Upgraded & Renamed, the Oris Divers Date Replaces the Divers Sixty-Five (Incl. Video)

It seems that 2024 is the year Oris is reviving multiple collections at once, with revamped editions of the Aquis, Aquis Chronograph and now the Divers Sixty-Five. Or rather Oris Divers Date I should say, as it not only gets a new look and upgraded specs, but a new name as well. Straight out of the gate though, the charming soul of the outgoing collection has very much been retained, meaning it’s still a rather compact watch, and still has that cool retro vibe we all know and love. It’s just… better! So with that in mind, here’s all there is to know about the new Oris Divers Date series.

With six decades of dive watch history behind it, Oris is well known for its wide range of highly capable aquatic instruments. The formidable and decidedly modern Aquis collection took centre stage for years until Oris stepped into the retro-diver game with the Divers Sixty-Five in 2015. And to say it’s been a hit would be an understatement. The Divers Sixty-Five pleased many people, bringing in new clients to the world of Oris as well as existing collectors and enthusiasts gravitating to the collection. Over time, many iterations have come and gone, including chronograph versions and even bronze cases and bracelets. One thing’s for sure, though: Oris has not been shy when it comes to having some fun with it!

What has changed in a nutshell

Before we explain all the details, it perhaps works best to just list what Oris has changed from the previous Divers Sixty-Five to this new Divers Date series. So, much like we did for the overhauled Aquis, here’s the rundown of all the specs:

• A completely redesigned case
  • 39mm diameter versus 40mm of the original (38mm & 36mm were also available)
  • 12.10mm in height, slimming down from 12.80mm for the outgoing model
  • lug-to-lug of 46.5mm versus 47.6mm for the old one
  • re-engineered unidirectional rotating bezel
  • redefined profile with a thicker middle case & slimmer caseback
  • refreshed screw-down crown design with smoother knurling
  • wider bezel & smaller dial opening

• Upgraded materials and specs
  • black ceramic bezel insert as standard
  • double-domed sapphire crystal with AR-coating
  • sapphire crystal caseback as standard
  • 200m water resistance, double that of the previous range

• Three new dials
  • black, steel blue and soft beige dials
  • bevelled hour markers all around with SLN
  • redefined hour, minutes and seconds hands with SLN
  • new typeface exclusive to the Divers Date collection
  • larger date window at 6′, now without a cut marker

• New straps/bracelets
  • black Tropic-style strap as standard
  • new riveted stainless steel bracelet
  • polished outer links for the first links
  • integrated quick-release pushpins for both

The New Oris Divers Date

Now that’s out of the way, let’s explain things in a bit more detail. Almost ten years and countless versions after the initial introduction, it was time for a big change, including a new name: Divers Date. Starting with the exterior, I’m happy to confirm the Divers Date retains the vintage proportions of the Divers Sixty-Five. With a diameter of 39mm and a height of 12.10mm, it’s a touch smaller than the original Divers Sixty-Five. The unidirectional rotating bezel has been re-engineered to offer more grip and rigidity, in part thanks to a new fluted profile. The bezel insert, always in black, by the way, is now made of scratchproof and fade-resistant ceramic. Also worth mentioning is the 200m water resistance, doubling that of the outgoing model!

The Divers Sixty-Five has always been a perfect plaything for Oris when it comes to colours. Sure, classical black or deep blue never goes out of style, but it’s proven to be a very versatile watch! So, to continue down that path, Oris launches the new Divers Date with three new dials: classical black, steel blue, or soft beige, with other colours likely to follow soon. The architecture of the dial has been slightly retouched as well. The hour markers now have a bevelled edge, and the font for the script on the dial has been updated, too. This new typeface is also exclusive to the Divers Date series.

The Oris Calibre 733 can be seen through the sapphire crystal caseback, now a standard feature in the collection. This automatic movement, based on the Sellita SW200-1, runs at a rate of 28,800vph and has a power reserve of 41 hours. The red-lacquered rotor, an indication this movement is indeed outsourced by Oris, is signed with Swiss Made, Oris, and High Mech. The former Diver’s Sixty-Five range also featured the in-house calibre 400, so we expect that to make an appearance in the new collection as well.

The new Oris Divers Date is delivered with a black Tropic-style rubber strap and a stainless steel riveted multi-link bracelet. The latter has a new design, with polished external edges and a quick-change system to swap out one for the other easily. Priced at CHF 2,450, the new Divers Date is positioned on a similar level as the outgoing Divers Sixty-Five models, which is quite surprising considering the technical and aesthetic upgrades! It’s available now at Oris dealers or through the brand’s website.

For more information, please visit Oris.ch.