Oris Williams F1 Team Owner Review : Original, proportionate and stylish

A watch I bought simply because I found it beautiful and elegant. The bracelet is unique, with its lugs integrated into the rubber strap. The 40mm case is beveled at the edges, making it slim and very comfortable to wear. It's my first pointer date, a true Oris signature, and features a red oscillating weight, also typical of Oris. After 10 years and a bit of neglect for a daily watch (worn almost every day for at least 5-6 years), it sat unused in my collection. The bezel had suffered some wear, which is noticeable when worn. Similarly, the bracelet is slightly torn, and replacing it is complicated. Nevertheless, I had it serviced recently. It was just a simple service; nothing was broken, and the mechanism is working perfectly again. Only the crown is a little stiff when shifting from 1 to 3. The drift is truly minimal, impressive for a mechanism that remains a basic one (ORIS caliber 754, but behind the movement lies a simple Sellita SW200-1a). Finally, what struck me most at the time, as it was rare (today there are many), is the embossed dial reminiscent of the carbon fiber used for car bodies. It gives the dial, along with its hands, a beautiful depth. The cardinal numerals are the same typeface used by Mercedes for its gauges. Ultimately, it's an endearing watch, one that has made its mark on history through ORIS's collaboration with the Mercedes F1 Williams team, resulting in a truly remarkable version, packed with horological details that make it a genuine collaboration, not just a rebadged edition. It remains in my collection as one of the first watches that allowed me to reach the historic Swiss level of watchmaking with ORIS.