The Edox Grand Ocean assortment has been round for some time, however the Swiss model has lately put new vitality into its hybrid sport/gown timepiece assortment. I acquired to overview a slew of the brand new 40mm-wide Edox Grand Ocean Energy Reserve Computerized watches, and got here away pleasantly stunned on a number of fronts. The Grand Ocean definitely has some little quirks, starting from its unorthodox case form to among the pointless labeling on the dial. With that mentioned, I discovered the consolation, allure, and spirit qualities of the Grand Ocean Energy Reserve to be sturdy. These are watches that shouldn’t be neglected by the group, particularly these on the lookout for one thing sensible that isn’t generic.
A lot of the Grand Ocean (and different Edox fashions for that matter) I’ve seen up to now are a lot bigger. Edox makes a 43mm vast model of this case because the Grand Ocean Chronograph Computerized. The Grand Ocean Energy Reserve Computerized is way smaller and petite by comparability. It’s a 40mm vast watch that in reality appears to put on smaller. That’s primarily as a result of wider bezel in addition to the comparatively slender strap that’s about 18mm vast on the lugs and tapers right down to about 16mm vast.
Visually, the general design of the Edox Grand Ocean appears to be an homage to the long-standing Roger Dubuis Excalibur assortment. That’s the place the “third lug” construction comes from, and a part of the bezel design. The Grand Ocean shouldn’t be a direct copy of the Excalibur, however somewhat is suggestive of its type whereas presenting a completely totally different product. The polished metal case additionally is available in two PVD-applied colours, together with black and rose gold tone. Over the dial is a barely domed (which makes for a higher-end look) AR-coated sapphire crystal. The Grand Ocean can also be a professional sports activities watch that includes a screw-down crown and 300 meters of water resistance. The 40mm vast case is 13.4mm thick, and has a roughly 48mm lengthy lug-to-lug distance.
On the again of the case is an attention-grabbing compass rose-style motif, which is positioned over the sapphire crystal exhibition window of the motion. That is simply one of many numerous ornamental components that add aptitude, an essential a part of the Grand Ocean product household’s character. If you need a extra traditional-looking tool-style diver’s watch, Edox has you coated with different merchandise that they make. The Edox Grand Ocean Energy Reserve Computerized watch household debuts with 5 fashions — most of that are pictured on this article.
The modestly sized case, combined with the slender rubber strap, makes for a really comfy sporting expertise. Whereas I believe extra colours (not simply black) would have made for good strap selections, the high-quality rubber straps are safe and comfortable on the wrist whereas offering all-day consolation. I’m not all the time a fan of watches like this being positioned on deployant clasps (I discover that straightforward pin buckle enclosures might be higher for sport watches), however I had no points sporting the Grand Ocean Energy Reserve Computerized all day lengthy.
Because the identify of the watch implies, the dial options the time (with subsidiary seconds at 9 o’clock), date, and energy reserve indicator. Though that is an automated motion, I really like the presence of energy reserve indicators, and they’re my favourite “petite complication.” That is all due to Edox’s use of the Swiss Made Sellita SW 279-1 automated motion (which Edox calls their caliber 945). The motion operates at 4Hz with about two days of energy reserve. I consider that is nonetheless a comparatively new motion, as I’ve not seen it utilized in different watches but. Over the previous few years, Sellita has been increasing the number of the actions it makes, and I really like seeing manufacturers like Edox make the most of their new layouts to create compelling new watch creations that provide dial designs which can be recent and helpful to customers.
As I discussed above, whereas I just like the polished utilized hour markers and legible Dauphine-style fingers, I do assume that the Grand Ocean Energy Reserve Computerized watch dials have some pointless textual content. I’ll say that in real-world situations, a lot of this textual content is more durable to learn and never notably obtrusive. With that mentioned, I don’t assume as a lot element concerning the water resistance ranking or the “Energy Reserve” label was essential to print on the dial. Once more, this can be a comparatively minor problem that’s hardly a deal-breaker. It will have additionally been good to have the date window be an identical coloration to the dial, however that will have required Edox to create a minimum of three completely totally different date wheel colours for the present Grand Ocean Energy Reserve Computerized watch assortment. Additionally, whereas there’s Tremendous-LumiNova on among the fingers and small dots across the periphery of the hour markers, this watch isn’t going to have fairly the darkness viewing functionality of different, extra devoted sport watches. That’s OK as a result of the Grand Ocean design is absolutely alleged to be a merger of gown and sport watch sensibilities.
The retail value of the Edox Grand Ocean Energy Reserve Computerized is lower than the bigger Chronograph Computerized mannequin, and comparatively constant among the many numerous fashions. With that mentioned, there’s a $100 premium for the PVD-coated metal instances, versus the three naturally completed metal fashions. Out there, Edox (as an older and far more established model) is positioned above the costs of many more recent micro-brands however lower than a lot of the “massive field” model names that many individuals discover in watch retailer retail environments. Value for the Edox Grand Ocean Energy Reserve Computerized watch is $2,790 USD in metal and $2,890 USD in PVD-coated black or rose gold-tone metal. For extra data, please go to the Edox web site.
