{"product_id":"oris-302-7285b-pointer-date","title":"Oris 302-7285B Pointer Date","description":"\u003cp\u003eOris 302-7285B Pointer Date | The Quiet Legacy of Mechanical Elegance\u003cbr\u003eTime Pulses in the Swiss Workshops of 1979!\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most distinctive complications developed by Oris in the second half of the 20th century is undoubtedly the Pointer Date hand.\u003cbr\u003eOffering a simple yet functional aesthetic with its red-ringed date display, this model is also a symbol of the brand's independent mechanical production capabilities.\u003cbr\u003eThis particular example, bearing the reference number 302-7285B on its case, was produced in the Oris workshops in Hölstein around 1979.\u003cbr\u003eAt its heart is the 17-jewel Oris Caliber 302, based on the ETA 2691 and developed by Ébauches SA, a giant of Swiss watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE: Since this product will be shipped within the European Union, you will not pay customs duties if you are within the EU.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis movement is considered one of the most reliable manual calibers of its time – simple, durable, and the epitome of Swiss craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Description and Technical Data\u003cbr\u003eBrand\/Model: Oris 302-7285B Pointer Date\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1979\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: Oris 302 (ETA 2691 base, 17 jewels, manual winding)\u003cbr\u003eFrequency: 18,000 A\/h\u003cbr\u003ePower Reserve: Approximately 38 hours\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 31.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness: 9.6 mm\u003cbr\u003eCase: Polished stainless steel\u003cbr\u003eGlass: Domed acrylic crystal\u003cbr\u003eDial: Two-tone beige-champagne, homogeneous natural patina\u003cbr\u003eCrown: Original Oris\u003cbr\u003eCase Back: Steel, reference 302-7285B, 30 m water resistance\u003cbr\u003eStrap: Newly fitted brown crocodile leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement and Technical Background\u003cbr\u003eThe Oris 302 caliber at the heart of this model is originally manufactured by ETA, manufactured by Ébauches SA. It builds on the basic architecture of the 2691.\u003cbr\u003eThe ETA 2691 is a manual movement produced between 1975 and 1983, renowned for its slim profile and high stability.\u003cbr\u003eOris customized this caliber with a Pointer Date display, coded it \"302,\" and assembled it by hand in its Hölstein workshops.\u003cbr\u003eThe hallmarks on the movement:\u003cbr\u003e\"A2 DM\" → Production batch and assembly line code.\u003cbr\u003e\"E\" (in the form of a flower) → The Ébauches SA marking confirms ETA origin.\u003cbr\u003e\"2691\" → Base caliber reference (ETA 2691).\u003cbr\u003eThese hallmarks confirm the movement's original Swiss manufacture and that it was paired with the case around 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and Aesthetic Highlights\u003cbr\u003eDial: Two-tone surface structure, brushed beige textured circle at the center.\u003cbr\u003eNumbers: Embossed and phosphor-filled Arabic numerals; excellent patina commensurate with its age.\u003cbr\u003eDate Hand: Red ring tip, the signature signature of the Pointer Date.\u003cbr\u003eHour and minute hands: Leaf-shaped, phosphor-filled.\u003cbr\u003eCase Shape: Round and slim profile; 9.6 mm thick, it sits elegantly on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Report and Collectible Value\u003cbr\u003eThe case, dial, and crystal are all in their original form; the crystal is clean, and the dial has a perfect patina.\u003cbr\u003eCaliber 302 has been professionally restored and functions flawlessly.\u003cbr\u003eThis example is one of the smaller versions of the Pointer Date series and is a collector's item, representing the late 1970s Oris production period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal Word\u003cbr\u003eOris 302-7285B Pointer Date -\u003cbr\u003eA quiet Swiss story, its red hand tells the date and its movement tells the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant representation of mechanical integrity, where you can hear the rhythm of the Hölstein workshop of 1979 in every beat.\u003cbr\u003eCaliber 302's ETA 2691 lineage, combined with Ébauches SA's engineering heritage, gives this small Oris a profound history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Insight - Oris in the Quartz Crisis\u003cbr\u003eThe late 1970s were the years when the Quartz revolution shook and reshaped Swiss mechanical watchmaking.\u003cbr\u003eOris had lost its full independence by then and became part of the Ébauches SA group.\u003cbr\u003eBecause production was carried out in small batches, sometimes spread over different years, no records were kept for the exact year of production for individual models.\u003cbr\u003eTherefore, examples like the 302-7285B are today defined not by their exact date, but by their period:\u003cbr\u003e1978 to 1980, the years of Oris's mechanical resistance to the Quartz wave.\u003cbr\u003eThis watch is not simply a timekeeping device; it is a silent witness to Oris's struggle to preserve its mechanical spirit under the Quartz storm...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product you are viewing was produced between 1978 and 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally overhauled and FULLY SERVICED (the movement is completely disassembled, its components cleaned, oiled, and adjusted), your watch will function flawlessly without any surprises. 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