The dial of this watch is, without question, its greatest attribute. The silver finish has a really nice grain texture to it, and a subtle step down to the central section with the old-school Oris signature. Around the outer edge is a simple black chapter ring, inside of which sit 12 SuperLuminova-filled Arabic numerals with small, sharp serifs. Complementing those numerals are blued cathedral-style hands with matching faux-aged SuperLuminova. Unlike some of the vintage-inspired watches that throw back to the 1960s and 70s and still look relatively modern, this one has an almost antique quality to it. However, it’s been executed very well and I don’t think the overall effect strays into costume territory at all.
Hands-On The Oris Big Crown 1917
