Where are Oris watches made?

Oris is based in Switzerland and was founded in 1904. Of the Oris watches we've measured, the movements come from Oris (13).

Entry luxury

Is Oris a good watch brand?

Yes. Oris is an independent Swiss brand that only makes mechanical watches, and its in-house Calibre 400 with a five-day reserve and 10-year warranty is a standout at the price.

Below, the numbers behind that: 13 current Oris watches we've measured, what they use inside, and what they sell for once they're used.

List prices

$2,300–$7,400

median $2,800

Mechanical

100%

of 13 with a known movement

Sapphire crystal

100%

eBay ask vs list

80%

#13 of 18 brands

What Oris does well

Mechanical only, independent and Swiss
Calibre 400: 120-hour reserve, 10-year warranty
Strong divers like the Aquis and Divers Sixty-Five

What to watch out for

Many models still use Sellita-based movements
Resale is moderate

Is Oris a luxury brand?

It's at the entry to luxury: most Oris watches are $2,000 to $4,000.

What's inside

Of the 13 Oris watches we've measured with a known movement: 12 automatic and 1 hand-wound. The movements are made by Oris (13).

See every movement on its caliber page.

Do Oris watches hold their value?

Across the 4 Oris references we track on eBay every day, the median asking price is 80% of list. That puts Oris at #13 of 18 brands we track; the typical brand is at 88%. That's strong: you lose little if you sell.

Asking prices, not sold prices, from live eBay listings. See the market tracker for every reference.

Where to start with Oris

Oris Aquis Date 36.5 01 733 7792 4154-07 8 19 05P
$2,800 list
36.5 mm case · — lug-to-lug · automatic
Oris Divers Sixty-Five 40mm 01 733 7707 4065-07 8 20 18
$2,300 list
40 mm case · 48 mm lug-to-lug · automatic
Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 38mm Bullseye 01 754 7779 4061-07 5 19 25
$2,350 list
38 mm case · 45.5 mm lug-to-lug · automatic

Or see every Oris watch with its measurements.

Questions

Is Oris a good watch brand?: Yes. Oris is an independent Swiss brand that only makes mechanical watches, and its in-house Calibre 400 with a five-day reserve and 10-year warranty is a standout at the price.
Is Oris a luxury brand?: It's at the entry to luxury: most Oris watches are $2,000 to $4,000.
Do Oris watches hold their value?: On eBay, Oris watches are listed at a median 80% of their list price, across the 4 references we track daily. That ranks 13 of 18 brands we track; the median brand is at 88%.
Where are Oris watches made?: Oris is based in Switzerland and was founded in 1904. Of the Oris watches we've measured, the movements come from Oris (13).