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Forbes
6 days ago
- General
- Forbes
Formex Unveils Field Automatic Gen 2 With Titanium And Dial Variants
Field Automatic Gen 2 Formex has introduced the Field Automatic Gen 2, a refined update to its no-nonsense modern field watch. While the original was built for versatility and durability, the Gen 2 brings a few notable upgrades that further solidify its position as a tool watch for everyday wear. Lume The titanium case still measures 40mm across and is crafted from Grade 2 titanium, chosen for its light weight and comfortable wear. However, this version receives a major durability upgrade. A proprietary hardening process takes the surface from 145 Vickers to 900 Vickers in hardness, offering scratch resistance that exceeds even Grade 5 titanium, while preserving the soft matte texture and naturally warm tone of Grade 2. Dial construction has also changed. Each dial now features a two-part layout with a flat sunburst-finished center, recessed stencil-style numerals, and a sloped chapter ring. The numerals are filled with color-matched Super-LumiNova for improved legibility, and the beveled date window integrates smoothly into the design without breaking the symmetry. Three new color options debut with this version; Ice Blue, Coho Salmon, and Basalt Grey, each selected to introduce some fun while keeping legibility intact. Caseback Powering the Field Gen 2 is a Swiss automatic movement, protected behind a 150-meter water-resistant case. It also comes with the same tool-free strap change system Formex is known for. Leather strap variants include the brand's on-the-fly adjustable deployant clasp, while nylon and velcro options are available for more rugged use. Prices start at $870 USD which seems reasonable for a unique and well presented watch like this.
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Science
- Forbes
Formex Launches The New Meteor Dial Essence Space Glacier
Essence Space Glacier Formex To mark its 25th anniversary, Formex has introduced the new Essence Space Glacier, a limited edition watch that continues the brand's exploration of meteorite dials with a new approach to finishing and detail. Available in both 39 mm and 43 mm sizes, the Space Glacier refines the concept of meteorite in watchmaking, combining high-tech materials, in-house engineering, and COSC-certified precision in a watch that stays true to Formex's ethos of accessible watchmaking. On wrist Formex The dial is made from the Muonionalusta meteorite, believed to be over 4.5 billion years old. Each piece displays a natural Widmanstätten pattern, which is an interlocking crystalline structure formed by millions of years of cooling in deep space. What's new here is the finishing: instead of rhodium, Formex uses 98% pure sterling silver as the base layer, which is then covered by six hand-applied coats of lightly blue-tinted zapon lacquer. The result is a cooler tone with higher contrast and a distinctly icy appearance that brings out the dial's depth without masking the natural texture of the meteorite. The date window is beveled and machined directly into the solid meteorite, rather than applied to a brass baseplate as is common with most stone dials. It's an interesting technical detail, made possible by the material's conductivity and Formex's in-house manufacturing capabilities. Dial feet are also soldered directly to the meteorite plate, a challenging process given the material's brittleness. Sellita SW200-1 Formex The watch is powered by a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and housed in the Essence case, known for its Case Suspension System, a set of four spring-mounted supports between the mid-case and case back that help absorb shock. Other features include the brand's quick-release strap system, a micro-adjustable deployant clasp with carbon fiber composite construction, and BGW9 Super-LumiNova on the hands and applied indices for nighttime readability. Pricing starts at $1,870 USD. Both the 39 mm and 43 mm versions of the Space Glacier are limited to 100 pieces each, with pre-orders opening on April 24, 2025, and deliveries expected by the end of the same month.
