The Quintessential Pilots Watch - The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition Review

WatchGecko 10 for 10: Welcome back to another instalment of 10 for 10. This is a series from WatchGecko that sets out to inform you, the reader of 10 watches branching over 10 different categories that combined offer an extremely versatile, enjoyable and rounded collection. All together coming in at a value less than £10,000. Some watches maybe more expensive, some may be extremely affordable but together they will all come in less than £10,000. Stay tuned to the blog for regular new episodes as well as our YouTube channel for extended looks at each watch featured. https://www.watchgecko.com/ Specialising in replacement watch straps for leading watch brands. We also offer a range of watch accessories and tools. Written Review: https://www.watchgecko.com/oris-big-c... Products Featured: The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition https://www.oris.ch/en/collection/ori... Chedworth Suede Handmade https://www.watchgecko.com/chedworth-... Kington Vintage Dress by Geckota https://www.watchgecko.com/geckota-ki... Painswick QR by Geckota https://www.watchgecko.com/painswick-... LINKS: Website: https://www.watchgecko.com/ Blog: https://www.watchgecko.com/blog/ Geckota: https://www.geckota.com SOCIAL: Facebook:   / watchgecko   Instagram:   / watchgecko   Twitter:   / watchgecko   Ben:   / benadamsdesign   Tim:   / timvaux   The Pilots Watch Let’s take a look at a watch type which has played an immensely large part in the history of horology. The pilots watch origins date back over 100 years and the necessity for a clear, solid and dependable time telling device hasn’t gone away. Naturally, they have evolved along with the world and advancements in technology, however, our suggestion remains very true to what the pilots were using decades ago and this specific model itself has a pretty fascinating history. Realistically, if you’re looking for a pilots watch to use while actually piloting an aircraft, there will be many more modern options out there that would fit the brief, however, if you want something that acts as a reminder of the evolution of these popular watches, we have you covered… The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition – what it does Founded in 1904, Oris Watches are one of those names in horology that consistently perform very well. Whether it’s diving, aviation, motor-sports or more dress Oris have (and has for many years) watches for each in abundance. However, one of the most important models in their range sits in aviation. Initially introduced in 1938, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date has truly seen it all and is definitely one of those watches that’s really earnt its place in the current line up. “No watch tells the historic tale of independent Swiss watchmaker Oris quite like the iconic Big Crown Pointer Date. It’s a potent symbol of Oris’s philosophy, and some say that without it Oris might not enjoy its current status as a leader in Swiss Made mechanical watches.” The Pointer Date has survived everything Oris has since ’38, managing to be one model in the line up to still remain in production through the quartz crisis, something which historically wiped out many Swiss mechanical manufactures at the time. #WatchGecko #WatchGeckoStraps #WatchGeckoReview