[Smithy]

Oris Williams F1 Team Chronograph (Black Dial)
Watch Reference 679 7614 4164
Strap Reference 4 24 44
Case Multi-piece stainless steel case, tachymeter scale top ring, flexible lugs
Dial Black dial
Strap Black rubber strap, stainless steel folding clasp
Size (inch) 1.772 inches
Size (mm) 45.00 mm
Top Glass Sapphire, flat, anti-reflective coating inside
Case Back Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass
Operating Devices Stainless steel crown and pushers
Luminous Material Indices and hands Superluminova BG W9
Water Resistance (ft) 328 ft
Water Resistance (m) 100 m
Water Resistance (bar) 10 bar
Interhorn Width 24 mm
Movement Automatic winding chronograph.
Number Oris 679, base ETA 7750
Dimensions 30.00 mm
Functions Centre hands for hours, minutes and chronograph 1/4 seconds, 2 subsidiary dials for 30 minutes and 12 hours counter, day/date window, date and day corrector, fine timing device and stop-second
Winding Automatic winding, with red rotor
Power Reserve 42 hrs
Vibrations 28’800 A/h, 4 Hz
Jewels 25














1. Design/Style 8/10 (taking into account its function).
When it comes to design this watch I believe is punching well above its weight. Solid, chunky, robust are all strong adjective used to describe this watch. The styling has been strongly influenced by the world of Formula One and their official partners Williams F1. This mechanical feel is a real of appeal with this watch it almost looks like it has come straight from the Williams garage. It is a small complaint but the lack of a second hand does bug me a little and I believe it reduces the appeal of the watch.

2. Function 8/10 (does it meet the standards as a dress, sports dress, diver etc).
As a motor sport watch this has the exact feel of motor sport. Well maybe not exactly the same feel but very close. The ribs on the back of the case, the hex-head screws holding the case and the strap together, all bring that feel of motor sport to the watch. I believe that the guys Williams would be proud to wear this watch. The only addition I believe would be a Williams F1 logo somewhere on the watch, possibly the rotor.

3. Value 9/10 (in comparison to the ORIS range and mechanical watch competitors)
For a chronograph this fantastic value, when you compare this watch to other chronographs using the same ETA7750 movement this watch stands very well against them. The addition of being associated with the Williams F1 team also adds to the value of the watch. Watches from other brands sell for two to three times the price of this fantastic model.

Overall Score 25/30

[Smithy]

I thought some of you guys would have found a positive or a negative with this watch?

[moggy]

That's a nice looking watch, I'd be happy to wear that anywhere.

Bob.

[Matt.D]

It's funny, I sometimes miss sticky posts because I scroll straight down to the new posts Great mini review Smithy, I really like this range and the previous TT2 line up. My one gripe however, is the lack of running seconds. I know some members will say you'll get used to it, but it's something I just have to see. I would also like to see a day-date window, like the 3 hand model and also the same as the Webber LE.

I really hope we get another Williams LE in this range. I'm gutted that I wasn't in a position to buy any of the old LEs when they were first available. The TT1, Lefty and Webber were imo some of the best Oris designs.

[Warren]

Matt.D, on Jul 8 2010, 01:36 PM, said:

It's funny, I sometimes miss sticky posts because I scroll straight down to the new posts Great mini review Smithy, I really like this range and the previous TT2 line up. My one gripe however, is the lack of running seconds. I know some members will say you'll get used to it, but it's something I just have to see. I would also like to see a day-date window, like the 3 hand model and also the same as the Webber LE.

I really hope we get another Williams LE in this range. I'm gutted that I wasn't in a position to buy any of the old LEs when they were first available. The TT1, Lefty and Webber were imo some of the best Oris designs.

I was lucky enough to get the Lefty and the Webber and still love them both.

[Alexander V.C.]

