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Ferdelious · 29 September 2018, 06:04 AM

I love the clean lines and retro diver look of the new Oris Sixty Five 42mm Black on rubber. I need an everyday beater and while I love my Explorer I, not having a date function bothers me. The Oris seems to check all the boxes; date, diver, clean lines, versatile and priced low enough to not worry about everyday hazards. I currently also have a SD4K and Hulk so it would be a nice addition to my diver collection.

So what would the forum do? Stick with the Explorer or go Oris?

stockae92 · 29 September 2018, 08:05 AM

They are not quite the same league.

I think keep the Explorer and add a 65 if you enjoy the watch.

If you are not going to keep the Explorer, I would at least look at Rolex DJ, or even Omega AT (the latest one has latest and they are highly anti-mag). Maybe Tudor North flag?

VanAdian · 29 September 2018, 08:24 AM

As with above comment I consider these watches as completely different animals. I wouldnt consider an explorer/oris 65 an "either or", but rather an "explorer and". If you are not feeling the explorer, maybe try a DJ or variant? Given "beater" is a highly relevant term in terms of value I would hesitate recommending something - it sounds like you are considering something in the 750-1000 range? My "beaters" are a Sinn 104, Seiko SKX033, and Casiotron (child of the 80s). I owned a 65, but ended up selling it to fund an SMPc. Given the choice for an Oris beater I would probably go back to a big crown pilot.

Txkill · 29 September 2018, 08:48 AM

The Oris is great...but keep the explorer. Save up for the Oris...love it.

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watchmavan · 29 September 2018, 09:10 AM

You don't say you're thinking about Flipping the Explorer in the post but if you are, don't. The Oris is a fun watch but I got bored enough with mine to flip to something else.

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ap1 · 29 September 2018, 10:34 PM

I’ve had a few and they are great for worryfree use. I now use Tudor for that function.

Ferdelious · 30 September 2018, 05:36 AM

The Explorer stays either way. I would size it back for my wife to wear. The Oris would be an add. Would the Oris disappoint? Is the Explorer that much more of a watch that I should forget about the date function?

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VanAdian · 30 September 2018, 06:24 AM

The Explorer is objectively a great watch. That counts next to nothing if the owner is not "feeling" it. If you need a date replace it with a piece that has it.
I don't know if the oris would disappoint you. I have always enjoyed mine, but inevitably tired of them- preferring others in my collection. To be honest I get more joy from the rugged simplicity and blatant unpretentiousness of my skx033 and Hamiltons as weekend beaters than I ever did with the Oris's. If you have tried the Oris and love it; get it.

JR16 · 30 September 2018, 06:37 AM

I have the 40mm oris sixty five on a tropical rubber strap and love it. At its price point it will be one that I never flip. With that said, I also have an explorer and as others have said , two completely diff watches. I think they fit well into a collection together.

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Lo0o0o0n · 8 December 2018, 06:39 PM

I'm looking to get the exact watch as a beater as well! did u get the divers sixty-five in the end?

Star Ferry · 9 December 2018, 01:00 AM

oris makes a good watch but you might enjoy an exp II. the 40mm model especially can be had at a fair price

29 September 2018, 06:04 AM	#1
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,202	Considering Oris Sixty Five I love the clean lines and retro diver look of the new Oris Sixty Five 42mm Black on rubber. I need an everyday beater and while I love my Explorer I, not having a date function bothers me. The Oris seems to check all the boxes; date, diver, clean lines, versatile and priced low enough to not worry about everyday hazards. I currently also have a SD4K and Hulk so it would be a nice addition to my diver collection. So what would the forum do? Stick with the Explorer or go Oris? __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

29 September 2018, 08:05 AM	#2
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	They are not quite the same league. I think keep the Explorer and add a 65 if you enjoy the watch. If you are not going to keep the Explorer, I would at least look at Rolex DJ, or even Omega AT (the latest one has latest and they are highly anti-mag). Maybe Tudor North flag? __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

30 September 2018, 05:36 AM	#7
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,202	The Explorer stays either way. I would size it back for my wife to wear. The Oris would be an add. Would the Oris disappoint? Is the Explorer that much more of a watch that I should forget about the date function? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

29 September 2018, 08:24 AM	#3
VanAdian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA, USA Watch: DSOTM Posts: 588	As with above comment I consider these watches as completely different animals. I wouldnt consider an explorer/oris 65 an "either or", but rather an "explorer and". If you are not feeling the explorer, maybe try a DJ or variant? Given "beater" is a highly relevant term in terms of value I would hesitate recommending something - it sounds like you are considering something in the 750-1000 range? My "beaters" are a Sinn 104, Seiko SKX033, and Casiotron (child of the 80s). I owned a 65, but ended up selling it to fund an SMPc. Given the choice for an Oris beater I would probably go back to a big crown pilot.

29 September 2018, 08:48 AM	#4
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	The Oris is great...but keep the explorer. Save up for the Oris...love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 September 2018, 09:10 AM	#5
watchmavan Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,185	You don't say you're thinking about Flipping the Explorer in the post but if you are, don't. The Oris is a fun watch but I got bored enough with mine to flip to something else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

29 September 2018, 10:34 PM	#6
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,509	I’ve had a few and they are great for worryfree use. I now use Tudor for that function.

30 September 2018, 06:24 AM	#8
VanAdian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA, USA Watch: DSOTM Posts: 588	The Explorer is objectively a great watch. That counts next to nothing if the owner is not "feeling" it. If you need a date replace it with a piece that has it. I don't know if the oris would disappoint you. I have always enjoyed mine, but inevitably tired of them- preferring others in my collection. To be honest I get more joy from the rugged simplicity and blatant unpretentiousness of my skx033 and Hamiltons as weekend beaters than I ever did with the Oris's. If you have tried the Oris and love it; get it.

30 September 2018, 06:37 AM	#9
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	I have the 40mm oris sixty five on a tropical rubber strap and love it. At its price point it will be one that I never flip. With that said, I also have an explorer and as others have said , two completely diff watches. I think they fit well into a collection together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

8 December 2018, 06:39 PM	#10
Lo0o0o0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 39	I'm looking to get the exact watch as a beater as well! did u get the divers sixty-five in the end?

9 December 2018, 01:00 AM	#11
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	oris makes a good watch but you might enjoy an exp II. the 40mm model especially can be had at a fair price

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