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Oris Artelier Complication Triple Moonphase Watch

Partially verified

The Oris Artelier Complication wristwatch, reference 7554A, dates to circa 2004 according to the source. It is constructed with a polished stainless steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter without the crown. The silvery-white guilloché-textured dial includes central hands for hours, minutes, and seconds, accompanied by three subsidiary dials for day, date, and a 24-hour second time zone, alongside a moonphase aperture beneath 12 o'clock. The seller indicates that the watch operates on the automatic Oris calibre 581 mechanical movement with 17 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve, accompanied by a mineral crystal exhibition caseback and a black leather strap.

Dial and case view of the Oris Artelier Complication reference 7554A
Dial and case view of the Oris Artelier Complication reference 7554A — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Triple moonphase automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Oris
Reference
7554A
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws2838
Source-reported date
c. 2004
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Construction

The timepiece is housed in a polished stainless steel case with a stated diameter of 40 mm excluding the crown. The case features a stepped bezel and curved lugs, with a fluted winding crown situated at the 3 o'clock position.

The watch is fitted with a black leather strap. The dial is protected by mineral crystal, and the seller states the caseback features a crystal exhibition window.

Evidence for this section
  • “Width (without crown): 40mm”
  • “Polished stainless steel round case with stepped bezel and curved lugs”
  • “The Caseback is also crystal with the movement visible”
  • “Case: Stainless Steel”
  • “Crystal: Mineral”
  • “Bracelet: Black leather pin buckle”

Dial and Complications

The watch features a silvery-white textured dial. Time is displayed via central hour, minute, and second hands. Three subsidiary dials are positioned on the dial for the display of the date, day of the week, and a 24-hour second time zone.

A moonphase aperture is situated on the dial, and the watch includes corrector pushers for setting the functions.

Evidence for this section
  • “The textured silvery-white dial”
  • “subsidiary dials for the date, the day of the week and the 2nd time zone (24-hour)”
  • “pushers for setting”
  • “moon phase window”

Mechanical Movement

The watch is powered by an automatic mechanical movement, identified as the Oris calibre 581. The movement is specified to have 17 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve.

The seller describes the movement as featuring a fine timing device and a stop-second function.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement Type: Mechanical”
  • “Calibre: Oris 581”
  • “Jewels: 17”
  • “Power reserve: 38hrs”
  • “fine timing device and stop-second function”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific material of the strap (the source mentions 'leather' and 'pin buckle' but does not specify if the leather is genuine or synthetic)?
  • Are the subsidiary dials fixed to specific 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions as commonly inferred, or is there variation in the calibre 581 layout?
  • Does the serial number exist on the caseback to verify individual production date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Oris Artelier Complication Triple Moonphase Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement CalibreOris 581“Calibre: Oris 581”
Jewel Count17“Jewels: 17”
Case Width40mm“Width (without crown): 40mm”
Date of Issuec.2004“Date of issue: c.2004”
Approximate Datec. 2004“Date of issue: c.2004”

Visible details

  • Moonphase aperture situated beneath 12 o'clock showing celestial motifs
  • Three subsidiary dials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock displaying day of the week, 24-hour time, and date
  • Polished stainless steel round case with stepped bezel and curved lugs
  • Fluted winding crown at 3 o'clock and recessed corrector pushers on the case flanks
  • Black stitched leather strap attached to 20 mm lugs

Research qualifications

  • Exhibition caseback and movement are reported by the source but not visible in the provided front photograph
  • Original box reported by source is not shown in the image

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Oris Artelier Complication Triple Moonphase Watch - Model Ref: 7554A - – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record bac303c1e5

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