When released in 2020, the 42mm Formex Reef Automatic Chronometer 300M impressed enthusiasts, demonstrating a fusion of innovation and design sophistication in a highly functional tool watch. Fresh and unique, the watch offered a compelling array of features and extensive customization options. Today, just like it did with the Essence collection a few years ago, […]
Introduced in 2018, the Essence watch collection by Formex represents a remarkable blend of intelligent design, technical prowess, and craftsmanship. With a direct-to-consumer distribution model, the Essence series offers timepieces known for their performance, contemporary style, and sensible prices. Whether you’re a watch enthusiast or simply searching for a fairly-priced, fully-equipped timepiece, the new and […]
Formex can be seen as an independent brand, but is one of the few that borders the independent and regular watch markets. Independent because it operates, well, independently and outputs loads of innovative technologies and unique designs, and regular because the quality of Formex watches rivals that of established Swiss brands. The Formex Essence 39 … Continued
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As we’re about to speak about a collaboration, it feels natural to start by presenting the parties involved. On one side, we have Formex, a contemporary Swiss watchmaker known for crafting rugged tool watches full of innovative features, and yet fairly priced. On the other side is Collective Horology, a place for watch enthusiasts specialising […]
We’ve covered Swiss watchmaker Formex on many occasions, and for good reasons. The brand has a distinct sense of design and offers fully equipped watches. Reasonably priced, these might not be the most accessible models in this segment of the industry. However, you get a lot (and I really mean a lot) for your money. […]
Formex, according to the company founders, means forme extrème, or extreme shape. The two new limited-edition watches in the Essence Space Rock Automatic Chronometer series do not look extreme or unusual but pack some exciting solutions. Take the patented case suspension system that employs four springs between the two case parts, designed to protect the […]
The trend for oversized watches seems to be over. The buzzword in the watch industry is smaller. Launched in 2018, the Formex Essence is a sporty, casual all-rounder that marked an important step in the design language of a brand known for crafting rugged action watches. Following requests from its customers, the brand now scales […]
Formex manufactures rugged watches that can keep up with the action and take a hit. Thus, it feels like a natural evolution to see the brand introducing a new dive watch. Raphael Granito, the brand’s CEO, has spent years developing and producing watch parts for many brands, and the Formex Reef offers everything you need in an underwater timepiece […]
Launched in 2018, the Formex Essence is a sporty-casual all-rounder that marked an important step in the design language of a brand known for crafting rugged action watches. This accessible yet well-crafted model is now released in two ‘Space Rock’ limited editions, fitted with meteorite dials. The ‘Space Rock’ name gives it away. If these […]
You might not be very familiar with the brand Formex, but it’s been around for two decades now. Most of its creations are big, bold and sturdy, and some of its recent watches, with updated designs and more understated choices, turned out to be quite good-looking. Like this Formex Essence Leggera, which offers a very […]