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The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

Nivada Grenchen is a brand that has interested me for a long time, but I was less enthusiastic about some of their more classical designs. When I saw this sandwich dial variant of the Aquamar, it scratched that "doesn't look like everything else" itch that drives so many of my watch purchases! :-)
The watch itself is *very* well put together. The bi-directional bezel is not to my taste, but that's a matter of preference. I like the restraint, the overall proportions of the watch (38mm does not wear small - it feels perfectly proportioned on the wrist). The hands are beautifully finished, the caseback is refined, and the overall aesthetic is pleasing. My only gripe is with the hour markers - the cutouts on the dial are too small for the lume to really shine. Either the cutouts should've been slightly wider or they should've used better lume. Again, the photos do not reflect just how poor the lume is in real life - the watch is barely legible.

Beautiful dial, hands, & idea, but poor hour markers!

I've wanted this limited edition for a long time, especially in with the smoke-grey dial. So when I finally found one on sale, I snapped it up. The dial does not disappoint in-person, I do love the colorway and the grey leather strap. However, the watch overall is a disappointment, for 2 reasons.
1) Normally I prefer watches right around ~41mm for my wrist. This watch, even though it is nominally 42, wears much bigger - even though it is quite svelte at only 13.9mm thick. I cannot account for this: the case is thin enough, the lugs are curved, and it still isn't comfortable. I was quite surprised by this, especially as I have a much thicker Panerai 42mm that wears much better - even on a NATO strap!
2) The lume is poor. I included an image that makes the lume appear *significantly* better than it is. In real life, it is so faint as to be almost illegible. This is a crying shame on such a watch, with so much space for lume.

Beautiful dial and colorway, should be 40mm!

While it's no MB&F, this skeletonized watch with curved (mineral) glass and curved numerals and indices is still a pleasure to behold on the wrist! Even though it's tall, it sits snugly against my wrist, and the rubber strap is one of the most supple I've ever worn. While the display caseback isn't really to my taste for an undecorated movement, it is very interesting to see how deep into the case the movement is placed - it is quite close to the surface of the top crystal, so the appearance is not just due to magnification effects. Overall, a quirky watch for special occasions!

A transparent UFO on the wrist

As a collector and former engineer, I love asymmetry and innovative or unusual designs. So when I first saw Ressence, I knew I had to have one. In 2023, a Type One came up at auction, and I managed to win it for a reasonable price. It's one of the most visually impressive pieces of engineering that I've ever worn on my wrist.
The dial, of course, is what steals the show. Strictly speaking, the display is not an entirely new way of organizing time: it is analogous to a regulator, with separate indicators for hours, minutes, and running seconds rather than traditional, co-axial hands. Ressence’s achievement is in making that familiar concept feel completely unfamiliar: the whole dial is a kinetic surface, with time rotating around the watch face.

Watching time on this “orbital” display reminds me of a tiny solar system, or of the Earth slowly rotating on its (slightly off-center) axis. A true joy!

Although it was listed as a Type 1S, the watch appears to be an early production Type One. The rotor is engraved with “Ressence Antwerp Type One 006,” and the entire transparent caseback is turned in order to set the time (unlike later versions with the pull-out lever).

The watch is 13.2mm thick and is well-proportioned to its 42mm case. It wears smaller than its dimensions, thanks to its curved lugs, and the titanium construction keeps the weight at only 75g. The strap is a comfortable blend of leather backing and a textured textile, the clasp is solid, and the lume is great – you’d not think it was so well lumed from the dial and its colors.

While I really enjoy this watch, there are a few minor issues. The crownless design and incredibly smooth surfaces all around, while visually pure, also make setting the time more difficult than it could be. A subtle texture integrated into the edge of the caseback would’ve made it easier to grip without detracting from the aesthetic. This is almost certainly why later models adopted that aforementioned folding lever for winding and setting.

The caseback was also an issue for which I had to have the watch serviced: the time would shift while on the wrist! To their credit, Ressence repaired the watch for free (via Bucherer no less), no questions asked.

