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Big Crown Pointer Date

Name: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date
Brand: Oris
Availability: InStock

40mm Popular Model

Low $930

Median $1,050

High $1,350

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The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date makes a daily ritual out of reading the date: a central hand points to the day around the dial’s edge, leaving the numerals uninterrupted by a window. On the traditional versions, cathedral hands, a coin-edge bezel and that generous crown give it a distinctly old-fashioned character without making it feel like a costume.

The design dates to 1938, when the oversized crown helped pilots operate their watches in gloves. For that familiar look, seek out the long-running versions powered by Calibre 754; newer interpretations can differ noticeably in their hands and dial furniture. Steel keeps the details crisp, while the Bronze variants acquire a surface patina that becomes part of the watch’s appearance. One useful functional check: the pointer should land cleanly on each date marking, rather than hovering between numbers.

MovementAutomatic

Case Size40mm

What owners love

The pointer date is the detail owners keep coming back to: the extra hand and calendar around the dial give it a character a date window wouldn't. Once you're used to it, following the hand to today's date feels natural.
The oversized crown isn't just decoration—it is easy to grip when winding or setting the watch. Owners also appreciate how comfortably the 40mm case sits, rather than feeling as bulky as the name might suggest.

Common Criticisms

The date is less immediately readable than the time: the small numbers around the outside can take a deliberate look, especially as your eyesight gets less forgiving. Some owners also find that the extra hand makes the dial harder to read at a quick glance until they get accustomed to it.

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