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THE 8 COMPETENCES OF EDOX
Our understanding of quality is one of the reasons we are successful
Assembled by master watch makers, engineered for champions: for more than 130 years, Edox watches have combined ultimate precision with ingenious solutions – even for the most demanding activities: be it above or below the water surface, in the eternal ice or even on glowing desert sand, any timing instrument from Edox carrying the legendary hourglass logo will meet even the highest demands of its owner. One of the reasons and at the same time one of Edox strength lies in the construction and build quality of our watch cases: from additional case-backs,
ultra-complex cases to patented crown seals and guards, Edox has truly mastered the art of bringing together function and design. Or in other words: engineering a watch case consisting of up to 20 single components is probably the best proof of how serious we are when it comes to accomplishing perfection in every detail. Which means that as an owner of an Edox you will ultimately benefit from more robustness, quality and increased comfort.
At the heart of the Swiss Jura - Where time seems to stand still
LES GENEVEZ
With a population of about 500 people, Les Genevez is already considered to be one of the medium-sized communes in the Swiss Jura. At an altitude of 1035 meters, this picturesque village is surrounded by the Franches-Montagnes and dates back to at least 1381. Unlike its name might suggest, “Les Genevez” is not linked to emigrants from Geneva but simply derived from the Latin word for Juniper. The main activities therefore still are forestry and agriculture – and of course watchmaking which is historically linked to farming: harsh conditions and especially cold winter climate let watchmaking become a welcome supplement to farming families’ income.
This coexistence is perfectly demonstrated in the 1981 opened Jurassic farming museum in Les Genevez which also contains a small watchmaker’s atelier. Significantly bigger in comparison is Edox‘ contemporary manufacturing building. This is where the brand’s sophisticated timing instruments are being created after the Company’s relocation from Bienne to Les Genevez in the early `80s. And it is a wonderful possibility to keep such a unique combination of crafts and trades alive. So in a way It seems that time really does stand still in certain aspects.
Since 1884
130 Years of History
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Birth of Founder of EDOX
CHRISTIAN RUEFLI-FLURY
Born in Courrendlin (Switzerland),
son of a foundry master. Educated in Courrendlin.
WATCHMAKING
Christian Ruefli-Flury beginsWATCHMAKING APPRENTICESHIP
1884
IT ALL BEGAN WITH A TRUE LOVE STORY
Christian Ruefli-Flury, a highly talented and romantic watchmaker “Maître- Horloger” from Grenchen in Switzerland, produces a pocket watch for the 25th birthday of his beloved wife Pauline. Impressed by this exquisite gift, she convinces her husband to set up his own watch making company in Biel, a city famous for its well-educated watch engineers. Christian Ruefli-Flury called his company “Edox” which means “measuring of time” in ancient Greek.
1900
THE BIRTH OF A LOGO
The hourglass was officially used as a timeless symbol of Edox and since then, it has been a proud part of the official Edox company logo.
1955
A GROWING COMPANY
At that time, Edox employed up to 500 watchmakers and the company moved into new, modern and larger production facilities. Edox was amongst Switzerland’s leading watch companies.
1961
THE WATER CHAMPION
The famous “Delfin” timepiece was launched, featuring a double caseback, special protective gaskets and a specially invented double O’ring system, setting new standards of shock protection and water resistance.
Invention of the crown with double gasket for greater water resistance. Patended in 1961 by Edox in Bern, Switzerland.
Nowadays this invention is still used by several major Swiss Watch brands.
1965
EDOX HYDRO-SUB
The Edox Hydro-Sub became world famous for its first crown system with tension ring and shock- absorbing gasket for guaranteed water resistance. This watch is water-resistant down to 500 meters. This was a very remarkable technical achievement in the early 60th. Edox became world famous for highly water resistant watches.
1969
EDOX BLUEBIRD
Add your own custom content to Edox launches a watch with a scratch resistant case and glass, called Bluebird. This elegant but very strongly build watch was equipped with a reinforced double-backed case and shock absorbers. The robustness and water resistance of this watch in no way detract from the external elegance that is typical of Edox. Today more than ever.
1970
THE FIRST GENUINE WORLD TIME WATCH
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1998
WORLD RECORD STILL UNBROKEN
Edox engineers and watchmakers developed the world’s slimmest calendar watch, the “Les Bémonts Ultra Slim” collection. The movement had a thickness of only 1.4 mm, which is a technical record still held by Edox to this day
2005
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Les Bémonts Maître Horloger 5 Minute Repeater as a true achievement. Features as a bell mechanism that sounds the time.
2007
EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH KOENIGSEG
Geneva March 8, 2007. During the Salon de l’automobile de Genève the Swedish super sports car manufacturer Koenigsegg and Edox announced a new exciting partnership.
The new partnership is the birth of new exceptional chronographs.
2008
CLASS-1 TIMEKEEPING
Edox is the official timekeeper of the Class-1 World Powerboat Championship and is the first watch manufacturer timing partner of high-class offshore races. The Class-1 timepiece collection is a true statement of the performance and a technical rendering of both philosophies.
2010
WRC TIMEKEEPER
EDOX becomes the official WRC timekeeper and launches a new collection dedicated to rally drivers, true virtuosos of the tarmac, snow and ice, and to all devotees of the automobile and motor-racing world.
2012 - 2013
NEW PARTNERS
2012: Edox becomes the official timekeeper for the Dakar Rally.
2013 : Edox becomes the official timekeeper for the Extreme Sailing Series™ and for the World Curling Federation (WCF).