The lightness of the watch is also a double-edged sword. On the wrist it feels elegant and almost effortless, but in the hand the tactile experience lacks the reassuring density one expects from a five-figure mechanical watch.
Compounding that impression, the case makes a hollow rattling sound when shaken. Nothing appears to be wrong, but one consequence of such a light construction is that it can make the watch feel less substantial in the hand than its price would suggest.

Then again, for decades collectors have lived with (and many love) the “Rolex rattle,” so it’s not a deal-breaker, just an observation. 

The brushed surfaces of the champagne dial have a surprising amount of contrast to them, even in quite bright light, but because of the reflective surfaces, it’s nearly illegible in direct sunlight. It also takes a bit of time getting used to orienting the watch the right way up on the wrist.

Overall, though, I love this watch. It is wonderfully minimalist, innovative, and comfortable to wear. It isn’t the most practical mechanical watch ever made, but few watches genuinely challenge our assumptions about how time can be displayed. The Type One does exactly that, and more than a decade after its introduction it still feels different to anything else on the market—a rare achievement in modern watchmaking.

Ressence: a futuristic re-imaging of a regulator

Edox brand, founded in 1884 by Christian Ruefli-Flury in Bienne, Switzerland, is a luxury watch brand renowned for its innovation and expertise. The name "Edox" comes from ancient Greek, meaning "measurement of time", reflecting the brand's mission.
<h2 dir="ltr">Origins and Foundation</h2>
The story of Edox begins when Christian Ruefli-Flury, a talented watchmaker, gave his wife a watch of his own making for her birthday. Impressed by the quality of the work, she encouraged him to start his own business. So in 1884 he founded Edox in Bienne, initially specializing in ladies' pocket watches.
<h2 dir="ltr">Expansion et Innovations</h2>
After the death of Ruefli-Flury in 1921, Robert Kaufmann-Hug took over the management of the company and oriented production towards wristwatches, anticipating the transition of the watch industry. Under his leadership, Edox experienced significant growth, employing more than 500 watchmakers by 1955 and becoming one of Switzerland's leading watch companies.
Edox stands out for its technical innovations, particularly in the field of waterproofing. In 1961, the brand launched the Edox Delphin, featuring a double bottom, special seals and a double-seal crown system, setting new standards in water and shock resistance. This patented technology is still used by several major Swiss watch brands.
In 1965, Edox presented the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/edox/hydro-sub">Edox Hydro-Sub</a>, a revolutionary diving watch resistant to a depth of 50 ATM, thanks to an innovative crown system with tension ring, offering increased protection against shocks and guaranteed water resistance.
In 1970, the brand introduced the Edox Geoscope, the first real world time watch, displaying the time of more than 50 countries around the world, as well as local time, thanks to a dial displaying a world map rotating in 24 hours.
<h2 dir="ltr">Challenges and Renaissance</h2>
The quartz crisis of the 1970s posed major challenges for the Swiss watch industry. Edox is not spared and must adapt its production by integrating quartz movements. In 1983, the company was bought by Victor Strambini, who relocated the headquarters to Geneva, in the Swiss Jura. Under his leadership, Edox remains one of the rare independent Swiss watch brands, continuing to innovate while respecting watchmaking traditions.
In 1998, Edox set a record with the Edox Les B&eacute;monts Ultra Slim, the thinnest calendar watch in the world, with a movement just 1.4 mm thick, a technical feat unmatched to date
<h2 dir="ltr">Sports Commitment and Modern Collections</h2>
Edox partners with various water and mechanical sports, becoming the official timekeeper of prestigious competitions such as the World Rally Championship (WRC) and the Extreme Sailing Series. These partnerships reflect the brand's commitment to precision and performance.
Edox's contemporary collections, such as the Edox Delfin Mecano, the Edox Chronorally, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/edox/skydiver">Edox SkyDiver</a> or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/edox/les_bemonts">Edox Les B&eacute;monts</a>, combine sporty design and elegance, incorporating modern materials like titanium, ceramic and carbon fiber, while maintaining the brand's heritage.
<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>
With more than 130 years of history, Edox embodies Swiss watchmaking excellence, combining tradition and innovation. Its commitment to quality, precision and timeless design continues to appeal to watch enthusiasts around the world, consolidating its reputation as a brand of trust and prestige.
Check out the best&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/edox/why_customers_choose_edox">Edox reviews</a> thanks to Dialicious in order to make the right choice among the brand's different models.
(Updated January 2025)

A domed sapphire crystal that gives a dizzying depth to a dial subtly degraded from anthracite in the center to black on the edges. The 42mm brushed steel case with an "aged" look invites you to adventure. COSC certified, the reliability of its movement makes this timepiece a companion for every day.

