Some watches go through the decades without ever losing their identity. Others evolve over time until they become unrecognizable. With the new Delfin 1973, Edox chooses a third path: evolving one of its most emblematic collections while staying true to what has always made it successful. More than a vintage reissue, this new generation asserts a contemporary vision of a model intimately tied to the brand’s history and its status as a diving watch specialist.
Inspired by the spectacular evolution carried out in 1973, this new collection continues a heritage that began more than sixty years earlier, when the Delfin revolutionized the water resistance of Swiss watches.
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The watch that forged Edox’s reputation
When Edox unveiled the Delfin in 1961, the brand was not simply looking to expand its catalog. It wanted to push the technical limits of its time.
Thanks to a double case back and a specially developed gasket system, the Delfin set new standards in water resistance. This innovation helped forge Edox’s reputation, quickly earning it the nickname “The Water Champion,” a title that still accompanies the Swiss manufacturer today.
Twelve years later, in 1973, the brand chose not to settle for a simple aesthetic evolution. The Delfin then took on an entirely new personality, with tauter lines, a more assertive architecture, and above all a dodecagonal bezel that would become its true signature.
A contemporary interpretation rather than a reissue
For 2026, Edox is not looking to faithfully reproduce a historical model.
The new Delfin 1973 takes the most iconic element of its predecessor — its famous twelve-sided bezel — while introducing an entirely redesigned case as well as a brand-new dial.
This approach perfectly reflects the brand’s philosophy: preserving the collection’s identity without falling into a purely nostalgic exercise.
The result is a watch that is immediately recognizable, yet firmly rooted in its era.
A dial inspired by the seabed
The true novelty of this generation lies in its dial.
Edox has developed a relief finish achieved through a particularly precise linear embossing process. The brass disc is struck multiple times to create a perfectly regular horizontal relief.
Beyond the technical achievement, this texture evokes the ripples left in the sand on the ocean floor by marine currents.
The dial thus becomes a genuine tribute to the aquatic world, further reinforcing the historical bond between the Delfin collection and the world of diving.
Depending on the version, this finish is offered in silver, black, blue or green, giving each model its own distinct personality.
A collection designed for every type of wearer
Rather than limiting itself to a single reference, Edox offers the new Delfin 1973 in a particularly comprehensive range.
The 41 mm automatic version forms the heart of the collection and will appeal to fans of traditional mechanics.
Those who prefer the precision of quartz can turn to the 41 mm Delfin Date Quartz, while chronograph enthusiasts will have access to a 43 mm version offering a more assertive wrist presence.
The collection also welcomes an elegant 32 mm women’s version, likewise equipped with a quartz movement.
Each model is available on a steel Jubilee-type bracelet or a rubber strap, while a two-tone version completes this new family.
A true tool watch
Despite its stylistic evolution, the Delfin retains the qualities that built its reputation.
All versions feature 200 meters of water resistance, a screw-down crown, and a particularly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Hands coated with Super-LumiNova ensure excellent legibility in any conditions, confirming that this collection retains a genuine “tool watch” spirit.
The quartz versions use Ronda movements known for their reliability, while the entire range benefits from a robust construction faithful to Edox’s historical philosophy.
A diving watch that looks to the future
The current market is full of vintage reissues that faithfully reproduce historical models. With the Delfin 1973, Edox takes a different approach.
The manufacturer is not looking to freeze its heritage in the past but to continue its evolution, exactly as it did in 1973 when the first modern Delfin succeeded the 1961 model.
This continuity is found in every detail: the dodecagonal bezel remains the link to history, while the new dial, the new architecture and the multiple variants demonstrate a clear intention to keep this collection alive for the long term.
A discreet icon that deserves to be rediscovered
Facing ever-growing competition in the sports watch segment, Edox continues to cultivate its distinctiveness by drawing on an authentic heritage, forged long before vintage became a trend.
The new Delfin 1973 perfectly illustrates this philosophy. It seeks neither to impress through excessive technical showmanship nor to give in to passing trends. It draws on more than sixty years of history to offer a modern, elegant diving watch true to its DNA.
A logical evolution for a collection that, since 1961, has continued to embody Edox’s passion for aquatic performance and watches built to last.
Frequently asked questions
The Delfin 1973 is a new diving watch collection from Edox, inspired by the model’s spectacular 1973 evolution and featuring a redesigned case, a new textured dial and the collection’s signature dodecagonal bezel.
The original Delfin, unveiled in 1961, set new water resistance standards thanks to a double case back and specially developed gaskets, earning Edox the nickname “The Water Champion.”
The dial features a relief finish created through precise linear embossing on a brass disc, evoking the ripples left in sand on the ocean floor, and is available in silver, black, blue or green.
The range includes a 41 mm automatic, a 41 mm Date Quartz, a 43 mm chronograph, and a 32 mm women’s quartz model, available on steel Jubilee bracelets, rubber straps or in a two-tone version.
All versions offer 200 meters of water resistance, a screw-down crown, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and Super-LumiNova coated hands for legibility; quartz versions use Ronda movements.
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