Oris Modern Classic Worldtimer

Watch Specs
  • Make: Oris
  • Model: Classic Modern Worldtimer, Ref. # 690 7485 40 64
  • Movement: Automatic Oris Cal. 690 (base ETA 2836-2)
  • Dial: Blue
  • Complications: 2nd Time Zone, Date, Screw down crown
  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Crystal: Sapphire
  • WR: 50M
  • Width: 37.5mm
  • Height: 11.5mm
  • Lugs: 20mm
  • Lug to Lug: 44.5mm
  • Date Purchased: May 21, 2006
  • Purchase Price: $480
  • Source: Time Zone Sales Forum
  • Date Sold: April 23, 2007
The Story Behind This Watch

A blue watch! I have a blue watch now, cool. Anyway, this one was one that I have enjoyed viewing on-line for some time. Actually, I first saw the Oris XXL Worldtimer which is 40mm while this one is 37.5mm. But, I prefer the hands on the Classic Modern over the XXL. So, when I had some funds and saw this one was available, I jumped on it.

It’s a slick feature, the dual time zones. The buttons at 8 and 4 advance the main hour hand back or forwards in one hour increments, allowing one to track “home time” on the subdial at 3. There is also a day/night indicator for home time, in the event you travel more than a couple hours away. This is the watch that I have always wanted when traveling as it is so, so easy to adjust.

In all honesty, though, it does feel a bit on the small side. It still looks good on me, but I think some day I will end up trading up to the XXL. But, for now I have a) the perfect traveling watch and b) a blue watch!

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