Oris - Big Crown - 7798 40 - Men - 2010-2020

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

A modern classic from Oris, this Big Crown features the brand's signature pointer date complication set against a striking textured blue dial. With its distinctive oversized crown and visible red rotor, it offers a highly recognizable and practical mechanical design.

Brand: ORIS
Model: Big Crown
Reference Number: 7798 40
Serial Number: 41 33666
Movement: Automatic, Oris Caliber 754 (base Sellita SW 200-1), 26 jewels, 28,800 vph
Dial: Blue textured matte finish with crisp white Arabic numerals and outer pointer date track
Case Size: 40 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 2010s
Condition: Excellent used condition. Timegrapher: -2-5s/day, performing remarkably well.

Dial and Hands
The striking and pristine dial features a beautiful blue textured matte finish, complemented by crisp white printed Arabic numerals and text. An outer track serves the signature pointer date function, remaining clean and free of visible flaws or degradation. The cathedral style hour and minute hands feature luminous fill, accompanied by the distinctive pointer date hand with its blue arrow tip. All hands are in excellent condition, showing no visible oxidation or damage.

Case and Crystal
The stainless steel case is well preserved, showing minor signs of use. Its geometry features brushed lugs contrasted by polished flanks, with light handling marks and superficial scratches visible on the polished surfaces. The polished smooth bezel exhibits light hairline scratches consistent with careful wear. A large fluted 'Big Crown' style winding crown is clearly signed by Oris. The domed sapphire crystal is clear, presenting no visible scratches, chips, or crazing.

Movement
Powering this timepiece is the automatic Oris Caliber 754, based on the reliable Sellita SW 200-1 and operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. Viewed through the exhibition caseback, the movement presents a clean appearance, highlighted by the signature red Oris rotor. It displays no visible corrosion or damage and bears clear engravings reading "SWISS MADE ORIS HIGH MECH", "754", and "26JEW". The timegrapher records a rate of -2-5s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a mechanical timepiece.

Strap
The watch is fitted with its original signed stainless steel link bracelet, featuring brushed outer links and polished center links. It displays honest wear, with visible scratches and scuffs on the signed clasp and polished sections. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist size of 18.5 cm.

Condition
Excellent used condition. The case and smooth bezel are well preserved, showing only light handling marks and superficial hairline scratches on their polished surfaces consistent with careful use. The blue textured dial and cathedral hands are pristine, with no visible flaws or degradation. The domed sapphire crystal remains clear and undamaged. The original signed bracelet shows honest wear, with visible scuffs and scratches on the clasp and polished center links. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing very strongly.

Dimensions
The case measures 40 mm in diameter, excluding the crown.

Remarks
This Oris Big Crown is a highly capable modern classic. Its striking textured blue dial and signature pointer date complication offer a distinctive aesthetic, while the reliable mechanical performance makes it an excellent choice for daily wear.

History
The Big Crown series has long been a key part of the Oris catalog, celebrated for its highly legible aviation-inspired design and distinctive oversized winding crown. This modern iteration highlights the brand's signature pointer date complication, a feature that has defined Oris's mechanical identity for decades. Driven by the Caliber 754, a robust automatic movement based on the Sellita SW 200-1 architecture, this timepiece represents the brand's commitment to accessible, well-engineered Swiss mechanical watchmaking.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
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SKU: ORI-BCX-0001