The vintage-inspired is something that many collectors consider call a ‘must-have.' Indeed, it’s a type of watch that, when executed correctly, perfectly combines charm, utility and wearability.
Oris's own vintage-inspired dive watches — housed today in the Diver 65 collection — have been combing these traits beautifully for decades. Over the years we’ve seen the evolution of the entire line; slowly but surely, Oris introduced a wide range of new case sizes, iterated on dynamic dial colors, and implemented contemporary, in-house movements and limited-edition collaborations.
This particular Oris Diver 65 — which was made in collaboration with none other than HODINKEE — combines the aforementioned elements, blending together the rich Oris brand history with the distinguished design language from the ‘Dink.
Uniquely, the Oris x Hodinkee Diver 65 Calibre 400 features a 38mm stainless steel case — a size rarely seen within the marque's sea of dive watches, it represents only the second time a Diver 65 has appeared in this silhouette. The case itself features a bubble-domed sapphire crystal, a unidirectional bezel with a minimalist countdown display, an unsigned, screw-down crown, a sapphire caseback, and a steel 'Oyster'-style bracelet with a smooth 19mm-to-15mm taper and a signed clasp.
Meanwhile, the forest-green dial features the old-school ‘ORIS’ logo, cardinal hour markers paying tribute to said logo, and — crucially — no date window. The popular saying goes, “Less is more.” In this case, it certainly holds true!
This watch's hidden superpower, however, is contained within its namesake: the Oris Calibre 400, the brand’s top tier in-house movement. The Calibre 400 is equipped with a 5-day power reserve, an accuracy rating surpassing that of a COSC Certification at 5/-3 seconds a day, and a healthy magnetic-resistance rating, all of which is backed by a 10-year warranty (which is included here among the full kit).
Not all Oris Diver 65’s are equal. The Oris x Hodinkee Diver 65 Calibre 400, however, is one you don’t want to miss.
