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2/22/2026 11:18:34 PM EDT
First, I love watches, specifically mechanical ones. I find them interesting and pieces of art.  I don't have many but I love what I do have. Up until last week I had a No Date Submariner 6 digit, Tudor Pelagos Blue, and an Oris Big Crown (just shipped it off for repairs).  

I have been shopping for a new dressier watch, and of course chose something totally different. I just got an Oris Propilot Altimeter in stainless steel. I am big into hiking and mountaineering, and I am fascinated by the mechanical movement with an altimeter (I believe they are separate functions but still cool).

Does anyone have any experience with these?  I notice the barometer and altimeter change a little bit throughout the day so I’m curious if there are tricks to using it.
2/22/2026 11:21:38 PM EDT
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It looks like this, but I have it in leather.  Got it for 2k plus tax.
2/23/2026 8:29:34 AM EDT
[#2]
That looks interesting!
3/2/2026 12:06:04 PM EDT
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I've serviced a couple of those. They're nice, well built watches. Enjoy.
3/2/2026 12:36:26 PM EDT
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That's a good looking watch, and I even like the band color.    I've been on an OD green color kick here lately.
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3/2/2026 12:45:15 PM EDT
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I love compressor style watches.  Can't get used to the case thickness as they generally sit pretty high on the wrist.

Even compared to my Ball Diver, compressors are thicker (15mm vs 18mm+).
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3/3/2026 12:35:30 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By unreformed66:
I've serviced a couple of those. They're nice, well built watches. Enjoy.
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Good to know, thanks.

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