Review of the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Timer GMT
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- This week I review the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Timer GMT (Reference #01 748 7756 4064-07 3 22 02LC). This is my favorite watch for international travel that flies under the radar while packing along necessary complications, and a reliable modified SW 220-1 movement. If you need a highly legible dial visible day and night with a date complication, second time zone, and timing bezel with a precise swiss made movement that brings hacking + hand-winding in a low-profile stainless steel case with a screw-down crown, then this is the watch for you.
I've outfitted mine with the blue Oris canvas strap (Ref #07 3 22 05) to replace the green Oris strap that it originally shipped with.
Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:26 Specifications
02:10 CON: Large Diameter
02:21 PRO: Thinness
02:35 CON: Odd Lug Width
02:54 CON: Mineral Glass Case back
03:26 PRO: Solid Swiss Made Movement
03:54 PRO: Fun Clasp and Well-made Strap
04:29 CON: GMT Complication Implementation
06:42 PRO: Timing Bezel
08:04 PRO: Dial Legibility + Lume
09:53 Discussion: Final Thoughts + Wrap-up
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I'm looking for a GMT that flies under the radar as well. I have an Explorer II, and a good stable of Panerai with GMT complication. However, these are not suitable for every location I travel to. I prefer the higher end watches when I can safely wear them, but nowadays, there are many places that they will attract the wrong attention. And I agree completely on the sentiment expressed in the video about not wearing a rep (for many reasons). I have heard of many folks who suffered serious physical injury while being relieved of their watch. The value of the watch is irrelevant at that point. Yes, you will be sitting in some overseas version of an ER, grateful that the thief is just now discovering your Alie Express "Rolex" is not the score he had hoped, but you will still be sitting in the ER.
The timing bezel is a nice addition for this watch, especially the bi-directionality of it. Definitely a practical addition. It does make the watch look a little "busy" though, given the minute track and the 24-hour ring.
Personally I think the size is perfect. As I mentioned, I'm a big Panerai fan, so 44mm is just about perfect. Believe it or not, I find my Explorer II a little smaller than I would like. I'm tall, and sturdy, along with decent sized wrists, so I find a small watch always looks "dainty" on me.
Anyway, I'm giving this one some thought. My only real complaint is that it would be nice to have a true GMT movement when bouncing around time zones. This GMT configuration requires a whole lot more setting and fussing.
cool pilot watch with a seatbelt buckle. I like.
Since when 22mm lug size is strap is annoying to buy ?
I love your review! This is the type of review we all need when considering whatches like these. Not some dry, facts only, sponsored towards hype of the product commercial. Keep it up!
what is lug to lug here ?
I wish it had 200m water resistance
For a pilot watch? Lol
What’s an israel?
I do not understand your question
Isn’t Apple Watch or smart watch cheaper travel watch ..if price a concern.. 3k$ is not cheap
Since their a 5 yr old model they are sold new old stock bow for under 1000