Have I Done It Again? Oris 65 'Bico' Blue Review 

Perfect time for a subscriber give away Jody..Just tell Oris it was lost in the post on the way back.

Naaarrr, keep the one you have, it’s perfect. You’ll have serious seller’s remorse if you flip it Jodie. 🤔

There is no better man for Oris to lend a 65 to review. You get a great review and 50% chance he will just buy it afterward lol

Surely that strap is going to leave green marks on your wrist? Most manufacturers make sure that none of the bronze makes skin contact to avoid this, seems like Oris didn't get the memo!

Next time tell your wife the price in Euros, it's even lower ;).

why is it that my wife can spend $400 on a purse, but i can't spend that much on a watch! lol .... nice review Jody, thank you.... but out of my set price range of no more than $100.... i'm trying to make videos of only that... on ly one so far, so we will see! thanks for the inspiration! (and if you have any advice for me, please let me know... i'm all ears!)

I love all the variants of the 65. I think it's best not to think of it as a dive watch though...it's a lot more flimsy than something like an Aquis.

In my opinion Oris 65 with Arabic numerals on the dial looks better.

Excellent video brotha!! This is one that really caught my eye when I first saw pictures. Hope to get one in hand as well to check out

A bit too much bronze for me. I like your model much more!

Watch box got the gentry. If Oris don't get you, they're crazy!!! I can actually picture seeing you on adverts with a Oris on the wrist!

Ok Jody I now like bronze watches that one has converted me 🙂

Jody, I hope you have a comfy garden shed, because that “green stripe” on your wrist indicates you’ll be spending your nights out there ! 😆

i purchased a vostok. removed the bezel knowing underneath the s/s plating it was brass. i got some very fine sandpaper & sanded off the s/s plate & now i have a vostok with a brass bezel & it looks in my opinion , great

Much prefer my 65 with the bronze bezel ring. Never liked two tone bracelets to be honest. The Oris 65's are great watches. That one with a green dial would look better. Good video as usual 👍

This is the most beautiful watch I've ever seen. 😮❤

The Oris 65 is a very nice watch for me, but I actually prefer the stainless steel version more than any other bronze version. Bronze probably isn't for me.

Not bad, but the Deauville dial remains my favorite Oris 65.

Would you buy a car, whose paint dulled down after 6 months. Do women buy rings or pendants that go dull. A fridge? A telly? Who still has brass taps? The only thing that one might buy, that would prematurely age, is a pair of jeans. That is it. Fashion. Bronze watches are a fashion, whose shelf life , I reckon is about another 5 minutes. Watches are made predominantly of nice shiny, hard wearing stainless steel for a reason. It is shiny, and hard wearing! Likewise ceramic bezels. Shiny, and nice, and will look good for years and years. Still enjoyed the video though, just, not the watch.

As you have said before , buy what you like , not what other's tell you to buy . This is def a case of that , sorry I just don't see it/like any of them and I think Bronze is a fad/marketing excercise , I wouldnt swap my Shogun for any 2 of these , sorry .

I fell in love with the original 40mm black dial Oris 65 and wouldn't swap for any of these others.

1:16 I'm actually thinking you should do a "State Of The Collection" video!

I've been VERY tempted by one of these for a while but as it would be my first £1000 watch I'm worried the bronze isn't quite wearable. If I had multiple watches of similar quality I would definitely have it but I might just go for the bronze bezel for now.

This is one of those that I bet look way better in person than on video.

It is gonna stain the skin on the wrist

I realize it has nothing to do with the video but I just found a sarz 005. I love the look of the watch and it ticks quite a few boxes. After shipping it would be 250 u.s. dollars. Do you think this is just too much for a Seiko 5 sport? Any help would be appreciated. I'm very new two watches. I don't want to get ripped off. It's currently in my cart just waiting to click purchase haha. Thank you.

Your previous videos made my buy the bronze bezel version. I just sold it to fund a grail and I already miss it. I might wait a bit and buy another one! I think I caught the Oris 65 bug and I blame you Jody.

Oh FFS Jody.. .persuading me to part with more of my hard earned cash.... Again! I've made a deal with myself. I'm trying to get a new job. When I succeed I am going to score an Oris 65 Deauville dial and wear it to the office. Thanks again Jody for a great video and commiserations to my credit card :)

Nice looking but I prefer the version you own. Jody by the way after looking at your vid again on the Casio Royale I finally ordered the steel bracelet version. It took a lot because I prefer dive watches.

I wish more watches would utilize sharp horned lugs like Rolex/Tudor do. aesthetically (imo) squared off lugs are just not as appealing..

I like the one you have and really don t like that new one oris sent you. By the way... i liked much more your first one than your second one... but the third one with bronze bezel looks great, don't change it!

Ok Britney. It's not aging well is it? And I am not talking about Ms Spears either.

