A New Hand Wound Oris Caliber, & Divers Past and Future | On-Wrist Reaction

[roadwarrior]

A New Hand Wound Oris Caliber, & Divers Past and Future | On-Wrist Reaction​

Worn & Wound

Jan 24, 2023

In this episode of On-Wrist Reaction, we have dig into three watches that bring a lot of newness to their respective brands. To kick things off, Zach and Thomas take a look at the Oris Calibre 473 that houses Oris’ brand new in-house movement. The Calibre 473 marks the tenth in-house movement since the Hölstein based brand started the Oris Movement Creation Program and visibly highlights the 5 day power capacity on the backside of the movement via a 120 hour reserve indicator. Next up, the duo checks out the Vulcain Skindiver. Now the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Vulcain is their alarm-equipped Cricket, so naturally a diver from the brand in a tidy 38mm case was interesting to have in hand. A conversation about the BOLDR Odyssey Freediver GMT, its Miyota 9075 movement, and how the gang uses a GMT complication rounds out the episode. Check out the on-wrist reaction for all three watches in the video below, and stay tuned to this space for a more in-depth look at each watch within this week’s OWR selection.

Chapters:
00:00 - On-Wrist Reaction
00:26 - Oris Big Crown Calibre 473
03:40 - Vulcain Skindiver
08:56 - BOLDR Odyssey Freediver GMT
14:06 - Our Pick(s)

 

[usclassic]

I like the watch but the pointer date make it look like the watch has stopped.

 

[daycoo2]

Thanks for posting this one, Mike.

 

[roadwarrior]

Oris's New Movement - CALIBER 473​

Bruce Williams

Feb 1, 2023

This is a brand new caliber from Oris. As usual they really pack a potent punch.

0:00 - 3:47 Movement
3:47 - 5:17 Highlights
5:17 - 6:40 Likes and Dislikes

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Five day power reserve is nice. He is right about the time it takes to wind both barrels up to achieve the PR.

The Mirage 2 features a customised Manufacture La Joux-Perret skeletonised 8 day twin barrel movement.

The twin barrels responsible for the exceptional 8 days power reserve are visible through the sapphire dial and sapphire caseback. These barrels feature a ‘turbine’ skeletonization, much like a jet engine. Subdials feature a power reserve indication and sub second hand at 6 o’clock. The movement is fully decorated, complete with black PVD mainplates and a curved-grain pattern.
Movement Specs

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small seconds, Power reserve indicator
Dimensions: 32.4mm diameter, 4.8mm thickness
Power Reserve: 8 Days / 192 Hours
Winding: Manual
Frequency: 21,600 vph
Jewels: 33 jewels

Materials : Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring with Nivaflex mainspring

SPECIFICATIONS
Case: 42mm Diameter, 48mm Length, 13mm thick

Movement: La Joux Perret Skeletonised Twin Barrel 8 day Power reserve

Water Resistance: 50m

Lume: Swiss Superluminova C3 and BGW9

Crystals: Sapphire Front, Back and Dial

Strap: FKM Rubber with Fitted endlink.

The Mirage 8 days boasts an incredibly breathtaking “invisible” sapphire crystal dial. This creates a floating effect on the hands, indices, and subdials, which seem to be levitating in the middle of the watch without supports of any kind. Indices are filled with the highest grade Swiss Superluminova BGW9 for an incredible glow that Zelos has become known for.

Only sapphire crystal dials that have passed Zelos’ rigorous quality checks are used, ensuring the end product is nothing short of perfection.

The sapphire dial and the accompanying floating effect it produces is an optical phenomenon, reminiscent of the original Latin meaning of the word Mirage: To Look at, to wonder at.

 

[daycoo2]

Thanks for posting this one, Mike.