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Saw this Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400-2 41.5 bicolor watch in a local jewelry shop some months ago and it instantly caught my attention as green is my favorite color and I really love this combination. Turned out it was one of the most expensive watches in the shop (around $4,700). Previously I’ve only owned cheap fashion brands like Fossil or Armani, and I didn’t even know the difference between a quartz and a mechanical watch. And there was no way I would spend that much on a watch even if I could’ve. However, every time I was passing that store, I would glance at it in awe. Joined this subreddit, started reading about mechanical watches, diver watches, Oris, etc.

Long story short, recently celebrated an important milestone in my life which also corresponded with a Black Friday discount of 30% on this watch so it had to be done. Also, as soon as I purchased it, I got the extended 10-year warranty email from @oris.ch.

I know taste is subjective and this type of watch might not be everyone’s first choice, or there might be better brands to choose from in this budget, but I really like it and plan on keeping it forever as it’s my first ever “real” watch.

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[–] Dark1000@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Beautiful choice! I especially love the color

It sucks when you find out you have expensive taste 😂

[–] paige2296@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Fr lol never in my lifetime but I can dream I guess 😂

[–] doecliff@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I'm a fan of the green

[–] Dloz1974@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Oris makes a nice watch. Enjoy it

[–] ImFrenchSoWhatever@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Oooh your jumper match your dial you fancy little monkey 🙈

[–] Pleasant-Taste-1229@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Congratulations! That is quite the watch for your first automatic! I love the green and good for you going bold! Love it!

[–] jtell898@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Pretty solid deal, buying from AD at prices that rival the grey market.
I would recommend one of the two rubber quick change straps that Oris makes that fit this watch - it's one of the few that looks better off bracelet.
Now they don't come cheap, over 300 bucks for the rubber alone, but they can be swapped in seconds and it completely changes the look/feel of the watch. Especially if you go for the light blue strap that comes standard on the sister watch the 75FC.

[–] Snejkbajt@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Nice watch but a crappy car

[–] LCha88@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

You nailed the outfit/watch combo. Congrats and enjoy in good health.

[–] syst3m1c@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Oris makes great watches. I especially love how comfortable the bracelet is on the aquis.

Nice choice :)

[–] Call-Me-Leo@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago
[–] Content_Raccoon1534@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

One of the best divers on the market.

Congrats I hope it serves you a lifetime of happiness. Recently got my first watch ,also and oris and I couldnt be happier. You got a really killer color variant of the aquis i didht know existed. If your havent found the oris subreddit its pretty fantastic.

[–] GreenWithWatchEnvy@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago
[–] cdaack@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Oris is probably one of the best at their price point, so I think you made one of the best purchases you can make at that price.

[–] FatherPhil@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Beautiful watch! And I miss my bmw.

[–] crzdkilla@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Are there gold accents/inlays on the bezel and dial or is this some trick of the light? That gold makes it look so much nicer too. Great purchase!

[–] Spekkies07@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Nice, I like the colour

[–] bclark8923@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Fire choice 🔥🔥🔥

[–] Awkward-Sale4235@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago
[–] BigZebra@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago
[–] RMSQM@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

That's a beautiful watch. Good choice.