{"product_id":"oris-18k-solid-gold-bezel-alarm-watch","title":"Oris Wrist Alarm Limited Edition – Ref. 418-7451-63 | 18kt Gold Bezel | No. 0297\/1600","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOris Wrist Alarm Limited Edition — A Rare Opportunity to Find One in This Exceptional Condition, Sold Naked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere at Bezel \u0026amp; Hide, we believe a great watch speaks for itself. This is one of those watches. The Oris Wrist Alarm in reference 418-7451-63 is a genuinely rare piece — a limited edition of just 1,600 examples worldwide, produced in 1992 at the height of Oris's independent watchmaking renaissance. This example, number 0297, presents in exceptional condition that is extraordinarily difficult to find after 34 years. It is offered at an honest market price for this model — just a great watch, honestly priced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Oris Wrist Alarm Limited Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOris has been crafting independent Swiss watches since 1904, and 1992 represents a golden era for the brand — a period of focused, mechanical watchmaking before the industry's mass-market drift. The Wrist Alarm was produced as a numbered limited edition of just 1,600 pieces worldwide, celebrating Oris's heritage in mechanical complication watchmaking. It shares its DNA and spirit with the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eOris Automatic Pointer Date\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sister reference from the same peak era — and carries the same quality of construction and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its dual-crown architecture — one crown to wind and set the time, one to set the alarm — this is a functional, mechanical alarm watch of real character. Finding one in this condition, with the alarm still working correctly after more than three decades, is genuinely exceptional. Edition number \u003cstrong\u003e0297 of 1,600\u003c\/strong\u003e is engraved on the caseback, making this a fully verifiable example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Dial\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial is a \u003cstrong\u003esilvery-cream\u003c\/strong\u003e tone with a beautifully even, aged patina — no damage, no fading, no corrosion. It is framed by a full outer minute track chapter ring and an inner alarm chapter ring, both crisp and legible. Hour markers are \u003cstrong\u003eapplied gold-tone arrow\/pennant indices\u003c\/strong\u003e at the quarter positions, with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. The sword-shaped hour and minute hands are gold-toned, and the \u003cstrong\u003ered alarm hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — arrow-tipped — is vivid and correct. The dial carries the full period text: \u003cem\u003eORIS · WRIST ALARM · 17 JEWELS · ANTISHOCK · SWISS MADE\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standout visual feature is the \u003cstrong\u003esolid 18kt yellow gold fluted coin-edge bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, which frames the dial with unmistakable warmth and presence. Look closely and you'll spot \u003cstrong\u003e“ORIS” stamped into the bezel at 6 o’clock\u003c\/strong\u003e — a period-correct authentication detail that speaks volumes about the quality of this reference. The stainless steel case measures \u003cstrong\u003e34.2mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e41.3mm lug-to-lug\u003c\/strong\u003e length and \u003cstrong\u003e18mm lug width\u003c\/strong\u003e, in polished excellent condition. The dual-crown setup sits neatly on the case side, both crowns intact and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowering this watch is the \u003cstrong\u003eOris Calibre 418\u003c\/strong\u003e, a manual-winding mechanical movement built on the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eA. Schild AS 1930\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanical alarm architecture. The calibre features \u003cstrong\u003e17 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e and Antishock protection. The watch is currently \u003cstrong\u003erunning with good timing\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ealarm is fully operational\u003c\/strong\u003e — both functions confirmed working correctly. As with all manual-winding watches, it requires daily winding via the main crown. The caseback reads: \u003cem\u003eALL STAINLESS STEEL · SHOCK RESISTANT · WATER RESISTANT\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is graded \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dial is clean and undamaged with even, attractive patina entirely consistent with a 1992 watch that has been carefully owned. The solid 18kt gold bezel retains its fluted coin-edge detail beautifully. The polished stainless steel case shows only very light surface marks consistent with careful previous ownership. Both crowns are intact and operate correctly. The watch is running and timing well; the alarm triggers and functions as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Oris genuine leather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — brown crocodile-grain, stamped “ORIS 5 18 52” on the underside with the Oris-branded stainless steel pin buckle — is in great condition for a 34-year-old example. An impressive survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all pre-loved watches, other small marks or imperfections may be visible upon close inspection of the photographs — please study every image carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease study every photograph carefully before purchasing. If you have any questions about condition, provenance, or the watch’s mechanics, we are always happy to help — please get in touch before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Oris Wrist Alarm — Ref. 418-7451-63, No. 0297\/1600 (1992)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Original Oris genuine leather strap with Oris pin buckle (fitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Oris branded box (period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ No papers \/ warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ No original watch box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Bezel \u0026amp; Hide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Bezel \u0026amp; Hide, we source pre-loved watches we’d be proud to wear ourselves. Every watch is photographed extensively, described honestly, and priced fairly relative to the market. We don’t oversell condition and we don’t hide flaws — what you see in our photographs is exactly what you receive. This Oris Wrist Alarm is one of the most compelling pieces we’ve offered: a genuine worldwide limited edition from peak-era Oris, in exceptional condition, with a working alarm, original strap, solid 18kt gold bezel, and period box — all after 34 years. Rare doesn’t cover it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65745826644317,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/7108\/6429\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4d205e73-5e83-430a-851c-3860965a2f0e.jpg?v=1788127953","url":"https:\/\/bezelandhide.com\/products\/oris-18k-solid-gold-bezel-alarm-watch","provider":"Bezel \u0026 Hide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}