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Edox

Les Genevez, Switzerland · Est. 1884

Founded by Christian Ruefli-Flury

Edox, a Swiss Maître-Horloger since 1884, embodies craftsmanship, precision and durability. A specialist in water-resistant watches, each timepiece combines performance with bold design — inviting wearers to dive with confidence and fully embrace their passion for adventure across the Dive, Fly and Drive universes.

Founded
1884
Headquarters
Les Genevez, Switzerland
Group
Independent
Price Segment
Mid
Status
Active

Key Collections

  • Hydro-Sub (1965) — Edox’s iconic dive-watch family, first launched as a high-water-resistance tool watch and later revived in modern forms; the collection is clearly positioned in official Edox materials as a historic, performance-oriented diver line. Key references: Hydro-Sub, The Water Champion, MasterLock.
  • SkyDiver — Edox SkyDiver is a water-resistant sport-watch collection with chronograph and automatic date references, 300 m water resistance, sapphire crystals, rotating bezels, and limited-edition executions. Key references: 10116-3-BUIDN, 80126-357RNM-BUIDR, 80131-357JNC-BI.
  • Les Vauberts — Edox Les Vauberts is the brand's classical dress-watch family, spanning open-heart automatic, annual-calendar moonphase, and chronograph-date references with slim cases, sapphire crystals, and leather-strap styling. Key references: Les Vauberts Open Heart Automatic 85014-3-AIN, Les Vauberts Annual Calendar 40101-37RC-BEIR, Les Vauberts Chronograph Date 10236-37RC-BEIR.
  • CO-1 — Edox CO-1 is the brand's professional dive and offshore sport-watch family, built around oversized cases, high water-resistance ratings, helium-valve hardware, ceramic bezels, and chronograph-focused references. Key references: CO-1 Chronograph 10242-TIN-BUIN, CO-1 Carbon Chronograph Automatic 01125-CLNGN-NING, CO-1 Chronograph 10242-TIN-NIN.

Timeline

  • 1884 — Christian Ruefli-Flury founds Edox in Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Switzerland.
  • 1961 — Creates the Delfin, the first water-resistant watch with a double O-ring crown sealing system.
  • 1965 — Introduces the Hydro-Sub, establishing Edox's reputation in professional dive watches.
  • 2007 — Launches Class-1 collection and becomes official timekeeper for sailing regattas.

Frequently Asked Questions about Edox

What does 'Edox' mean?
The name Edox is a portmanteau of the Greek words for 'time' (edor) and 'glory' (doxa), reflecting the brand's mission to create glorious timepieces.
What is the Delfin?
The Edox Delfin, introduced in 1961, was the first watch to use a double O-ring crown sealing system for water resistance, a significant technical innovation.

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