ORIS Super 1950/51 'Sunburst'

€245.00

Description

The ticking of the Oris Super was the only sound in the dim room, a steady, tireless heart that had been beating exactly fifty years since it left the Swiss factory in 1976. The silver sunburst dial caught the last sliver of daylight and threw back a warm, metallic glow, while the clean 35 mm stainless case shone as if time itself had no claim on it. Julian held the watch gently, his fingers tracing the smooth black leather strap, thinking of his grandfather who wound this hand-winder each morning with military precision. The mechanical caliber with its 17 rubies was never bought as a status symbol but as a reliable companion for life an instrument that had weathered storms, moves, and decades of love and loss without missing a single beat. As the date clicked over to the next day, Julian realized this was not just a watch-only collectible without box or papers; it was a tangible time machine keeping his family's history alive with every tick. He brought the crown to his fingertips, wound it gently until he felt the familiar resistance, and fastened the steel clasp to his wrist, ready to carry the Oris into a whole new chapter.

History

Born in the 1970s when robust, no-nonsense tool watches were prized, the Oris Super combined practical durability with modest refinement. At 35 mm it was designed for everyday wear; the hand-wound movement with 17 jewels offered serviceable reliability over decades. Originally favored by professionals who needed a trustworthy, repairable timekeeper, this model forged its reputation through longevity rather than luxury. What survives today is a watch that carries working, honest mechanics and a quiet resilience a piece that embodies function, history, and personal stories rather than flash.

Specifications

Model: Oris Super

Reverence: 1950/51

Serial number: Unknown / Not applicable

Year: 1976

Material: Stainless steel

Box and/or papers: Naked

Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use

Condition glass: Amazing original condition

Condition strap: Amazing condition

Condition dial: Simply fantastic zilver sunburst dial

Timepiece information: Cal. ST 1950/51, manual movement

Last service: 28-02-2026

functions: Time / date

Dimensions: 35×42mm

Strap size: 18mm

Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers

Description

The ticking of the Oris Super was the only sound in the dim room, a steady, tireless heart that had been beating exactly fifty years since it left the Swiss factory in 1976. The silver sunburst dial caught the last sliver of daylight and threw back a warm, metallic glow, while the clean 35 mm stainless case shone as if time itself had no claim on it. Julian held the watch gently, his fingers tracing the smooth black leather strap, thinking of his grandfather who wound this hand-winder each morning with military precision. The mechanical caliber with its 17 rubies was never bought as a status symbol but as a reliable companion for life an instrument that had weathered storms, moves, and decades of love and loss without missing a single beat. As the date clicked over to the next day, Julian realized this was not just a watch-only collectible without box or papers; it was a tangible time machine keeping his family's history alive with every tick. He brought the crown to his fingertips, wound it gently until he felt the familiar resistance, and fastened the steel clasp to his wrist, ready to carry the Oris into a whole new chapter.

History

Born in the 1970s when robust, no-nonsense tool watches were prized, the Oris Super combined practical durability with modest refinement. At 35 mm it was designed for everyday wear; the hand-wound movement with 17 jewels offered serviceable reliability over decades. Originally favored by professionals who needed a trustworthy, repairable timekeeper, this model forged its reputation through longevity rather than luxury. What survives today is a watch that carries working, honest mechanics and a quiet resilience a piece that embodies function, history, and personal stories rather than flash.

Specifications

Model: Oris Super

Reverence: 1950/51

Serial number: Unknown / Not applicable

Year: 1976

Material: Stainless steel

Box and/or papers: Naked

Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use

Condition glass: Amazing original condition

Condition strap: Amazing condition

Condition dial: Simply fantastic zilver sunburst dial

Timepiece information: Cal. ST 1950/51, manual movement

Last service: 28-02-2026

functions: Time / date

Dimensions: 35×42mm

Strap size: 18mm

Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers