Edox has been around since the 1880s and is a known manufacturer of pocket watches.
Later on, they started working on wristwatches and began serving customers worldwide however they have become a lost swiss brand in the world of Swiss-made watches so we decided to do a spotlight on Edox to see what the deal is.
Edox is a mid-range watch brand with timepieces that appeals to those who are on a budget and are looking for watches that are in the $500 – $2000 price range.
They have some modern looking timepieces with chronograph, open-heart that feature decent water resistance ratings.
The brand has a wide collection of timepieces suitable for different purposes and various personal preferences and styles and in this list, we will feature both women and men’s watches.
The Best Of Edox Watches
Here are the top Edox watches to add to your collection.
Edox Men’s Chronorally-S 10227 37RCA ABR
It looks like it has a Rolex Daytona design so if you are looking a Rolex racing watch then you may find this to be the best fit for the price, what do you think?
The 44mm Chronorally-S has a stainless steel case, a rubber strap, a unidirectional rotating bezel with minute markers, an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a date window, large Arabic numeral minute markers, luminescent hands, and a Swiss quartz movement.
The three chronograph subdials present 60-second, 30-minute, and 12-hour scales.
Pros:
- Very affordable chronograph watch
- Functions work really well for its price
- Water-resistant up to 100m
Cons:
- Rubber strap feels cheap
- Small date window
- Too shiny that it looks cheap
Price: $230
Edox Women’s LaPassion 57002 3C BUIN Blue Watch
A classy style dress watch for the ladies which has a beautiful swirl textured dial along with a The stone on the crown which represents a symbol of luck and eternity.
The 29mm LaPassion Blue has a stainless steel case, a scratch-resistant synthetic sapphire crystal, a leather strap, a sun-patterned dial, a date window, and a quartz movement.
Pros:
- Elegant-looking design
- Lightweight and comfortable to wear
- Water-resistant up to 50m
Cons:
- No lume on hands
- Small date window
- Strap looks cheap
Price: $300 to $630
Edox Women’s Delfin 54004 37GRM GIR
Delfin style watches from the 1980s have been a common maritime style watch for woman.
This is the new edition that was released in 2013 reviving the classic retro-inspired design and has become a great watch resistant addition to those who like to spend a lot of time sailing.
The 35mm Women’s Delfin has a stainless steel case coated with black PVD, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a rose gold-tone bezel, a brown textured dial, rose gold hands and hour markers, and a Swiss quartz movement.
Pros:
- Retro look that’s classy and luxurious
- Legible watch face
- Water-resistant up to 200m
Cons:
- No lume on hands
- A bit large for a women’s watch
- A little hefty to wear
Price: $315
Edox Men’s Delfin 10108 3BU AIN
Just like the Delfin above, this is a unique hexagon design that has been reborn from the 1980s to the to 2013 once again making its debut as a perfect water-resistant watch for females.
The 43mm Delfin has a stainless steel case, band, and bezel, a tachymeter scale on the outer dial, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a date window, luminescent silver-tone hands, and a quartz movement.
It features a 30-second and a 60-minute chronograph subdial.
Pros:
- Highly readable watch face
- Durable build
- Water-resistant up to 200m
Cons:
- It’s huge and bulky
- Large crown
- Bracelet is too wide
Price: $370 to $445
Edox Men’s Les Bemonts 01120 3 AIN
A beautiful dress style chronograph that features an authentic swiss powered automatic movement in classic stainless steel and brushed dial design.
If you are looking for a watch for the office or for a dress style ocasion then this may be your Swiss sweetheart to take under your cuff.
The 44mm Les Besmonts has a stainless steel case, a silver-tone bezel, a leather strap, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, an exhibition case back, a tachymeter scale on the outer dial, large day-date windows, and an ETA-Valjoux Caliber 7750 Swiss automatic movement.
It features three chronograph subdials with 60-second, 30-minute, and 12-hour scales.