The good taste of adventure

ZRC est une maison horlog&egrave;re fond&eacute;e en 1904 &agrave; Gen&egrave;ve (Suisse) par Edmond Zuccolo et Joseph Rochet. N&eacute;e dans l&rsquo;univers des cha&icirc;nes de gousset puis des bracelets m&eacute;talliques extensibles, la marque s&rsquo;adresse aujourd&rsquo;hui aux amateurs de plongeuses-outils iconiques, rendue c&eacute;l&egrave;bre par sa Grands Fonds d&eacute;velopp&eacute;e pour la Marine nationale &agrave; partir des ann&eacute;es 1960.
<h3>Couronne &agrave; 6 h, bo&icirc;tier monobloc et esprit Marine nationale</h3>
Con&ccedil;ue pour r&eacute;pondre aux contraintes op&eacute;rationnelles des plongeurs-d&eacute;mineurs fran&ccedil;ais, la Grands Fonds adopte la couronne &agrave; 6 h, un bo&icirc;tier monobloc et des solutions maison comme l&rsquo;ECS (Easy Clean System) et le CPS (Crown Protection System). Dans la pratique, la couronne &agrave; 6 h et le CPS emp&ecirc;chent de porter la montre si la couronne n&rsquo;est pas parfaitement viss&eacute;e, limitant ainsi les risques d&rsquo;erreur avant immersion ; l&rsquo;ECS facilite le rin&ccedil;age pour &eacute;viter la cristallisation du sel sous la lunette.
<h3>Grands Fonds et d&eacute;clinaisons contemporaines</h3>
La collection actuelle d&eacute;cline l&rsquo;ADN historique (lisibilit&eacute;, ergonomie de terrain, silhouette &laquo; outil &raquo;) en plusieurs tailles et niveaux de performance. Quel que soit le mod&egrave;le, l&rsquo;architecture et la signature &agrave; 6 h rendent la lecture imm&eacute;diate et l&rsquo;identit&eacute; instantan&eacute;ment reconnaissable.
<ul>
<li>ZRC Grands Fonds MN64 &mdash; Hommage aux sp&eacute;cifications Marine nationale, codes historiques de cadran et de lunette.</li>
<li>ZRC Grands Fonds Heritage&nbsp;&mdash; Gabarit plus contenu (38 mm) conservant la signature de couronne &agrave; 6 h pour les poignets fins.</li>
<li>ZRC Securicode &mdash; R&eacute;interpr&eacute;tation d&rsquo;un th&egrave;me de la fin des ann&eacute;es 1950/1960, avec &eacute;l&eacute;ments de style historiques.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positionnement : outil pro, prix et distribution</h3>
La marque revendique un positionnement &laquo; instrument de plong&eacute;e &raquo; au sein de l&rsquo;horlogerie ind&eacute;pendante suisse, avec volumes de production non communiqu&eacute; et diffusion s&eacute;lective (d&eacute;taillants sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;s et vente directe). &Agrave; titre indicatif, de nombreuses r&eacute;f&eacute;rences acier se situent autour de 2 500&ndash;3 000 &euro;, tandis que des versions techniques en titane d&eacute;passent 4 000 &euro; ; certaines &eacute;ditions sp&eacute;ciales ou m&eacute;taux nobles s&rsquo;&eacute;tablissent nettement au-del&agrave;. Pr&eacute;sence confirm&eacute;e en France avec des &eacute;taillants comme <a href="https://www.bijouterie-clouzeau.fr/fr/marques/zrc-1904">Clouzeau</a> ou <a href="https://www.berenger.fr/fr/horlogerie-berenger/marques/zrc-1904">Berenger</a>, et sur quelques march&eacute;s Asie/Moyen-Orient via un r&eacute;seau resserr&eacute;.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
ZRC s&rsquo;adresse aux amateurs de montres-outils au style imm&eacute;diatement identifiable, qui privil&eacute;gient la fonctionnalit&eacute;, la lisibilit&eacute; et une signature de design forte. Le choix se fera entre un usage polyvalent quotidien (Grands Fonds 300/38), une filiation historique appuy&eacute;e (MN64, Securicode) ou une approche plus technique et extr&ecirc;me (Grands Fonds 3000 Titanium). Les acheteurs sensibles &agrave; l&rsquo;ergonomie appr&eacute;cieront la couronne &agrave; 6 h et la s&eacute;curit&eacute; du CPS ; les puristes salueront la coh&eacute;rence d&rsquo;ensemble. Pour &eacute;clairer votre d&eacute;cision au-del&agrave; de la fiche technique, fiez-vous&nbsp;aux avis clients Dialicious, utiles pour comprendre confort, lisibilit&eacute; r&eacute;elle et ressenti au port&eacute;.
(Mise &agrave; jour Ao&ucirc;t 2025)

