Picked up a new watch!

K19BMW · 03-19-2015, 12:54 PM

So last week I went to Vegas for the first time and as I was walking around the Forum Shops in Caesars I happen to stop in Tourneau. After just browsing through I happen to come across this watch that caught my eye.

Oris Air Racing Edition III

I didn't know it was part of some limited edition run and neither did the employee helping me out (until she looked it up). I was just in the market for a black non-chrono watch and when I saw this I knew it was the one. I think I may change the strap though because it feels way too stiff.

1MOREMOD · 03-19-2015, 12:59 PM

Looks good. Reminds me little of a Nixon I have.

vsix · 03-19-2015, 01:26 PM

Oh nice, you got yourself an Oris watch

Cool pickup man.
Wear it in good health!!!

K19BMW · 03-19-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vsix

Oh nice, you got yourself an Oris watch

Cool pickup man.
Wear it in good health!!!

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Looks good. Reminds me little of a Nixon I have.

thanks guys. I like it but Im prob gonna change the strap to something more comfortable

E92LNGCGY · 03-19-2015, 01:54 PM

Great pickup. Oris is pretty good value for the price. Enjoy.

1MOREMOD · 03-19-2015, 02:04 PM

Is it black canvas? I have a band like that I find really comfortable

phidailo · 03-19-2015, 02:13 PM

Nice pick up.

My first watch was an Oris TT1 chrono 9 years ago. One of my favorites and still gets plenty of wrist time.

vsix · 03-19-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by K19BMW

thanks guys. I like it but Im prob gonna change the strap to something more comfortable

No big deal, change it and enjoy your new arrival

RJVIII · 03-19-2015, 02:42 PM

Looks nice!

brianeck · 03-19-2015, 02:50 PM

The canvas will wear a little as it rubs on your wrist during use, it should soften up considerably. That said, if you're "unsure" of the band then change it. I'm a huge believer that when "you don't know about something" you really "know you're not that into it/her/him."

You mentioned the strap in two separate posts already so its definitely on your mind! If you want to change it change it up.

I think that watch would look fantastic with a black stainless steal or a black ceramic strap, but I'm partial to non fabrics as I damn near never take my watch off.

tony20009 · 03-19-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by K19BMW

So last week I went to Vegas for the first time and as I was walking around the Forum Shops in Caesars I happen to stop in Tourneau. After just browsing through I happen to come across this watch that caught my eye.

Oris Air Racing Edition III
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I didn't know it was part of some limited edition run and neither did the employee helping me out (until she looked it up). I was just in the market for a black non-chrono watch and when I saw this I knew it was the one. I think I may change the strap though because it feels way too stiff.

No two ways about it. Knowing what one wants before one starts looking around is by far the best way to go. I know if I walked into a jeweler knowing only that I wanted "something, most likely a watch," I could as well walk out with a bracelet, ring, a gift for my lady, or a watch. LOL

Nice watch. Enjoy.

All the best.

K19BMW · 03-19-2015, 06:33 PM

Ya its black canvas.

I'll try breaking it in more to see if that softens it up. As far as looks go the strap is fine, its just super stiff.

kscarrol · 03-19-2015, 06:58 PM

Love the watch! Not a fan of the canvas myself but that is just my opinion. A quality rubber strap would be my choice... But enjoy the watch!

Sgop335 · 03-19-2015, 07:10 PM

Love thw minute hand. Hows the accuracy? Me a quartz guy

Benedict1957 · 03-19-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgop335

Love thw minute hand. Hows the accuracy? Me a quartz guy

No one really gets a wrist watch for its "accuracy." They're all sufficiently accurate for 99.9999% of the population.

There's also a trade off between price and accuracy. The more expensive the watch, the less accurate it is (generally and only insomuch as Quartz watches are almost invariably the most accurate and the least expensive options and increasingly expensive watches tend to be automatic).

Sgop335 · 03-19-2015, 09:50 PM

Its cool, i understand that. Hence i stopped wearing my auto. Sucker for accuracy, few secs off irritates me. My new swiss quartz seems ok.

Korbi · 05-23-2015, 05:55 AM

Looks very nice!

ny325 · 07-08-2015, 12:10 AM

What model is it. Looks very nice.

ny325 · 07-08-2015, 12:11 AM

Sorry, saw the model. My bad. Enjoy it.

tek818 · 07-09-2015, 02:14 AM

very nice Oris! congrats!

RedlinePSI · 07-09-2015, 11:30 PM

Very nice. I've been seeing ad's for one of their altimeter pieces lately and I was immediately drawn to it. Very good chance I get something from them next.

wheeladdicts · 07-19-2015, 11:19 PM

Nice!

