IntroducingThe Oris Big Crown Calibre 113

Oris isn't really a brand that I typically associate with complications. It's usually fun dials, funky colors, and lots of bear motifs. But if there's one "complication" that I feel is undeniably Oris, it's the pointer date. This year, at Geneva Watch Days, Oris introduces a Big Crown Pointer Date on steroids with the Big Crown Calibre 113. From afar, this new release might look like a weird chronograph-hybrid of the new Big Crown silhouette, with two prominent subdials. But upon closer inspection, those subdials are the small seconds and non-linear power reserve indicators of the Calibre 113.

Yes, the Calibre 113 is back. For those who fondly remember seeing the Oris Artelier Caliber 113 in retailers' cases many, many years ago, the full business calendar movement has been resurrected for this new Big Crown. On the dial side, you have the two subdials, but all the calendar indications lie elsewhere on the dial. An aperture below the printed Oris logo on the grained green dial shows the day of the week, while a traditional date window sits at 6 o'clock.

While there is still a central pointer hand on the watch, this time it's meant for the 52-week markings on the periphery of the dial, complete with the months. This is all executed in this bright, cheerful livery of mint green and rose pink, reminiscent of a watermelon or my childhood favorite Trix yogurt. The 52-week markings are printed in white for better legibility, while other details like the minute track and logo are printed in gold.

Flip the 43mm case over, and a familiar sight from years past greets you again with the full view of the expansive Caliber 113 plate. Taking up most of the space behind the exhibition caseback is that giant single-barrel, giving the manually-wound movement a whopping 240 hours of power reserve. Yes, that's a 10-day power reserve for your business calendar. Finishing remains the same as it was on the Caliber 113 eight years ago, with lots of vertical brushing.

The Oris Big Crown Calibre 113 is available now and priced at $8,100.

Oris continues to be weird, and that's probably why I love them so much. I think it would be hard to really say that the introduction of a new watermelon-looking 43mm business calendar watch would be targeted for the masses, but I'm glad that this downright funky watch exists. The Caliber 113 has remained dormant for quite some time, but I think that the gradual rollout of Oris' new, more contemporary Big Crown case aligns well with the brand's reintroduction of the movement. Bonus points for color matching both the day and date wheels.

Sure, I wish this watch were smaller because I could see myself actually wanting one in a more subtle colorway, but it's evident through the caseback just how large the Caliber 113 is, given just the size of the barrel, and a smaller design wouldn't quite work with the subdial spacing. I do love, though, that the brand decided to just fully commit to a wild color scheme for this new model, and I'm curious to see what might come next for it.

Brand: Oris
Model: Big Crown Calibre 113
Reference Number: 113 7800 4057-07 8 21 06

Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 13.5mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Green with pink counters
Indexes: Applied
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Water Resistance: 5 bar
Strap/Bracelet: Steel bracelet

Caliber: Calibre 113
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, non-linear power reserve, day, date, week indicator
Power Reserve: 240 hours (10 days)
Winding: Manual
Frequency: 21,600 VpH
Jewels: 40
Chronometer Certified: No

Price: $8,100
Availability: Now
Limited Edition: No

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