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Oris Artelier Complication Triple Moonphase Watch, ref. 7554A, circa 2004

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Oris (maker)
Date
c. 2004
Country of origin
Unrecorded in source
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 40 mm
Stock no.
vws2838
Credit line
Dealer listing, Vintage Watch Specialist (vws2838)
Catalogue title (original)
Oris Artelier Complication Triple Moonphase Watch - Model Ref: 7554A - Box - c.2004 (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom (stock number vws2838), this is a wristwatch by Oris, dated c. 2004. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 40 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

A Very Well Preserved Oris Artelier Complication Triple Moonphase Watch - Model Ref: 7554A, Sold with its Original Box However, as wristwatches gained popularity during World War I, the company quickly adapted to meet the changing demands of its customers. By 1925, Oris had established itself as a leading manufacturer of wristwatches and continued to innovate with new designs and technologies. Throughout its history, Oris has remained committed to precision and reliability. What’s On Offer This Oris Artelier Complication watch is in beautifully preserved preowned condition. The textured silvery-white dial is certainly the jewel in its crown and offers a beautiful aesthetic alongside plenty of functionality including centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, subsidiary dials for the date, the day of the week and the 2nd time zone (24-hour), pushers for setting, moon phase window, fine timing device and stop-second function. The dial is encapsulated underneath mineral crystal and encased in polished stainless steel. The Caseback is also crystal with the movement visible - a very nice detail indeed. The watch is in superb condition with only very minor signs of prior use. It is sold with its original box and in full working order. A fantastic-looking watch that wears beautifully on the wrist. Oris always provide great design with superb craftsmanship but also excellent value - this is a great buy! Additional information Made from Case: Stainless Steel Dial: White Crystal: Mineral Bracelet: Black leather pin buckle Technical specifications Winding: Automatic Movement Type: Mechanical Calibre: Oris 581 Jewels: 17 Waterproof: Power reserve: 38hrs Purchase details Condition: Excellent, sold with box Model Reference : 7554A Date of issue: c.2004 Dimensions Width (without crown): 40mm Lug width: 20mm Lug height: (lug to lug) 45mm Wrist size: Adjustable

Historical context

Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)

Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.

Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.

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Atlas type guide

Calendar, moon-phase and perpetual calendar watches

Calendar complications range from a simple date to the perpetual calendar, which automatically allows for months of different lengths and leap years until 2100. Pocket watches with perpetual calendars were made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; Patek Philippe made the first perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1925, and series production followed in 1941. The annual calendar (Patek Philippe, 1996) needs correction only once a year.

Moon-phase displays use a disc with two moons and 59 teeth advanced daily, approximating the 29.5-day lunation; more precise trains reduce the error to one day in over a century.

What to look for

  • Apertures or subsidiary dials for day, date, month and leap year.
  • Moon disc under a 'bosom' shaped aperture.
  • Recessed correctors on the case band for setting the calendar.

Dating clues

  • Triple-date wristwatches: popular c. 1940–1955.
  • Perpetual calendar wristwatches: from 1925 (unique) and 1941 (series).

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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