Big Crown ProPilot Big Date Ref. 01 751 7761 4063-07 3 20 03LC

The stories of Oris and aviation are closely linked. Oris was founded in 1904 at the dawn of aviation and made its first pilot's pocket watch in the early 1910s. That was followed by the company's first pilot's wristwatch in 1917, a watch that featured an ingenious mechanism that meant the watch could only be adjusted when a button was pressed at 2 o'clock. The same spirit of invention inspired the Oris Big Crown, which debuted in 1938. Its oversized crown meant gloved airmen could adjust their watches quickly and easily. Today, Oris's pilot's watch collection is full of innovative watches that are trusted by pilots all over the world. The latest addition that joins the collection today is the Oris Big Crown Propilot Big Date Ref. 01 751 7761 4063-07 3 20 03LC.
 
The Oris Big Crown is more than a landmark in the company's archive of inventive, high- performance watches. In the 1980s, it marked a watershed moment for the company when it was reintroduced to spearhead Oris's mission to champion the eternal value of mechanical watchmaking in the face of the quartz revolution. With its smooth, round case and tapered lugs, coin-edged bezel, oversized crown, clear, functional dial, it is one of Oris's most recognised designs, and one of the most iconic pieces in all of watchmaking.
 
The new models pick up on this story for a new generation of stylish, forward-thinking mechanical watch buyers. Oris's designers have reworked the case to be slimmer, smoother and more seamless so that it slips elegantly onto the wrist and under a cuff. The Oris Big Crown Propilot measures 41mm in diameter, 12mm thick and 49mm lug to lug, ever so wearable yet vintage accurate for anyone's wrist. It features a satin brushed case which are highlighted by polished surfaces. Protected by a sapphire crystal, domed on both sides, it features anti-reflective coating on the inside for clear view of the watch at all times. A feature that both enhances the watch's vintage aesthetic and gives it its up-to-date feel.
 
Sitting at the centre stage is the iconic grey dial design that fits so seamlessly and gives the watch its own identity. Featuring applied rounded Arabic numerals, index hands and the big date window at the 3 to ensure great legibility. Balancing out with the Oris logo at the 12, and "Big Crown Propilot" at the 6, the dial is well spaced with each unique detail sharing the limelight which further aids in legibility. Overall, giving the watch a vintage and classy aesthetic.
 
In keeping with Oris's philosophy to only make mechanical watches, the Big Crown Propilot is powered by a Swiss Made automatic movement, Oris 751 Calibre which has the base of Selita SW220-1 movement. Fit with 26 jewels, it has a power reserve of 38 hours and beats at 4hz (28800bph). In full view with an exhibition screw down case back, it has a water resistance of 200m, more than enough for any adventure. With the ever-reliable Swiss movement, you can never go wrong with this watch.
 
Matched with an olive textile strap to accentuate the classic vintage aviation, it is a fitting match for the Oris Big Crown Propilot Big Date.
 
Overall, the Oris Big Crown Propilot Big Date Ref. 01 751 7761 4063-07 3 20 03LC is an iconic watch with deep, rich heritage. Oris has been around for many years, and it is easy to see why. Their quality in watch making and great iconic looking watch had been tied to their legacy and has been enjoyed by collectors for many years. With this new Oris Big Crown Propilot joining the ranks, it adds to Oris repertoire which is sure to be around for many years to come.

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