ORIS Big Crown Pointer Date 7400 17Jewels Automatic.

ORIS Big Crown Pointer Date 7400 17Jewels Automatic.

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Item description

Movement :

• Pet name : ORIS Big Crown Pointer Date.
• Caliber number : 574.
• Movement : Automatic.

Externals :

• Dial number : SWISS MADE.
• Glass : Acrylic.
• Case size : About 32.1mm.
• Lug width : 16mm.
• Band : New Leather Strap.

Condition :

• Used, it runs well.
• Set of the date : The set at one stage pulling the crown.
• The day difference time of an used watch is about +-1 minute / day.
• For practical, everyday use, it would be advisable to have the movement cleaned and oiled.
• ORIS case and warranty included.

Key Features

The Savior of Swiss Mechanical Renaissance: Developed during a critical historical period when Swiss mechanical horology was recovering from the quartz crisis, the **ORIS Big Crown Pointer Date** served as a monumental symbol of traditional watchmaking survival. Carrying reference **7400**, this historic instrument beautifully revived ORIS's legendary 1938 aviation design DNA. By celebrating pure mechanical utility over quartz electronics, it captured the hearts of purists worldwide and successfully re-established the brand as a premier independent Swiss powerhouse.

The Proven 17-Jewel Caliber 7400 Automatic Heart: This watch is powered by a magnificent **17-jewel automatic movement** (leveraging a highly reliable ETA-based Swiss foundation customized by ORIS). Operating at a stable high-frequency beat, this caliber features a classic **17-jewel specification** explicitly engineered for exceptional long-term daily durability and ease of servicing. Visible through the display case back, it showcases the iconic, early custom rotor design that became synonymous with ORIS's dedication to honest, high-quality mechanical value.

Architectural ""7400"" Coin-Edge Bezel and Oversized Crown: The reference **7400** is universally celebrated among vintage enthusiasts for its instantly recognizable aviation proportions. The solid case features a highly detailed, light-catching **fluted coin-edge bezel** paired with the legendary **oversized ""Big Crown""** originally designed for early military pilots wearing thick leather gloves. This low-slung, highly tactile geometric structure offers an incredible retro-modern aesthetic that sits perfectly balanced against the wrist.

The Legendary Pointer Date Layout and Cathedral Hands: The defining characteristic of this timepiece is its namesake **""Pointer Date"" configuration**. Instead of utilizing a traditional, sterile date window, a distinct **center-sweeping pointer hand** travels along a dedicated, outer-rim date track to indicate the day of the month with beautiful analog warmth. The dial is decorated with nostalgic, luminous **cathedral-style hands** and elegant Arabic numerals, achieving perfect legibility and mid-century pilot instrument character.

An Investment-Grade Milestone of ORIS Aviation History: The Ref. 7400 17-jewel variant remains a highly coveted, universally respected cornerstone for serious mechanical watch collectors globally. It represents the perfect historical intersection where rugged aviation utility met late-20th-century retro elegance and traditional Swiss micro-engineering. Built to an uncompromising heritage standard that effortlessly outlasts passing design trends, it stands as a profound testament to an era when ORIS proved the eternal beauty of the mechanical watch.

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