Formex Swiss Made Watches has unveiled their new entry level Field Automatic Collection.
The 41mm case and crown are made entirely from titanium grade 2 while a special hardening treatment increases the Field’s surface hardness from 145 Vickers to approximately 900 Vickers.
In doing so, designers have managed to retain the light weight, comfort and hypoallergenic properties of titanium.
The recessed numbers and hour markers significantly increase the legibility of the colorful dials and the outer chapter ring section is curved upwards which provides more visible depth.
Powered by a mechanical Swiss caliber, the Field Automatic collection is available starting from $795.
Since Formex’s new ownership in 2016, the Swiss brand has stepped into the field of premium watches with collections such as the Essence and REEF that are priced above the $1k mark.
While those offer COSC-certified movements and multiple patented features, Formex believed its offering collection lacked a solid, accessible field watch. The new collection is Formex’s take on a modern field watch.
One of the main features of a field watch is its high contrast dial.
Formex offers six different color options that are inspired by vintage machinery; Charcoal, Petrol Blue, Ash Grey, Mahogany Red, Ultra Violet and Sage Green.
The numbers and markers are recessed, while the outer chapter section is curved upwards.
This gives each dial a visible depth and enhances its legibility while the recessed surfaces and the brushed hands are filled with old radium (100% safe) Super LumiNova that emits a bright yellowish-green at night.
Adding just 5g to the case weight of 65g, the nylon velcro straps, available in blue and black, are waterproof and sit comfortably on the wrist.
The leather straps, available in five different colors, come with Formex’s carbon composite clasp that adjusts to the ever-changing wrist circumference throughout the day.
The built in fine-adjustment system allows to fit the length of the strap in 5 micro steps over 7mm.
The clasp is interchangeable with all leather straps, meaning that only one clasp is required when switching it up with multiple straps.
All straps can be changed without the use of any tools and the Field’s case does allow to mount 3rd party straps with a width of 20mm.
Driving the hands is a Sellita SW200-1 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 38 hours.
On the launch, Formex CEO, Raphael Granito said: “After setting expectations high with our most recent launches, it was important to me not to cut corners in the design, material choice and build quality of our newest release, even though we are offering it at an entry level price point.”
Adding: “I love the look of the sandblasted titanium which gives the Field a distinctive tactical touch. Wearing the Field prototype for some time now, I have to say it is one of the most comfortable timepieces I have worn to date.
“Also, we wanted to offer the option to upgrade the straps and include our much-praised carbon fiber clasp with our patented fine-adjustment system.”
