Oris Aquis GMT Date
About This Watch
The Oris Aquis GMT Date combines the Aquis collection's proven dive watch architecture with a genuine GMT complication, creating one of the most compelling travel watches under $3,000. The independently adjustable hour hand — driven by the Sellita SW330-1 base caliber — allows the wearer to track a second time zone while maintaining the local time, an essential feature for frequent travelers and those with international business connections. The bidirectional ceramic bezel features a full 24-hour scale in contrasting blue and grey tones, enabling tracking of a third time zone by aligning it with the GMT hand. At 43.5mm, this is the largest regular-production Aquis, and its increased size provides excellent legibility for the additional GMT hand without feeling cluttered or overwhelming. The graduated blue dial maintains the Aquis family identity while the arrow-tipped GMT hand in bright orange provides instant time zone identification against the blue ground. The 300-meter water resistance means the GMT complication doesn't come at the cost of dive capability — this remains a fully competent dive watch that happens to also track multiple time zones. Oris has positioned this watch as a legitimate alternative to the Tudor Black Bay GMT and even the Rolex GMT-Master II at a fraction of their respective prices, and the proposition is compelling. The integrated bracelet and overall finishing quality match the higher-priced competition, making this one of the strongest value propositions in the GMT dive watch segment.
In-Depth Review
# The Oris Aquis GMT Date Editorial
When a Swiss manufacturer delivers genuine utility without pretension, it deserves attention. The 01 798 7754 4135 exemplifies Oris's understated philosophy: a straightforward GMT chronograph housed in a 43.5mm stainless steel case with ceramic bezel and a robust Oris 798 caliber rated for 300 meters of water resistance. Introduced in 2020, this watch avoids the design excess that plagues contemporary dive instruments. The blue dial commands presence without screaming for it, while the bidirectional rotating bezel with 24-hour scale serves its intended purpose for dual-time tracking rather than aesthetic flourish. The 42-hour power reserve and 28,800 vph frequency provide the stability that serious watch wearers expect, though the movement's Sellita base underscores Oris's pragmatic approach to manufacturing.
The Aquis GMT Date attracts a specific collector: the travel-oriented professional who values reliability over luxury positioning. This is the watch for the executive who actually works across time zones, the consultant who needs a legible tool rather than a status symbol. Its 13.8mm thickness keeps it wearable under dress shirts, while the integrated stainless steel bracelet resists the vanity upgrades that inflate pricing elsewhere in the category.
At current market rates around $2,300—significantly below the $2,900 MSRP—this watch occupies compelling territory against competitors like the Tudor Black Bay GMT and Longines HydroConquest. Where those alternatives venture into premium positioning, the Oris remains fundamentally unpretentious: a competent GMT that costs less than aspirational marketing would suggest.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Caliber | Oris 798 (Sellita SW330-1) |
| Power Reserve | 42 hours |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
| Jewels | 25 |
Case
| Case Diameter | 43.5mm |
|---|---|
| Case Thickness | 13.8mm |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Bezel | Bidirectional rotating, ceramic insert with 24-hour scale |
| Dial Color | Blue |
| Lug Width | 21mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 51.0mm |
Features
| Water Resistance | 300m / 984ft |
|---|---|
| Bracelet/Strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Clasp | Folding clasp with safety push-buttons |
| Weight | 190g |
| Complications |