Oris has expanded their beloved Divers Sixty-Five chronograph collection with the Ocean Green edition, a sophisticated colorway that transforms the vintage skin-diver aesthetic into something unmistakably contemporary.
Building on the successful 2023 chronograph introduction, this latest iteration combines the warm nostalgia of 1960s dive watches with a distinctive green accent palette that draws inspiration from both Swiss oak forests and ocean kelp beds. The result is a timepiece that honors diving heritage while establishing its own visual identity in an increasingly crowded vintage-inspired market.
Diving Deeper Into Green
The Ocean Green edition showcases Oris’s mastery of color coordination through its sunray brushed silver dial paired with dark green subdials and bezel accents. This particular shade of green—borrowed from last summer’s successful Green Gradient dive watch—achieves remarkable versatility by avoiding the extremes of bright emerald or military olive.
Instead, it occupies a sophisticated middle ground that evokes the Hölstein valley’s oak forests surrounding Oris headquarters, while thematically connecting to kelp-colored ocean depths that define the watch’s aquatic mission.
The chronograph integration respects the skin-diver heritage while adding practical timing capabilities that expand the watch’s utility beyond simple time display. Vintage-style pump pushers flank the crown, controlling the central chronograph seconds hand and 30-minute accumulator subdial with tactile precision that recalls 1960s chronograph operation.
The bicompax layout includes a running seconds subdial—essential for dive watch chronographs as it provides immediate visual confirmation of movement operation underwater, where mechanical reliability becomes critical for safety.
This isn’t merely aesthetic pastiche; the 100-meter water resistance rating authentically reflects 1960s diving technology when skin diving—unassisted surface diving—represented the pinnacle of recreational underwater exploration. Modern scuba diving had yet to achieve widespread adoption, making watches like the original Sixty-Five perfectly suited for their intended aquatic environment. The Ocean Green chronograph maintains this historical accuracy while delivering sufficient water resistance for contemporary recreational diving activities.
The 40mm stainless steel case strikes an ideal balance between vintage proportions and modern wearability, while the 15.4mm thickness accommodates the chronograph movement without overwhelming smaller wrists. The unidirectional aluminum bezel insert in matching green provides reliable elapsed time tracking, while applied indices and Super-LumiNova ensure optimal legibility under varying light conditions.
Swiss Reliability Meets Accessible Luxury
Powering the Ocean Green chronograph is Oris Calibre 771, based on the proven Sellita architecture that delivers 62 hours of power reserve through 27 jewels operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. This movement choice reflects Oris’s commitment to reliable, serviceable mechanisms that prioritize long-term ownership satisfaction over proprietary exclusivity. The solid steel caseback features the distinctive Oris shield logo that mirrors the 12 o’clock dial marker, creating visual continuity between front and back design elements.
Pricing remains accessible within the luxury chronograph segment, with the leather strap version at approximately £3,590 and steel bracelet variant at £3,770. The sustainable Cervo Volante deer leather strap option demonstrates Oris’s environmental consciousness while providing comfortable daily wear, though the steel bracelet offers superior water resistance for serious aquatic activities.
The Ocean Green edition proves that successful vintage inspiration requires more than historical copying—it demands thoughtful color evolution that honors heritage while serving contemporary tastes.