"Lovely bronze corrosion", Jody? I'm sorry but I don't see anything lovely about corrosion, patina or whatever else you may call it. No bronze for this Scouse git! And SF2,000? The wrong end of the scale for me, I just don't see the monies worth in this piece!

bronze was flavour of the month in summer 2018, it's done now. in 2 or 3 years it will be as popular as a mullet hair cut...prove me wrong in 3 years when I predict no one will be making bronze watches. but poke me with this reply in 2022 if I am wrong (I won't be).

Save the Bronze pieces to melt down for 🏕️ camping implements after the Mrs. kicks You out. How many tangible Watches at your disposal actually do belong to friends of Yours ? Time to fess up Jody . Lol 😁

3:05 look at the gap between the lug and the end link 😬 unacceptable for a watch at this price point

It's a vulgar hot mess. My Panerai Radiomir 410 does not have a date, a second hand or minute markers. It is pure class. It has a simple leather strap. It's normally the ladies who like bling. I wonder what name is on your birth certificate, I bet it's not 'Jody'. Still takes all sorts, perhaps I'll rebrand myself as Primrose.

Wha! There's a chronograph but still no 'time only' or no-date. I really want a black face bronze bezel no-date... and since discovering the watches my eyesight has gotten so bad I couldn't read the date without spectacles anyway!

Love Oris. Fantastic brand, good morals, full of passions and great watches

When is this bronze fashion trend gonna end? I know it’s all the rage, but it just does nothing for me. Bronze statues? Sure. Bronze hardware on a building or your house? Great. Bronze watch essentially oxidizing and corroding on your wrist? No thank you. I’ve never seen a bronze watch that didn’t look cheap to me. Sorry, just my 2¢.

Hey, send your old sixty five with the bronze bezel to @lume_shot on youtube, he'll custom mod the bico's bronze bezel and then you can strap on a bronze bracelet. That'd be sweet.

Bronze is not supposed to be worn against the skin, so the bronze on the underside of the bracelet is extremely puzzling. Probably causes cancer.

Another great review of a spectacular watch brand. You have convinced me that Oris as a brand offers the "Big 3" qualifications for me in a $1,000+ watch. Unique Styling, history of reliability and innovation, and an in house movement. I'm still in love with your original Black and Blue Oris 65. I have, however gotten over my own lust for bronze watches in general and if I did purchase one in the future it would most likely be a pocket watch. BTW, did you mention the other day, that you have done over 300 reviews already? If so Congratulations! Your reviews are the best on the net and continue to improve as you continue on.

Own two 65s and love the. .too much bronze in my opinion . I’m not a great fan of bronze . Can’t get passed the very shabby look after a few months .. it’s all subjective though..

dont you have the watch backwards on the timegrapher? Should have the crown on the plastic part

Wonderful watch, but bronze not for me! Cheers V

I just can't get behind a bronze watch. And I absolutely hate fake aged lume.

Does anyone make a better domed sapphire than Oris? Genuine question... asking for a mate ;)

Love the look of the bronze with this form factor! Do you think Oris will make a full bronze run of this model? I loved the look of the limited edition Carl Brashear one and would love to see that in a less limited run!

Wouldn't you eventually get the green bronze goo on your wrist from the midlinks?

I just got a bico. It’s awesome!

Not a fan of the bronze, but I tuned in hoping you had gotten yet another one. I'm a little disappointed to be honest. 😂

Great video and review! And a beautiful watch!

With just 10 atm. Are you willing to swim with it in the sea? Or it's more for a every day use ?

I own the 65 green face and love it my first proper mechanical watch

Turned off after a min I just can't get bronze on a watch. Sorry

I should absolutely love the 65, but for some reason, I don't. Love vintage divers. Love Oris. But it just doesn't excite me. Sure wish I understood myself.

Now that is a beautiful Oris. Isn't this the one the CEO wears?

Looks bloody awful mate. Soz.

Weird how we all have different tastes them two watches do nothing for me ,, I prefer my invictas , and I’m being serious , as long as you like them is all what matters ,, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

Can you review the lobinni brand watch.

Great watch by an independent company.

I hear there's a 12 step program for Oris addicts

If anyone is located or passing by Kuwait, I bought mine here (leather strap though, not bracelet) for the equivalent of 1138 USD. I don't know how they managed such a good price for a new watch model but they did. For such a price the watch is worth it.

I love Oris, and Jody, you always find the good uns. I have just taken delivery of the item that my wife will never understand. I have an International Watch Company (IWC) Portofino with Anthracite (coal coloured dial) Yup I dropped $12K USD. She is going to kill me :)

Looking forward for that bronze Zelos Horizons GMT review :-)

Hi Jody. Oris is a decent watch company. Probably best to buy used. If you like Oris, you might want to look at Breitling watches on the used market. You don't want to buy those new as the depreciation is very high. You can get good deals used. There seems to be a Bronz craze. I keep seeing them popping up all over the place.

My Oris 65 got me into watches!

