Edox 1973 AutomaticvsEdox Grand Ocean Automatic
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Measurements
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1973 Automatic
Grand Ocean Automatic
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$1,190
lowest
$1,740
Movement
Caliber 80 (SW 200)
Caliber 80 (SW 200)
Case
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Edox 1973 Automatic's reliable Sellita SW 200 automatic movement, noting it offers solid performance and good value as an entry-level Swiss watch. Some reviewers find certain dial elements and the date window color unnecessary, and the lume is not as strong as dedicated sport watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Edox 1973 Automatic highly for its reliable movement and good value proposition.
Owners widely praise the Edox Grand Ocean Automatic for its impressive finishing and quality at its price point, with some noting it wears smaller than its 40mm case dimensions suggest. A reviewer found the watch charming and comfortable, though they flagged unnecessary dial labeling and less robust lume compared to dedicated sport watches. One owner noted difficulties finding aftermarket strap options for the Edox Grand Ocean Automatic. On balance, owners and reviewers generally regard the Edox Grand Ocean Automatic positively for its build quality and comfortable wearability.
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