Pros:
- Classical, timeless look
- Thin and lightweight
- Power reserve of up to 46 hours
- Water-resistant up to 30m
Cons:
- Hard to identify the readings on the subdials
- No lume on hands
- Crown pushers protrude too much
Price: $700 to $2,900
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Delfin Automatic 85024 3M NIN
Its reborn Delfin design is a modern yet elegant statement piece that features a bold hexagonal design that is perfect for you power players out there.
There is one thing you may notice if the open heart is much different to many other open-heart designs as it has a very modern spin to it, as opposed to a classic spring wheel design we commonly see.
The bracelet is another impressive feature of this watch with a high resolution of jubilee style links that feel and look robust and could look great on a rubber strap for those who plan to use this while swimming.
The 43mm Delfin Automatic has a stainless steel case, band, and bezel, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a shock-absorbent gasket, gold-tone hands, index hour markers, Arabic numeral minute markers on the outer dial, an open heart feature at the 6 o’clock position, and an Edox Calibre 85 Swiss automatic movement.
Pros:
- Elegant look with a modern twist
- Legible watch face
- Durable build with a shock-absorbent case
- Power reserve of up to 42 hours
- Water-resistant up to 200m
Cons:
- No date window
- No lume on hands
- Expensive for its simple features
Price: $1,350 to $1,800
Edox Men’s Chronorally Sauber F1 Team Limited Edition
A highly limited watch inspired by the Sauber F1 team that doesn’t hold back on its aesthetics and racing style.
You get a quality titanium case a sporty carbon fiber dial finished with the highlights of the color blue from the Sauber F1 team finished with a sexy blue rubber band. Its a watch that makes a bold statement with its bold features and nothing passes its overall color scheme and the chronograph pump-style pushers, this is a real through and through racing watch for fans.
The 48mm Chronorally Sauber F1 Team has a titanium case, a scratch-resistant crystal with anti-reflective coating, a tire-imprint rubber strap, a carbon fiber dial with a tachymeter scale on the outer rim, a day indicator, a large date aperture, and a Swiss quartz movement.
The three chronograph subdials feature 1/10th-second, 60-second, and 30-minute scales.
Pros:
- Solid, durable build with shock-absorbent features
- Large date window
- Limited edition timepiece with a unique design
- Water-resistant up to 100m
Cons:
- Oversized crowns
- Busy watch face with poor color contrast
- No lume on hands
- It’s heavy on the wrist
Price: $1,770
Edox Men’s ChronoDakar L.E. 10303 TIN NV
Once again another big and bold chronograph that features lime green highlights on the Arabic numbers and indices finished with a green Chronograph pusher.
If you guessed that this is another racing watch, then you would be correct however this comes with a more tame design from the F1 modal with a nice matte black finish on the dial and matching straps with a shiny stainless steel case. While its tamer than the F1 limited edition its still a big statement watch for those who love racing and fast cars.
The 45mm ChronoDakar L.E.
has a titanium case, a tire-print rubber strap, a tachymeter scale on the outer dial, a date window, luminescent hands and hour markers, and a Swiss quartz movement.
It also has 30-minute and 60-second chronograph subdials.
Pros:
- Color contrast makes it easy to read the date and time
- Extremely durable with shock-resistant properties
- Excellent lume brightness
- Lightweight and comfortable to wear
- Water-resistant up to 100m
Cons:
- Oversized crown
- It’s very large
- Rubber strap may not be to the taste of some users
Price: $2,350
Conclusion
Edox is a little known mid-range watch gem that has featured at the likes of Baselworld.
The brand has a long-standing heritage in watch history but may have fallen on the weigh side of many other Swiss made watches.
Yet the quality and unique watch designs is obvious and shouldn’t be ignored.
There is no mistake that they make some interesting watches for and are on par when it concerns style and functionality.
The best thing is that they offer these budget-friendly watches on the low to mid-range price tier for easier accessibility to a Swiss watchmaker that can stand by the heritage.
For the affordability, quality, and design of Edox watches, you can’t go wrong with any of the timepieces in their collection.