Initially I hated the idea, I saw Bico and assumed a gold bicolour (not to my taste) and thought you made a solid mistake in my mind if you had flipped your bronze bezel for the bico. Turns out when its dulled down its not bad, but still id probably just rather have a bezel or case in bronze over the bracelet midlinks.

Check out a Rado Captain Cook!

JODY I am spreading the word. I ran across a watch and directed the owners to get it to you for review. Brand is Bertucci they have one without spring bars with fixed bars. I know you will love that is a default NATO.

Great review as ever mate ,though I preferred your original purchase but the non arabic dials really do look so much better and you picked a beauty, ps slightly off topic but have you heard of the youtuber Richard Perrett Watchmaker ? He isnt competition but does the odd review of favourites like the Vostock Komandirskie and Invicta pro diver and gives them a thorough watchmakers breakdown and very interesting indeed and some surprising results too

I have the bronze bezel, same the one you had. I am considering buying the bronze bracelet and was wondering how well they match. Have you tried that combination yourself?

I intended to buy this and when I went to try it on at Blue Water I really didn't like it, the bracelet felt flimsy. It also felt as if they had taken the clasp off a woman's watch. Literally felt like I could have snapped it. Managed to find myself a Tudor Glamour I couldn't resist at a great price

Just don't get the bronze thing.

I dont understand the bronze thing at all. Why on earth would I want a watch that starts to look dirty and rough in a few weeks/months? Its not for me...

Prefer the Christopher Ward Trident C65 vintage diver myself, & it's cheaper too! Sweet watch tho. Cheers 👍👍

Bronze on the bracelet? Hell nah!

The sofas looking good Jody. 😰

Hi Jody, thanks for the review, but I’m still confused if I should buy the two tone Oris 65 or the bronze bezel with green dial, please reply ,... take care mate

Keep the Oris you currently have. You need to review the Squalematic Atmos 60 for comparison.

Next up: the Bico Suavé in vibranium with an inverted domed dilithium crystal and a Ja'loja yellow dial.

its overpriced.

Interesting, but doesn't quite do it for me. Like the one with the bronze bezel with the black insert better.

I have the BICO Bronze and it is AMAZING! Nudging on the price is right: I got it new for 1900 US just for asking! Also, prior to buying that, I bought the full black dial version of the Deauville (the Arabic 12, 3, 6, 9) and LOVE that one too. I truly believe I’ll keep these two permanently. This is after me downsizing my collection by a whopping 33 watches!! Now, I’m down to (and want to remain at) 12 solid timepieces. And, in the future, if I ever want to add another watch, then I will need to sell one from the collection to make room.

Another great review. As a guy that's never tried an Oris, your experienced thoughts on the subject match my inexperienced thoughts. Price seems a bit much for specs and overall package... BUT it's just so darn perfect and I don't think I've found anything else that gets so much right that I love. I'd want to think I could find something I like as much in the vast microbrand market or with one of the excellent midsize German makers (already love the Archimede that I own), but these Oris 65's are something special. I like this particular one a ton. Only hesitation, also as you mentioned, would be the bronze on skin contact. However, I absolutely love the overall look. Also, as you said, my favorite date location is at 6 o'clock, so that's a big plus here. Just as you said, if I graduate beyond the $500 range and want a special higher-priced watch, these will absolutely be on my list. I may need to find one in town and try it on to see if I should put it on my long-term grail list. Sorry for the excessive praise here. I like critical comments that I hadn't thought of before, but it's fun sometimes, too, to have a video that's a giant agreement-fest.

The syncing of both watches second hands’ kept my OCD at bay. Great review mate. Really like it, reminds me of a modern day turnograph 👍🏻

No man should let himself be forced to sleep on the couch. Just ask Bill Burr.

Thank you for reviewing this one! Now how about the omega seamaster 300 to round out the vintage inspired diver thing, please? I’m sure you can get your hands on one and I haven’t seen a good review yet

Currently my favourite watch, seriously considering it even at £1600.

At 2:00 the two watches are set to within a second of one another. This appeases my OCD. Many thanks.

Love it this watch, but no really crazy about the two tone bracelet. Blue and bronze is killer though. And once again the best tee shirts in the business.

That's a beauty. Get rid of the black one with no regrets, I think. Nothing else on the market looks like that Bico. Shame the lume isn't any better, though. Also, I appreciate it having that rare feature of not being a Submariner imitation.

I like the blue black dail one the best. But I am cuckoo for Blue dial watches

Do Zodiac GMT

No bronze for me. Never a fan

I wasn't too sure about a partially bronze watch. But, this one seems to have grown on me and I think it's pretty cool now. Thanks for another great review.

lug to lug size ??????????????

I just wish it had exhibition case back, would make perfect

Tried one of the se on last Saturday. I’m afraid to say I was a tad underwhelmed. Didn’t like the dial as much as my Deauville blue one, and it just looked dirty. 😟 Think I’m going to have to go and find a dark blue and black one instead. 👍