Divers Sixty-Five 40mm

The Divers Sixty-Five is Oris's most considered design in decades: a faithful recreation of their 1965 diver that looks at home on a NATO or in a glass case without trying too hard at either. The 40mm ref 01 733 7707 4035 is the sweet spot in the lineup, large enough to read easily, small enough to disappear under a cuff. The domed crystal and lollipop seconds hand do the work that logos and hype usually do on competing vintage-inspired pieces.

What it is

Oris launched the Divers Sixty-Five in 2015 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of their original 1965 diver, and the line has been in continuous production since. The 40mm reference uses the caliber 733, a regulated and decorated version of the Sellita SW200-1, which is itself a well-proven ETA 2824-2 clone. Oris has since expanded the family with date and no-date variants, limited colorways, and a bronze case, but the 40mm steel no-date remains the cleanest expression.

Later production runs refined the bezel click and crown finishing but the core watch is unchanged from the 2015 introduction.

Buying notes

The 100m water resistance is the most important thing to understand before buying: there is no helium escape valve, and 100m is adequate for swimming but not serious diving. Check the domed crystal for chips along the edge, where it meets the bezel; the raised profile catches knocks that a flat crystal would deflect. On pre-owned examples, inspect the uni-directional bezel for wear on the insert numerals, particularly at 12 o'clock.

Oris has offered this reference on leather, mesh, and rubber, so confirm the strap configuration matches what you want since aftermarket Oris-signed straps add cost. The caliber 733 runs at 28,800 vph and is easy to service, but verify service history on any used example over five years old.

Market read

New, the 40mm Divers Sixty-Five retails around $1,500 to $1,700 USD depending on strap and market. Pre-owned examples in good condition trade between $900 and $1,300, with mint unpolished pieces at the top of that range. Limited colorway editions carry a modest premium of $100 to $200 over standard dials.

This is one of the few watches at this price point where new and used prices are close enough that buying new is defensible if condition matters to you.

Service expectations

The caliber 733 (Sellita SW200-1 base) is one of the most widely serviced movements in independent watchmaking. Oris recommends a service interval of five to eight years; expect $250 to $450 at an independent watchmaker and $500 to $700 through Oris's own service center. Parts availability is excellent and shows no sign of changing.