Edox Watches

Edox Watches

Edox is one of those Swiss brands that flies under the radar — but when you dig in, you’ll find a seriously deep catalog of dive watches, rally timers, and overbuilt chronographs

that deliver real value and surprising history.

If you like your watches well-specced, sharp-looking, and built like a tank, Edox is worth a closer look.

A Little History

Founded in 1884 by Christian Ruefli-Flury, Edox spent much of the 20th century as a mid-tier Swiss maker — best known for its seamless dress watches in the ’50s

and later, its technologically ambitious divers and sports chronographs.

The breakout came in 1961, when Edox released the Delfin — one of the first dive watches with a double caseback and reinforced gasket system, offering

200m water resistance before it was industry standard.

In the decades that followed, Edox quietly became the official timer of offshore powerboat racing, and doubled down on marine-grade durability, especially

with its Chronorally, Neptune, and modern SkyDiver lines.

Today, Edox continues to operate as a fully independent Swiss brand, often overlooked but never outmatched when it comes to dive watch design and rugged sport utility.

What Collectors Love

Edox punches hard in the sub-$2,500 category with:

  • Diver-forward designs — bold bezels, strong lume, screw-down crowns, and serious WR

  • Unique case construction — especially in the Delfin and SkyDiver lines

  • Swiss automatic movements — typically Sellita-based, with COSC options in some models

  • Tool watch DNA — built for action, but wearable day-to-day

  • Strong heritage reissues — especially the 1970s-inspired SkyDiver and Delfin models

Popular models include:

  • Delfin The Original — classic dive reissue with vintage case lines and 200–300m WR

  • SkyDiver 70s / Neptunian — retro-styled divers with modern upgrades (ceramic bezels, sapphire crystals, etc.)

  • Chronorally — oversized rally timer-style chronographs with tachymeter scales and oversized pushers

  • CO-1 — 500m-capable dive chronographs with beefy cases and multi-layer dials

Why Edox Deserves a Spot

Because it’s one of the most consistent tool watch builders in Switzerland — and still independent.

You’re getting heritage credibility, solid movements, unique case design, and full-on performance specs for less than what most hype brands charge for a quartz chrono.

And they don’t just ride trends — they’ve actually been around since dive watches became a thing.

Edox watches are built to be worn, and the fit, finish, and specs consistently outperform the price.

What’s Out There Now

Expect a mix of modern divers, chronographs, and military-inspired field pieces. Highlights include:

  • Delfin The Original — 43mm, 200m WR, vintage cushion case vibes

  • SkyDiver Military / 70s LE — domed sapphire, bronze case options, COSC upgrades

  • CO-1 Chronograph — 45mm dive chrono with helium valve and ceramic bezel

  • Chronorally S — race-timer style quartz or mechanical chronographs with big dial layout and powerboat influence

Pricing ranges from $900 to $2,500 retail, with many models available pre-owned for under $1,000.

Fed’s Take

Edox is the definition of a sleeper brand.

I’ve had Delfins and SkyDivers in-hand, and they’re always better than expected — the bracelets are solid, the bezels are tight, and the dials are crisp. You feel like you’re

getting Oris-level build at half the price.

If you’re looking for a hard-use diver or sporty chrono that’s built right, priced fair, and not on every wrist, Edox is a very smart pickup.

Check Out Our Edox Inventory

Delray Watch is always on the lookout for unique Edox watches — especially Delfin The Original, SkyDiver 70s, and CO-1 dive chronograph models.

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