![]() ![]() Then I branched out to Rolex, Patek, and Vacheron Constantin. I started my watch journey drooling over the Omega Speedmaster - no wonder I ended up at Fratello. Jones - spoiler alert), the grail is humble, plain, and full of piety. But, as in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the holy grail need not be ornate. ![]() They are what inspire knights (or us watch nerds) to embark on quests to attain them. Grails are supposed to be an almost unattainable pinnacle of all that is sacred (in horology). Regardless of whether you read the article on Oris’s sustainability or the argument I made for the watch Oris is missing to make it the best, I expect most everyone can agree that sub-$10K is hardly grail territory. I’ll argue that it’s compensation (or an extended pitch) for such a humble grail. Everyone else took one article to announce their grail. All these articles played a part in building my case. Seriously, how many consecutive articles on Oris can I write? But this is a pre-meditated ending to a trilogy of sorts exhibiting Oris as I’ve come to know it. But if we’re all naming our grails (and we are), it’s easy enough for me to point to mine - the 41.5mm Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 in blue.įor any of you keeping up with my most recent articles, there may be an exasperated “of course” and a throwing up of hands. Oris has spoiled me these past couple of years, and I’m almost content with holding off to see what else the brand has up its sleeve ( Caliber 402, anyone?). ![]() If my grail is a watch, the tower that keeps it is Oris, and I admit I’m more enamored with the tower than the various potential grails within. And if I’m buying tomorrow, I want an Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400. Thus, as far as my judgment is concerned, I want an Oris. Beyond that, I want the ultimate expression of capability in specs and design, as well as efficiency of material and cost. My best is a watch that can keep up with me in all that I do. What I consider best for me is a watch that doesn’t require careful handling. That’s why everyone’s grail is different. Grail watches are supposed to embody the best. ![]()
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