Founded in 1884 in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, Edox has built its reputation on precision, innovation, and independent Swiss watchmaking. The brand’s name comes from the ancient Greek word for “hour,” while its iconic hourglass logo symbolizes the passage of time and enduring craftsmanship. What began as a gift from founder Christian Rüefli-Flury to his wife Pauline evolved into one of Switzerland’s most respected sports watch manufacturers, still proudly independent more than 140 years later.

Today, Edox structures its collections around three core pillars: Fly, Drive, and Dive. These worlds reflect the brand’s passion for aviation, motorsport, and professional water sports, combining rugged engineering with distinctive Swiss design. Throughout its history, Edox has partnered with some of the world’s toughest sporting environments, and today continues this legacy through its partnership with BMW Motorrad Motorsport, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to speed, endurance, and precision timing.

Edox became internationally renowned for its groundbreaking waterproof watch innovations. In 1961, the brand introduced the legendary Delfin, featuring the patented Double O’Ring crown system and a revolutionary shock-resistant case construction that achieved 200-meter water resistance without a screw-down crown — an extraordinary achievement for its time. Just a few years later, the Hydro-Sub pushed boundaries even further with 500-meter water resistance, helping establish Edox as “The Water Champion” among professional dive watch manufacturers.

The brand’s pioneering spirit continued with several industry milestones and world records. In 1970, Edox launched the Geoscope, considered the world’s first true world-time wristwatch capable of displaying the time in major cities simultaneously. In 1998, the company developed the Les Bémonts Ultra Slim, featuring an ultra-thin 1.4mm calendar movement that remains one of the thinnest ever created. Combined with decades of expertise in high-performance sports watches, these achievements continue to define Edox as a brand driven by innovation, adventure, and Swiss watchmaking excellence.

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