The Edox Hydromatic captures an era when Swiss watchmaking found its perfect balance between form and function. Produced during the 1960s–70s, this timepiece represents Edox’s quiet yet confident contribution to the automatic watch boom — a brand admired for its technical ingenuity and refined sense of design.

What sets the Hydromatic apart is its clean, utilitarian design paired with a distinctive technical focus on water resistance. Edox, whose name means “measuring of time” in ancient Greek, built its reputation on producing reliable and durable wristwatches — and the Hydromatic was a cornerstone in that legacy. The model’s 39mm case, generous for its time, gives it a commanding wrist presence, while its chocolate brown dial and vibrant orange seconds hand add an unexpected touch of warmth and flair to its minimalist design.

The automatic movement inside delivers smooth, consistent performance — reflecting Edox’s mechanical reliability that rivaled contemporaries like Longines and Certina. A date window at 3 o’clock, gold-plated case, and matching baton indices lend it a sophisticated everyday charm. But beyond aesthetics, the Hydromatic’s true appeal lies in its robust waterproof construction — a testament to Edox’s early experiments with sealing technology, which would later evolve into the brand’s celebrated dive watches.

For collectors today, the Edox Hydromatic stands as a refined piece of mid-century Swiss craftsmanship, bridging everyday wearability with subtle character — proof that understated design can still make a lasting impression.

Key Features

• Case Size: 39mm (gold-plated, stainless-steel back)

• Movement: Swiss Automatic (25 Jewels)

• Dial: Brown with gold indices and orange seconds hand

• Crystal: Acrylic

• Strap: Brown leather with white stitching (aftermarket)

• Caseback: Signed “Automatic – Swiss Made – Waterproof”

• Period: 1960s–1970s

• Provenance: Part of Edox’s Hydromatic line — known for early waterproof and automatic engineering innovations