ZRC is a watch brand founded in 1904 in Geneva, Switzerland, by Edmond Zuccolo and Joseph Rochet. Born in the field of pocket-watch chains and later expandable metal bracelets, the brand now caters to enthusiasts of iconic tool divers, made famous by its Grands Fonds developed for the French Navy from the 1960s onward.
<h3>6 o&rsquo;clock crown, monobloc case and French Navy spirit</h3>
Engineered to meet the operational demands of French Navy mine-clearance divers, the Grands Fonds features a 6 o&rsquo;clock crown, a monobloc case and in-house solutions such as ECS (Easy Clean System) and CPS (Crown Protection System). In practice, the 6 o&rsquo;clock crown and CPS prevent the watch from being worn unless the crown is fully screwed down, reducing user error prior to immersion; ECS helps flush out salt to prevent crystallization under the bezel.
<h3>Grands Fonds and contemporary variants</h3>
The current collection translates the historical DNA (legibility, field ergonomics, tool-watch silhouette) into multiple sizes and performance levels. Whichever the model, the 6 o&rsquo;clock signature ensures instant readability and an immediately recognisable identity.
<ul>
<li>ZRC Grands Fonds MN64 &mdash; Core diver inspired by 1964, 300 m, bold legibility for versatile daily wear.</li>
<li>ZRC Grands Fonds Hertiage &mdash; Smaller 38 mm option retaining the 6 o&rsquo;clock crown signature for slimmer wrists.</li>
<li>ZRC Securicode &mdash; Reinterpretation of a late-1950s/1960s theme with historical design elements.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positioning: pro tool, pricing and distribution</h3>
The brand&rsquo;s stance is that of an independent Swiss &ldquo;diving instrument,&rdquo; with production volumes not disclosed and selective distribution (specialist retailers and direct sales). As a guide, many steel references sit around &euro;2,500&ndash;3,000, while technical titanium pieces exceed &euro;4,000; special editions or precious-metal variants are significantly higher. Presence is established in Europe such as <a href="https://www.soprana.com/zrc-1904/?lang=en">Soprana</a> in Italy or <a href="https://junod-lausanne.ch/fr/collections/zrc">Junod</a> in Switzerland, and selected Asian/Middle-Eastern markets through a tight retail network.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
ZRC speaks to those who value immediately recognisable tool-watch design with functional clarity and a strong signature. Your choice will likely fall between versatile daily wear (Grands Fonds 300/38), an emphatic historical link (MN64, Securicode), or a more technical, extreme approach (Grands Fonds 3000 Titanium). Ergonomics benefit from the 6 o&rsquo;clock crown and CPS safety; purists will appreciate the overall coherence. To refine your decision beyond the spec sheet, rely on Dialicious customer reviews to understand comfort, real-world legibility and on-wrist feel.
(Updated August 2025)

