There are watches that simply belong to a brand's history. And then there are models that help build it.

The Delfin 1961 undoubtedly belongs to the latter category. Introduced by Edox in 1961, the Delfin represented a significant step forward in the pursuit of reliability and water resistance, becoming over the years one of the symbols of the Swiss maison and earning the nickname "The Water Champion".

Today, 65 years after its birth, Edox brings that icon back to the wrist with the new Edox Delfin 1961 Date Automatic Limited Edition, reinterpreting the character of the original through a modern automatic edition.

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The Delfin 1961: the birth of a legend

In the early sixties, the world of sports watchmaking was changing. The use of watches in increasingly demanding conditions required solutions capable of protecting the movement not only from water, but also from shocks.

It was in those years that Edox developed the system that would characterize the Delfin: a particular construction with a double reinforced case back, designed to offer greater protection to the movement, together with a gasket system dedicated to the crown.

It was one of the innovations that contributed to building the Delfin's reputation as an extremely durable watch and to the birth of the famous slogan "The Water Champion".

From the past to the new Delfin 1961

The new edition doesn't simply try to reproduce an old watch.

Edox takes the identity of the original Delfin and brings it into the present, maintaining that particular case shape, the clean character of the dial, and the vintage aesthetic that made the model immediately recognizable.

The result is a watch that maintains a strong connection to the past without appearing to be a mere replica.

The steel case and sapphire crystal help to modernize a silhouette that comes directly from Edox's history, while the two available dials — black and white — allow for two different interpretations of the Delfin.

Two dials, one story

The new collection is offered in two versions: black dial and white dial, both produced in only 265 numbered pieces.

The black dial further emphasizes the sporty and decisive soul of the Delfin, while the white dial highlights the vintage character of the new interpretation.

Two different expressions of the same model, united by the history of the Delfin and Edox's desire to bring one of the most important chapters of its identity back into focus.

A limited edition designed for collectors

The special character of the new Edox Delfin 1961 Limited Edition is not only found in the design.

Each version is limited to 265 pieces, a deliberately small production that makes the model particularly interesting for Edox history enthusiasts and for those looking for a watch with a strong identity.

The packaging also reflects the historical language of the model, with a special box accompanied by an additional leather strap, designed to offer a second interpretation of the Delfin.

Edox Delfin 1961: the return of the Water Champion

The charm of the Delfin 1961 comes precisely from the balance between past and present.

It's not just a reinterpreted vintage watch. It's the return of a model that played an important role in Edox's history and still perfectly represents the maison's vocation for durable, sporty watches connected to the world of water.

More than sixty years after its birth, the Delfin returns to the wrist with the same spirit that made it famous: The Water Champion.

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