ORIS
Big Crown Pointer Date 80th
Anniversary Edition
In 1938, Oris introduced a pioneering watch
for pilots. It had an oversized crown so that
glove-wearing airmen could easily adjust it,
and an unusual display of the date with a
central pointer hand. Eight decades later,
the Big Crown Pointer Date continues the
lineage that has become one of the most
recognizable Oris designs. To mark the
80th anniversary of this landmark watch,
Oris has created the Big Crown Pointer
Date 80th Anniversary Edition, a special
piece with a 40mm case, fluted bezel and
oversized crown cast in bronze, and a
striking green dial. Oris has chosen bronze
for the case material in part because of its
current popularity, but also because it’s a
utilitarian material that matches the brand’s
industrial approach to watchmaking. Bronze
takes on a natural patina over time so that
each watch will take on a unique finish as
it is worn. And as a natural color code for
bronze, the deep green of the dial also has
a natural feel, complementing the 40mm
buff tone case. A double domed sapphire
covers the dial, with a mineral crystal
exhibition back showing off the automatic
movement within. Retail price is right at
$2,000 and it looks like they are holding
their value very well in the secondary
market. More details at www.oris.ch
MAURICE LACROIX
Aikon Automatic Bronze
Following the success of its AIKON Automatic models,
Maurice Lacroix is extending its flagship range with the
use of bronze. The new case will acquire a unique patina
over time, creating a watch that is trendy, and unique. The
AIKON collection is the descendant of the Maurice Lacroix
Calypso. This original model was the brand’s best-selling
model of the 1990s and has incorporated the AIKON’s main
distinctive features: an integrated water-resistant case and a
flat sapphire crystal encircled by the famous six-arm bezel.
Its character and high standard of finishes along with the
ergonomic design make the AIKON Automatic Bronze an
extremely sophisticated watch for the price, especially when
you consider that this Swiss Made 42mm bronze beauty
is rated to 20atm. Maurice Lacroix continues to present
timepieces with a higher perceived value than their price tag
would suggest, especially for a series limited to 500 pieces
worldwide. Retail price for this truly handsome timepiece is
$2,190 at www.mauricelacroix.com
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