The&nbsp;Edox SkyDiver, relaunched as a modern collection in 2019, draws its identity from a military watch rediscovered in the Swiss company&rsquo;s archives. According to communications published by Edox over the years, this original piece is associated either with 1969 or with a drawing dated 1973 carrying a reference to a special limited production. Its story is linked to an order intended for Swiss paratroopers, with the objective of providing a robust watch capable of being used on land, in the air and in the water.
The modern reinterpretation retains this tool-watch aesthetic while adopting contemporary materials: 316L stainless steel or bronze depending on the version, sapphire crystal, rotating bezel, screw-down crown and Swiss movements.
The family has gradually expanded around several sizes and performance levels, from 42 mm SkyDiver models water-resistant to 300 metres to 44 mm Neptunian models capable of reaching 1,000 metres, followed by the more compact SkyDiver 38 and chronograph versions.
<h3>Design &amp; legibility: military codes reinterpreted</h3>
The SkyDiver is recognisable by a deliberately straightforward dial built around large hour markers and hands wide enough to be identified quickly. The first modern reissues notably retain large round or rectangular markers, a peripheral minute track and a date at 3 o&rsquo;clock on several references. Some variants use gradient dials recalling the natural ageing of certain vintage watches, while others favour stronger colours such as blue, green or black. Hands and markers receive luminous material to make reading easier as ambient light falls. The visual personality of the SkyDiver relies on a balance between vintage military aesthetics and genuine sports-watch legibility. The domed sapphire crystal used on many references contributes strongly to this retro impression: its profile evokes the acrylic crystals of the 1960s and 1970s while providing better resistance to scratches. On dive models, the unidirectional bezel provides a simple reference for measuring elapsed time. SkyDiver 38 models use a ceramic bezel, while the Neptunian family develops this functional dimension further with Super-LumiNova X1 and components designed for immersion at significantly greater depths.
<h3>Case, bracelet and comfort: from 38 to 44 mm depending on use</h3>
There is no single SkyDiver size. The first modern Military Limited Edition models use a 42 mm case, with thickness close to 11.5 to 12 mm depending on the source and variant. The 2022 Date Automatic editions retain 42 mm but reach approximately 13.9 mm with their strongly domed sapphire crystal. In 2023, Edox reduced the diameter to 38 mm on the SkyDiver 38 Date Automatic while retaining 300 metres of water resistance; stated thickness is then 13.7 mm. The Neptunian, for its part, uses a much more substantial 44 mm case to provide 1,000 metres of water resistance. The choice of diameter therefore considerably changes the character and comfort of the SkyDiver. The 38 mm models fit more easily under a sleeve and suit a very broad range of wrist sizes, while the 42 and 44 mm versions provide greater presence. Bracelets and straps vary between steel, leather, nylon and rubber. Several limited editions are supplied with a second interchangeable strap. Screw-down crowns and screw-down casebacks contribute to water resistance, but leather straps are naturally less appropriate for repeated immersion than steel, synthetic textile or rubber.
<h3>Movement: the Edox 80 calibre at the heart of the automatic versions</h3>
A large proportion of modern automatic SkyDiver watches use the Edox 80 calibre, a Swiss movement derived from the Sellita SW200 family. It operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and, on documented generations, provides a power reserve of approximately 38 hours. Usual functions are hours, minutes, central seconds and, depending on the reference, a date at 3 o&rsquo;clock. This architecture is widely used in Swiss watchmaking, which provides a practical advantage when servicing becomes necessary. The Edox 80 calibre favours proven and easily understood mechanics rather than a particularly long power reserve. A watch left unworn for an entire weekend may therefore need to be reset when picked up again. The SkyDiver family is not exclusively mechanical: certain chronograph variations use a Swiss quartz movement. The 2024 SkyDiver Chronograph, for example, receives the quartz Edox 101 calibre and adds a chronograph, date and telemeter scale. This diversity allows a choice between the traditional character of an automatic and the straightforward convenience of quartz. Exact recommended servicing intervals for the complete family are not communicated; for watches regularly immersed, periodic water-resistance testing remains particularly relevant.
