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Edox Chronorally: history, models and official videos

The Edox Chronorally is the Swiss brand's large motorsport chronograph, introduced in 2008 and linked to rally racing, Sauber F1 and BMW M Motorsport. This page explains its main versions, what drives the value of a Chronorally and shows the official Edox videos about the model.

Introduced: 2008
Case: 45 mm (Automatic) to 48 mm (quartz editions), titanium
Movement (Automatic): Edox calibre 011, based on the SW 500
Water resistance: 100 m

EDOX - CHRONORALLY X-TREME PILOT LIMITED EDITION - DOCUMENTARY – official video by Edox on YouTube

Where the Chronorally comes from

Edox introduced the Chronorally in 2008 as a chronograph with functions first developed for rally drivers. The original could record up to twelve lap times in analog form. The name fits the brand's motorsport ties: Edox is the official timekeeper of the FIA World Rally Championship, the Dakar Rally and the FIA World Rallycross Championship, and was timing partner of the former Formula 1 team Sauber. The Chronorally is a family of large sports chronographs, not a single reference, so the first step in identifying yours is the reference number on the caseback.

Main lines of the Chronorally

Four groups of watches are well documented.

Quartz Chronorally: the classic version, with a big oversized chronograph pusher, a tachymeter scale and a rubber strap. The X-Treme Pilot (Ref. 38001 TINGN V3) is an example, in titanium with black PVD and Edox calibre 38s, based on a Ronda 8020.N.
Chronorally Sauber F1 Team 25th Anniversary Limited Edition: a 48 mm titanium quartz chronograph with big date, water resistant to 100 m, made for Sauber's 25th anniversary. Press reports put the price at 1,590 euros when it appeared. The number of pieces was not stated in the sources we checked.
Chronorally X-Treme Pilot Limited Edition (2020): a 48 mm titanium case, 15 mm high, water resistant to 100 m, limited to 555 pieces worldwide.
Chronorally Automatic: a newer line that Edox released in connection with its partnership as Official Timing Partner of BMW M Motorsport, announced in 2021.

Edox also made two quartz Chronorally chronographs with a BMW M theme as limited editions. Their reference numbers and production numbers are not given in the sources we checked, so look at the caseback and dial of your watch if you think you have one.

Case and movement

The Chronorally is big on purpose. The quartz models in the Sauber and X-Treme Pilot editions measure 48 mm, while the Chronorally Automatic has a 45 mm titanium case that is 15.8 mm high and weighs 133 grams. It has sapphire crystal on both sides, a screw-down crown and 100 m water resistance. Inside is the Edox calibre 011, based on the SW 500: automatic, 25 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour and a 48-hour power reserve. It shows hours, minutes, central seconds, a 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counter and the date. Monochrome listed the Automatic at EUR 2,709 excluding tax in December 2022.

What is an Edox Chronorally worth?

We found no documented auction results for the Chronorally, so we do not quote a price record. It is a modern sports chronograph from a brand that is not in the top price tier, and most pieces trade on the pre-owned market well below the original retail price. Value depends on the exact model, whether it is a numbered limited edition, condition, and whether box, papers and the original rubber strap are present. Limited editions such as the Sauber anniversary watch and the 555-piece X-Treme Pilot are easier to place than standard models, and mechanical Automatic versions usually draw more interest than quartz ones. Titanium cases resist scratches well, but the large pusher and rubber strap show wear, so check them first.

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Official Edox Chronorally videos

All videos come from the official Edox YouTube channel. They cover the X-Treme Pilot limited edition, the Sauber F1 anniversary watch, the Chronorally on drivers' wrists and Edox's role as timekeeper of the WRC.

More Edox videos, sorted by model: all official Edox playlists.

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SwissWatchExperts is not affiliated with Edox. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners; the videos are embedded from the official Edox YouTube channel.

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Frequently asked questions

When was the Edox Chronorally introduced?

Edox introduced the Chronorally in 2008 as a chronograph with functions first developed for rally drivers.

How big is an Edox Chronorally?

It depends on the version. The Chronorally Automatic has a 45 mm titanium case, while the Sauber F1 25th Anniversary and X-Treme Pilot limited editions measure 48 mm.

Which movement is in the Chronorally?

The Chronorally Automatic uses the Edox calibre 011, based on the SW 500, with a 48-hour power reserve. The X-Treme Pilot uses the quartz calibre 38s, based on a Ronda 8020.N.

Is the Edox Chronorally water resistant?

The versions we checked, including the Automatic, the X-Treme Pilot and the Sauber edition, are rated to 100 m.

How many X-Treme Pilot limited editions were made?

The 2020 Chronorally X-Treme Pilot Limited Edition was limited to 555 pieces worldwide.

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