Edox means measuring time in ancient Greek. This Swiss watchmaking company headquartered in Les Genevez entered the watch industry in the 1880s. Today, the Edox brand is known for its reliable waterproof watches and mid-range brands. There are so many great watches that we will review in the following collections!
CO-1
The CO-1 collection was specially designed and engineered for Pal Virik Nilsen, an offshore motorboat racer. As such, the CO-1 watch is an accurate, reliable and stylish sports watch.
To meet the standards and needs of a powerboat racer, CO-1 models are strategically crafted with high-quality materials such as ceramic bezels, stainless steel cases and rubber straps. Depending on the model, you can also choose a mechanical or quartz-powered watch. As for case size, the three-hand watch for men has a 43mm case and a 38mm case for women.
There are also models with chronograph functions and they come with 45mm cases. This collection is made of extremely sturdy construction. They also have an engraving of a boat propeller on the back. In addition, depending on the model, water resistance is 300m or 500m. The CO-1 watch is built with an automatic helium valve suitable for deep-sea diving.
Chronorally
The Chronorally collection was launched to celebrate the partnership of Edox and the FIA WRC (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile World Rallycross Championship). Thus, Edox has become the official timing partner of the WRC.
Accordingly, Chronorally watches are designed to endure and maintain full accuracy and performance through the abuse of extreme racing. They have a 48mm titanium case with an easy-to-read dial. Additionally, since the watches are made for racing, the Chronorally would not be the best choice in terms of water resistance as they only have a maximum depth of 100 meters.
Delfin The Original
Delfin plays an important role in the history of the brand. Thus the Delfin collection has been revived several times; The latest is the Delfin The Original collection. As it was first known, the Delfin The Original remains the brand’s champion of waterproof watches.
This is also one of Edox’s most extensive collections as it includes chronographs, dive watches, day/date and simple three-hand watches. However, they all have dedicated shock-resistant casebacks and dual o-ring seals for the crown and pushers for added water resistance.
Les Vauberts
The Les Vauberts collection is prized for its style and elegance. Les Vauberts watches boast classic elegance with Swiss-made mechanical or quartz movements. The collection is actually named after a small area near Les Genevez, where farmers during the summer became watchmakers during the winter months.
They also became pioneers in watchmaking. As such, on the back of the Les Vauberts watch you will see a historic farmhouse representing the building where the farmer-turned-watchmakers created the watches during those winter months.
Sky Diver
The new SkyDiver collection pays tribute to paratroopers and the harsh conditions they may face – on land, in the air or at sea. Showcasing classic military styling, the SkyDiver is a reliable timepiece protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and stainless steel case. Water resistant up to 30ATM / 300m, the SkyDiver will remain readable at such depths thanks to the high standard of night visibility on the watch’s Super- LumiNova covering the hands and indices. The SkyDiver is truly a hand-assembled watch ready to tackle real adventures.
Neptune
The Neptunian models are an evolution of the SkyDiver collection rumored to have been launched at the secret request of a Swiss colonel in 1973. Waterproof to a depth of 1000m, the Edox Neptunian is truly the ”Home”. underwater champion”. Its outstanding durability and reliability is achieved thanks to a number of technical innovations such as 3 mm thick sapphire crystal, automatic helium escape valve, dual O’ring system and crown. The Neptunian combines precision and resistance to harsh conditions with the elegance and aesthetics of a modern diving chronograph.
North sea
To honor the North Sea divers who helped uncover Norway’s undersea riches in the 1960s and 1970s, Edox launched the North Sea 1978, a watch with a design inspired by divers’ watches of those years.
The 1978 North Sea watch from Edox marks this incredible achievement and pays homage to the classic Edox diving watches of the 1960s and 1970s, such as the legendary Delfin. These divers have helped unlock undersea wealth for Norway, paving the way for the country to invest in environmentally and socially friendly projects that will benefit all Norwegians in the future. future generations.