Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 40 mm Red Dial Brown Leather Strap Automatic Watch [01 754 7741 4068-07 5 20 50]

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 40 mm Red Dial [01 754 7741 4068-07 5 20 50] - Only One Piece Available!

Few watches can claim an uninterrupted design heritage spanning more than eight decades. Originally introduced in 1938 for aviators who required a large crown that could easily be operated while wearing flight gloves, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date has become one of the most iconic pilot's watches ever produced and remains the cornerstone of the Oris collection today.

This contemporary interpretation preserves that historic DNA while introducing one of the collection's most captivating dial colours. Officially described by Oris as red, the beautifully executed sunburst dial transforms dramatically as it catches the light, revealing rich crimson, deep oxblood and elegant Bordeaux tones that give the watch exceptional warmth and personality. The result is a timepiece that stands apart from the traditional black, blue and silver pilot's watches that dominate today's market.

The perfectly proportioned 40 mm multi-piece stainless steel case delivers an ideal balance between vintage-inspired charm and modern everyday wearability. The signature oversized screw-down crown remains true to the original 1938 design, while the distinctive central pointer date complication continues to set the Big Crown apart from virtually every other pilot's watch in its class. Rather than displaying the date through a conventional window, a fourth central hand gracefully points to the date around the outer chapter ring—a complication that has become synonymous with Oris.

Protecting the dial is a beautifully domed sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating that enhances depth while preserving the vintage aesthetic. Turning the watch over reveals the Oris Calibre 754 automatic movement through the exhibition caseback. Based on the dependable Sellita SW200-1 architecture, the movement offers proven reliability, smooth performance and the mechanical character enthusiasts appreciate in a fine Swiss automatic watch.

Completing the watch is a rich brown leather strap that perfectly complements the warm tones of the dial, creating an elegant combination equally suited to business attire, casual weekends and weekend adventures. As one of Switzerland's last remaining independent watch manufacturers, Oris continues to produce watches that celebrate purposeful design, authentic mechanical watchmaking and exceptional value.

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a collector of heritage-inspired timepieces or simply searching for a distinctive everyday mechanical watch, the Big Crown Pointer Date offers timeless design backed by more than 85 years of uninterrupted history.

Why Choose the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date?

• Iconic Oris pilot's watch design dating back to 1938

• Stunning red sunburst dial with rich crimson and oxblood character

• Signature central pointer date complication

• Oris Calibre 754 Swiss automatic movement

• Domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal

• Exhibition caseback

• Oversized screw-down pilot's crown

• Rich brown leather strap

• Heritage-inspired design with modern reliability

• Crafted by one of Switzerland's leading independent watchmakers

• Swiss Made

Technical Specifications

• Model: 01 754 7741 4068-07 5 20 50

• Collection: Big Crown Pointer Date

• Movement: Oris Calibre 754 Automatic

• Base Movement: Sellita SW200-1

• Power Reserve: 38 Hours

• Jewels: 26

• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Pointer Date, Stop Seconds

• Case Diameter: 40 mm

• Case Thickness: 12.0 mm

• Case Material: Multi-Piece Stainless Steel

• Crown: Screw-Down Stainless Steel Crown

• Crystal: Domed Sapphire Crystal with Internal Anti-Reflective Coating

• Caseback: Transparent Mineral Glass Exhibition Caseback

• Dial Colour: Red

• Hands & Markers: Super-LumiNova®

• Strap: Brown Sustainable Deer Leather

• Clasp: Stainless Steel Pin Buckle

• Lug Width: 20 mm

• Water Resistance: 50 Metres / 5 Bar

• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

• Warranty: Extendable to 3 Years with MyOris Registration

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