Do you use blued steel hands? 28 July 2023 13:09 Updated No. Blued steel hands are heavy and can have an adverse effect on a watch movement over time. Instead, where an Oris watch has blued hands, it’s achieved by hand-painting lighter brass hands. Related articles What are your bracelets and straps made of? What is an anti-reflective coating? How accurate are Oris watches? Which materials do you use for transparent case backs? What kind of stainless steel is used?