0. This is 99,99% perfect watch which included in my wish list!
Need I say more?!

1. Design/Style 9/10 (taking into account its function).
I think that the day/date window could be more narrow on its left side to hide two other days which are seen partly.
The new case design seems a bit thiner than the old one.
I loved these big bevels at 3 and 9 hours on the case back of the previous generation.
Another thing I would left as it was designed before is the shape of the lugs.

2. Function 9/10 (does it meet the standards as a dress, sports dress, diver etc).
I'd prefer to have the small seconds at 9.

3. Value 10/10 (in comparison to the ORIS range and mechanical watch competitors)
Read number 0.

Overall Score 28/30

[ENGPHOTO]

Matt.D, on Jul 7 2010, 01:36 PM, said:

I really hope we get another Williams LE in this range. I'm gutted that I wasn't in a position to buy any of the old LEs when they were first available. The TT1, Lefty and Webber were imo some of the best Oris designs.

My original Williams LE

[Joesmithf1]

Hi all, I was right about to buy this watch until I found this site/post. So this watch does not have a running second hand? If that is the case then what is that third hand in the center of
the watch for? Stopwatch function only? Do all Oris chrono watches not have a running second? How about the Prodiver chrono?

Thanks. I m new, btw and I been wanting to Buy my first Oris

[Warren]

Joesmithf1, on 21 November 2011 - 09:38 PM, said:

Hi all, I was right about to buy this watch until I found this site/post. So this watch does not have a running second hand? If that is the case then what is that third hand in the center of
the watch for? Stopwatch function only? Do all Oris chrono watches not have a running second? How about the Prodiver chrono?

Thanks. I m new, btw and I been wanting to Buy my first Oris

Chronographs come in a few different forms.
The Team chrono is what they call a bicompax design, it only has the two sub dials, one for the minute count and the other for the hour count. The chronograph hand that counts the seconds is not a running seconds hand, it only runs when you start the chronograph function and no it's not a good idea to leave it running just so you have a running seconds, it just leads to premature wear.
Some chronographs have three sub dials and these are known as tricompax.
The third dial often found at the 9 position is a small running seconds hand.
The Prodiver has a running seconds hand but again it's in a small sub dial.
I have the older version of the Team chronograph and you do not miss the running seconds hand.
I also have two other chronographs that have a small running seconds hand and most of the time I never notice them.

[ZeteticE]

Joesmithf1, on 21 November 2011 - 09:38 PM, said:

Hi all, I was right about to buy this watch until I found this site/post. So this watch does not have a running second hand? If that is the case then what is that third hand in the center of
the watch for? Stopwatch function only? Do all Oris chrono watches not have a running second? How about the Prodiver chrono?

Thanks. I m new, btw and I been wanting to Buy my first Oris

Big question is - do you need a chronograph to begin with? If you will buy a chronograph and never use the function, then what is the point - you can pretty much buy two watches for a price of expensive LE chrono, for example. Also, ProDiver chrono function are not usable in the water.

I'm not saying buying a chrono is a bad idea. Just consider all options. If you want to stand out of the watch crowd, a regulator is as good as a chrono when it comes to fancy dial, IMHO.

[Warren]

Some people just like the look of a chronograph, nothing wrong with that.
Your reasons for purchasing one may be purely aesthetics and that's as valid as any other reason.

[ZeteticE]

Warren, on 03 December 2011 - 04:36 AM, said:

Some people just like the look of a chronograph, nothing wrong with that.
Your reasons for purchasing one may be purely aesthetics and that's as valid as any other reason.

Not arguing with "liking", but often there is a "newbie factor" involved. Nothing wrong with being a devil's advocate

I know you use your chronos a lot, but admit it, you are pretty unique on that count Most people say "I bought it, used once during last year, to see how it ran..."

[Warren]

ZeteticE, on 03 December 2011 - 06:30 AM, said:

Not arguing with "liking", but often there is a "newbie factor" involved. Nothing wrong with being a devil's advocate

I know you use your chronos a lot, but admit it, you are pretty unique on that count Most people say "I bought it, used once during last year, to see how it ran..."

Well I don't know that I'm that unique but you have given me an idea for a thread.