Oris Divers Sixty-Five 60th Anniversary 01 733 7772 4034-Set Unisex 40mm Automatic Dive Watch – Black Dial, Steel Bracelet

Oris Divers Sixty-Five 60th Anniversary Edition: A 40 mm Swiss Automatic Diver

The Oris Divers Sixty-Five 60th Anniversary Edition is a 40 mm automatic dive watch from an independent Swiss manufacturer. It marks sixty years of the Divers Sixty-Five design, a line that looks back to the Oris diver of 1965 and recreates its proportions with modern materials. This edition pairs a multi-piece stainless steel case and a rotating bezel with a black and beige dial, a sapphire crystal and a stainless steel bracelet. The self-winding calibre 733-1 runs inside, visible through an exhibition case back. It is a compact, vintage-influenced diver that avoids exaggeration, and the maker rates it to 10 bar.

Design and Wrist Presence

A diameter of exactly 40 mm is the size at which a dive watch becomes versatile. It is large enough to be read at a glance underwater yet small enough to wear all day and under a jacket cuff. Under our sizing rule it is a unisex watch, and it suits wrists of many sizes. The Divers Sixty-Five approach favours slimmer lugs and a tidy bezel over the bulk of a modern professional diver, so the watch sits close to the wrist and does not catch on clothing.

• 40 mm case – proportioned like a classic mid-century diver
• Bezel with minutes scale – marked for timing dives and everyday intervals
• 20 mm bracelet – a standard width that keeps the lines of the case clean

Case and Bezel

The case is built in several pieces from stainless steel, and the top ring carries the minutes scale. The bezel rotates in both directions, which differs from the one-way bezel on most professional divers. A bidirectional bezel is convenient for everyday timing, such as a parking stay, cooking and meetings, though it is less safe than a ratchet bezel for tracking dive time, because a knock can reduce the time shown. The case back is an exhibition type with a sapphire window, and it lets you see the movement and its rotor in motion.

The Dial

The dial colours are black and beige. The hands, hour indices and Arabic numerals are coated with Super-LumiNova, so the time stays readable after dark. The numerals themselves are a distinctive part of this model: Arabic figures are a typical feature of the original 1960s diver and give the face a warmer, more vintage feel than plain baton markers. The sapphire crystal protects the dial and resists scratches far better than mineral glass. The watch shows the hours, minutes and seconds; the sources we found do not describe a date window, so the face is simple and uncluttered.

• Black and beige colour scheme – high contrast with a retro tone
• Super-LumiNova on hands, indices and numerals – clear night reading
• Sapphire crystal – durable and clear

Movement: Oris Calibre 733-1

The watch is powered by the Oris 733-1, an automatic movement made in Switzerland. It has 26 jewels, beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 41 hours. That reserve means the watch keeps running over a weekend off the wrist, so you can leave it on a Friday and wear it again on a Monday without resetting it. The crown is used to set the time and to wind the movement by hand, which is useful for starting the watch after a long rest. A mechanical movement of this kind should be serviced by a qualified watchmaker at intervals, as the lubricants age.

Bracelet and Clasp

The bracelet is stainless steel and closes with a folding clasp. Steel is the practical choice for a diver, because it can be rinsed after the sea and shrugs off sweat. The bracelet gives the 40 mm case a slightly more formal appearance than rubber or fabric would. If the fit is loose, a watchmaker can remove links or reposition the clasp.

Water Resistance in Practice

The water resistance is 10 bar, or about 100 metres. That is sufficient for swimming, snorkelling and for general splashing about, and it comfortably covers showers and rain. The rating is a measure of tested pressure, not a depth recommendation for deep diving, so choose a watch with a higher rating if you intend to dive regularly. Check that the crown is pushed fully in before the watch goes near water.

About Oris and the Divers Sixty-Five

Oris is an independent Swiss watchmaker with its roots in Hölstein, near Basel, founded in 1904. Mechanical watches remain at the centre of what the company makes, and diving is one of its best-known areas of work. The Divers Sixty-Five was created as a modern rendition of the 1965 diver, and the anniversary edition celebrates that milestone with details such as the Arabic numerals and the black and beige palette.

Who This Watch Suits

• Buyers who want a vintage-styled diver at a restrained 40 mm
• Collectors who enjoy a self-winding calibre and a view of it through the back
• Swimmers and holidaymakers who need a watch that tolerates water
• Anyone looking for a single watch that works with both a wetsuit and a shirt

Care and Maintenance

Rinse the watch in fresh water after the sea, wipe it dry and clean the bracelet with a soft brush. Keep it away from strong magnets, which interfere with timekeeping. Avoid hot showers and saunas, because heat can compromise the seals. Do not turn the bezel when sand is lodged beneath it. Plan a service every few years, and ask the watchmaker to test the water resistance each time. If the watch has been unworn for more than two days, wind the crown gently before setting the time.

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