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[sb127]

In looking to add something a little dressy to my collection of divers, I've really grown to love the Artelier Big Date and Pointer Date. There are things I like about each of them, which would make this a tough decision. The Big Date is about 50% more and I'm not sure that I like it 50% more than the Pointer Date. From a collectability or resale point of view, is one better than the other?

[Mamas1]

Sam,
i think that the pointer date looks nicer than the arterlier big date anyway.. so i would personally go for that one
dont know about resale value of oris's, although i suspectit would be quite poor except for maybe the diver's which you have on order.

First a chronograph.. now a dress watch .. you're diver only status is in jepardy my friend ;D
mamas

[sb127]

Nom-de-Plume said:

First a chronograph.. now a dress watch .. you're diver only status is in jepardy my friend ;D
mamas

Trying to broaden my spectrum a little bit.

[claudel]

I would definitely chose the Artelier big date but, if you are a jazz aficionado, you should see this one.

[sb127]

Hey Claudel, I like that one, too! ;D

[MikeS]

wow that jazz watch is very nice! Does Oris use ETA engines or do they in house movements?

[sb127]

MikeS said:

wow that jazz watch is very nice! Does Oris use ETA engines or do they in house movements?

Modified ETA movements. Go to www.oris.ch and read all about 'em. They have a section just on the movements, too.

[MikeS]

Thanks its amazing how high powered the Swatch group really is!

[DLB]

Of the two i prefer the pointer date as I think the pointer date complication is a bit cooler that the big date. But thats nothing more than me personal preference. I will also make another comment with regards to this watch. I have owned two Artiliers, one on strap and the other on a bracelet, and I would go for the bracelet. Its a really nice quality and adds some real heft to the watch, not to mention a really cool look

[BruceS]

I swear your photos are getting better by the day! Absolutely awesome

[sb127]

DLB said:

Of the two i prefer the pointer date as I think the pointer date complication is a bit cooler that the big date. But thats nothing more than me personal preference. I will also make another comment with regards to this watch. I have owned two Artiliers, one on strap and the other on a bracelet, and I would go for the bracelet. Its a really nice quality and adds some real heft to the watch, not to mention a really cool look

Thanks for the input Don! I'm leaning toward the pointer date...I like the aesthetics more and it's the cheaper of the two which is an added bonus. Almost always we are attracted to the more expensive of two items.