<h3>Chronological milestones and main models (2019&ndash;2025)</h3>
(2019) Edox SkyDiver Military Green Steel:
This edition marks the modern return of the SkyDiver and reproduces many elements associated with the military watch rediscovered in the Edox archives. The Edox SkyDiver Military Limited Edition 80115-3N-VD has a 42 mm 316L stainless-steel case, a black ceramic unidirectional diving bezel and a gradient dial progressing from green to black. The markers and hands are luminous, while a date appears at 3 o&rsquo;clock. The automatic Edox 80 movement provides approximately 38 hours of power reserve and operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The screw-down crown, screw-down caseback and sapphire crystal allow a stated water resistance of 300 metres. The caseback carries a motif referring to paratroopers. Produced in 555 pieces, this version is accompanied by a steel bracelet and military-style textile strap, making it easy to change its appearance between everyday use and a presentation more directly inspired by equipment watches.
(2019) Edox SkyDiver Military Bronze Black:
The bronze variation significantly changes the character of the first modern SkyDiver. The Edox SkyDiver Military Limited Edition 80115-BRZN-NDR retains a 42 mm diameter and stated water resistance of 300 metres, but its bronze case progressively develops a patina that can change its colour over time. The unidirectional bezel uses a black ceramic insert and surrounds a dark dial whose hands and markers adopt tones consistent with the warm colour of the case. The crystal is sapphire and the crown screws down. The automatic Edox 80 provides approximately 38 hours of power reserve and drives hours, minutes and seconds with a deliberately simple presentation. The leather strap reinforces the vintage appearance and warm bronze tone but is less suitable than rubber or a metal bracelet for regular use in water. The patina also makes each example progressively different, an important characteristic to accept before choosing a bronze watch.
(2021) Edox SkyDiver Neptunian Blue:
With the Neptunian, Edox develops the SkyDiver into a genuine professionally oriented dive watch rather than simply providing an aesthetic reissue of the military watch. The Edox SkyDiver Neptunian Automatic 80120-3NM-BUIDN uses a 44 mm stainless-steel case capable of resisting a stated pressure of 100 atmospheres, or 1,000 metres. Construction includes a sapphire crystal approximately 3 mm thick, a rotating ceramic bezel, screw-down crown and automatic helium-release valve intended for saturation-diving environments. The blue dial receives a date at 3 o&rsquo;clock and hands and markers treated with Super-LumiNova X1 to favour reading in low light. The automatic Edox 80 calibre powers the watch and offers approximately 42 hours of power reserve according to the specifications communicated for the Neptunian. The caseback features Neptune holding his trident. Its diameter and considerable thickness make it particularly suited to enthusiasts seeking a highly present dive watch whose technical capabilities greatly exceed the requirements of ordinary daily wear.
(2022) Edox SkyDiver Automatic Black &amp; Brown:
This limited edition returns more directly to the aesthetics of the archival watch and favours an understated military character. The Edox SkyDiver Automatic Limited Edition 80126-3N-NINB uses a 42 mm stainless-steel case, semi-matte black dial and brown leather strap. The large applied markers and hands receive Super-LumiNova to preserve night-time legibility, while the date window at 3 o&rsquo;clock is surrounded by a light-coloured frame making it immediately identifiable. The domed sapphire crystal visually evokes old acrylic crystals while offering far greater scratch resistance. The automatic Edox 80 calibre provides approximately 38 hours of power reserve. A screw-down crown and robust case construction allow 300 metres of water resistance to be retained despite the retro aesthetic. The leather strap is interchangeable and a second black strap is supplied. Produced in 600 pieces, this version favours a more versatile presentation than the substantial Neptunian and can easily be worn with everyday clothing away from the water.
(2022) Edox SkyDiver Date Automatic Bronze Blue:
