Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Calibre 400vsBlancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Calibre 400 at true scale

Divers Sixty‑Five Calibre 400

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique at true scale

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

Diameter

38mm

38.2mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

120h

highest

100h

MSRP

$4,100

lowest

$24,100

Movement

Oris Calibre 400

1153

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.2mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug Width
19mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
n/a
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Green
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Oris Calibre 400
1153
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
100h
Jewels
21
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$24,100
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Calibre 400

Owners widely praise the Oris Divers Sixty-Five Calibre 400 for its refined finishing, comfortable bracelet, and the Calibre 400 movement's 5-day power reserve and 10-year warranty. Reviewers highlight its compelling value and suitability as a go-anywhere, do-anything timepiece, noting the domed sapphire crystal's light play and the lume's effectiveness. Some owners, however, consider the $3900 price point high and the design bland, with one owner reporting a date wheel failure and significant daily timekeeping deviation after repair. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Divers Sixty-Five Calibre 400 highly for its movement upgrade and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The 5-day power reserve of the Calibre 400 movement is a key strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique

Owners and reviewers praise the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique for its timeless design, high-quality finishing, and excellent legibility, with generously applied Super-LumiNova for brightness. The 38.2mm case is described as surprisingly stealthy yet substantial and wearable daily, though one owner found the 38mm size too small. The sapphire crystal bezel is noted as virtually scratch-proof and more expensive to produce than ceramic. Some reviewers point to an uncommon 21.5mm lug width and the lack of quick-release spring bars as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique highly for its blend of timeless design and high-quality finishing.