Oris Big Crown Calibre 473: A masterpiece of watchmaking

 

Oris calibre development celebrates its tenth anniversary with the outstanding hand-wound Calibre 473. This masterpiece continues the tradition of Oris calibres that are purely mechanical and Swiss Made, offer unique functions and are available at affordable prices.

From Calibre 110 to Calibre 473 

The watchmaking journey began in 2014 with the Calibre 110 and continued with nine other unique high-performance calibres. The Calibre 400 series, introduced in 2020, marked a turning point with the first self-developed automatic movements in over 40 years. With a five-day power reserve, increased magnet protection and a 10-year guarantee, it established a new standard for Swiss Made automatic movements.

The Return of the Evergreen 

The Big Crown Calibre 473 revives the iconic design of the Big Crown Pointer Date, an Oris evergreen since 1938. This time it houses the newly developed hand-wound Calibre 473, which is based on the automatic Calibre 403.

Innovative and Unique

The Calibre 473 gives the watch an exceptional power reserve of five days, which can be tracked through an innovative 120-hour power reserve indicator on the back of the movement. This feature reminds the wearer when it is time to rewind the watch. In keeping with the Oris philosophy, the Calibre 473 is highly robust, precise and maintenance-free.

Patented design and future-proofing

With a clear focus on ease of assembly and durability, Oris has applied for a patent for the power reserve indicator. All watches with Calibre 473 come with a 10-year guarantee and recommended service intervals of 10 years. This groundbreaking development completes a four-year development cycle and once again underlines Oris's innovative strength in watchmaking.