Edox certainly know how to make some chunky timepieces.
Not that that’s a bad thing – I quite like this Chronorally, particularly the tire-tread strap.
This is a 42mm piece in stainless steel black PVD.
It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal, a display back and water resistance to 100 meters.
Movement is the redoubtable Valjoux 7750 – modified slightly to make the Edox caliber 011.
The dial is carbon fiber.
Nice :-)
Dakar kicks off its annual mad South American dash on January 1st, 2012 and here’s a timely release from Edox.
This is the rather nice ‘Dakar’ limited edition. Full press release follows.
[Press Release] Swiss Jura-based watchmaker Edox has a history strewn with triumphs and records (some never equalled to this day) and is adding a string to its bow as the exclusive timekeeper of the Dakar Rally Raid for the next three years.
Founded in 1979 by Frenchman Thierry Sabine, the Dakar Rally Raid is incontestably the world’s number one car race and human adventure, every year attracting over 600 participants in the car, truck or motorcycle categories. It was initially staged on the African continent and relocated in 2009 to South America, its route crossing Argentina, Chile and Peru.
For over thirty years the Dakar Rally has lived up to its motto. “A challenge for those who go. A dream for those who stay behind”.
The new Edox Limited Edition Dakar watch possesses the brand’s much-prized values: strength, technical excellence, and a constant drive for perfection.
The tough 316L stainless steel timepiece has been built to withstand extremes of temperature, impact, sand and harsh weather.
A black carbon fiber dial with contracting bright luminous white hands and indices provides perfect visibility under the most adverse conditions.
This rugged timepiece is powered by an Edox 64 quartz movement, which is based on the top-of-the line Ronda 6004B.
With its solid 42 mm diameter, the quartz movement is robust, made to withstand extremes of temperature, impacts, sand and earth.
The dial faithfully depicts the route of the South American tour. The black back offers perfect visibility, and beautifully sets off the white detail of the dial.
The “Dakar” is a 500-piece limited edition, each piece supplied in an exclusive presentation box. Every watch is individually numbered on a plate affixed to the side of the watch. It will retail for US$2,050.
Calibre – Edox 64, based on Ronda 6004B, movement height 3.3 mm
Functions – Display of hours, minutes, small second and big date
Case – Diameter 42 mm, thickness 11.8 mm
Finish – Stainless steel 316L, numbering engraved on plate on side
Dial – Black carbon fibre, 2012 Dakar road map, Chile, Argentina, Peru flags
Glass – anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire
Bracelet – stainless steel 316L, deployment clasp
Water Resistance – 330 feet
Warranty – 2 years
Edox have released a 250-piece run called the ‘Class-1 Chronoffshore’ (no extra ‘o’ there).
Referring to a particular type of power boat racing – think the super-fast, super-scary type – this 43mm PVD piece houses a Valjoux 7750 movement.
Edox call that the ‘Edox 011′ variant.
Water resistant to 500m so you’ll be fine should your powerboat sink beneath the waves.
The carbon fibre dial is augmented with a big ’1′, in a colour matching the tachymeter marks on the bezel.
Rubber strap, AR coated sapphire and a price tag of approx. $4000.
Growing on me, but I’m not sure I’d splash out 4 grand for one.
What do you think?
A beautiful ‘Repeater’ watch from Edox.
Limited to just 30, so get in quick ;-)
[Press Release] Swiss luxury watch brand Edox exclusively introduces “La Grande Complication” with the new Cape Horn Limited Edition.
This masterpiece features a real artcraft movement: the prestigious 5 minute repeater: a complex mechanical device allows the 5 minute repeater to strike on demand the hours and the minutes with two different hammers, using two tones to indicate the time.
The Cape Horn 5 Minute Repeater Limited Edition is equipped with a transparent porthole on the caseback that offers a fascinating view on the balance wheel of the movement.
The skeleton movement is hand-made in accordance with the best watchmaking tradition. It achieves in its entirety the highest standards of the Swiss art of watchmaking.
Functions: hours, minutes, 5 minute repeater (sound indication)
Calibre: Edox 87, based on ETA 2892-A2
Diameter: 45 mm
Finishings: 316L stainless steel, notched bezel, limited numbering of the watch engraved on a plate affixed to the case flank
Water resistance: 100 meters / 10 ATM / 330 feet
Dial: skeleton
Glass: scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Strap: genuine black leather strap
Limited edition of 30 pieces worldwide
Catching up on another post I’ve been naughtily delinquent on.
Sorry Edox!
Here’s the new (ish) PVD Grand Ocean Chrono.
