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Oris does not redesign the Artelier Date often. So when the brand rolled out a genuinely new version at 38mm this spring, it was worth a second look.
The short answer
The new Oris Artelier Date 38mm keeps the same caliber 733 (a Sellita SW200-1 base) and 41-hour power reserve, but the case, dial, and hands are all new. Three dial colors: dark blue, chocolate, and white. Prices start at $2,200 on leather and $2,400 on the steel bracelet, with deliveries beginning July 2026.
Oris redesigned the case, dial, and hands. The movement inside stayed the same.
What actually changed on the new Artelier Date
The old Artelier Date leaned formal and a little forgettable. This one does not.
Case and proportions
The case holds at 38mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick, with a 44mm lug-to-lug. That is a wearable, low-profile dress watch that will sit under a cuff without a fight. The polished stainless steel case has been reworked with cleaner lug lines than the outgoing model.
The dial is the real story
Oris pulled from mid-century design language for this refresh. The blue and chocolate dials get an alternating solid-and-dashed etched radial pattern radiating from the center medallion, while the white dial has a fine, grainy eggshell-like texture instead.
Applied wedge hour markers replace the older baton indices, with an enlarged marker at 12 o'clock for visual anchoring. The date window has been moved to a frameless cutout above 6 o'clock, a detail that reads far cleaner than the boxed date windows Oris has used on this line before.
Movement: no change, and that is fine
Inside is the same Oris caliber 733, a modified Sellita SW200-1 running at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) with a 41-hour power reserve. It is not an in-house movement and Oris has never claimed otherwise. For a dress watch in this price range, a proven Sellita base with Oris's own regulation is the right call over an unproven in-house project.
Water resistance holds at 30 meters, which is standard for a dress piece with a display-free, gasket-light case. Do not swim in it. Do not shower in it. It will survive a rainstorm and hand-washing, and that is the extent of its job.
The redesigned Artelier Date 38mm in dark blue, on brown leather.
Reference numbers and pricing
Oris ships this generation in six configurations, split across three dials and two strap options.
| Dial | Strap | Reference | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark blue | Leather | 01 733 7810 4055-07 6 20 17FC | $2,200 |
| Dark blue | Bracelet | 01 733 7810 4055-07 8 20 20 | $2,400 |
| White | Leather | 01 733 7810 4051-07 6 20 17FC | $2,200 |
| White | Bracelet | 01 733 7810 4051-07 8 20 20 | $2,400 |
| Chocolate | Leather | 01 733 7810 4054-07 6 20 18FC | $2,200 |
| Chocolate | Bracelet | 01 733 7810 4054-07 8 20 20 | $2,400 |
Source: Monochrome Watches and Gear Patrol.
The frameless date window sits above 6 o'clock, a cleaner detail than the boxed windows Oris used before.
Who this watch is actually for
This is not a tool watch, and Oris is not pretending otherwise. It is a Monday-through-Friday dress piece for someone who wants a real mechanical movement, a genuine Swiss Made dial, and a case small enough to wear with a French cuff.
Newcomers
If this is your first mechanical watch and you want something you can wear to work without a second thought, the white dial on leather is the safer buy. Neutral, legible, easy to resell down the line.
Growing collectors
If you already own a sport watch and want a dress piece to round out a two-watch collection, the blue dial earns its keep. It photographs well and reads more expensive than its price tag.
On the steel bracelet, the white dial reads clean and versatile enough for daily office wear.
How it compares to Oris's other lines
Oris built its modern reputation on tool watches: the Aquis and Divers Sixty-Five carry the brand's dive-watch DNA, and the Divers Date in olive green leans into a vintage-military look. The Artelier line sits apart from both. It is Oris's answer to a Datejust or a Longines Presence, not a Submariner.
That is worth knowing before you buy. If you want one watch that can dress up and take a beach vacation, this is not it. If you want a dedicated dress watch from a brand that still finishes its own regulation in-house, it is a strong one.
The chocolate dial picks up the etched radial pattern shared with the blue version.
The honest flaws
Oris rarely gets criticized for build quality, and this watch does not break that streak. But two things are worth flagging before you buy new or pre-owned.
- 30 meters of water resistance is thin. Treat it like a dress watch, not a daily-wear-everything piece.
- The Sellita base movement means resale will track the brand's overall demand, not a hyped in-house caliber. That is normal for Oris at this price point, but it matters if you are buying with resale value in mind.
On the wrist, the 38mm case tucks cleanly under a cuff.
FAQ
What movement is in the new Oris Artelier Date 38mm?
It runs the Oris caliber 733, a modified Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 41-hour power reserve.
How much does the Oris Artelier Date 38mm cost?
Pricing starts at $2,200 on a leather strap and $2,400 on the steel bracelet, across all three dial colors.
What dial colors are available on the redesigned Artelier Date?
Three colorways: dark blue, chocolate, and white, each with a different dial texture (etched radial pattern on blue and chocolate, a grainy eggshell texture on white).
Is the Oris Artelier Date 38mm a dive watch?
No. It carries 30 meters of water resistance, which is standard for a dress watch and not intended for swimming or diving. For a dive-rated Oris, look at the Aquis or Divers Sixty-Five.
When does the redesigned Artelier Date 38mm ship?
Oris opened preorders in spring 2026 with deliveries beginning in July 2026.
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