A highly desirable Oris Super Star Automatic from the 1970s, offered here with its original long presentation box and guarantee paper. This example stands out as a higher-grade Oris, fitted with a true Swiss lever automatic movement rather than cheaper pin-pallet calibres commonly found in many vintage Oris watches. As a result, it delivers reliability and performance on a level expected from quality Swiss mechanical watches of the era.
The watch is in very good vintage condition. The rose gold plated case shows honest wear consistent with age, while retaining a warm and attractive tone. The silver sunburst dial is well preserved, with strong reflections and clean printing. The crown shows cosmetic wear but remains original and correctly signed. The movement has been serviced and performs excellently.
The watch is accompanied by its original Oris metal long box and original guarantee paper issued by Bentima Company, with a Gratton jewellers stamp. The absence of a filled sale date is common for surviving vintage documentation and does not detract from the rarity or appeal of this complete set.
Specifications
Brand: Oris
Model: Super Star Automatic
Period: 1970s
Movement: Oris calibre 645 KIF, automatic
Jewels: 25
Case: Rose gold plated (10 microns)
Caseback: Stainless steel, signed Oris
Crown: Original signed Oris crown (with visible age wear)
Dial: Silver sunburst with applied faceted indices
Hands: Luminous baton hands
Crystal: Acrylic high dome
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date at 3 o’clock
Collectability of Vintage Oris Watches
Collecting vintage Oris watches requires careful selection. While many older Oris models are fitted with pin-pallet lever movements that can be unreliable today, examples like this calibre 645 KIF are increasingly sought after. Higher-grade Oris automatics with Swiss lever escapements, especially when preserved with original box and papers, represent some of the best value opportunities in vintage Swiss watch collecting. As awareness grows, these superior Oris models are becoming harder to find in wearable condition.
Servicing and Warranty
Fully serviced with disassembly in our Bristol shop
This Super Star model is powered by the Oris calibre 645 KIF, an in-house automatic movement with ruby pallets and Swiss lever escapement. Unlike the pin-pallet movements used in many Oris models of the period, the 645 KIF represents a significant step up in quality and reliability. The date is advanced by turning the hands backwards to approximately 8 pm, a typical feature of mechanical movements from this era.
