Oris
Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403
01 403 7776 4065
A pilot's classic reborn with Oris's first fully in-house movement.
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Overview
The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 revives one of the brand's most enduring pilot-watch silhouettes in a 38 mm stainless steel case, pairing it with the landmark Calibre 403 — Oris's first movement developed entirely in-house. The distinctive pointer date hand sweeps around the dial's periphery, a hallmark of the Big Crown line that traces its roots to mid-twentieth-century aviation timekeeping. A rich blue dial completes a composition that balances historical character with modern manufacture credentials.
History
The Big Crown name has been central to Oris's identity for decades, drawing on the oversized crown originally designed to allow pilots to adjust their watches while wearing gloves. The Pointer Date complication — in which a dedicated hand indicates the date on a printed chapter ring — has appeared across many generations of the line and remains one of its most recognisable signatures. The introduction of the Calibre 403 in the early 2020s marked a significant milestone for Oris, representing the brand's first fully proprietary movement and elevating the Big Crown Pointer Date into a new tier of horological significance. This reference, launched in 2022, is among the first expressions to unite that heritage dial layout with the new manufacture calibre.
Notable points
- Calibre 403 is Oris's first movement developed and produced entirely in-house, a landmark in the brand's history.
- The peripheral pointer date hand — a long-standing Big Crown signature — indicates the date on a chapter ring rather than a conventional window aperture.
- The 38 mm case diameter keeps the watch true to the restrained proportions associated with vintage pilot references.
- Stainless steel construction and a blue dial give the watch versatility across both casual and formal contexts.
- The Big Crown lineage connects directly to mid-twentieth-century aviation, when an oversized crown was a practical necessity for gloved pilots.
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