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Authentic Oris Big Crown Pointer Date automatic midsize / boy's watch (Ref. 7462), featuring a matte black dial, classic cathedral hands, pointer date scale, and stainless steel case & bracelet, running with an impressive measured accuracy of approx. +2 seconds per day.
Established in Hölstein, Switzerland in 1904, Oris introduced the iconic Big Crown Pointer Date in 1938 for aviation pilots, pioneering the legible crescent-tipped central hand that indicates the calendar date along the dial's outer perimeter. Reference 7462 embodies timeless vintage aviation aesthetics in versatile midsize proportions, making it an ideal understated unisex watch. Powered by a dependable Swiss-made automatic movement and paired with its integrated stainless steel multi-link bracelet, this classic black-dial edition delivers robust mechanical pedigree. Sourced directly from Japanese auction circulation, this timepiece is a compelling addition for vintage Swiss horology collectors, Oris enthusiasts, and lovers of classic mid-century pilot tool watches worldwide.
[Item Details]
- Brand / Manufacture: Oris Watch Co. (Hölstein, Switzerland)
- Model: Big Crown Pointer Date
- Reference: 7462
- Movement: Swiss Automatic Self-Winding Mechanical
- Dial Color: Matte Black with Outer Date Scale & Luminescent Arabic Numerals
- Hand Style: Classic Cathedral Hands with Red Crescent Pointer Date Hand
- Case & Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel (SS)
- Functionality: Running and operational (approx. +2 seconds/day measured deviation)
- Inclusions: Watch unit only as shown in the photographs (no box or papers included)
[Dimensions & Sizing]
- Case Height (Lug-to-Lug): Approx. 40 mm (approx. 1.57 inches)
- Case Width (Excluding Crown): Approx. 33 mm (approx. 1.30 inches)
- Wrist Size / Bracelet Inner Circumference: Fits up to approx. 17.5 cm (approx. 6.89 inches)
*All measurements are approximate reference guidelines.
[Condition & Operational Assessment]
- Operational Status: Running smoothly with a healthy measured rate of approximately +2 seconds per day (timekeeping may vary slightly depending on wrist movement, temperature, and position).
- Overall Grade: Rank C (Standard Pre-Owned Vintage Condition with honest signs of use).
- Crystal / Glass: Displays light, faint surface hairline scratches under direct lighting, typical of acrylic/mineral vintage crystals without structural cracks.
- Case & Bracelet: Shows authentic surface scuffs, light scratches, and contact marks from regular wear, free of deep structural gouges or dents.
- Dial & Hands: The black dial, vintage typography, and cathedral hands remain in attractive, legible condition.
- Please examine all high-resolution listing photographs carefully to inspect the bezel, crystal scratches, caseback engravings, and bracelet tension before purchasing.
[Packaging & Shipping]
- The watch will be thoroughly cushioned in multiple protective layers of heavy-duty shock-absorbing bubble wrap, sealed in a moisture-resistant protective bag, and packaged securely inside a rigid outer cardboard shipping carton to ensure safe, damage-free international arrival.
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