This variation combines the historical SkyDiver silhouette with more demonstrative materials and colours. The Edox SkyDiver Date Automatic Limited Edition 80126-BRN-BUIDR has a 42 mm case using bronze, paired with a blue dial and brown leather strap. Its thickness is close to 13.9 mm and the watch is protected by a domed sapphire crystal. The unidirectional bezel uses a ceramic component, while the screw-down crown and case construction provide a stated water resistance of 300 metres. The automatic Edox 80 calibre displays hours, minutes, seconds and date, with approximately 38 hours of power reserve. Differently sized markers and luminous hands retain the military visual identity of the collection. As with any bronze watch, the case changes aesthetically through surface oxidation. The leather strap complements the blue and bronze tones harmoniously but is best replaced by a water-resistant option when the watch is regularly used for swimming.
(2023) Edox SkyDiver 38 Date Automatic Black:
The reduction in diameter to 38 mm represents an important development for a collection previously built mainly around 42 and 44 mm formats. The Edox SkyDiver 38 Date Automatic 80131-3NM-NIB nevertheless retains serious dive-watch characteristics: 316L stainless-steel case, unidirectional ceramic bezel, screw-down crown, screw-down caseback, domed sapphire crystal and 300 metres of water resistance. Its thickness is stated at approximately 13.7 mm and the lug width is 20 mm. The black dial contains luminous hands and markers together with a date at 3 o&rsquo;clock. The automatic Edox 80 calibre provides approximately 38 hours of power reserve. The steel bracelet receives a system allowing finer wrist adjustment. The main attraction of this reference lies in the relationship between its compact diameter and high water resistance: it offers the historical SkyDiver aesthetic in proportions that are easier to wear on a small or medium wrist while retaining the essential functional characteristics of a modern dive watch.
(2023) Edox SkyDiver 38 Date Automatic Blue:
The blue version uses exactly the same technical base but gives the SkyDiver 38 a more maritime and brighter presence. The Edox SkyDiver 38 Date Automatic 80131-3BUM-BUIN uses a 38 mm stainless-steel case measuring approximately 13.7 mm thick, with a 20 mm lug width and stated water resistance of 300 metres. The blue dial is framed by a matching unidirectional ceramic bezel, while the domed sapphire crystal provides the characteristic curvature sought by this retro collection. The crown screws down and the caseback carries a motif referring to the paratrooper universe behind the SkyDiver. The automatic Edox 80 calibre displays hours, minutes, seconds and date and provides approximately 38 hours of autonomy. The steel bracelet makes the watch suitable both for water and everyday use. Compared with the black version, no fundamental functional difference determines the choice: the blue model simply favours a sportier and more visible appearance.
(2024) Edox SkyDiver Chronograph Blue:
The 2024 chronograph expands the family beyond the traditional automatic three-hand watch. The Edox SkyDiver Chronograph 10116-3-BUIDN uses a 40 mm 316L stainless-steel case measuring 13.9 mm thick, dimensions that position it between the SkyDiver 38 and the larger 42 or 44 mm versions. Its blue dial contains two chronograph counters, a date and a telemeter scale that can theoretically estimate a distance from the time separating two visible and audible phenomena, such as lightning and thunder. The movement here is a Swiss quartz Edox 101, a choice that simplifies chronograph use and offers a different form of accuracy from a mechanical movement. The sapphire crystal is domed and water resistance remains high at a stated 300 metres. The 20 mm steel bracelet can be replaced by the supplied leather strap. This reference therefore offers a more versatile interpretation of the SkyDiver, focused more strongly on timing short intervals than on the strict aesthetic of a military dive watch.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
The Edox SkyDiver has today become a family broad enough that it can no longer be reduced to a simple military reissue. The 38 mm models provide a compact approach, the 42 mm versions remain closest to the spirit of the 2019 revival, while the Neptunian pushes the diving concept as far as 1,000 metres. Bronze references favour visual evolution and patina, whereas steel remains more neutral and easier to combine with daily clothing. The chronograph finally adds an alternative for those who prioritise measuring short intervals and the simplicity of quartz. Whatever the version selected, the domed crystal, large hour markers and strong water resistance remain among the collection&rsquo;s most recognisable characteristics.
To understand how these features translate into real wrist comfort, accuracy, finishing and ownership enjoyment,&nbsp;Dialicious customer reviews provide a useful complement to technical specifications alone.
(Updated August 2026)

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