I like how Edox describe the rear of this watch: “The case back is engraved with the typical Grand Ocean motif, with its porthole allowing a penetrating view into the very heart of the movement.”
Penetrating view!
Model: Edox New Grand Ocean Automatic Chronograph (ref. 01113 357N NIN)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day and date displays, chronograph
Calibre: Edox 011, based on Valjoux 7750
Movement thickness: 7.90 mm
Watch case depth: 16.7 mm
Diameter: 45 mm
Finish: 316L stainless steel and black PVD coating
Bezel: Grand Ocean notched
Water-resistance: 100 metres / 10 atm / 330 feet
Dial: black
Glass: scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire
Strap: black rubber, tyre-tread pattern, 316L stainless steel clasp, engraved Edox logo
Recommended retail price: CHF 4650.- / EUR 3690.-
[Press Release] When we think of sailing, we often visualise a white hull reflected in the infinite blue of the sea. Besides the colours, Edox has emphasised the link that exists between the new Royal Lady Chronograph and the world of water sports and its famous yacht club, that favourite place where sailors gather after a rough ocean crossing or after a simple but beautiful day spent aboard a sailing boat.
In terms of looks, the new Royal Lady Chronograph brings a breath of fresh air and innovation to the Royal Lady collection. The case middle has been redesigned with contours that are bolder yet gentler and more feminine than before. The bezel, also redesigned and embellished with Roman numerals, has a new look featuring indigo-blue PVD coating, a subtle evocation of ocean depths.
The mother-of-pearl dial has superb finish and elegance. The counter subdials, delicately outlinedin silver, highlight the impact of the pearly hues. With a diameter of 36 mm and fitted with a sporty and reliable chronograph movement, the new Royal Lady Chronograph is a watch for every woman, whether elegant or sporty, a fighter or a businesswoman, and for all who simply love beautiful objects.
Model: Edox New Royal Lady Chronograph (ref. 10405 357B NAIN)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds and date displays, chronograph
Calibre: Edox 104, based on Ronda 5040.D
Movement thickness: 4.40 mm
Watch case depth: 11 mm
Diameter: 36 mm
Finish: 316L stainless steel
Bezel: patterned blue PVD coating
Water-resistance: 50 metres / 5 atm / 150 feet
Dial: genuine mother-of-pearl
Glass: scratch-resistant, anti-reflective sapphire
Strap: white rubber, engraved Edox logo, steel clasp
Recommended retail price: CHF 1750.- / EUR 1390.-
[Press Release] Edox has been the official time-keeper to the World Rally Championships since 2010. The WRC watch collection by Edox is manifestly dedicated to rally drivers, those true virtuosos of the tarmac, snow and ice, and to all devotees of the automobile and motor-racing world.
This year a new sporty limited edition timepiece, with a black carbon dial and powered by a chronograph movement will be joining the WRC watch collection.The new Xtreme Pilot III Limited Edition, with its over-sized push-piece captures the attention, its electric green evoking the lights indicating the start of a race. Designed for WRC drivers, the watch is in ultra-light titanium, with some components finely coated in black PVD for a decidedly virile look. The movement, rotated through 180 degrees, makes for instinctive and enjoyable use.
As ever, the WRC collection features many inspired details: wheel rims actually embossed on the case back, green, oversize push-piece in anodised aluminium and a tachymeter scale on the dial for measuring objects in motion. The new Xtreme Pilot III Limited Edition is a real tool for drivers. It is limited to 1,000 exclusive pieces and comes in a personalised case
Model:Edox New Xtreme Pilot III Limited Edition (ref. 10303 TIN NIN)
Functions: hours, minutes and date display, chronograph functions
Calibre: Edox 103, based on Ronda 5021.D
Movement thickness: 4.40 mm
Watch case depth: 13.80 mm
Diameter: 45 mm
Finish: titanium and black PVD, numbering engraved on a black PVD plate affixed on the side of the case middle
Water-resistance: 100 metres / 10 atm / 330 feet
Dial: black carbon, with electric green details
Glass: anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire
Strap: genuine black rubber, tyre tread pattern, titanium clasp, engraved Edox logo
Recommended retail price: CHF 2350.- / EUR 1890.-
Moving swiftly on from GTE/SIHH to Baselworld.
Here’s a Basel preview from Edox – the ‘Iceman Diver’ (great name!).
Issued as a limited edition of 600 Pieces, this piece has a stainless steel case, in black PVD.
It measures 43mm, has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 1,000 meters.
Movement is the Swiss automatic ETA caliber 2895-2 with 27 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 44 hours.
MSRP is $2,500.
