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Review: Oris’ Vintage-Inspired Divers Date Hits Max Versatility with This Beige Dial Variant
ArticleHands-on reviewMar 2025Ian Rebello
PositiveRecommends, with caveats
The reviewer sees the Divers Date as a substantial, well-executed upgrade over the Sixty-Five, with a standout beige dial, refined case and excellent bezel. The Sellita-based movement, short power reserve and $2,700 price are real compromises, but its character makes a compelling case.
Suits: Those wanting a do-everything vintage-style diver that goes from beach to boardroom
What the review says, point by point
- Dialpositive
- Considers the beige dial the star, shifting from champagne to sand with lighting.
- Finds the polished, beveled applied indices catch light well and lume improved over the Sixty-Five.
- Feels the white date wheel balances with white indices and hands despite criticism elsewhere.
- Domed crystal adds depth but causes some distortion at extreme angles.
- Case & proportionspositive
- Credits a 1mm thinner case despite doubled water resistance to improved engineering.
- Finds the bezel action firm and precise with virtually no backplay.
- Likes the slightly matte ceramic insert for not looking too modern.
- Lists the mineral rather than sapphire display caseback as a drawback, though not too bothered.
- Wearabilitypositive
- Finds the size suits a wide range of wrists and wears true to size.
- Notes the tapered case sides improve comfort.
- Finishing & buildpositive
- Praises precise transitions between brushed and polished surfaces.
- Felt the quality was immediately apparent after initial skepticism.
- Movementmixed
- Sees the 733 as a reliable, reasonably serviceable workhorse.
- Views the 41-hour power reserve as a price compromise against 70+ hour rivals.
- Measured about +7 s/day, acceptable for a non-certified movement.
- Agrees an in-house Caliber 400 would be expected at this price.
- Bracelet & strapmixed
- Values the included rubber tropic strap alongside the bracelet.
- Finds the milled clasp a significant improvement over previous generations.
- Understands criticism of decorative faux rivets, though notes they're barely visible when worn.
- Wants a tool-free micro-adjustment at this price point.
- Functionalitypositive
- Welcomes the doubled water resistance.
- Designpositive
- Feels it balances vintage and modern better than the Sixty-Five.
- Praises the overall coherence and character of the design.
- Versatilitypositive
- Considers it able to move from beach to boardroom.
- Credits the dial's chameleon quality with rare versatility for a diver.
- Originalitypositive
- Considers it a distinct Oris with heritage and charm.
- Finds the beige dial a refreshing alternative to black and blue divers.
- Valuemixed
- Acknowledges rivals offer more specs for similar or less money.
- Feels its intangible character goes beyond the spec sheet.
- Concludes it's perhaps not the best value by pure metrics.
- Compared with
- Oris Divers Sixty-Five: Thinner case, doubled WR, ceramic bezel, better finishing, clasp and lume.
- Tudor Black Bay: Slightly more money buys Tudor's excellent in-house calibers.
- Longines Legend Diver: Named as a direct competitor at the price.
