Edox Grand Ocean Day Date Automatic Ref. 83006-3CA-AIN
Luxury Tool Watch / Nautical Complication · Edox; Independent Swiss manufacturer. Positioned as a premium mid-range brand known for nautical sponsorships and high-performance water-resistant watches.
Period: Modern Luxury (2010s-present). It features a contemporary nautical design characterized by architectural lugs and a unique radial day display.
Type
Luxury Tool Watch / Nautical Complication
Brand
Edox; Independent Swiss manufacturer. Positioned as a premium mid-range brand known for nautical sponsorships and high-performance water-resistant watches.
Movement
Automatic, Edox Caliber 83 (Based on ETA 2834-2). It operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz), contains 25 jewels, and offers approximately 38-42 hours of power reserve.
Dimensions
Case Diameter: 45mm; Thickness: 12.5mm; Lug-to-Lug: 52mm; Lug Width: Custom integrated fit (approx. 22mm effect). It wears large due to the aggressive lug design.
Description
The Grand Ocean Day Date is a bold, maritime-inspired timepiece that balances ruggedness with elegance. Its most striking feature is the arched day-of-the-week display which provides a unique visual symmetry to the dial. The aggressive 45mm case and notched bezel give it significant wrist presence, making it a favorite for those who prefer oversized, modern Swiss watches with a nautical flair.
Key Features
Triple-lug case construction; Semi-circular 'fan' day display; Open vertical date window; Nautical-inspired coin-edge bezel; Integrated rubber strap.
Dial Description
Silver/White with a sunray guilloché pattern radiating from the center. It features applied baton indices, skeletonized sword hands, a large semi-circular day aperture at 10 o'clock, and an open vertical date window at 3 o'clock showing three dates.
Case Material
316L Stainless Steel with a combination of high-polished and brushed finishes. The case features a distinctive triple-lug design and a notched bezel.
Crystal Type
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the underside; flat profile.
Bezel Details
Fixed tactile bezel with coin-edge/notched detailing, crafted in stainless steel. It echoes the historical nautical instruments used in sailing.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down crown with double O-ring seal for water integrity. Features the Edox hourglass logo embossed on the end. No pushers (non-chronograph).
Bracelet or Strap
Black structured rubber strap with an integrated design that flows into the triple-lug system. Features a stainless steel folding deployment clasp with Edox branding.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down caseback featuring an engraved circular window or porthole motif often depicting a world map or nautical theme, characteristic of the Grand Ocean line.
Movement Type
Automatic, Edox Caliber 83 (Based on ETA 2834-2). It operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz), contains 25 jewels, and offers approximately 38-42 hours of power reserve.
Water Resistance
100 Meters (10 ATM). Suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but despite the name 'Grand Ocean', it is not a professional saturation diving watch.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made; Manufacture located in Les Genevez, Switzerland. Uses reliable Swiss-sourced movements (ETA/Sellita) with in-house assembly and finishing.
Age Estimate
Circa 2010-2015 production. This specific design language was prominent during Edox's partnership as the official timekeeper of the Extreme Sailing Series.
Cultural Significance
Represents the trend of 'Sport-Luxe' watches from the early 2010s that moved away from traditional dive bezels toward architectural tool watch designs associated with yachting and sailing culture.
Condition Notes
Based on the image, the watch appears to be in Excellent condition. The polished bezel edges show no significant dings, and the rubber strap retains its matte texture without visible whitening or cracking.
Value Estimate
MSRP was approximately $1,800 - $2,200. Secondary market value currently ranges between $700 and $950 depending on the presence of the original box and papers.
Care & Maintenance
Service every 5 years to ensure gaskets remain supple. Rinse with fresh water after salt exposure. Rubber straps should be cleaned with mild soap to avoid salt buildup in the grooves.
Similar Watches
Maurice Lacroix Pontos Day Date (similar movement/complication), Oris Aquis (dive alternative), Breitling Superocean Heritage (lifestyle nautical alternative).
Interesting Facts
The 'triple-lug' design is a patented hallmark of the Grand Ocean collection. Edox is famous for inventing the 'Delfin' water-resistant system in 1961, which influenced the gaskets used in this modern iteration.