divers Sixty-Five draws inspiration from Oris’ handsome divers of the 1960s while offering modern quality at every turn. The case is svelte, retro, and pure old-school dive watch goodness at a more contemporary 42 millimeter diameter that attracts attention without overwhelming the wrist. While light for a dedicated diver, this piece’s 100-meter depth rating and screw-down crown at three o’clock ensure that it can handle anything short of professional deep-sea excursions without a sweat. Turning our attention to the dial, this version’s applied markers and mirror-polished pointed baton hands offer just a touch of flash in changing light without compromising the pared-down aesthetic at play here, while the generous application of SuperLuminova paint ensures easily visibility whether at the bottom of the ocean or on the bedside table at three in the morning. The high-gloss midnight blue dial finish is a conversation piece in itself, understated but different enough from the usual black to make a statement in a crowd of similarly styled competitors. Inside this handsome shell beats a customized version of the tried-and-true Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, offering 38 hours of continuous power reserve and impressive accuracy with easy maintenance to boot. Perfectly paired with the mid-century inspired case and dial is the 21 millimeter wide oyster bracelet, with old-school exposed rivets for extra subtle style points.
Right now, this versatile stunner is on offer at Jomashop for an $1,395, but hurry. This flash sale ends on March 30th, after which the Divers Sixty-Five goes back up to $1,725.
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