03-19-2015, 12:54 PM	#1
K19BMW Lieutenant 112 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi sedan [0.00]	Picked up a new watch! So last week I went to Vegas for the first time and as I was walking around the Forum Shops in Caesars I happen to stop in Tourneau. After just browsing through I happen to come across this watch that caught my eye. Oris Air Racing Edition III I didn't know it was part of some limited edition run and neither did the employee helping me out (until she looked it up). I was just in the market for a black non-chrono watch and when I saw this I knew it was the one. I think I may change the strap though because it feels way too stiff. __________________ 2008 335xi Sedan in Monaco Blue/Beige Dakota Leather/Cold Weather/Premium Package/ Navigation/ Logic7 Alpina B3 Flash, JB4 G5, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, VRSF DP, VRSF 7" FMIC, 30% tint, matte black kidney grills, paint matched e90 spoiler, paint matched front splitter, black finishing rods, BMW OEM Blacklines, Cyba air scoops, powder coated matte black wheels, Koni + Eibachs, more to come. Last edited by K19BMW; 03-19-2015 at 01:53 PM..
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03-19-2015, 12:59 PM	#2
1MOREMOD - 11820 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Looks good. Reminds me little of a Nixon I have.
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03-19-2015, 01:26 PM	#3
vsix Lieutenant Colonel 603 Rep 1,598 Posts Drives: M3 E92 sold, M4 F82 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Oh nice, you got yourself an Oris watch Cool pickup man. Wear it in good health!!!
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E92LNGCGY Lieutenant Colonel 449 Rep 1,732 Posts Drives: F97/Q5/982 GT4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Great pickup. Oris is pretty good value for the price. Enjoy.
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03-19-2015, 02:04 PM	#6
1MOREMOD - 11820 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Is it black canvas? I have a band like that I find really comfortable
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03-19-2015, 02:13 PM	#7
phidailo Enlisted Member 14 Rep 35 Posts Drives: Future F80 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Nice pick up. My first watch was an Oris TT1 chrono 9 years ago. One of my favorites and still gets plenty of wrist time.
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03-19-2015, 02:42 PM	#9
RJVIII First Lieutenant 126 Rep 344 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Looks nice!
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03-19-2015, 02:50 PM	#10
brianeck Part Time Firetruck Crash Barrier 874 Rep 1,638 Posts Drives: 2022 M340ix Mineral Grey Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nyack NY iTrader: (0)	The canvas will wear a little as it rubs on your wrist during use, it should soften up considerably. That said, if you're "unsure" of the band then change it. I'm a huge believer that when "you don't know about something" you really "know you're not that into it/her/him." You mentioned the strap in two separate posts already so its definitely on your mind! If you want to change it change it up. I think that watch would look fantastic with a black stainless steal or a black ceramic strap, but I'm partial to non fabrics as I damn near never take my watch off. __________________ m340ix Mineral Grey/Tacora Red
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03-19-2015, 06:33 PM	#12
K19BMW Lieutenant 112 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi sedan [0.00]	Ya its black canvas. I'll try breaking it in more to see if that softens it up. As far as looks go the strap is fine, its just super stiff.
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03-19-2015, 06:58 PM	#13
kscarrol Brigadier General 9561 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Love the watch! Not a fan of the canvas myself but that is just my opinion. A quality rubber strap would be my choice... But enjoy the watch! __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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03-19-2015, 07:10 PM	#14
Sgop335 Colonel 668 Rep 2,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e92, 08 535i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Love thw minute hand. Hows the accuracy? Me a quartz guy __________________ 335i e92 TPC 19Ts
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03-19-2015, 09:50 PM	#16
Sgop335 Colonel 668 Rep 2,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e92, 08 535i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Its cool, i understand that. Hence i stopped wearing my auto. Sucker for accuracy, few secs off irritates me. My new swiss quartz seems ok. __________________ 335i e92 TPC 19Ts
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05-23-2015, 05:55 AM	#17
Korbi Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E46 330Ci Clubsport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Germany - Bavaria iTrader: (0)	Looks very nice!
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07-08-2015, 12:10 AM	#18
ny325 Brigadier General 892 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	What model is it. Looks very nice.
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07-08-2015, 12:11 AM	#19
ny325 Brigadier General 892 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Sorry, saw the model. My bad. Enjoy it.
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07-09-2015, 02:14 AM	#20
tek818 Lieutenant Colonel 138 Rep 1,953 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 M3 ZCP [9.50]	very nice Oris! congrats!
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07-09-2015, 11:30 PM	#21
RedlinePSI Lieutenant 129 Rep 502 Posts Drives: Something else Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (0)	Very nice. I've been seeing ad's for one of their altimeter pieces lately and I was immediately drawn to it. Very good chance I get something from them next.
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07-19-2015, 11:19 PM	#22
wheeladdicts Brigadier General 233 Rep 3,173 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	Nice!
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