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.
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.
Edox punches hard in the sub-$2,500 category with:
Popular models include:
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.
Expect a mix of modern divers, chronographs, and military-inspired field pieces. Highlights include:
Pricing ranges from $900 to $2,500 retail, with many models available pre-owned for under $1,000.
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.
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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