Oris' "Full Bronze" Diving Watch Shows Its Affinity with Fashion

This time, we'll be reviewing the Oris Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy, released in 2020. It's a unique watch with a pastel-colored dial and a bronze exterior. We'll show you the aging pattern that's unique to bronze, and we'll also consider how to coordinate it with other fashion items.

The beauty of aging and colored dials adds to your look

　I personally believe that the key points in fashion that attract attention are "splendor" and "presence and taste." It may seem out of place to say this in this age of diversity, but the former is associated with femininity, and the latter with masculinity.

　In any case, I am someone who thinks that facial features and personality are important factors, and that it is better to express individuality through "presence and taste" rather than "flamboyance." In that sense, my impressions this time were very interesting.

　Oris' much talked about Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy is a model made entirely of cast bronze, from the case and bezel to the crown and bracelet, just like the Oris Hölstein Edition 2020, which was released exclusively in boutiques in 2020 and sold out immediately.

There have been several watches with bronze cases in the past, but a model with a bronze bracelet is probably rare.

　Bronze oxidizes easily and develops a verdigris pattern over time. Verdigris is what is commonly known as "copper rust," a blue-green coating that forms as a result of oxidation, and is primarily composed of compounds such as basic copper carbonate and basic copper sulfate. While it was once considered harmful, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has recently announced that it is now considered a harmless "ordinary substance."

　In any case, depending on the degree of patina, it can stain clothing, which is probably why bracelet models are rarely released. However, bronze watches, which appear to deepen in appearance with wear, are irresistible for fashion freaks who value "presence and style."

　Moreover, for someone like me who has been leaning towards NATO bands lately because they are easy to change straps and are mainly suited to casual wear, a full metal, full bronze watch is a very fresh and attractive piece.

First of all, the unused Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy is very dazzling. From a distance, it almost looks like a solid gold watch with a strong reddish tint. As someone who has always tried to avoid drawing attention as much as possible and lived a quiet life, I found the dazzling appearance a little intimidating.

　However, since the dial of this model is sky blue, we thought it could be worn as a pop accessory rather than a gorgeous one.

Before wearing it, it has a glittering look similar to gold.

　In the fashion world, there is a word called "aging." It refers to the change that occurs over time, and is used to describe items such as leather that gradually acquire color (or fade), develop a worn and familiar feel with use, and it is believed that there is "the joy of developing it into your own style."

　I'm not saying that training is the ultimate hobby for men, but there are quite a few men, including myself, who are passionate about "nurturing" their leather jackets and leather shoes.

　Now, when you think of this full bronze watch as a fashion accessory, a typical way to coordinate it is by matching it with colors. In other words, you can create a harmonious style by wearing clothes that match the bronze color.

The item chosen from my closet is a short suede blouson jacket. It's a classic outerwear piece for early spring, but its soft beige color is similar to the tone of an Oris bronze watch. When paired together, it blends in perfectly. However, since the dial has a strong color, I paired it with a shirt and pants in more subdued colors.

Pair it with a matching suede jacket

　It turned out to be a very appealing outfit, so I enjoyed the bronze style with this set for a few days.

　When I actually used it, I noticed that the bronze aged faster than I expected. After about a week of wearing it, a masculine, sophisticated look (my personal opinion) began to emerge on the surface of the watch. I was a little surprised to see that it had already taken on a similar appearance to a suede jacket I'd worn for about 10 years.

　So, to further explore the potential of the Divers 65 Cotton Candy, I took it to an industry insider I have been in contact with. SDI Co., Ltd., located in Aoyama, is an import and sales company that handles imported clothing, and is a place I often visit for interviews and exhibitions.

　This store carries high-end suits, coats, knitwear, shoes, and bags, and I visited in search of items that would go well with this bronze watch. I particularly lacked any pop clothing in my closet that would go well with the colorful dial, so I wanted to turn to a fashionable apparel company.