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The Formex Essence 39 Automatic Chronometer “Blue Agate” Limited Edition: A true GADA watch

by Brent Robillard Punching above its weight class If you’re familiar with Formex, you already know that they punch well above their weight. As a proud owner of the Formex REEF, I’ve always been impressed with the brand’s commitment to high-end finishing, technical innovation, and serious value for money. Frankly, their watches could be priced at double, and I’d still be nodding in approval. Enter … Continue reading The Formex Essence 39 Automatic Chronometer “Blue Agate” Limited Edition: A true GADA watch

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Off the Cuff: Formex REEF 300m Dive Watch

Enter Formex. The brand takes its name from the French term “forme extreme,” meaning “extreme shape.” They have been independently producing watches in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland since 1999, and I would argue that they have also been contributing to a new aesthetic that is both original, and just familiar enough to fire the imagination of the everyday watch wearer. Unlike the brands mentioned earlier, they are also producing watches within reach—watches like the REEF 2.0. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Formex REEF 300m Dive Watch

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