Origins and period
Biel/Bienne; later Les Genevez, Switzerland
Founded by Christian Rüefly-Flury in 1884
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Edox
This page has been created in the permanent archive and is ready for verified history, watch photographs, model identification, and collector information.
Abbady photographic archive
Edox photographs
Archive photographs are captioned only from details visible in the image. Exact references and production dates remain open until case, movement, and serial markings can be compared.
Edox in watchmaking
Watchmaker Christian Rüefly-Flury founded Edox in Biel in 1884. The company developed slim dress watches and practical sports models, becoming particularly associated with water-resistant construction, dive watches, and timing partnerships after moving operations to the Swiss Jura.
Landmark dates
- Founding and first production
- Important movement or model launch
- Expansion, merger, revival, or modern milestone
Known for
Delfin water-resistant watches, Hydro-Sub and SkyDiver, Geoscope world-time watches, ultra-thin movements, marine sport, and Swiss chronographs.
Movements and innovation
Calibres, escapements, case construction, water resistance, electronic or quartz development, manufacturing methods, patents, and specialist suppliers.
Identification checklist
- Reference and serial numbers
- Movement calibre and jewel count
- Case material and dimensions
- Dial, hands, crown, crystal, bracelet, and inscriptions
Preservation guidance
Service considerations, originality, replacement parts, water-resistance assumptions, safe storage, and details that should be documented before restoration.
References and credits
Official manufacturer history, museum or archive sources, technical sheets, books, catalogues, advertisements, image credits, and provenance notes.