My first
Oris TT Diver was a 300m version in titanium with a full lume dial. Up until
then that watch was the most expensive one I had bought so far. Also it was
used which of course worried me a little. "What was the condition going to be like?" I didn’t have many references and
neither did the seller, I didn’t know many people on the watch forums and I
wasn’t at all updated on what to look out for in a potential scam situation. My
dad thought I was crazy sending $600 to a random guy. “How do you know the
watch isn’t a fake?”, “How do you know he’s not ripping you off?” Well, I didn’t know all that but we all have start
somewhere and I have always trusted my gut feeling and all I got was good vibes from the seller. Anyhow, it arrived safe and
all was good. Unfortunately I never took any pictures of it.
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| Product picture of the Oris TT1 Diver with lume dial. |
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| #10 – My Oris TT1 Diver with lume dial bought in July 2009 (picture by previous owner). |
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| Caseback (picture by previous owner). |
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| (picture by previous owner) |
It looked cool and felt good on the wrist but it really didn’t
leave me with any other impressions. I can’t say I liked it and I can’t say I
didn’t like it. It left me no memories and I can’t remember a single occasion
when I wore it. It was just bland. I knew Oris also had some 1000m divers and
instead I started searching for one of those and sold the 300m.
The second
one I landed was only because I found one to a crazy good price and I just pulled
the trigger. This one was the ordinary steel version. I had already changed my mind regarding the purchase and arranged a sale before I'd even received it
and I only had it at home for a couple of hours before I sent it away to its
new owner. Just enough for an inspection and to take a couple of pictures.
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| #56 – Bought in October 2010. |
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| One of my quickest flips. |
I would definitely
recommend Oris to anyone who are about to buy a more serious watch. They make
good quality watches with their own design and that I do like. I’ve actually
considered a 36mm Big Crown as a dress watch. They look nice and have an
old-fashioned design that speaks to me.
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