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Fratello
We proudly introduce the Fratello x ORIS Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date with oxblood dial to you in this video. This special Fratello exclusive model is limited to just 300 pieces worldwide. It is a unique variant of the Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date, with subtle design tweaks on the dial and case back. Included in the box is an additional nato strap and a handy changing tool.
WATCH TALK
Fratello × Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date With Oxblood Red Dial
The Fratello × Oris collaboration hits the shelves
Fratello × Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date
Robert-Jan: “It is with great pride that we are introducing the Fratello × Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date. This adventure to create a watch together with Oris has been a great experience from start till end. Michael Stockton’s idea of creating a bronze watch with a red dial was gladly accepted by Oris. A visit to Hölstein gave us some additional inspiration for the dial, for example. In its neat little museum, Oris has a number of vintage watches. One of them had “Anti-Shock” on the dial, which we thought was a nice touch as opposed to the usual “Automatic” wording.For this Fratello × Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date, we decided to use gilt printing for the dates, minute track, and text. It blends in wonderfully with the warm tones of the bronze case. The Big Crown model as such was also no discussion. This model has been in the Oris collection since 1983 and we consider it to be a classic. After working with Oris so intensively last year, my appreciation for the brand only has increased. Great people, and just like the Dutch, very down to Earth.
I am incredibly happy with the outcome of our hard work and proud to wear the #13/300 (as that’s my favorite number) of the watch. The #1 went to Michael Stockton, who came up with the idea of the oxblood dial.”
https://www.fratellowatches.com/fratello-oris-big-crown-bronze-pointer-date-red-dial/#gref
RJ and his Fratello × Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/oris-big-crown-pointer-date-x-fratello-limited-edition
The Basics
Brand: Oris
Model: Big Crown Pointer Date x Fratello Limited Edition
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 12mm
Lug to lug: 48mm
Case Material: Bronze, steel caseback
Dial Color: Red
Indexes: Arabic, painted
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Strap/Bracelet: Includes both a taupe leather quick-release strap with a bronze buckle and a grey NATO with bronze hardware.
WATCH SPECIFICATIONS
BrandOris
Model
Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date
Reference
01 754 7741 3188
Dial
Oxblood red
Case Material
Bronze
Case Dimensions
Diameter: 40mm, Thickness: 12mm, Lug-to-lug: 48mm
Crystal
Double domed Sapphire
Case Back
Decorated with the Fratello logo and limitation number
Movement
Automatic ORIS 754, (Sellita SW 200-1 base) Self-winding, 38-hour power reserve, 28,800vph
Water Resistance
50m
Strap
Taupe leather with additional "Fratello Grey" NATO with bronze keepers
Functions
Time and pointer date
Price
€1,950 incl. VAT
Warranty
2-year international guarantee as standard with the possibility to extend by signing up to MyOris
Special Note(s)
Fratello limited edition. 250 pieces available from our online boutique; 50 pieces will be available via selected Oris boutiques.
https://shop.fratello.com/
https://monochrome-watches.com/oris-big-crown-pointer-date-bronze-fratello-edition-specs-price/
While the Oxblood colour of the dial was behind the creation of this piece, the Fratello team didn’t just position an existing dial inside a bronze case. They applied their own touch, giving this watch its own personality, differing from the current steel/oxblood version. The rich colour of the dial has been adorned with gilt elements echoing the warm tones of the case. The railroad minute track, the Oris logo, the date track and the text printed at 6 o’clock are executed in shimmering gold tones. The hands, whether the main “cathedral” hands or the ones for the seconds and the date, are all gold-coloured.
Finally, there is no mention of “Automatic” on this watch, like that seen on the dial of other Big Crown Pointer Date watches. Instead, the Fratello team opted for an “Anti-Shock” mention at 6 o’clock. “It is something we came across during a visit to the Oris museum in Hölstein last year. It is a nice nod to the Oris watches of old that prominently displayed this information,” says the team.
Mechanically speaking, no evolution, as the watch is still powered by the Oris Calibre 754, a Sellita SW-200 base modified to have a central date by hand. The movement is hidden under a closed stainless steel back with specific engravings.
The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Bronze “Fratello” Edition will be delivered on a taupe leather strap with a bronze buckle. The lining of this quick-release leather strap is Oxblood red. This watch also comes with a second strap, a grey NATO strap with a bronze keeper and buckle.